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LGBTQ+ Rights

BC Human Rights Clinic
Provide free representation to residents of B.C. who have, or are seeking to have, cases before the Human Rights Tribunal.
BC Human Rights Code
The Human Rights Code aims to foster and enforce a society in which there are no impediments to full and free participation in the economic, social, political and cultural life of British Columbia.
BC Human Rights Tribunal
Accept, screen, mediate, and adjudicate human rights complaints.
BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner
Promote prevention of human rights issues through education, research and systemic investigation.
Canada LGBTQ2 Secretariat
Information and resources related to the Government of Canada's work to improve equality for LGBTQ2 communities through the promotion of human rights and the development of inclusive federal policies, programs and laws.
Canadian Employment Equity Act
Employment equity means more than treating persons in the same way but also requires special measures and the accommodation of differences.
Canadian Human Rights Act
Prohibits discrimination including on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability.
Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Commission exists to help ensure that everyone in Canada is treated fairly, no matter who they are.
Photos: 50 years of LGBTQ pride showcased in protests, parades
Abbotsford News: Crowds gathered outside New York’s historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday to celebrate five decades of LGBTQ pride, marking the 50th anniversary of the police raid that sparked the modern-day gay rights movement. Other cities throughout the country held parades.
Trans Rights BC
This project aims to disseminate human rights information that is accurate, accessible, and relevant to the safety and well-being of trans and gender-diverse individuals and their supportive allies across British Columbia.