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Street Checks Legal Opinion Oct 18, 2019

Since the Commission’s release of Dr. Wortley’s street checks report there has been considerable questioning surrounding the issue of the legality of street check practices. Dr.

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Symington v. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Dismissed Oct 15, 2019

The board chair in an independent human rights board of inquiry has dismissed the matter of Kathleen Symington v. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency today, Oct. 15.

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Access to Rental Accommodations Sep 05, 2019

Intake staff at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission regularly receive inquiries from the public concerning access to rental accommodations. What can you do if you have been discriminated against?

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African Nova Scotian Community Liaison Jul 17, 2019

The Commission is pleased to welcome to our team Tendai Handahu in the role of African Nova Scotian Community Liaison Officer.  African Nova Scotians and persons of African descent wishing to make inquiries of the Commission may choose to contact Tendai directly at 902-424-7282 or 

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Human Rights Complaint Settled Jul 10, 2019

Parties to a human rights complaint have come to a mutually agreeable settlement through a facilitated discussion about the wrong-doing and resulting harms. 

 

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Christine Hanson Elected Chair of CASHRA Jul 03, 2019

The director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has been elected chair of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies at the association's Annual General Meeting in Charlottetown on June 28.

 

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CASHRA Launches Safer Spaces in Canada Online Training Module Jun 26, 2019

The Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) launched Safer Spaces in Canada, its second online training course developed to educate Canadians and protect human rights. The launch took place June 26 at the association’s annual national conference in Charlottetown, PEI

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Beals v. Dartmouth Comfort Inn Board of Inquiry Decision Jun 06, 2019

The chair of an independent human rights board of inquiry into the matter of Yvette Beals v. Dartmouth Comfort Inn issued his decision   June 6.

 

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Nova Scotia Landlords Advised Against Discriminatory Rental Practices Jun 05, 2019

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is hoping to educate landlords in the province after seeing a noticeable increase in inquiries related to discriminatory rental practices targeting families.