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For example, it is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They can have the same jobs as men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government. | For example, it is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They can have the same jobs as men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government. | ||
===Discrimination in action=== | ====Discrimination in action==== | ||
The reality is that people living in Canada are not always treated equally. For example, women often face wage discrimination. The law says this is not okay. | The reality is that people living in Canada are not always treated equally. For example, women often face wage discrimination. The law says this is not okay. | ||
As well, there are laws, policies, and practices that create and uphold discrimination. This is called '''systemic discrimination'''. For example, anti-Indigenous racism is embedded in many of our laws and institutions. Governments are starting to come to terms with this. In BC, the [https://bchumanrights.ca/ Office of the Human Rights Commissioner] works to shift discriminatory laws, policies, and cultures. | As well, there are laws, policies, and practices that create and uphold discrimination. This is called '''systemic discrimination'''. For example, anti-Indigenous racism is embedded in many of our laws and institutions. Governments are starting to come to terms with this. In BC, the [https://bchumanrights.ca/ Office of the Human Rights Commissioner] works to shift discriminatory laws, policies, and cultures. | ||
===Responsibilities=== | ===Responsibilities=== | ||