Advocacy

Your rights

You can get a copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and of Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in print, electronic or alternative format, from the Human Rights Program at Canadian Heritage. The program also offers a number of other human rights publications.

To get copies:

1 866 811-0055
TTY: 819 997-3123
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca Click on the A-Z index on the left menu.

If you've suffered discrimination in the workplace, or when buying products and services, you may be able to file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Commission accepts complaints concerning institutions, subject to the Canadian Human Rights Act, as well as businesses under federal jurisdiction. These include Crown corporations and major employers such as banks, airlines, railways, and television and radio stations.

1 888 214-1090
TTY: 1 888 643-3304
www.chrc-ccdp.ca