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How to File a Human Rights Complaint

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

Laura Track, a lawyer at the Human Rights Clinic, walks you through what you need to know to file a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Discrimination & Human Rights: Information for indigenous People (part 3 of 3)

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Discrimination & Human Rights: Information for indigenous People (part 2 of 3)

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Discrimination & Human Rights: Information for indigenous People (part 1 of 3)

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.

Last reviewed March 2024
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BC Human Rights Clinic: Legal Information

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

Information about filing a human rights complaint in BC, including a step-by-step guide, an explanation of the BC Human Rights Code, a glossary, videos, and a list of past cases.

Last reviewed March 2024
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BC Human Rights Clinic: Know Your Rights — What to Do about Discrimination

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

A 20-page booklet about the human rights laws that apply in BC. It explains how the law protects people, how you can make a complaint under the Human Rights Code, and who will help you.

Last reviewed March 2024
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BC Human Rights Clinic: Process

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

Describes the process of filing a human rights complaint, including how long each step can take, what to expect after you first send your application, what documents you may need, and how to prepare for a hearing.

Last reviewed March 2024
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BC Human Rights Clinic: Frequently Asked Questions for Complainants

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

Answers questions commonly asked by those who have made a human rights complaint.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Trans Rights BC: Know Your Rights

Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre

This project aims to spread human rights information that is accurate, accessible, and relevant to the safety and well-being of trans and gender-diverse individuals and their supportive allies across British Columbia. Topics include immigration, public spaces/services, sex work, and more.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Human Rights in BC

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

This website introduces the three pillars that support human rights in the province. It also offers a brief explanation of personal characteristics based on the Human Rights Code, such as age, religion, gender identity, source of income, and many more.

Last reviewed March 2024