Second letter to municipalities on the harmful impact of Indigenous-themed sports logos
On July 8, 2021, the OHRC wrote a second letter to 23 municipalities about the harmful impact of Indigenous-themed sports logos in city facilities.
Letter to the Mayor and Members of Council about the City of Toronto’s proposed new regulatory framework for multi-tenant houses
The OHRC is pleased that the City of Toronto’s proposed framework for multi-tenant houses implements human rights principles and “would establish city-wide permissions for multi-tenant houses.”
Letter to the Toronto Transit Commission CEO on proposed increases in police presence on TTC properties and vehicles
The OHRC is concerned about Toronto police officers “being asked to increase their presence on TTC properties and vehicles where possible,” as noted in the Toronto Transit Commission’s July 2021 CEO Report.
Statement on unmarked graves found at former Saskatchewan residential school site: Growing numbers must lead to growing action
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) stands with Indigenous communities across Canada in their outrage and mourning after 751 unmarked graves were located on the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
Letter to the Solicitor General on the elimination of Community Advisory Boards
The OHRC is concerned about the lack of oversight in Ontario’s prisons after the government’s recent decision to disband Community Advisory Boards (CABs). More independent and robust oversight is needed – not less.
Submission on Ontario’s Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework
June 14, 2021 – The OHRC is concerned about the unique implications that artificial intelligence (AI) presents to the human rights of Ontario’s marginalized and vulnerable communities, and has made a submission to Ontario’s public consultation on the Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Framework.
Submission of the Ontario Human Rights Commission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General on the proposed amendments to Regulation 778 under the Ministry of Correctional Services Act
June 4, 2021 – On April 23, 2021, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General announced proposed amendments to Regulation 778 under the Ministry of Correctional Services Act, which governs the operation of Ontario’s adult correctional institutions. The Ontario Human Rights Commission welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission, which focuses primarily on the segregation amendments.
Letter to Halton Catholic District School Board on raising the Pride flag to support students and staff
The OHRC urges the HCDSB to join other Catholic school boards in welcoming their LGBTQ2+ students, staff and community members by flying the Pride flag.
OHRC submission to the Ministry of Education consultation on the Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship curriculum
May 21, 2021 – The OHRC strongly recommends that the Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship curriculum include specific learning expectations on the rights and responsibilities set out in Ontario’s Human Rights Code (Code).
OHRC response to HRTO consultation on amended rules and forms
May 7, 2021 – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) congratulates the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) for launching this consultation and welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the proposed changes to its Rules and Forms.