The Canadian Human Rights Act is the central federal legislation that protects the right of individuals to freely participate without unlawful discrimination in all key aspects of society including employment. The Canadian Human Rights Act: Quick Reference – 2023 Edition is intended to provide federal employers, employees and bargaining agents with a complete, yet concise, overview of the Canadian Human Rights Act and its potential impact on those operating in federally regulated industries. Any employer or service-provider whose enterprise falls within this federal sphere is well advised to familiarize itself with the provisions of the Act. This Quick Reference will also be of interest to human resources professionals across Canada – particularly in federally regulated industries.

NEW IN THE 2023 EDITION

• Review of the developing jurisprudence on human rights protections in respect of genetic testing in the context of contractual relationships or the provision of services.
• A summary of the new obligations for employers to implement a pay equity process in accordance with the Pay Equity Act.
• A new chapter considering recent jurisprudence about COVID-19 and claims under the CHRA, and how adjudicators continue to grapple with the intersection between human rights and workplace safety.
• Discussion of the revised process for complaints against customs officers and immigration officers in light of the repealed Customs and Excise Human Rights Investigation Regulation and Immigration Investigation Regulation.