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An important part of the Commission’s mandate involves public education, community engagement and promotion of human rights in Nova Scotia.

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Modernization Engagement Sep 19, 2025

An online survey is now available to provide input on government’s modernization of the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process.

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Remembering Donald Oliver Sep 17, 2025

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission mourns the loss of Donald H. Oliver (CM, ONS, KC) a pioneering human rights champion, lawyer, real estate developer, and former Canadian Senator.

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Commission Condemns Antisemitism Sep 15, 2025

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission condemns the acts of antisemitism targeting Synagogues in Halifax over the weekend and calls upon all Nova Scotians to stand up in defense of one another’s human rights and inherent dignity.

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