Areas & Grounds
It is against the law to discriminate against or to harass people in the following areas:
- All aspects of employment
- Renting a home or a business space
- Membership in a trade union or professional group
- Public services such as schools, hospitals or restaurants
- Published materials such as newspapers, magazines or signs
It is against the law to discriminate against or harass people because of the following grounds:
- Race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, nationality
- Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
- Family status, marital status, family affiliation
- Social condition
- Religion, creed
- Political belief or association
- Pardoned criminal conviction
- Disability
- Age
It is also against the law to retaliate against someone who participates or is perceived as participating in a human rights complaint.
The Act applies to discrimination that happens in one of the areas and that is based on one of the grounds listed in the Act.
→ For a description of the grounds of discrimination covered by the Act, read Grounds of Discrimination.
→ For information about how the Act applies to different areas, visit Publications.
→ For information about discrimination, read Know Your Rights.
→ For information about the complaint process, visit Complaints.
If you have questions or concerns about a specific situation,
call our free confidential inquiry service: 1-888-669-5575.
