Human Rights Code (Manitoba)

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Human Rights Code
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
CitationC.C.S.M. c. H175
Assented toJuly 17, 1987
Keywords
human rights, anti-discrimination law
Status: Current legislation

The Human Rights Code (French: Code des droits de la personne) is an act of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba enshrining human rights in provincial law.

Provisions

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The code includes prohibitions on discrimination based on age, gender, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation and disability.[1][2]

The code prohibits discrimination in employment, services and housing.[3]

The code was amended in November 2021 to improve the ability of the commission to respond to complaints with timely reviews.[4]

Application

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In 2020, the Government of Manitoba was found to be in breach of the code for not providing healthcare for an Anishinaabe teenager.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Lambert, Steve (2 November 2017). "Manitoba government rejects bid for human rights protection for the obese". CBC News. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Manitoba government eyes human rights protection for gender expression". Global News. 18 March 2025. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  3. ^ Wehrle, Devin; Moar, Alexsondra (6 May 2025). "Manitoba Government's proposed amendments to The Human Rights Code". MLT Atkins. Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  4. ^ Kubinec, Vera-Lynn (27 April 2023). "Manitobans wait 2 years to have human rights complaints assigned to investigators". CBC News. Archived from the original on 3 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  5. ^ Bergen, Rachel (19 August 2020). "Manitoba's failure to provide health-care services for Anishinaabe teen discriminatory: human rights decision". CBC News. Archived from the original on 3 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
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  • [Human Rights Code Human Rights Code], CCSM , c. H175