OHRC Letter to Teacher and Education Worker Unions regarding Professional Development Expenditures
As you know, since 2022, integral to its initiative to address anti-Black racism in education, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has conducted extensive research, key informant interviews, hosted roundtable discussions, received written submissions, and consulted with students, educators, and community members.
Approval of high-risk technologies under the Toronto Police Services Board's Policy on the use of artificial intelligence technology
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the Toronto Police Services Board’s (TPSB) update on its implementation of the Policy on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology (AI Policy), as well as the inventory of technologies and the details of their use by the Toronto Police Service (TPS), which will be presented at the TPSB meeting on January 11, 2024.
Submission of the Ontario Human Rights Commission concerning a proposed training regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
September 2023 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on the proposed training regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).
Tribute to the late Honourable James K. Bartleman
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) extends deep condolences to the family and friends of the late Honourable James K. Bartleman, the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Labour for Palestine response from Chief Commissioner
CIJA response from Chief Commissioner
OHRC letter to City of Kingston regarding encampments
Emergency Care Establishment By-law (000-2024)
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) recently learned that on February 28, 2024, Cobourg’s Town Council passed a by-law to license and regulate Emergency Care Establishments, which will be implemented on March 28, 2024.
Letter to the community on anti-Black racism in education
Over the past year, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has met with its Commissioners, partners, stakeholders, education officials, community organizations and the Ministry of Education on issues pertaining to anti-Black racism in all of Ontario’s publicly-funded education systems.
Letter to the Town of Aurora on proposed emergency and transitional housing project
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) understands that on January 24, 2023, Aurora’s Town Council held a session to hear from the community on plans put forward by Housing York for a five-storey emergency and transitional housing shelter at 14452 Yonge St. The OHRC also understands that Council voted against referring the proposal to the next level, and instead opted for a public planning meeting to address some of the issues raised by the community.