Human Rights in Canada - An Introduction

This Human Rights in Canada - An Introduction online training course explores human rights protection in Canada. In Canada, human rights are protected by law and are considered a cornerstone of our democratic society. They encompass a wide range of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.

In this course, you will learn about human rights legislation, protected grounds, the prohibitions against discrimination and the requirements for accommodation in employment, housing and the provision of goods and services.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Human Rights in Canada - An Introduction course, the user will learn:

• About the history and principles of human rights in Canada
• Which human rights legislation applies where and under what circumstances
• About prohibitions in legislation against discrimination and harassment based on protected grounds
• About legislated accessibility and accommodation requirements
• About legislated human rights requirements in employment, housing and the provision of goods and services
• About an individual's options if their human rights are violated

Course Outline

This online Human Rights in Canada - An Introduction course is made up of the following sections:

1. About Human Rights in Canada
2. Discrimination and Harassment
3. Accessibility and Accommodation
4. Discrimination in Employment
5. Discrimination in Housing
6. Discrimination in the Provision of Goods and Services
7. If Human Rights are Violated

Course Audience

This Human Rights in Canada - An Introduction online training course was designed for all employees.

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