Welcome to “News Releases and Articles.”
Here you’ll be able to read news releases prepared by the Commission and link to
the Government of Saskatchewan Media Services for links to other news releases.
- June 14, 2023
Settlements reached in two human rights complaints involving gender identity
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce that settlements have been reached in two complaints of discrimination in public services based on gender identity. Mikayla Schultz and Gillian Walker, who are both transgender persons, filed separate human rights complaints against the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health regarding access to gender affirmation surgery. Gender […]
Read More - February 22, 2022
Blank Gender Designation Now Available on Driver’s Licences in Saskatchewan
Blank Gender Designation Now Available on Driver’s Licences in Saskatchewan
Read More - May 12, 2016
SHRC Releases Deaf and Hard of Hearing Stakeholder Consultations Summary Report
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission released a summary report today on its consultations with members...
Read More - April 14, 2016
Public Prayer Complaint Dismissed by Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission announced today that he has dismissed a complaint about the occurrence of...
Read More - February 6, 2015
Two New Commissioners Appointed to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms. Collee...
Read More - December 10, 2014
Human Rights Day 2014
The United Nations honours the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights every December 10 with a theme that is part commemoration and part challenge. This year’s slogan...
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2013
- Mediation Achieves Resolution For Transgender Woman’s Complaint
- High School Students CommemorateRaoul Wallenberg Day
- Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Federationof Saskatchewan Indian Nations, and the MétisNation of Saskatchewancall for Federal Action Plan
- Observing International Women’s Day 2013
2007
- St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Settles Human Rights Complaint – September 13, 2007
- University of Saskatchewan reaches women’s hockey settlement – Sept 7 2007
- Human rights complaint results in revision of Regina’s Paratransit fee structure – August 20, 2007
- Human Rights Complaint results in revision of Regina’s Paratransit fee structure
- Human Rights Commission applauds government’s amendments to end mandatory retirement – May 18, 2007
- Commission launches new Equity program and releases new Equity report
- Equity seal now available for equity partners
Correspondence
- SHRC response to the Government of Canada’s decision to block the adoption of the UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Employability in Canada: An SHRC Submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities – November 2006