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== A. Legislation ==

''Human Rights Code'', RSBC 1996, c 210, as amended [HRC] 

''Canadian Human Rights Act'', RSC 1985, c H-6, as amended [CHRA] 

''Civil Rights Protection Act'', RSBC 1996, c 49 [CRPA].

== B. Resources ==

=== B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ===
An independent, quasi-judicial body created by the B.C. ''Human Rights Code'', responsible for accepting, screening, mediating and  adjudicating provincial human rights complaints. Its website is very helpful. Their Guides and Information Sheets provide thorough procedural information in  English, Chinese, and Punjabi. The Tribunal’s decisions dating back to 1997 are available online.
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| address = 1170 - 605 Robson Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3
| phone = (604) 775-2000 <br /> TTY: (604) 775-2021 <br /> Toll-free in B.C.: 1-888-440-8844 <br /> Fax: (604) 775-2020
| online = [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ Website] <br /> E-mail: BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca
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=== The B.C. Human Rights Clinic ===
The BC Human Rights Clinic is operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) and is funded by the BC Ministry of Justice. The Clinic provides free legal representation to low-income claimants or those unable to represent themselves before the BC Human Rights Tribunal due to lack of capacity or disability. It also provides a free short service Drop-In Clinic at the Labour Relations Board on Mondays between 9:30am and 4:00pm. 
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| address = 300 – 1140 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C.,  V6E 4G1
| phone = (604) 622-1100 <br /> Toll-free in Canada: 1-855-685-6222 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611
| online = [http://www.bchrc.net Website]
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=== The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) ===
If the client’s legal issue also extends to ''Charter'' rights, the BCCLA may provide assistance.
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| address = 550 - 1188 West Georgia Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A2
| phone = (604) 630-9748 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045
| online = [http://www.bccla.org/ Website] <br /> E-mail: info@bccla.org
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=== The Canadian Human Rights Commission ===

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| online = [http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca Website]
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==== Western Region ====

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| address = Canada Place, Suite 1645, 9700 Jasper Avenue <br /> P.O. Box 21, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
| phone = (780) 495-4040 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-888-214-1090 <br /> TTY: 1-888-643-3304 <br /> Fax: (780) 495-4044 
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==== National Office ====

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| address = 344 Slater Street, 8th Floor <br /> Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1E1
| phone = (613) 995-1151 <br /> Toll-free: 1-888-214-1090 <br /> 6-2 TTY: 1-888-643-3304 <br /> Fax: (613) 996-9661
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The Commission can independently initiate federal human rights complaints, but normally assists in their drafting and investigates complaints lodged by individuals or organizations. If insufficient evidence of discrimination is presented, the Commission can dismiss the complaint. If the Commission finds that the allegations of discrimination warrant mediation or adjudication, it can refer the case to conciliation or to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for a hearing.

=== The BC Human Rights Commission – FORTHCOMING ===

The ''Human Rights Code Amendment Act'' recently re-established a Human Rights Commission in British Columbia. The province’s original human rights commission was dismantled in 2002. 
To date, a Human Rights Commissioner has been appointed and the Commission is in the process of setting up its offices. The Commission will promote human rights, undertake research and offer public education and outreach. It will also examine human rights implications of any policy, program or legislation and make recommendations if aspects of policy, programs or legislation are inconsistent with the ''Human Rights Code''. Finally, although the Commission will not have the power to file human rights complaints, it will have the power to intervene in complaints before the Human Rights Tribunal. 




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