Human Rights in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is committed to actively engaging and working with all Nova Scotians and our diverse communities to address issues of discrimination by effectively advancing equity and dignity, fostering positive and respectful relationships, and protecting human rights.

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Moving Forward Feb 27, 2025

On February 27, government announced plans to modernize the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process. This comes in response to calls for improvement.

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Supporting a Human Rights Approach to Housing Feb 13, 2025

One year ago – on February 13, 2024 - Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate, Marie Josèe Houle’s

African Heritage Month

Celebrating African Heritage Jan 31, 2025

Nova Scotia’s 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities reflect a rich and powerful history extending more than 400 years.

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