December 12, 2025
Human Rights Commissioner reacts with concern to recent emphasis on involuntary care, based on findings of new report
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s independent Human Rights Commissioner is expressing serious concerns about recently released General Guidance for Physicians on Treatment of Children and Youth with Substance Use Disorders Under […]
December 4, 2025
ADVISORY: Media invited to Commissioner’s live discussion on the toxic drug crisis, ft. former Chief Coroner and CEO of CMHA BC – Dec. 10
Vancouver B.C. – This international Human Rights Day, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is hosting the fourth livestreamed conversation in the Beyond the Headlines series, which will cover one of the […]
November 25, 2025
Harm reduction advocate uses lived experience to show why we need to move past stigma and support people with addiction and mental health challenges
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released their latest I Love My Human Rights video featuring former drug user Guy Felicella. After 30 years […]
April 8, 2025
Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act releases final report calling for human rights protections for vulnerable adults
Victoria B.C. – The final report of the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA) reveals serious human rights issues, including a lack of […]