Ministry of Justice
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 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.
What's New
Dec. 10, 2012 is Human Rights Day in British Columbia. Attorney General Shirley Bond issued a proclamation to mark the 64th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Human Rights Day, as well as Human Rights Day in British Columbia. For a link to the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights in more than 300 languages, visit: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/Introduction.aspx.
“New to British Columbia? Know Your Human Rights.”
Click on these links for information about human rights for newcomers to British Columbia:
Eliminating Mandatory Retirement
Information Sheets
| Protection from Discrimination | |||
| Harassment | |||
| Disability Discrimination | |||
| Racial Discrimination | |||
| Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation |
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| Sexual Discrimination and Harassment |
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| Information for Employers | |||
| Age Discrimination |
Contact |
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| To file a human rights complaint: | For general questions about human rights protections: |
| 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 Justice Dispute Resolution Office Justice Services Branch PO BOX 9222 STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9J1 Phone: 250 387-1480 TTY: Please call Enquiry BC: 1-800-661-8773 E-mail: AGWEBFEEDBACK@gov.bc.ca |
Assistance for Eligible Complainants and Respondents |
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For complainants anywhere |
For respondents anywhere in the province and Victoria-area complainants: |
BC Human Rights Clinic |
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 |
