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  • Message from the Chair about change for dismissal application practice

    On May 6, 2022, the Tribunal introduced a pilot project under the Case Path Pilot Practice Direction regarding the process for considering complaints under s. 27(1) of the Human Rights…

  • Tribunal adopts new process for dismissal applications

    See the Message from the Chair. Effective May 1, 2026, the Tribunal has:

  • User feedback on Mediations

    The Tribunal is seeking feedback from people who have participated in Human Rights Tribunal mediations during the past 2 years about their experience with our mediation services. The survey will…

  • Holiday hours at Tribunal office

    December 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…

  • Important Notice: Limited Services during return from BCGEU/PEA Strike Action

    Last 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…

  • Tribunal seeking volunteers

    Last 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…

  • Revision to Mediation Policy

    The 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…

  • Case Path Pilot – Extension and Review

    The 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…

  • Survey announced

    The Tribunal has launched a survey on its Case Path Process and other process options. Please participate to help the Tribunal improve its process. This survey will be open until…

  • Update from the Chair on Backlog and Delay

    What is the Backlog? Backlogs accumulate when a Tribunal has more complaints than it has capacity to process. The number of new complaints filed with the Tribunal spiked in the…

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