Make a Complaint

Discrimination and harassment are against the law in Canada. The first step in filing a human rights complaint is telling us what happened, why it happened, and where you were when it happened.

The following questions will help us determine how the Canadian Human Rights Commission can help you.

1 Current Step 1
2 Step 2
3 Step 2.5
4 Step 3
5 Step 4
6 Step 5

Background

Who did this happen to?

Someone else

Is this person deceased?

Yes

Notice Based on your answers, it appears that the complainant has passed away. This means the Commission may not be able to accept your complaint.

I am a

Notice Based on your answers, it appears that you are not legally present in Canada. The Canadian Human Rights Commission may not be able to accept your complaint.

Where did this happen?

Canada

Outside of Canada

Notice: Based on your answers, it appears that the incident happened outside of Canada. The Canadian Human Rights Commission may not be able to accept your complaint.

City

Province / Territory

Did this happen on Reserve?

Yes

Who were you dealing with?

Notice Based on your answers, it appears that you should be bringing your complaint to your provincial/territorial human rights agency.

Name of business, organization or association

Name of business, organization or association
Name of business, organization or association

Is it ongoing?

Yes

When did this start?

When did it last happen?

Notice Based on your answers, it appears that this discriminatory event happened more than 12 months ago. The Canadian Human Rights Commission may not be able to accept your complaint.