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The Ontario Human Rights Commission promotes and enforces human rights to create a culture of human rights accountability. The Ontario Human Rights Code is a provincial law that gives everybody equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in specific social areas such as jobs, housing, services, facilities, and contracts or agreements. The Code’s goal is to prevent discrimination and harassment because of race, s*x, disability, and age, to name a few of the 17 grounds. All other Ontario laws must agree with the Code. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre can help you determine if what you experienced is protected under the Code. Info: www.ohrc.on.ca/en/about-commission/contact-us

10/21/2026

🛒 Did you know: Two people shopping online could get different prices based on data collected about them.

This is the result of surveillance pricing, where a retailer employs automated algorithms and artificial intelligence technologies to analyze personal data and set individualized prices in real time.

Unlike dynamic pricing, surveillance pricing tailors prices to each consumer’s personal circumstances and behaviour, often without their knowledge. As a result, two people may be shown very different prices for the same product.

The Ontario Human Rights Code protects people from surveillance pricing when it results in discrimination based on protected grounds like age, disability and race.

As the potential benefits of artificial intelligence are being explored, they must not come at the cost of our fundamental human rights.

🔗 Read the OHRC's opinion editorial to learn more:

Meet Dr. Carl E. James, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Lifetime Achievement Award. For decades, Dr. James, an erud...
10/21/2026

Meet Dr. Carl E. James, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Lifetime Achievement Award.

For decades, Dr. James, an erudite leader, has advanced understanding of race, education and social equity – including Dreams Delayed Action Plan - through his research, teaching, mentorship and community engagement.

The OHRC is honoured to recognize his lifetime of contributions to human rights and social justice.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRYXHg

Meet Tonny Muzira, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Distinguished Service Award. Through advocacy, community leaders...
10/14/2026

Meet Tonny Muzira, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Distinguished Service Award.

Through advocacy, community leadership and coalition-building, Tonny advances human rights, health equity, housing justice and empowerment for Black immigrant and refugee communities.

The OHRC is proud to recognize Tonny's dedication to creating more inclusive and equitable communities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRYXHg

Meet Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Young Leader Award. As a disability rights advocate...
10/08/2026

Meet Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Young Leader Award.

As a disability rights advocate and policy advisor, Rana works to advance accessibility, challenge ableism and promote the meaningful inclusion of people with lived experience in education and public policy.

The OHRC is proud to recognize Rana's leadership and contributions to advancing human rights in Ontario.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRYXHg

On September 21, Chief Commissioner Patricia DeGuire, accompanied by protégé, Ope Olojede, biomedical science student at...
10/06/2026

On September 21, Chief Commissioner Patricia DeGuire, accompanied by protégé, Ope Olojede, biomedical science student at TMU and researcher at MaRS Discovery, were honoured to join Ontario's Emerging Leaders Reception.

The event was hosted by The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, in celebration of the next generation of leaders who are shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for our province / Lieutenante-gouverneure de l’Ontario / Lieutenant Governor of Ontario de l’Ontario / Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at Queen's Park.

A defining moment of the evening was that this was the first official visit to Ontario by Her Excellency The Right Honourable Louise Arbour as Governor General of Canada / Governor General of Canada

The OHRC celebrates and congratulates the next generation of leaders who are driving positive change and helping to build an Ontario where human rights are protected, diversity is valued, and every individual can thrive with dignity and belonging.

Thank you to The Honourable Edith Dumont for including the OHRC’s leader, and for her leadership in bringing together an inspiring gathering of , fostering meaningful connections and celebrating individuals who are shaping our province’s future.

October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.Today, the OHRC joins Indigenous commu...
10/04/2026

October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Today, the OHRC joins Indigenous communities in honouring the lives and legacies of those taken by gender-based and colonial violence, and stands with the families, loved ones, and survivors who continue to seek justice, healing, and systemic change.

This day demands more than remembrance. It calls on all of us to confront the root causes of this violence: racism, s*xism, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

The OHRC is committed to advancing the human rights of all Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people, and to working toward a future where safety, dignity, and justice are realities for all of us.

To reflect, learn, and take action, visit: NWAC | Native Women's Association of Canada | Indigenous Women's Rights[

🔗Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) | ONWA
https://www.onwa.ca/learning-resources-mmiwg

This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, the OHRC recognizes that too many students with learning disabilities contin...
10/01/2026

This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, the OHRC recognizes that too many students with learning disabilities continue face barriers to education.
These barriers can limit access to academic success, support services, and inclusive learning environments.

Accommodation is not an advantage. It is a right, protected under Ontario's Human Rights Code. Ensuring everyone receives the supports they need is essential to creating learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

The OHRC works to advance the right to accessible education and to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about our work:
🔗 https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-accessible-education-students-disabilities
🔗 https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/right-read-inquiry-report-0

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day.Led by Indigenous communities, Orange Shirt Day invites reflection and dialogue on th...
09/30/2026

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day.

Led by Indigenous communities, Orange Shirt Day invites reflection and dialogue on the enduring impacts of the residential school system. It honours the truth carried by Survivors and their stories, and affirms the message at the heart of the day: every child matters.
Commemorate the day by learning the history and legacy of residential schools. The Orange Shirt Society offers resources to learn more, and ways to support truth and reconciliation: www.orangeshirtday.org

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission joins peop...
09/30/2026

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission joins people and institutions across the province in reflecting on the legacy of the Residential School system, honouring Survivors and their families, and remembering those who never made it home.

This day calls on all of us to learn the truth, reflect, and commit to sustained partnership to advance reconciliation.

The OHRC is committed to advancing truth and reconciliation in our work, and to confronting the systemic barriers that Indigenous peoples continue to face.
Learn more about our work: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/key-priorities/indigenous-reconciliation

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards: ...
09/28/2026

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards:

🏆 Young Leader Award: Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani
🏆 Distinguished Service Award: Tonny Muzira
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Carl E. James

Named in honour of Dr. Daniel G. Hill, these awards recognize individuals whose leadership, advocacy and service have helped advance human rights and inclusion across Ontario.

Congratulations to this year's recipients.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VkZj9S

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