Welcome to “News Releases and Articles.”
Here you’ll be able to read news releases prepared by the Commission and link to
the Government of Saskatchewan Media Services for links to other news releases.
- October 19, 2023
SHRC releases statement on Bill 137
It is disappointing that the Government of Saskatchewan has tabled legislation – Bill 137, the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” – that invokes Section 52 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018. The bill mandates teachers to notify parents in cases where students request a change in the use of personal pronouns or names in the […]
Read More - September 21, 2023
SHRC releases Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities report
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission released a summary report today on issues affecting students with reading disabilities in Saskatchewan. The report, “Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities,” is intended to be part of a longer-term systemic initiative. In 2020, the Commission received a group complaint on behalf of 29 families, all with children who […]
Read More - June 14, 2023
Settlements reached in two human rights complaints involving gender identity
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce that settlements have been reached in two complaints of discrimination in public services based on gender identity. Mikayla Schultz and Gillian Walker, who are both transgender persons, filed separate human rights complaints against the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health regarding access to gender affirmation surgery. Gender […]
Read More - February 22, 2022
Blank Gender Designation Now Available on Driver’s Licences in Saskatchewan
Blank Gender Designation Now Available on Driver’s Licences in Saskatchewan
Read More - May 12, 2016
SHRC Releases Deaf and Hard of Hearing Stakeholder Consultations Summary Report
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission released a summary report today on its consultations with members...
Read More - April 14, 2016
Public Prayer Complaint Dismissed by Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission announced today that he has dismissed a complaint about the occurrence of...
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2013
- Mediation Achieves Resolution For Transgender Woman’s Complaint
- High School Students CommemorateRaoul Wallenberg Day
- Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Federationof Saskatchewan Indian Nations, and the MétisNation of Saskatchewancall for Federal Action Plan
- Observing International Women’s Day 2013
2007
- St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Settles Human Rights Complaint – September 13, 2007
- University of Saskatchewan reaches women’s hockey settlement – Sept 7 2007
- Human rights complaint results in revision of Regina’s Paratransit fee structure – August 20, 2007
- Human Rights Complaint results in revision of Regina’s Paratransit fee structure
- Human Rights Commission applauds government’s amendments to end mandatory retirement – May 18, 2007
- Commission launches new Equity program and releases new Equity report
- Equity seal now available for equity partners
Correspondence
- SHRC response to the Government of Canada’s decision to block the adoption of the UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Employability in Canada: An SHRC Submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities – November 2006