Discrimination and Human Rights in Manitoba
Learn about discrimination, human rights, and the protected characteristics under The Code in Manitoba. Discover what discrimination looks like and how to take action if you've been discriminated against. Find out how to file a complaint and the process involved in seeking a remedy for the discrimination experienced.
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Council of Canadians with Disabilities March 11, 2020 manitobahumanrights.ca
Recognizing the individual worth and dignity of every member of the human family Preamble, The Human Rights Code manitobahumanrights.ca
Discrimination MANITOBAHUMANRIGHTS.CA
Areas covered by The Code Employment Services available to the public Rental or purchase of property Publicly displayed signs, symbols, notices or statements MANITOBAHUMANRIGHTS.CA
What is Discrimination? Treating a person differently on the basis of a protected characteristic, without reasonable cause Failing to reasonablyaccommodate the needs of a person where those needs are based on a protected characteristic manitobahumanrights.ca
Characteristics Protected by The Code ancestry (including colour) marital or family status national origin source of income ethnic background political belief, association or activity religious belief physical, or mental disability (including reliance on a service animal) age sex (including pregnancy) gender identity social disadvantage sexual orientation manitobahumanrights.ca
What does discrimination look like? refusing to rent or lease to someone because they receive EIA benefits refusing to hire someone because of a past criminal record subjecting someone to extra questioning or carding because of their race Refusing to allow someone to observe their religious practices during the workday manitobahumanrights.ca
I was discriminated againstWhat Next? You can file a complaint of discrimination to remedy the wrong that was committed. The process: INTAKE: We ll help you draft your complaint, and if possible, may attempt to resolve it. REGISTRATION and NOTIFICATION: If the complaint proceeds, we ll determine if it can be registered and if so, will notify the Respondent of the complaint. They will have an opportunity to respond to the complaint in writing. manitobahumanrights.ca
I was discriminated againstWhat Next? MEDIATION: In many cases, we will offer the parties an opportunity to resolve the complaint. INVESTIGATION: If the complaint is not resolved, we will impartially investigate it to determine if a public hearing is warranted. We will share our findings with you. BOARD OF COMMISSIONER S DECISION: The Board of Commissioners will review the investigation findings and decide whether a public hearing is warranted. manitobahumanrights.ca
I was discriminated againstWhat Next? TRIBUNAL HEARING: If the Board has forwarded the matter to a public hearing, it will proceed to the Human Rights Adjudication Panel. An independent adjudicator will decide whether discrimination occurred and how it ought to be remedied. Prior to the hearing, the parties may try to resolve the matter through mediation. manitobahumanrights.ca
Resolutions Individual remedy: Compensation for injury to dignity Compensation for financial loss Policy change and human rights training Systemic change: Licensing of International Medical Graduates Accessibility of Audible Pedestrian Signals Access to services for transgender students
How to file a complaint WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW You should file the complaint within 12 months of the act or treatment you are complaining about. You don t need t pay a fee to file a complaint. You don t need to hire a lawyer or get other legal assistance. You can call the Commission and ask for help. The Commission is impartial we do not take your side or the respondent s side. The specific ground of discrimination (race, sex, disability, religion, etc.) A detailed description of what happened (how you were discriminated against) manitobahumanrights.ca
Accessibility for Manitobans Act The AMA takes proactive steps and has certain standards. The MHRC does not administer the act or enforce standards outlined in the AMA. The MHRC would register complaints of discrimination related to the AMA. Questions about the AMA should be directed to the Disabilities Issues Office (DIO). manitobahumanrights.ca
Questions? 7th floor 175 Hargrave Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R8 hrc@gov.mb.ca Phone 945-3007 Fax 945-1292 manitobahumanrights.ca
