BC Human Rights Tribunal

The Tribunal welcomes two new members to our team: Simmy Chauhan and Jessica Derynck. Ms. Chauhan and Ms. Derynck were both appointed as full-time Tribunal Members for six month terms commencing April 6, 2021 and April 12, 2021, respectively. 

March 22, 2021  Tribunal will set automatic mediation dates starting April 6, 2021. When the Tribunal notifies the parties that a complaint is proceeding, it will set a mediation date. Mediation remains voluntary. Parties can opt out or ask for a date change, if necessary. This change is aimed to gain efficiencies in the process…

February 26, 2021  The Tribunal has adopted a Mediation Policy, which covers:  The Tribunal updated the Agreement to Participate in Mediation to add clause 3, which addresses standards of conduct in mediation.  February 17, 2021  Tribunal announces new process for mask wearing complaints.  February 11, 2021  Indigenous Tribunal Members Appointed. Following the release of the Report of Ardith Walpetko…

September 22, 2020  The Tribunal has issued a Guide to On-line Hearings and Microsoft Teams Participant Instructions. These guides contain practical information that will help participants prepare for video hearings at the Tribunal.  June 22, 2020  The Tribunal has:  We will start inviting participants to create accounts. We ask for your patience as we move 1,600 cases into…

November 7, 2019  The Tribunal has a new practice direction on applications to dismiss against individual respondents.  July 17, 2019  BCHRT’s Annual Report 2018-2019 has been filed with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and is now available to the public.  June 14, 2019  The Report of the Working Group on Strengthening Tribunal Processes for Representative Complaints is available…

November 27, 2018  The Human Rights Amendment Act, 2018 (Bill 50), received Royal Assent today.  The following amendments come into effect on Royal Assent  Some amendments will come into effect by regulation:  November 16, 2018  The Tribunal is asking for input about how to protect both privacy and freedom of expression in relation to its process.…

November 1, 2017  There is a full time vacancy for the position of Tribunal Member coming available in January 2018. A posting is open now until December 15, 2017.  November 1, 2017  Devyn Cousineau has been appointed as a member of the Tribunal for a six month term beginning November 1, 2017.  November 1, 2017  The Tribunal issued service…

November 9, 2016  The Tribunal has posted information about compensation for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect, including case summaries.  October 20, 2016  The Tribunal received confirmation that our Annual Report for fiscal year 2015-2016 was filed with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and is now available to the public.  September 9, 2016  Special programs and employment…

October 1, 2015  The Tribunal seeks a regular Legal Counsel. For more information on the position, deadlines and details on how to apply, go to BC Public Service Job Opportunities on the MyHR website.  September 24, 2015  The Tribunal’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2014-2015 was filed with the Clerk of the Legislature on September 22, 2015.  June…

December 9, 2014  The Tribunal has changed the judicial review page so that it now lists only those Tribunal decisions where there has been a court decision on the judicial review application.  November 17, 2014  The Tribunal’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2013-2014 was tabled in the Legislature on October 20, 2014.  October 28, 2014  The Tribunal issued new…