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- Human Rights in Ontario
Human Rights in Ontario
Ontario now has a stronger system for safeguarding the human rights of everyone in our province. The new system is designed to resolve discrimination claims faster, provide legal support to those who need it and help promote and advance human rights.
The Human Rights Code gives Ontarians equal rights and opportunities without discrimination, in areas such as jobs, housing and services.
Here is information to help with questions about human rights or about filing a discrimination application. If you prefer, you can call:
Toll Free 1-800-387-9080
TTY (Toll Free) 1-800-308-5561
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario deals with all claims of discrimination filed under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Tribunal resolves applications through mediation or adjudication. The Tribunal's goal is to resolve claims in a fair, open and timely manner.
Contact the Tribunal if you want:
- Information about the status of your case
- An application guide
- Copies of any Tribunal forms
- Information about the Tribunal's procedures.
Human Rights Legal Support Centre
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre offers human rights application-related legal support services to individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination.
Contact the Centre if you think you have been discriminated against and want:
- Advice about next steps
- Help with the application process.
Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Ontario Human Rights Commission works to promote, protect and advance human rights. Its main focus is to address the root causes of discrimination. Through outreach, cooperation and partnership the Commission aims to advance Ontario's human rights culture.
Contact the Commission if you want to learn more about:
- Human rights education and outreach
- Human rights issues in Ontario
- The status of a complaint filed before June 30, 2008.
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