Human Rights

Human Rights Adjudicative Bodies in Canada

Human rights tribunals, like all administrative tribunals, are established by statute and have authority only as granted by legislation. In Canada, these tribunals derive their jurisdiction from provincial or federal human rights laws.

In Ontario, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) operates under the Ontario Human Rights Code, while the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) is governed by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Understanding Human Rights Cases in Ontario

Human rights cases arise in Ontario when individuals believe they have faced discrimination or harassment based on protected grounds outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. These grounds include, but are not limited to:

• Race
• Gender
• Age
• Disability
• Sexual Orientation
• Creed
• And more

Our Areas of Expertise

At Hosseini Cuthbert Legal Services, we have a deep understanding of the complexities of human rights law in Ontario and are dedicated to advancing justice and equality. Our team is skilled in managing a variety of human rights cases, including:

Accommodation Disputes: Helping clients address issues where reasonable accommodations, such as those in the workplace or housing, have been denied or contested.

Discrimination Complaints: Representing clients who have experienced unfair treatment based on protected grounds.

Harassment Claims: Providing support to individuals facing unwelcome conduct that violates their human rights.