PUBLIC EDUCATION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Public education and stakeholder engagement remain important components of the Commission’s mandate. By helping individuals, organizations, and communities better understand their rights and responsibilities under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018, the Commission works to promote compliance, reduce barriers, and prevent disputes before they arise.
Throughout the year, the Commission engaged with community organizations, educational institutions, employers, service providers, Indigenous organizations, government partners, and members of the public. These engagements provided opportunities to share information, better understand emerging issues, and support practical approaches to addressing human rights concerns.
Public education and stakeholder engagement complement the Commission’s complaint resolution function by encouraging awareness, supporting informed decision-making, and promoting a more accessible and effective human rights system.
Why This Matters
Providing timely guidance to employers, service providers, and organizations helps prevent misunderstandings, support compliance with the Code, and reduce the likelihood of disputes requiring formal complaint resolution.
BUSINESS HELP CENTRE AND EARLY INTERVENTION
The Commission’s Business Help Centre provides practical information and guidance to employers, service providers, organizations, and members of the public regarding rights and responsibilities under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018. Since a very large percentage of complaints received by the Commission arise in the protected area of employment, the Business Help Centre plays an important role in helping employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities before issues escalate into formal complaints.
By offering information and support before issues escalate into formal disputes, the Business Help Centre helps organizations better understand their obligations and identify potential human rights concerns at an early stage. This proactive approach supports compliance with the Code while encouraging practical and collaborative solutions to workplace, service, and accommodation-related issues.
The Business Help Centre complements the Commission’s complaint resolution process by promoting education, reducing barriers, and helping prevent disputes before they require formal intervention. Through timely guidance and information sharing, the Commission assists stakeholders in navigating complex human rights issues while supporting fair and inclusive practices throughout Saskatchewan.
Why This Matters
The Commission is not waiting for complaints to arrive. Prevention is often less costly and more effective than formal dispute resolution. The Business Help Centre supports mandate fulfillment, efficient use of resources, and public confidence.