From: Public interest inquiry into racial profiling and discrimination by the Toronto Police Service
Toronto - On International Human Rights Day (December 10, 2018), the OHRC released A collective impact, the interim report on its inquiry into racial profiling and racial discrimination of Black persons by the Toronto Police Service. Read OHRC Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane's remarks.
November 9 - Join us to learn more about protections for students with disabilities under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, and about the role of decision-makers, educators and parents in making sure every student gets the education they need to succeed.
October 29, 2018 - Join us to learn more about protections for students with disabilities under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, and about the role of decision-makers, educators and parents in making sure every student gets the education they need to succeed.
November 1, 2018 - Join us to learn more about protections for students with disabilities under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, and about the role of decision-makers, educators and parents in making sure every student gets the education they need to succeed.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the City of Timmins invite you to join us at: Taking it local: An update on human rights
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) invites you to: Education Session on Human rights protections for practising Indigenous Spirituality (for Indigenous individuals and community)
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) invites you to: Education Session on Human rights protections for practising Indigenous Spirituality (for employers and service providers)
April 19, 2018 - Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane made comments to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 6, the Corrections Transformation Act.
Presentation by OHRC Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy – Bill 175, Safer Ontario Act on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), in collaboration with Indigenous knowledge keepers, Elders, academics and organizations, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, hosted “Indigenous Peoples and human rights: A dialogue” at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto from February 21-23, 2018.
From: Public interest inquiry into racial profiling and discrimination by the Toronto Police Service
Toronto - On November 30, 2017, the OHRC announced that it has launched a public interest inquiry into racial profiling and racial discrimination by the Toronto Police Service. Read OHRC Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane's remarks.
Oct. 30, 2017 - From February 21 to 23, 2018, the Ontario Human Rights Commission and Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, in collaboration with Indigenous knowledge keepers, academics and organizations, will host and engage in a dialogue to explore both Indigenous and Western constitutional legal and policy approaches to “human rights” and “equality.” Event organizers include staff from the Chiefs of Ontario as well as Indigenous academics Karen Drake (Métis Nation of Ontario, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University) and Jeffery Hewitt (Cree, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor).
TORONTO – Today, a coalition of community and advocacy groups, as well as the Ontario Human Rights Commission, issued a joint statement calling on the Government of Ontario and police oversight bodies to immediately implement recommendations of the Honourable Justice Michael Tulloch from his Report of the Independent Police Oversight Review. This statement was prompted by recent events that highlight several police accountability issues that require immediate action. Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane delivered the following remarks at a press conference at Queen's Park.
May 11, 2017 - This FREE one-day event features plenary and concurrent sessions on a variety of human rights topics.
An overview of key issues in the new policy including forms of discrimination based on creed, the duty to accommodate creed beliefs and practices, and accommodating Indigenous spiritual practices (new section).
November 25, 2016 - This FREE training day features an overview of key issues in the new policy and interactive scenario-based learning drawing from legal cases.
November 24, 2016 - This FREE one-day event in North Bay features plenary and concurrent sessions on what’s happening in human rights in Ontario.
June 22, 2016 - This FREE one-day event in Hamilton features plenary and concurrent sessions on what’s happening in human rights in Ontario.
March 21, 2016 - Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane addressed attendees at the inaugural e(RACE)r Summit on Race and Racism on Canadian University Campuses, hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University’s Diversity and Equity Office and the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives, on the United Nations (UN) Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Read her speech.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - Free one-hour webinar features an overview of the Policy on preventing discrimination based on creed, explanation of various forms of creed discrimination, and an opportunity to ask questions about creed beliefs and the duty to accommodate.
March 23, 2016 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to training on the newly released Policy on preventing discrimination based on creed.
Tuesday February 16, 2016 - York University’s School of Public Policy & Administration, Institute for Social Research, and Centre for Human Rights and the Ontario Human Rights Commission invite you to attend a public lecture to look at new ways to stamp out racial profiling. Keynote speaker and renowned journalist Haroon Siddiqui will talk about existing and emerging forms of racial profiling, and a panel will offer a variety of perspectives.
December 26, 2015 - Speaking Notes: Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane (check against delivery). "As salaam un alaikum. May peace be upon you. It is an honour to be here tonight to talk about how human rights commissions can help address racism and Islamophobia where you live, work, study, and access services."
December 10, 2015 - Speaking Notes: Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane (check against delivery). "Thank you for joining us today as we launch a brand new version of our Policy on preventing discrimination based on creed."
December 1, 2015 - Speaking Notes: Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane (check against delivery). "Thank you for inviting me here to share in your 10th anniversary celebrations. I look around the room and see many friends and allies, and many people who represent the success stories of Ontario’s South Asian community."
November 19 and 20, 2015 - Speaking Notes: Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane (check against delivery). "Thank you for inviting me here to add a human rights lens to the issues of sexual harassment and sexual violence. This is an issue very close to my heart."
October 5, 2015 - This FREE one-day event features plenary and concurrent sessions on human rights issues affecting your community.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) invite you to a free webinar on preventing sexual harassment at work for human resources professionals, employers, unions, professional associations and employees.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission and Greater Sudbury Police Service invite you to join us at Taking it local: A municipal update on human rights.
Wednesday March 11, 2015 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), University of Windsor and
Windsor Police Service invite you to join us at Taking it local: A municipal update on human rights.
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) in partnership with Queen’s University and its Human Rights and Equity Offices invite you to the launch of the OHRC’s Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions.
Thursday, October 23, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission, Family Services Ottawa, Rainbow Service Providers Network and City of Ottawa Invite you to learn about the OHRC’s new Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and York Regional Police invite you to join us at: Taking it local A municipal update on human rights.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission, TG Innerselves Sudbury invite you to learn about the OHRC’s new Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ryerson University invite you to the launch of the OHRC’s new Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to the launch of our new Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to a “Talking about Human Rights” online event: Webinar question and answer session on Human rights and the duty to accommodate
Thursday, March 6, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association invite you to learn about the OHRC’s new Policy on removing the “Canadian experience” barrier
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to a Webinar training on the Policy on competing human rights
Thursday October 3, 2013 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to a Webinar training on the Policy on Competing Human Rights.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission, City of Ottawa, Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership and Hire Immigrants Ottawa invite you to learn about the OHRC’s new Policy on removing the “Canadian experience” barrier.
Monday September 23, 2013 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission and the City of Thunder Bay invite you to Training on the Policy on competing human rights.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the City of Thunder Bay invite you to join us Taking it Local – Northwest, a municipal update on human rights
Thursday August 1, 2013, The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to a Webinar training on the Policy on Competing Human Rights.
Monday July 29, 2013, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The OHRC is partnering with the Learning Enrichment Foundation to host a second event in Toronto to introduce the new Policy on removing the “Canadian experience” barrier.
Monday July 15, 2013, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please join us as we launch our new policy addressing this pressing issue.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission and the City of Ottawa invite you to the launch of the OHRC’s Policy on competing human rights. Wednesday October 3, 2012.
Join us on November 7, 2012 for the release of Minds that Matter - The OHRC's consultation report on human rights, mental health and addictions.
