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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins September 15 Sep 10, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Dwayne Emmerson vs. Province of Nova Scotia (Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal), will begin on Monday, September 15.

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Human Rights on Screen: What We Dreamed of Then Sep 04, 2025

Amid an ongoing housing crisis, stories from the perspective of individuals experiencing housing precarity are central to our understanding of the complex challenges facing Canadians, including circumstance, stigma and the systems involved in providing support and access to safe, attainable and s

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National Acadian Day Aug 14, 2025

Each year on August 15 - National Acadian Day - we honour the enduring spirit, culture, and contributions of the Acadian people in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

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Second Monitor Report on Implementation of Disability Remedy Aug 01, 2025

The second report on the government’s progress implementing the human rights remedy was issued today, August 1.

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Emancipation Day Jul 31, 2025

On August 1, we commemorate Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834.

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Resumes July 14. Jul 03, 2025

A virtual independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Pascaline Ngweniform vs. Wal-Mart Canada Corp. will resume Monday July 14.