The Strategic Initiatives program looks into systemic issues that have an impact on a group of people or on the overall human rights system and proposes action.

Research, study and dialogue are the tools used by the program in its efforts to resolve human rights issues. It may undertake a special study or inquiry on a particular matter or carry out a round of public consultations. A unique feature of the Strategic Initiatives program is that the approaches will be chosen according to the issues and their complexity.

Recent reports or projects:

1. Repeal of Section 67 of the CHRA
2. Telephone Access for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
3. Hate on the Internet
4. No Alternative - A Review of the Government of Canada’s Provision of Alternative Text Formats