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Human Rights and the Ontario Human Rights Commission

Discrimination is against the law in Ontario under the Human Rights Code (Code), which provides for the right to equal treatment in employment, accommodation, contracts, goods, services, facilities and membership in vocational associations. The Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, colour, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, marital status, family status, same sex partner status, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship, or religion. The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) enforces the Code.

The OHRC was established in 1962, and is an independent, arm's length adjudicative agency, accountable to the Legislature through the Attorney General. The Commission's functions are mandated by the Code, and include investigating complaints, attempting settlements, conducting public education, and policy development.

Inquiries on human rights issues should be directed to the Commission at:

Human Rights Inquiries:
Local (Toronto): (416) 326-9511
Toll Free (outside Toronto Area): 1-800-387-9080
TTY (Local) (416) 314-6526
TTY (Toll Free) 1-800-308-5561
Website link: http://www.ohrc.on.ca

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