The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission works to protect people from discrimination in this province in accordance with the Human Rights Act. It also protects people from retaliation against them for filing a complaint with the commission or co-operating with a human rights investigation. - The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

The OHRC, an independent statutory body, provides leadership for the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights, and builds partnerships across the human rights system. - Ontario Human Rights Commission

The Canadian Human Rights Commission administers both the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act, and ensures that the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination are followed in all areas of federal jurisdiction. - The Canadian Human Rights Commission

In Alberta, the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act protects Albertans from discrimination. The Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent agency of the Government of Alberta, reporting through the Ministry of Community Development. - Alberta Human Rights Commission

On March 31, 2003, amendments to the BC Human Rights Code came into effect. Formal complaints of discrimination are now filed directly with the BC Human Rights Tribunal. – The Law Foundation of British Columbia

The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is the agency responsible for carrying out the provisions of The Human Rights Code. The Commission accepts complaints alleging contravention of The Code, offers opportunities to voluntarily resolve complaints by way of conciliation or mediation, and investigates complaints (that are not otherwise resolved) to the extent necessary to provide an appropriate recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. In addition, the Commission is charged with the responsibility of developing, promoting and conducting educational programs designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination prohibited by The Code. - Manitoba Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is a provincial government agency.It promotes equality and investigates and tries to settle complaints of discrimination and harassment. - New Brunswick Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission was established in 1971 pursuant to the Human Rights Code. The Commission is mandated to promote an understanding of and acceptance of and compliance with the provisions of the Act. The purposes of the Act are to protect individuals from discrimination and harassment and promote equality of opportunity. It applies to provincial government departments and agencies, and private businesses. Complaints of discrimination and harassment may be made based on race, religion, religious creed, sex, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, political opinion, colour, or ethnic, national or social origin, sexual orientation and age (19-65). The Act also provides for complaints because of sexual solicitation and because of different pay for females who are performing similar work to males in the same establishment. – NF Human Rights Commission

The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission administers and enforces the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Act. The Act establishes a complaint process under which the Commission has the authority to receive, investigate, attempt to settle and make rulings on complaints. The Commission also develops programs of public information and education about human rights through seminars, publications, responses to general inquiries and a resource centre. The Commission also advises the government on human rights issues. The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in certain situations on the basis of certain personal characteristics or "grounds". Discrimination is the unequal, stereotypical and prejudicial treatment of persons. Discrimination is prohibited in these situations: all aspects of employment; leasing, purchasing or selling property; offering accommodations, services or facilities to the public; membership in professional, business or trade associations, employer or employee organizations; volunteering; publishing, broadcasting and advertising. Discrimination on the basis of any of the following grounds is prohibited: age, association, colour or race, creed or religion, ethnic or national origin, criminal conviction, family status, marital status, physical and mental disability, political belief, sexual orientation, source of income, and sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment). – Government of Prince Edward Island

The mission of the Commission is to see that human rights are promoted and respected in Québec. This website provides an overview of the current situation and describes the recourses available to people whose rights have been infringed. - Quebec Human Rights Commission

In the Northwest Territories, the Human Rights Act will protect Territorial residents from discrimination on a number of identified grounds including; race, colour, ancestry, nationality, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, family affiliation, political belief, political association, social condition and for a conviction for which a pardon has been granted. The Act establishes the Commission to carry out functions under the Act. – Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission

The Commission is independent of government and is made up of three to five Commissioners appointed by the Territorial Legislature.The mandate of the Commission is the promotion of human rights and the resolution of situations of discrimination under the Yukon Human Rights Act. - Yukon Human Rights Commission