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Minister Joly launches Standing Table on Human Rights
From: Global Affairs Canada February 11, 2025 The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the launch of Canada’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Standing Table on Human Rights. The promotion and protection of human rights remains an integral part of Canadian foreign policy. Amid growing attacks on human rights defenders and global […]
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AMC Commends Launch of Removed Child and Removed Child Family Class Compensation Claims Process
February 10, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) welcomes the launch of the Removed Child and Removed Child Family Class Compensation Claims Process, marking a significant step forward for First Nations families who have endured decades of systemic discrimination under Canada’s First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program. […]
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Human rights hearing called for by Indigenous police chiefs of Ontario is delayed – CBC
Jan 07, 2025 No new date set yet for hearing that was supposed to begin January 6, 2025 A scheduled three week hearing before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to hear a complaint filed by Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) has been delayed. It was set to begin January 6, 2025 to hear arguments […]
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Indigenous human rights body needed to fill gaps in Canada’s human rights institutions
Recommendation 1 A gap in data related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls 2SLGBTQI+ people hinders the public’s understanding of the scale of the crisis, and limits effective responses to prevent violence. Therefore, the committee recommends: That the Government of Canada ensure that Indigenous-specific data and information should be collected, accessed and used […]
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Caring Society’s December 9, 2024 Letter to the CHRT re Jordan’s Principle Non-Compliance Motion
I write further to the Panel’s direction in its November 21, 2024 letter decision (the “Letter Decision”) to provide the Caring Society’s views regarding the three options for determining parameters around Canada’s referral of Jordan’s Principle requests to an applicable First Nation or First Nation community organization engaged in the administration of Jordan’s Principle pursuant […]
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AFN’s December 9, 2024 Letter to The CHRT re Jordan’s Principle Non-Compliance Motion
We write to you today on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (“AFN”) in response to the Panel’s November 21, 2024, summary ruling with respect to the motion and cross-motion on Jordan’s Principle’s implementation, as well as the Panel and Chairperson’s follow up to the parties dated December 5 and December 6, 2024. As […]
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Human Rights Commission Announce Recipient of the 2024 Human Rights Award
December 10, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: During a ceremony at Government House in St. John’s today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission presented the 2024 Human Rights Award to Charlie Murphy, a community advocate and leader. A biography of the […]
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Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on International Human Rights Day
Dec. 10, 2024 VICTORIA – Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jessie Sunner, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following joint statement on International Human Rights Day: “Today, we celebrate International Human Rights Day and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which remains as much a cornerstone of justice, equality and dignity […]
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December 10, 2024: International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2024 December 10 marks International Human Rights Day and the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by United Nations members on December 10, 1948. The Alberta Human Rights Commission is proud to uphold the principles of the UDHR, affirming the truth that “all human beings are born free and equal […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Human Rights Day
December 10, 2024 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Human Rights Day: “Seventy-six years ago, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This landmark document – drafted in part by Canadians like John Humphrey – proclaimed universal values of justice and equality. Today, we reflect […]
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