Under Ontario's Human Rights Code, a person who has experienced discrimination can file an application directly to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Human Rights – Human rights complaints
Recorded on December 19, 2012, this webinar provides an overview of the Human Rights Code, highlighting the grounds and social areas which the Code applies to, exceptions to the Code, and remedies available under the Code. It acquaints listeners with...
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is one of three agencies that make up Ontario's human rights system. It provides legal assistance to Ontarians who have experienced discrimination contrary to Ontario's Human Rights Code, and who may want to make...
The Hamilton Community Legal Clinic has created a toolkit of accessible materials designed for agencies and community groups to inform clients and the general public about what discrimination is and what you can do about it. Included are:
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These guides on the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario website are designed to help you understand and access the HRTO's dispute resolution process:
- Applicant's Guide
- Respondent's Guide
- Plain Language Guide
- Guide...
This booklet has introductory information aimed at assisting students with disabilities and their parents in advocating for education services in public primary and secondary school. This material looks at disability and how it interacts with the...
This module provides a basic course on rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. It discusses what you should know about human rights and discrimination, what your rights and responsibilities are under the Code, and how to apply...
Designed specifically for First Nations leaders and administrators, this handbook offers information to help First Nations communities identify and resolve human rights issues.
This web site has information in question and answer form on topics such as finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, and wills and estates. There is a toll-free number people can call to get...
This section of of the Ministry of the Attorney General web site has information about human rights and filing a discrimination application, and explains the role of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre, and the...
This brochure explores what measures the Canadian Centre for International Justice (CCIJ) can take to help survivors of genocide, torture, and other atrocities seek justice and hold perpetrators responsible for their crimes. It looks at criminal...
This resource answers questions about employment issues covered by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Prepared for a youth audience, it explains that employers must not discriminate against employees and that they are legally responsible for stopping or...
This guide describes the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and defines discrimination and harassment. It has information on what to do if someone has been discriminated against because of mental illness, including how to...
This booklet explains the rights women have while in prison and while out on conditional release, and discusses some of the ways women prisoners can exercise their rights and avoid having them restricted further. Another purpose of the booklet is to...

