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==Exceptions and special programs under the ''Human Rights Code''==
Charitable, philanthropic, religious, educational, and other non-profit organizations and corporations may be able to give a preference to certain people. The organization's primary purpose must be to promote the interests and welfare of a group of persons identified by a physical or mental disability, or a common race, religion, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, marital status, political belief, colour, ancestry, or place of origin.
In addition, organizations can ask the Tribunal to approve a specific program or activity as a Special Program under the Code. The purpose of the program or activity must be to improve conditions for a person or group disadvantaged because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. For example, in the past the Tribunal approved a school district hiring a member of a protected group to provide services to students and families who are members of that same group.