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CHRC… more relevant than ever
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
Jun 19, 2012
Of the 1,914 human rights complaints under the federal Act in 2011, only one complaint regarding hate on the Internet was given consideration. The overwhelming majority of complaints deal with allegations of discrimination on the grounds of disability or age… Today, more than 10% of the human rights complaints received by the Canadian Human Rights Commission are from aboriginal people. Such a surge is reasonable to expect, after decades of neglect.
Tags: crime prevention, disabilities, Indigenous, participation, rights, standard of living
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If we don’t stand in the way, we can help native youth
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Jun. 24, 2011
Chronic disparities in funding for health, education and social services for more than 700,000 first nations people are the product of entrenched discriminatory policies. But the discriminatory thrust of such policies can be challenged now, under the Human Rights Act… Disparities in essential services to first nations people are well documented… As of June 18, people can file complaints against first nations governments as well as the federal government if they believe they have been discriminated against in relation to services that affect their daily lives.
Tags: economy, Indigenous, participation, standard of living, youth
Posted in Equality Delivery System | No Comments »
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