Human Rights Matters

For human rights matters that occur within Ontario's provincial jurisdiction, the Ontario Human Rights Code applies. 

Individuals can bring applications before 

the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.

Note: You have one year from the last known incident to bring a claim before the HRTO. 

There are some rare incidents where this time limit can be waived.    

 For human rights matters that occur within the Federal jurisdiction, the Canadian Human Rights Act applies. 

Individuals can bring applications before 

the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. 

 Note: You have one year from the last known incident to bring a claim before the CHRT. 

There are some rare incidents where this time limit can be waived.