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== Canadian Human Rights Commission == | == Canadian Human Rights Commission == | ||
Toll-Free: 1-888-214-1090 | Toll-Free: 1-888-214-1090 | ||
Website: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/ | Website: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en | ||
*Administers the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' | *Administers the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' | ||
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Telephone: 604-775-2000 | Telephone: 604-775-2000 | ||
Toll-Free: 1-888-440-8844 | Toll-Free: 1-888-440-8844 | ||
Website: | Website: http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ | ||
* Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the ''Human Rights Code'' | * Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the ''Human Rights Code'' | ||
== BC Civil Liberties Association == | == BC Civil Liberties Association == | ||
Telephone: 604-687-2919 Website: | Telephone: 604-687-2919 Website: http://www.bccla.org/ | ||
* Assists the general public complaints against police officers and infringements on freedom of speech | * Assists the general public complaints against police officers and infringements on freedom of speech | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:29, 6 August 2024
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 1, 2024. |
BC Human Rights Clinic
Telephone: 604-622-1100 Toll-Free: 1-855-685-6222 Website: https://www.bchrc.net
- Operated by CLAS
- Short service clinic has 30 minute appointments with a human rights lawyer/advocate.
- Legal services program provides summary advice, legal assistance, or representation to complainants who apply for representation and qualify for assistance.
- You should apply within 30 days of the Tribunal accepting the complaint for filing.
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Toll-Free: 1-888-214-1090 Website: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en
- Administers the Canadian Human Rights Act
- Ensures compliance with the Employment Equity Act
- Information about how to make a formal complaint regarding a business or organization regulated by the federal government.
BC Human Rights Tribunal
Telephone: 604-775-2000 Toll-Free: 1-888-440-8844 Website: http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/
- Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the Human Rights Code
BC Civil Liberties Association
Telephone: 604-687-2919 Website: http://www.bccla.org/
- Assists the general public complaints against police officers and infringements on freedom of speech
- Provides a Legal Advocate Support Line which can provide legal information, referrals, and consultations for legal advocates working with clients facing civil liberties infringements
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