The Canadian Human Rights Act

Ottawa, Canada
1977

The federal government passes the Canadian Human Rights Act. In so doing, the government joins 9 provinces in creating a single law dealing with discrimination. The act sets up a human rights commission to administer the law and ensure compliance.

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The Canadian Bill of Rights
The Birth of The Human Rights Code

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Ontario (1962)
Nova Scotia (1963)
Alberta (1966)
New Brunswick (1967)
Prince Edward Island (1968)
Newfoundland (1969)
British Columbia (1969)
Manitoba (1970)
Québec (1975)

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See:
Canadian Human Rights Act, S.C 1976-77, c.33