9th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment Sep 19, 2016

SAVE THE DATE

Canada Post Service Interruption Aug 25, 2016

ATTENTION: In the event of a Canada Post mail strike and suspension of service, we request that all correspondence be directed to the Commission via emailing

Updated "Know Your Rights" brochure & infographic poster Aug 11, 2016

A recently revised "Know Your Rights" brochure and infographic poster are availble for download below.  This material gives readers a brief overview of the NS Human Rights Act and the function and programs of the Human Rights Commission.

Mark Thomas v. Halifax Regional Water Commission Complaint Dismissed Aug 08, 2016

An independent human rights board of inquiry into the matter of Mark Thomas v. Halifax Regional Water Commission (HRWC) has concluded with the dismissal of a complaint of discrimination.

Upcoming Human Rights 101 Workshops Jun 24, 2016

The Commission offers human rights education to organizations, business owners, community groups and individual staff members around the province.

Mark Thomas v. Halifax Water Commission Preliminary Hearing, May 24, 2016 May 20, 2016

A preliminary hearing of the independent human rights board of inquiry into Mark Thomas v. Halifax Water Commission is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 24.

Upcoming Human Rights Education Workshop in Sydney May 10, 2016

A human rights education workshop has been scheduled for June 28 in Sydney.

David v Sobeys Decision on Remedy Apr 29, 2016

A Nova Scotia woman who was racially profiled while shopping at a Sobeys store in Tantallon will receive $21,000 by Sobeys Group Inc.

Preston Area Community Questionnaire Mar 17, 2016

Do you live in North Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook or Lake Loon? Do you otherwise have a personal connection to these communities?

Tony Smith v. CDHA BOI Dismissed Nov 12, 2015

Independent board of inquiry chair Donald Murray dismissed the hearing into the Tony Smith v. Capital District Health Authority. You can read the Final Decision here.