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Canadian Human Rights Commission

CHRC

Contact Information

Mission Statement

Every individual should have an equal opportunity with other individuals to make for himself or herself the life that he or she is able and wishes to have, consistent with his or her duties and obligations as a member of society.

Description of Services

Under the Canadian Human Rights Act it is against the law for any employer or provider of service that falls within federal jurisdiction to make unlawful distinctions based on the following prohibited grounds:

-race -sex (including pregnancy and childbirth)

-national or ethnic origin -marital status

-colour -family status

-religion -pardoned conviction

-age -physical or mental disability (including dependence on alcholics or drugs)

-sexual orientation

The CHRC

Investigations and resolves complaints of discrimination in organizations under federal jurisdiction.

Provides public education, training and developement consultation regarding the impact of legislation on employment systems. Undertake research into Human Rights Legislation and Case Law.

CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF INFANT DEATHS (SIDS)

P.O. Box 2121

Westfield, NB

E0G 3J0

A non-profit organization whose primary concern is Sudden Infant Death Sysdrome (SIDS). Goals are to provide information and counselling support, to carry out a program of public education, and to promote and support researc activities.

Non-Profit

Charitable Tax Number

CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

P.O. Box 3545 1-800-565-1752

South Postal Station 1-902-426-8380

Halifax, NS 1-902-426-2685 (FAX)

B3J 3J2 1-902-426-9345 (TDD)

Investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination in organizations under federal jurisdiction. Provides public education, training and developments, and consultation reqarding the impact of legislatioin on employment systems. Undertakes research into Human Rights Legislation and Case Law.

Government

Wheelchair Accessible

Geral J Roy- Regional Director

Sandra Smith Muir- Human Rights Officer

goes to HQ in Ottawa-internet - (info@chrc.ca)

world wide web: http://www.chrc.ca

Meeting Places, Times, & Special Events

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