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Modern Canada › Rights and Freedoms
What is the Canadian Human Rights Act?
- A provincial law protecting human rights in Ontario
- Another name for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- A federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment and services on grounds such as race, sex, religion and disability
- An international treaty Canada signed at the United Nations
Why this is the correct answer
Passed in 1977, the Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in federal workplaces and services based on characteristics such as race, sex, religion, and disability. It applies to federal employers and industries regulated by the federal government, complementing provincial human rights laws.