News releases from Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (Page 1)

Independent Board Chair Issues Finding of Discrimination

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

The chair in an independent human rights board of inquiry has found that a woman whose employment was terminated following complications in her pregnancy was discriminated against on the basis of sex (pregnancy).

New Wel-lukwen Award, Other Nova Scotia Human Rights Honours Presented

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Four individual Nova Scotians and three groups received Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards in honour of their work creating a more equitable, inclusive and respectful province at an event in Halifax today, December 9.

Jennifer Doucet vs. Farrow Law Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Jennifer Doucet vs. Jacqueline Farrow Law Office Inc., also known as Farrow Law, will begin Monday, December 12, in Halifax.

Five Nova Scotians Appointed to Human Rights Commission

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Five Nova Scotians have recently been appointed to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

Nominations Open for 2022 Human Rights Awards

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards.

Candidatures acceptées aux Prix des droits de la personne pour 2022

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

La Commission des droits de la personne de la Nouvelle-Écosse invite les mises en candidature aux Prix des droits de la personne de 2022.

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry Resumes

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will continue Tuesday, September 13.

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry Resumes

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will continue Tuesday, July 12.

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry Resumes

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will continue Monday, June 27.

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will continue Friday, April 22.

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will begin Wednesday, February 16.

2021 Human Rights Awards Presented

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Four Nova Scotians were presented with the 2021 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards today, December 10.

Deborah Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association Board of Inquiry Resumes

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

The independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Deborah Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association will resume Tuesday, November 2, in Halifax.

Duff vs. Town of New Glasgow Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry into the matter of Kaitlin Duff vs. the Town of New Glasgow will begin Monday, October 25, in Stellarton.

Deborah Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Deborah Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association will begin Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Halifax.

Call for Nominations for 2021 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2021 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards.

Appel de candidatures pour les Prix des droits de la personne de la Nouvelle-Écosse de 2021

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

La Commission des droits de la personne de la Nouvelle-Écosse invite les mises en candidature aux Prix des droits de la personne de 2021.

Symonds v. Halifax Regional Municipality Board of Inquiry Decision

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry has found that a Halifax man was discriminated against by police when ticketed for jaywalking.

Joseph Fraser Appointed New CEO of Human Rights Commission

Justice / Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Nova Scotia has appointed longtime human rights leader Joseph Fraser as the new director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. The appointment takes effect April 19.

Gyasi Symonds v. Halifax Regional Municipality/Halifax Regional Police

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Gyasi Symonds v. Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Regional Police is scheduled to begin next week in Halifax.