Unit 1: An Introduction to Law

CHAPTER 2: THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF CANADIANS

E-ACTIVITY: HUMAN RIGHTS IN YOUR PROVINCE OR TERRITORY (p. 62)

Activity: Write a Report on Your Provincial/Territorial Human Rights Commission

Human rights education is essential in the fight to prevent human rights abuses. It is important to know and understand your human rights in order to protect yourself from discrimination.

1. Visit the Web site for your provincial or territorial human rights branch.

   Alberta
   British Columbia
   Manitoba
   New Brunswick
   Newfoundland and Labrador
   Nova Scotia
   Ontario
   Prince Edward Island
   Quebec
   Saskatchewan
   Yukon

   Note: The human rights branches for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut do not have Web sites, but you can email them:

   Northwest Territories powless@gov.nt.ca
   Nunavut billr@nunanet.com

2. Complete the following organizer outlining the role and jurisdiction of your human rights commission. Click here to download the organizer.