If you think you have been discriminated against, and you want to pursue legal action, it’s generally a good idea to contact legal professionals to help you. A lawyer can talk about your situation with you and give you advice about your options.
Here is the contact information for human rights commissions and clinics in every province that may be able to talk to you about what you are experiencing:
North of Red Deer: 780-427-7661
South of Red Deer: 403-297-6571
https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca
The Alberta Human Rights Commission can only deal with issues about human rights protected under the Alberta Human Rights Act. You can use their self-assessment tool here to determine if you can lodge a complaint with the AHRC.
Phone: 604-622-1100
Phone (toll-free): 1-855-685-6222
The BC Human Rights Clinic provides free legal services to people who need help with a provincial human rights complaint.
Phone: 1-888-884-8681
https://manitobahumanrights.ca/complaints/filing.html
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is responsible for administering the Manitoba Human Rights Code through a complaint process.
Phone: 1-888-471-2233
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/nbhrc/the-complaint-process/filing-a-complaint.html
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission allows you to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced discrimination based on a protected ground of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act
Phone: 1-800-563-5808
You can fill out an online form with Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission if you feel you have been discriminated or harassed and your complaint falls under the protection of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Act.
Phone: 1-888-669-5575
The Northwest Territories’ Human Rights Commission help to educate and help with bringing claims under the NWT’s Human Rights Act.
Phone: 1-877-269-7699
https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission administers the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. You can use their self-assessment tool here to determine if you can lodge a complaint with the NSHRC.
Phone: 1-866-625-5179
http://www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/welcome
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre can help you if you need legal advice or assistance with respect to a matter covered by the Ontario Human Rights Code. You can complete their Questionnaire here to determine if you are eligible for services.
Phone: 1-800-237-5031
https://www.peihumanrights.ca/
The PEI Human Rights Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing the PEI Human Rights Act. You can complete a self-assessment here before filing a complaint
Phone: 1-800-361-6477
http://www.cdpdj.qc.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
The Commission promotes and upholds the principles stated in the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, the Youth Protection Act, and the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies. You can determine your eligibility to file a complaint by reading this page.
Phone: 1-800-667-9249
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission protects your rights under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. You can complete a self-assessment here before filing a complaint.
867-667-6226 or 1-800-661-0535
The Yukon Human Rights Commission helps educate on human rights under the Yukon Human Rights Act and administers the human rights complaint process.
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