In early 2024, Canada’s Human Rights Commission faced an international complaint and unprecedented accreditation review due to allegations of anti-Black discrimination—raising serious questions about institutional credibility.
a coalition of unions and human rights advocates filed a formal complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). They cited findings by Canada’s Treasury Board and Senate Human Rights Committee identifying systemic discrimination against Black staff—asserting violations of international human-rights commitments and the Paris Principles.
By June 7, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions initiated a Special Review of the CHRC’s accreditation, a rare move reflecting concerns about its operational credibility and commitment to impartial human-rights protection.
This situation sparked urgent calls for systemic reforms, including transparent complaint processes, accountability for bias, as well as structural changes to restore trust and equity within the commission tasked with upholding Canada’s human-rights record.
Grass lawns are pictured along a street in Vancouver in August 2023 during water restrictions. Traditional lawns consisting of groomed turf grass are 'biodiversity deserts,' according to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
Tuma is a secure money transfer app designed for the African diaspora. It lets you send money instantly from the UK, Europe, or the US directly to mobile wallets and bank accounts in over 14 African countries.
A look at two grassroots apps—ShopCANADA and Maple Scan—that are helping Canadians identify and support truly local products using crowdsourcing and AI
