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If you're looking to file a complaint and need answers to the who, what, how and when to file, follow this link ... Filing Your Complaint. Are you a complainant looking for us to represent you? See our How to Apply for Representation page.

If you need to defend yourself against a complaint and need answers to the who, what, how of defending yourself see Responding to a Complaint.  Want to understand the law around applying to have a case dismissed - Check here. If you are a respondent looking to get free legal representation contact the Law Centre.

Information about human rights, the Human Rights Code, and how to file a complaint or respond to a complaint is available on this site, or from the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, the Ministry of the Attorney General, and through Service BC offices across BC.  If you can't find something, email or call us 604-689-8474 or toll free 1-877-689-8474.

Assistance and Representation

In partnership with the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), we run a provincial human rights clinic that provides assistance and representation to those who need help dealing with a provincial human rights complaint.  Our Clinic page provides detail on this service and its intake procedures and How to Apply for Representation

In addition to the above, every Monday between 10 and 4 an Advocate is on-site at the Tribunal's offices in Vancouver to provide additional assistance to those who have difficulty framing complaints or replying to applications. This onsite service is on a first come first serve basis. Additionally, this service is being provided every two months in Kelowna.

Our section on Grounds of Protection under the B.C. Human Rights Code.  Includes definitions, caselaw and examples of each ground of protection

Information

Confused about the difference between the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the BC Human Rights Coalition? We find that many people are so we have a chart to explain what each party does at each step in the process.

Looking for online resources regarding human rights?  We've compiled a listing of fact sheets, guides and policies from sources across the country.  The materials are sorted by issue with brief descriptions and links to the source document.  Pdf version.

The Coalition has produced an updated version of our "Human Rights, Your Rights To Know" booklet.  The booklet is written in plain language and explains what protections the provincial human rights law provides, how you can make a complaint and who can help you.  An online pdf version is available or call in your request.

The Ministry of the Attorney General has revised their series of information pamphlets on human rights protections in British Columbia.  Seven separate pamphlets are available in English, Mandarin, and Punjabi. 

What's New

International Human Rights Day Celebration - December 10, 2009.

The B.C. Human Rights Coalition and the United Nations Association in Canada, Vancouver Branch celebrated International Human Rights Day, Thursday, December 10, 2009. This year also marked the 22st anniversary of the presentation of the Renate Shearer Memorial Award. This Award is a memorial to the life and work of Renate Shearer who was a champion of equality and dignity for all. In addition, this was also the 61st Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's recipient was Tim Agg. Tim Agg was recognized for his lifelong efforts to ensure human rights for all, and for his work in support of disadvantaged youth in British Columbia.

View slideshow of the event.

Human trafficking is a global problem. Canada has been identified as both a transit and a destination point for human trafficking, and Vancouver has been singled out by the U.S. state department as a port of major concern. In 2007 British Columbia established the Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP). OCTIP is focused on he protection of trafficked persons and on the prevention of human trafficking. The Office will also assist law enforcement in the prosecution of human trafficking offenders.  Our Human Trafficking page has more information on the topic.

The latest copy of our Newsletter is now available. This edition looks at the concept of accommodation. The issue also discusses the new programme on human rights for small business that is being offered province wide. We look back to the celebration of International Human Rights Day that was held in December, where the Renate Shearer award was presented to Tim Agg (see above).   Link to past issues of the newsletter.

Amendments to BC's Human Rights Code came into effect on January 1, 2008 which provide more protection against age-based discrimination. The News section of the Tribunal's website explains the changes and more information is available on the Attorney General's website. 

Education

We have a comprehensive education program which is offered province wide.  We also provide consultation services to those designing and implementing human rights policies and procedures. Our Education Section outlines options or you may contact us directly. 

Security and You:  Know Your Rights.  The Coalition has launched a rights kit that raises awareness and increases public knowledge of rights and responsibilities when interacting with private security guards.  A wallet sized rights card, a brochure and a supplementary website – www.securityandyou.ca - explain what guards can and cannot do, what the public’s rights are when interacting with guards and how to make a complaint against a guard.  Cards and brochures can be downloaded from www.securityandyou.ca or you can contact the Coalition directly. 

Past News  (link to past news stories)

Information on this site is meant for general purposes only. If you require detailed information regarding a human rights situation, please contact us directly, or seek legal Counsel.

In accordance with the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, Ms. Marilyn Minkler is the BC Human Rights Coalition's Privacy Officer.  For any requests or inquiries on privacy matters, Ms. Minkler may be contacted at the Coalition or through email at marilyn@bchrcoalition.org.

For information on privacy generally, or to obtain a copy of the Personal Information Protection Act, please access the Privacy Commissioner of BC website at www.oipc.bc.ca.

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