“It is simple. Saying yes to diversity is saying yes to modernity, to opportunity, and to the very future of our country.” Those are the words of Canada's Governor General, Michaëlle Jean, at a recent lunch sponsored by Toronto's DiverseCity initiative.
Human rights on vacation in Montreal
I am on holiday in Montreal and delighted to see the city blanketed with banners announcing "International Day Against Homophobia." A human rights issue...
Human rights law update – News from the front
New human rights procedures came into effect in Ontario in mid-2008, and we’re beginning to see the results of the changes. Session Two at First Reference’s Ontario Employment Law Conference, June 2, 2010, will look at the following topics...