Lesson 15 - The BC Human Rights Code
In BC, most human rights complaints fall under the BC Human Rights Code. You are protected by the code against discrimination on the grounds of age (19-65), ancestry, colour, family or marital status, physical or mental disability, place of origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
The Code covers employment; tenancy and property purchases; accommodation, services and facilities customarily available to the public; and hate propaganda.
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body created by the BC Human Rights Code. The Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating and adjudicating human rights complaints. The Tribunal offers the parties to a complaint the opportunity to try to resolve the complaint through mediation. If the parties don't resolve the complaint, the Tribunal holds a hearing.
The Tribunal is made up of members, one of whom is the Chair of the Tribunal. The members are experts in human rights law and are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
DISCUSSION:
1. Why does the BC Human Rights code not apply to people under the age of 19 or over the age of 65?? Should it???
2. Should we as Canadians be concerned with human rights violations in other countries??
ACTIVITIES:
1. Complete the BC Human Rights Code Worksheet
2. Complete Exercise #24 - BC Human Rights Code (Workbook)
The Code covers employment; tenancy and property purchases; accommodation, services and facilities customarily available to the public; and hate propaganda.
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body created by the BC Human Rights Code. The Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating and adjudicating human rights complaints. The Tribunal offers the parties to a complaint the opportunity to try to resolve the complaint through mediation. If the parties don't resolve the complaint, the Tribunal holds a hearing.
The Tribunal is made up of members, one of whom is the Chair of the Tribunal. The members are experts in human rights law and are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
DISCUSSION:
1. Why does the BC Human Rights code not apply to people under the age of 19 or over the age of 65?? Should it???
2. Should we as Canadians be concerned with human rights violations in other countries??
ACTIVITIES:
1. Complete the BC Human Rights Code Worksheet
2. Complete Exercise #24 - BC Human Rights Code (Workbook)
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LINKS:
BC Human Rights Code
BC Human Rights Code