Legal Resources

A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities (ARCH) - a specialty legal aid clinic dedicated to defending and advancing the equality-rights of persons with disabilities.

Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network - a national, community-based, charitable organization in Canada working exclusively in the area of policy and legal issues raised by HIV/AIDS.

Canadian Human Rights Act - an act to extend the laws in Canada that proscribe discrimination.

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.

Employment Equity Act - details of the act intended to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.

Ontario Human Rights Commission - administers Ontario’s Human Rights Code, which protects people in Ontario against discrimination in employment, accommodation, goods, services and facilities.