May 24, 2023
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner asks community and rights-related organizations to continue to share their priorities
Vancouver, B.C. – Early responses to a survey from B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner indicate poverty and housing are top concerns for service and rights-related organizations in the province. Of the […]
May 4, 2023
Commissioner asks B.C. service organizations to weigh in on human rights priorities
Vancouver, B.C. – What are the most pressing human rights issues facing people across B.C. and what can be done about them? B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is asking organizations working […]
March 13, 2023
Report: From hate to hope (Inquiry into hate in the pandemic)
In August 2021, BC’s Human Rights Commissioner launched an Inquiry into the rise of hate in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2023, the Commissioner released her findings and recommendations.
March 7, 2023
Inquiry into hate in the pandemic releases final report calling for targeted action to address hate in future crises
Note: Translations of the Commissioner’s quotes are available below in the following languages: simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Tagalog, French, Farsi, and Punjabi. Vancouver B.C. – The final report of the […]
March 3, 2023
Advisory: Embargoed release and launch event for final report of the Inquiry into hate
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will release the final report of the Inquiry into hate in the pandemic on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at an in-person […]
February 28, 2023
Advisory: Media are invited to receive embargoed release of final report of the Inquiry into hate in the pandemic
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will release the final report of the Inquiry into hate in the pandemic on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at an in-person […]
October 21, 2022
Budget submission 2023/24–2025/26
This submission was presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.
September 26, 2022
Finding our roots: Growing in community: Annual Report 2021/22 and Service Plan 2022/23–2024/25
Our Annual Report (2021/2022) tells the story of our work and outcomes resulting from the previous fiscal year.
August 17, 2021
Budget submission 2021/22–2023/24
This submission was presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.