British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
We deal with human rights complaints in BC
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints.
News
- Holiday hours at Tribunal officeDecember 24: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Mail and Email will be received until 4:30 pm) December 25: Closed December 26: Closed December 29: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm December 30: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm December 31: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Mail and Email will be received until 4:30 pm) January 1: Closed… Read more: Holiday hours at Tribunal office
- Important Notice: Limited Services during return from BCGEU/PEA Strike ActionLast updated: October 30, 2025 The Tribunal office at 1270-605 Robson Street, Vancouver, has reopened with the return of staff from extended job action, but has limited services available. Please do not attend the office in person if you are able to submit your materials by email, and please consult our website for information before… Read more: Important Notice: Limited Services during return from BCGEU/PEA Strike Action
- Tribunal seeking volunteersLast updated: September 8, 2025 Call for Expression of Interest The BC Human Rights Tribunal is seeking volunteers for an Advisory Group to make recommendations about the process for administering Tribunal discretion under s. 27(1) of the Human Rights Code. Qualified candidates should have experience with the Tribunal’s application to dismiss process under s. 27(1)… Read more: Tribunal seeking volunteers
- Revision to Mediation PolicyThe Tribunal has revised section 6F of its Mediation Policy to clarify that there is an exception to the requirement of confidentiality to the extent necessary to prove the existence of scope of the settlement.
- Case Path Pilot – Extension and ReviewThe Tribunal issued its Practice Direction initiating the Case Path Pilot [CPP] on May 6, 2022 and subsequently extended it pending the ongoing process review. The most recent extension expired on April 30, 2025. As of May 1, 2025, the Tribunal is extending the CPP until May 1, 2026 to coincide with its process review… Read more: Case Path Pilot – Extension and Review