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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 Code [Case Path Pilot]. The Tribunal’s review of the Case Path Pilot took longer than anticipated as the Tribunal has worked to grow its resources…

  • 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 be open until February 20, 2026. To participate, please follow this link.

  • 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 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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 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)…

  • 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 of scope of the settlement.

  • 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 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…

  • 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 April 14, 2025.

  • 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 2020/21 fiscal year, and those numbers have remained more than double the historic average since. Tribunal resources did not keep pace with the increased demand.…

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