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.
- February 26, 2024
SHRC Clarifies Role of Appointed Commissioners
It has become clear that there are misconceptions about the work of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, including the role and activities of the appointed Commissioners. First created in 1972, the Commission’s role is to forward the principle that every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. The Commission has always operated independently […]
Read More - January 29, 2024
SHRC Interim Chief Commissioner stepping down
Interim Chief Commissioner, Barry Wilcox, K.C., is stepping down from his position with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission effective January 31, 2024. Wilcox was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1981. Following that, he practiced law in Prince Albert. In 2011, Wilcox was appointed to the Commission and later was promoted to the role of […]
Read More - January 29, 2024
SHRC welcomes new appointments
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission would like to extend a warm welcome to new Chief Commissioner Treena Sikora, Deputy Chief Commissioner Rish Malhotra, and Commissioners Judy Desjarlais, Darlene Cooper, Melissa Ong, Murabik Syed, and Alan Thomarat. The new appointments replace Interim Chief Commissioner Barry Wilcox, K.C., who will be stepping down effective January 31, 2024, […]
Read More - December 1, 2023
Jan Gitlin steps down as Saskatchewan Human Rights Commissioner
Long time Commissioner, Jan Gitlin, will be stepping down from her position with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission effective immediately. “In her role as Commissioner, Jan always offered fair and considered opinions on human rights issues and her perspective has always been of great value,” said SHRC Interim Chief Commissioner Barry Wilcox, K.C. “She is […]
Read More - October 19, 2023
SHRC releases statement on Bill 137
It is disappointing that the Government of Saskatchewan has tabled legislation – Bill 137, the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” – that invokes Section 52 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018. The bill mandates teachers to notify parents in cases where students request a change in the use of personal pronouns or names in the […]
Read More - September 21, 2023
SHRC releases Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities report
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission released a summary report today on issues affecting students with reading disabilities in Saskatchewan. The report, “Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities,” is intended to be part of a longer-term systemic initiative. In 2020, the Commission received a group complaint on behalf of 29 families, all with children who […]
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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