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Human Rights Legal Support Centre

The Centre offers human rights legal services to individuals throughout Ontario who have experienced discrimination contrary to Ontario's Human Rights Code

The Human Rights Legal Support Centre offers human rights legal services to individuals throughout Ontario who have experienced discrimination contrary to Ontario's Human Rights Code. Our services may include legal assistance in filing applications at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and legal representation at mediations and hearings. En francais : https://www.facebook.com/CAJDPOntario

08/20/2026

On August 17, 2026, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) announced updates to its Rules of Procedure, Practice Directions, Forms and operational processes. These changes apply to all HRTO applications, including those previously filed.

Key changes outlined by the HRTO include:
• Updates to the jurisdictional review process under Rule 13, including reducing the deadline for applicants to respond to Notices of Intent to Dismiss from 30 days to 28 days. The HRTO may also review applications for jurisdiction at any stage of a proceeding;
• Permitting the assignment a different adjudicator to hear requests for reconsideration under Rule 26.
• Providing further clarification on circumstances in which an application may not proceed to mandatory mediation; and
• Changes to the withdrawal process of applications process under Rule 10.

To help individuals seeking legal advice and support from the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC), we have updated key resources on our How-to Guides page. https://hrlsc.on.ca/how-to-guides/.

For legal advice and support services related to mandatory mediations, jurisdiction questions, Notices of Intent to Dismiss and other inquiries, contact us: https://hrlsc.on.ca/contact-hrlsc/.

08/19/2026

The HRLSC is pleased to announce the reappointment of Ena Chadha as Chair of the Board of Directors for a two-year term.

An award-winning human rights lawyer, mediator, investigator, and educator, Ena has dedicated her career to advancing equality, access to justice, and human rights across Ontario. Since first serving as Chair in 2018, she has helped guide the HRLSC through growth and innovation, strengthening dispute resolution services, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and supporting the Centre's strategic vision.

We congratulate Ena on her reappointment and look forward to her continued leadership as we work to advance our Five-Year Strategic Plan: Realizing Human Rights Together, with the continued support of our funders and community partners. The Law Foundation of Ontario Osgoode Hall Law School of York University Ministry of the Attorney General Doug Downey

https://hrlsc.on.ca/media-posts/ena-chadha-reappointed-as-chair-of-hrlsc-board-of-directors/

08/18/2026

Do you have human rights expertise and a passion for fighting discrimination?

The HRLSC is seeking applications for a Legal Counsel position as part of its Early Intervention & Mediation Services (EIMS) team.

Read more here: https://hrlsc.on.ca/about-us/careers/

Be sure to apply before Sept. 11 at 5:00 pm!

08/12/2026

The Human Rights Legal Support Centre's Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Sarah Colman as the Province's newest appointee to the Board. We are excited to benefit from her more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer and board governor, as well as her strong commitment to public service, as we advance our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to departing board member Mary Joe Freire for her many contributions to the Centre, including her leadership as Acting Chair and Vice-Chair.

https://hrlsc.on.ca/media-posts/welcome-sarah-colman-the-newest-member-of-the-hrlsc-board/

08/10/2026

Are you familiar with human rights and have a strong knowledge of the legal system relating to adjudicative boards and tribunals? Do you have excellent knowledge of community resources as well as strong communication and interviewing skills?

If this sounds like you, check out our new job postings for two Human Rights Advisor positions with our team!

Check out the full job postings on our site: https://hrlsc.on.ca/about-us/careers/

07/31/2026

The Human Rights Legal Support Centre’s Board of Directors is proud to welcome Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige as its newest member, appointed to the Board in June 2026. The HRLSC is honoured to benefit from her extensive experience in leadership, governance, and advocacy, including her roles as a member of the Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council and the Anishinabek Nation Leadership Council.

https://hrlsc.on.ca/media-posts/appointment-of-grand-council-chief-linda-debassige-to-board/

07/27/2026

Human rights protections don’t stop at accommodation — they include dignity and respect at work. Just as employers need to look after the Code-related needs of their employees, they’re also expected to maintain a workplace free from harassment.

The HRLSC recently helped an employee who alleged that he was bullied by his co-worker after being accommodated for a disability.

The HRLSC represented the man, who was able to negotiate a resolution with his employer.

Have you faced discrimination, harassment or reprisal due to an accommodation request? The HRLSC can help with mediation and early resolution. Learn more at: https://hrlsc.on.ca/mediation-and-early-resolution/

07/21/2026

Did you know…?
If you have used multiple legal processes to deal with a discrimination complaint, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) may decide to dismiss your case because they feel it has already been dealt with by another body.

But in a recent decision, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) helped an applicant achieve an important win, after an interim hearing determined that a regulatory complaint should not stop an HRTO application from moving forward.

Congratulations to our legal counsel who helped secure this important preliminary ruling in Scott v. VP Protection Inc., 2026 HRTO 886. Learn more about this decision here: https://hrlsc.on.ca/hrto-confirms-human-rights-application-can-continue-despite-prior-complaint/

07/14/2026

Join our team! We are hiring for two positions:
- Senior Policy, Research & Strategic Advisor
- Bilingual Legal Case Coordinator (Contract)
You can learn more about these job openings and apply on our Careers page here: https://hrlsc.on.ca/about-us/careers/

07/07/2026

Join our team! We are hiring for a new Senior Policy, Research & Strategic Advisor. You can learn more about this job opening and apply on our Careers page here: https://hrlsc.on.ca/about-us/careers/

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	2pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.hrlsc.on.ca/

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