News releases from Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (Page 1)
Nominations Open for 2022 Human Rights Awards
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Parties Reach Settlement in Human Rights Complaint
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Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
On July 11, 2019, Jason McDonald filed a human rights complaint against the New Waterford Legion Branch 15 citing he was discriminated against based on his sexual orientation.
COVID-19 and Discrimination
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Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission / COVID - 19
The following is a statement issued by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Lawrence v. Searidge Foundation Board of Inquiry Begins
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Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
An independent human rights board of inquiry into the matter of Darlene Lawrence v. Searidge Foundation begins Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Annapolis Co.
Rappel aux détaillants de l’existence d’une loi contre la discrimination
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Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
La Commission des droits de la personne de la Nouvelle-Écosse rappelle aux détaillants et aux fournisseurs de service dans la province qu’en vertu de la loi sur les droits de la personne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (Nova Scotia Human Rights Act), il est illégal d’exercer de la discrimination à l’endroit d’une personne en raison de sa race ou de sa couleur.