COVID-19 BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, A human rights approach to proof of vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic, July 2021. BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, A human rights […]

British Columbia ­BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, Submission to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General regarding immigration detention in provincial correctional facilities, March 2022. BC’s Office of […]

June 23, 2020 Dear Premier Horgan, Thank you for your letter of June 16, 2020 regarding the collection of race-based and disaggregated data. I appreciate you reaching out for my advice on this […]

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BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is conducting an inquiry into the police use of media exclusion zones, with a particular focus on the restrictions created during the […]

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is conducting an inquiry into the police use of media exclusion zones, with a particular focus on the restrictions created during the […]

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is conducting an inquiry into the use of detention as an emergency measure under section 59(2) of the Adult Guardianship Act (Inquiry). […]

In reaction to protest encampments arising on B.C. campuses, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender has issued the following statement: As protest encampments spring up on campuses across B.C. and […]

B.C.’s Human Rights Code: Educational sessions These free 90-minute introductory session will focus on B.C.’s Human Rights Code and explore your rights and responsibilities under the Code. The upcoming session covers the areas […]

Important: Please note this session is postponed. Details and registration information for a new session will be posted soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. A workshop from BC’s Office of […]

Have you ever wondered what systemic discrimination is? Or what its impacts are? And what you can do about it? Join one of our free 90-minute sessions to learn about […]

Are you concerned about systemic discrimination in your community or organization? Do you want to take action? Are you unsure about how to start and what to do? Join our […]

Are you concerned about systemic discrimination in your community or organization? Do you want to take action? Are you unsure about how to start and what to do? Join our […]

B.C.’s Human Rights Code: Educational sessions These free 90-minute introductory session will focus on B.C.’s Human Rights Code and explore your rights and responsibilities under the Code. The upcoming session covers the areas […]

A workshop from BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Do you collect or use data about British Columbians in the course of your daily work? Have you ever wondered […]

B.C.’s Human Rights Code: Educational sessions These free 90-minute introductory session will focus on B.C.’s Human Rights Code and explore your rights and responsibilities under the Code. The upcoming session covers the areas […]

Have you ever wondered what systemic discrimination is? Or what its impacts are? And what you can do about it? Join one of our free 90-minute sessions to learn about […]

Commissioner Kasari Govender: Am I racist? Your initial answer might surprise you Many years ago, I was teaching a class of newcomer children about human rights. When I asked them to […]

If I want to forget our province’s history, am I racist? Some of the content in this campaign may trigger you. If you need or want support, please call the […]