Governing Legislation and Resources for Human Rights (6:II)

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A. Legislation

Human Rights Code, RSBC 1996, c 210, as amended [HRC]

Canadian Human Rights Act, RSC 1985, c H-6, as amended [CHRA]

Civil Rights Protection Act, RSBC 1996, c 49 [CRPA].

B. Resources

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

Online Website
E-mail: BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca
Address 1170 - 605 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3
Phone (604) 775-2000
TTY: (604) 775-2021
Toll-free in B.C.: 1-888-440-8844
Fax: (604) 775-2020


The B.C. Human Rights Clinic

Online Website
Address 300 – 1140 West Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C., V6E 4G1
Phone (604) 622-1100
Toll-free in Canada: 1-855-685-6222
Fax: (604) 685-7611


The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA)

Online Website
E-mail: info@bccla.org
Address 550 - 1188 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A2
Phone (604) 630-9748
Fax: (604) 687-3045


The Canadian Human Rights Commission

Online Website


Western Region

Address Canada Place, Suite 1645, 9700 Jasper Avenue
P.O. Box 21, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Phone (780) 495-4040
Toll-Free: 1-888-214-1090
TTY: 1-888-643-3304
Fax: (780) 495-4044


National Office

Address 344 Slater Street, 8th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1E1
Phone (613) 995-1151
Toll-free: 1-888-214-1090
6-2 TTY: 1-888-643-3304
Fax: (613) 996-9661


  • The Commission can independently initiate federal human rights complaints but normally assists in their drafting and investigates complaints lodged by individuals or organizations. If insufficient evidence of discrimination is presented, the Commission can dismiss the complaint. If the Commission finds that the allegations of discrimination warrant mediation or adjudication, it can refer cases to conciliation or to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for hearing.