Canadian Human Rights Commission

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission is a national body that promotes and protects human rights in Canada by administering federal human rights law and addressing discrimination complaints.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federal agency
human rights institution
independent administrative tribunal
accountableTo Parliament of Canada NERFINISHED
areaOfFocus discrimination based on age
discrimination based on colour
discrimination based on conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspension ordered
discrimination based on disability
discrimination based on family status
discrimination based on gender identity or expression
discrimination based on marital status
discrimination based on national or ethnic origin
discrimination based on race
discrimination based on religion
discrimination based on sex
discrimination based on sexual orientation
collaboratesWith provincial human rights commissions in Canada
country Canada
establishedBy Parliament of Canada NERFINISHED
function attempt to settle complaints through mediation
conduct audits of federally regulated employers
conduct research on human rights issues
develop guidelines and policies on human rights
engage in public education on human rights
intervene in court cases involving human rights
investigate human rights complaints
monitor compliance with the Employment Equity Act
provide policy advice on human rights issues
receive human rights complaints
refer cases to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
governanceStructure headed by a Chief Commissioner
includes full-time and part-time commissioners
hasChairperson Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission
headquartersLocation Ottawa
surface form: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
independence operates at arm's length from the Government of Canada
jurisdiction federal
languagePolicy operates in English and French
legalBasis Canadian Human Rights Act NERFINISHED
Employment Equity Act NERFINISHED
mandate address discrimination complaints
administer federal human rights law
develop and conduct information programs on human rights
prevent discriminatory practices
promote equality of opportunity
promote human rights in Canada
protect human rights in Canada
parentOrganization Parliament of Canada NERFINISHED
reportsTo Parliament of Canada NERFINISHED
scopeOfAuthority First Nations governments under federal jurisdiction
federal government departments and agencies
federally regulated employers
federally regulated industries
sector public sector
website https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca

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Canadian federal agencies includes Canadian Human Rights Commission