The Ontario Human Rights Commission works to promote, protect and advance human rights. Its main focus is the root causes of discrimination. Through outreach, cooperation, partnership and advocacy, the OHRC aims to advance Ontario’s human rights culture. Contact the OHRC if you want to learn more about human rights education and outreach or human rights issues in Ontario.
Website: www.ohrc.on.ca
Email: info@ohrc.on.ca
Toronto: 416-326-9511
Toll Free: 1-800-387-9080
TTY (Toronto): 416-326 0603
TTY (Toll Free) 1-800-308-556
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre provides free legal services to people who have been discriminated against under Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Contact the Centre if you have experienced discrimination and need legal advice or help deciding whether you should make a human rights application.
Website: www.hrlsc.on.ca
Tel: 416-597-4900
Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179
TTY: 416-597-4903
TTY (Toll Free): 1-866 612-8627
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario deals with claims of discrimination filed under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Tribunal resolves applications through mediation or adjudication. The Tribunal’s goal is to resolve claims in a fair, open and timely manner. Contact the Tribunal if you want an application guide or information about the status of your case, copies of any Tribunal forms or information about the Tribunal’s procedures.
Website: www.hrto.ca
Tel (Toronto): 416-326-1312
Tel (Toll Free): 1-866-598-0322
TTY: 416-326-2027
TTY (Toll Free): 1-866-607-1240
Ontario’s Human Rights Code, the first in Canada, was enacted in 1962.