Canadian Human Rights Commission National Office

Empowered by the Canadian Human Rights Act to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services within federal jurisdiction.

See the website for Details re the Complaints Process

Under the Employment Equity Act, the Commission is responsible for ensuring that federally regulated employers provide equal opportunity for employment to the four designated groups:

• Women
• Aboriginal peoples
• Persons with disabilities
• Members of visible minorities.

Mandated to develop and conduct information and discrimination prevention programs.