Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial body that was established in 1977 by the government of Canada. It is empowered under 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. The CHRC is also empowered under the "Employment Equity Act" to ensure that federally regulated employers provide equal opportunities for four designated groups: women, Aboriginal people, the disabled and visible minorities. The CHRC also acts as an advocate for human rights and issues reports on various aspects of discrimination as well as educational materials designed to promote human rights and inform employers and the general public about human rights regulations. The Commission also sponsors research into human rights and makes policy recommendations.
Organization and Structure
The Commission is composed of eight commissioners. The Chief Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner are appointed for terms not exceeding seven years while other commissioners are appointed for three year terms. The current Chief Commissioner is Jennifer Lynch, who was appointed in March 2007.
The daily work of the Commission is carried out by a staff of approximately 200 people.
The Commission investigates complaints, attempts to facilitate a resolution between the parties if appropriate and refers matters for which a resolution cannot be found to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal which holds hearings and hands down rulings. [ [http://www.chrt-tcdp.gc.ca/about/index_e.asp] ]
Criticism and Controversy
The Commission was the subject of criticism in 2008 over its investigation of alleged hate speech as well as its procedures regarding admissibility of evidence and allegations of improper behaviour by investigators.
ee also
*Human Rights Commission
*Canadian Human Rights Act
*Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Footnotes
External links
* [http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/ Canadian Human Rights Commission]
* [http://www.cbc.ca/sunday/2008/03/033008_5.html CBC News: Sunday "Can Human Rights Go Too Far?" March 2008]
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