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Discrimination Media Release

Campaign on ableism sparks province-wide conversation about disability rights

Vancouver B.C. – The #RewriteTheRules campaign launched by BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in October 2022 has sparked a province-wide conversation about ableism among the disabled and non-disabled communities across B.C. Ableism is a set of unwritten rules in our society that favors the needs and experiences of…

November 21, 2022
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Discrimination Media Release

This October, Terrace residents can visit the Skeena Valley Farmers Market to discuss ableism in…

Terrace, B.C. – Starting on October 8, 2022 and continuing on Saturdays throughout the month, Terrace and District Community Services Society (TDCSS) will host a booth at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market to explore topics of ableism through conversation. These events will profile BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner’s…

October 7, 2022
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Discrimination Media Release

Event on Legislature lawn to raise awareness of Indigenous disability issues in B.C.

Victoria, B.C. – On October 5, 2022, Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) will hold an event on the front lawn of the B.C. Legislature. The purpose of the event is to encourage discussion and action on disability rights issues facing the Indigenous…

October 5, 2022
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Discrimination Media Release

NEW POLL: 1 in 4 people in B.C. with a disability have experienced discrimination in…

Vancouver, B.C. – A recent poll commissioned by BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) reveals the high rates of discrimination and stigma that people with disabilities continue to face across British Columbia. Released for the first time today, 2022 polling performed by ResearchCo. for BCOHRC of a representative…

October 4, 2022
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Planning accommodations

You are starting back at your job at the public library after being off for two months with a bad back. Before returning to work your doctor provides you with information about what changes related…

June 24, 2022
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Detention

Immigration detention in provincial correctional centres

April 4, 2022
Hate & racism

Hundreds speak out against hate as Inquiry reaches mid-point for public participation

Vancouver B.C. – More than 1700 people who either witnessed or directly experienced a hate incident have participated in an online survey for the Inquiry into hate during the pandemic. British Columbians are sharing stories about being assaulted, verbally abused, threatened online and accosted in grocery stores. People report experiencing…

February 24, 2022
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Taking your dog to work

You work at a garden centre, taking care of the plants in both indoor and outdoor spaces. You also interview and hire students to work under your supervision during the busy summer months. You have…

January 30, 2022
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Filling a position at the bar

The bar you own is getting busier and busier. For the first time, you are hiring a barback. The barback will make sure the bartenders don’t run out of supplies while they are busy making…
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Running a pet store

You hire a new worker for a customer service position at your pet store. At first, the new hire does a great job. They are friendly with the customers’ pets, always on time, and great…
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General

Public Interest Disclosure Act: Annual report about disclosures for BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

August 17, 2021
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General

Open letter calling for a national strategy for the collection of disaggregated health data

August 17, 2021