Human Rights Protection
The Human Rights Code protects British Columbians from discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, and services and facilities customarily available to the public. Protection from Discrimination [PDF] gives a brief description of the coverage provided by the Human Rights Code.
More information about the Human Rights Code is available by following the links to the information sheets listed below, and from the B.C. Human Rights Coalition.
The independent Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for dealing with complaints under the Human Rights Code. Information about the Tribunal, including detailed information about how to file a complaint, is available from the BC Human Rights Tribunal.
Eliminating Mandatory Retirement
As of Jan. 1, 2008, employees can choose when they want to retire. Changes to human rights legislation protects all people 19 years and over from discrimination on the basis of age. This means people cannot be forced to retire. The law will apply to all workplaces in British Columbia, except those regulated by the federal government.
For more information see the following:
For more information on changes to British Columbia's Human Rights Code that eliminate mandatory retirement, please see "Frequently Asked Questions
About Eliminating Mandatory Retirement".
Information Sheets
The information sheets are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader.
| Protection from Discrimination |
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| Disability Discrimination |
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| Racial Discrimination |
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Discrimination Based on
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Sexual Discrimination
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| Age Discrimination New |
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Contact |
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For general questions about
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BC Human Rights Tribunal
Suite 1170 – 605 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3
Phone: 604 775-2000
Tollfree (in B.C.): 1 888 440-8844
TTY (for hearing impaired): 604 775-2021
Web: www.bchrt.gov.bc.ca |
Ministry of Attorney General
Strategic Planning and Legislation Office
11th Fl 1001 Douglas St.
PO BOX 9286 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9J7
Phone: 250 356-9666
TTY: Please call Enquiry BC: 1 800 661-8773
E-mail: AGWEBFEEDBACK@gov.bc.ca |
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Assistance for Eligible Complainants and Respondents |
For complainants anywhere
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For respondents anywhere in the province and Victoria-area complainants: |
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BC Human Rights Clinic
c/o BC Human Rights Coalition
Suite 1202 – 510 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
Phone: 604 689-8474
Tollfree: 1 877 689-8474
Web: www.bchrcoalition.org |
BC Human Rights Clinic
c/o University of Victoria Law Centre
Third Floor 1221 Broad St.
Victoria, BC V8W 2A4
Phone: 250 385-1221
Tollfree: 1 866 385-1221
E-mail: reception@thelawcentre.ca |
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