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*age, | *age, | ||
*race or birthplace, | *race or birthplace, | ||
* | *religion, | ||
*sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight), | *sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight), | ||
* | *marriage or family status (single, married, or living common-law), or | ||
*mental or physical disability. | *mental or physical disability. | ||
'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government. | <blockquote>'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government.</blockquote> | ||
Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from. | Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from. | ||