Vancouver B.C. – On Thursday, the B.C. Court of Appeal issued a decision that upholds the BC Human Rights Tribunal’s jurisdiction to make decisions about discrimination in cases relating to […]

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is hosting a series of live conversations with leading experts from across the country and community advocates in the province. Learn more about the Beyond the […]

Beyond the headlines on press freedom and democracy with Irene Khan June 2, 2026 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PDT Following the release of her report of the Inquiry into Media Exclusion Zones, called Un(media)ted, the Commissioner will sit down with […]

This submission was presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

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 […]

In November 2023, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner launched an inquiry into involuntary detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA). In April 2025, the Commissioner released her findings and recommendations.

Victoria B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will release the final report of the Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA) on Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2025, […]

A workshop from BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner We envision a province in which we are all free from inequality, discrimination, and injustice. Join us for a 90-minute […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]