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September 2000 - Drug and alcohol testing are of particular concern in the workplace, notably for those Ontario employers that have safety sensitive operations, and/or that are subject to U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g. the trucking industry) or to the policies of U.S. affiliates with “zero tolerance” for the consumption of drugs or alcohol. For this reason, this Policy focuses on the workplace. However, it applies to other social areas as well.
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Racial discrimination, race and racism (fact sheet)
June 2005 - There is no fixed definition of racial discrimination. However, it has been described as any distinction, conduct or action, whether intentional or not, but based on a person’s race, which has the effect of imposing burdens on an individual or group, not imposed upon others or which withholds or limits access to benefits available to other members of society. Race need only be a factor for racial discrimination to have occurred.
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VIII. Preventing and Responding to Discrimination Based on Family Status
From: Policy and guidelines on discrimination because of family status
Organizations and workplaces can take a number of steps to prevent and appropriately address human rights complaints. Important elements of an organization’s strategy to address human rights issues related to family status include:
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Ontario Human Rights Commission releases Policy on gender identity
Toronto - The Ontario Human Rights Commission today released its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment because of Gender Identity. The Policy is intended to help the public understand how the Human Rights Code protects against discrimination and harassment because of gender identity.
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Chief Commissioner commends government's consultation on mandatory retirement
Toronto - Chief Commissioner Keith Norton of the Ontario Human Rights Commission today praised the government’s consultations on the issue of mandatory retirement. "The Ministry’s initiative is a welcome step in the right direction. Older workers should be judged on their ability to perform a job, and not have to leave their work just because they reach a certain age," stated Chief Commissioner Keith Norton.
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Commission defines connection between human rights and family relationships
Toronto - Today the Ontario Human Rights Commission released the results of its groundbreaking initiative on discrimination based on family status. “Ontario is proud to be the first jurisdiction to examine the human rights implications of barriers faced by families who are caring for children, aging parents or relatives, and family members with disabilities”, said Barbara Hall, Chief Commissioner.
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Rôle du plan stratégique
From: Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne : Plan stratégique 2017-2022
En tant qu’organisme autonome du gouvernement, la CODP a pour mandat public de fournir un leadership pour ce qui est de promouvoir et faire appliquer les droits de la personne en Ontario. Le Code guide l’ensemble de notre action. Pour remplir son mandat, la CODP continuera de fournir, en temps opportun, des avis fondés sur des principes concernant les nouveaux enjeux cruciaux relatifs aux droits de la personne. Toutefois, la lutte contre la discrimination systémique nécessite également une planification proactive et des efforts à long terme, soutenus et ciblés.
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Webinaire de la CODP et de la HRPA sur la gestion de la COVID-19 selon une approche fondée sur les droits de la personne
La Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne (CODP) et la Human Resources Professionals Association ont récemment animé un webinaire sur la gestion de la pandémie de COVID‑19 selon une approche fondée sur les droits de la personne.
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Appendix G - OHRC guides, policies and guidelines
From: Count me in! Collecting human rights-based data
The OHRC website (www.ohrc.on.ca) is the most current and exhaustive source of information about the work of the OHRC. All OHRC publications are available on the website. This includes approved guides, policies and guidelines, consultation documents and plain language publications. Information can also be found on current OHRC activities. Bound copies of OHRC documents are available through Publications Ontario at 1-800-668-9938.
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Message du commissaire en chef
From: Rapport annuel 2002–2003
J’ai le plaisir de rendre compte des activités de la Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne durant l’exercice allant du 1er avril 2002 au 31 mars 2003.