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CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Human%20Rights%20Commission
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CHRC 2, record 1, English, CHRC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Human Rights Commission administers the Canadian Human Rights Act and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Both laws ensure that the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination are followed in all areas of federal jurisdiction. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Human%20Rights%20Commission
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission canadienne des droits de la personne
1, record 1, French, Commission%20canadienne%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCDP 2, record 1, French, CCDP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Commission canadienne des droits de l'homme 3, record 1, French, Commission%20canadienne%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission canadienne des droits de la personne applique la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne. Elle est aussi chargée de veiller au respect de la Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi. Ces deux lois visent à assurer le respect des principes de non-discrimination et d'égalité des chances dans tous les domaines de compétence fédérale. 4, record 1, French, - Commission%20canadienne%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Commission canadienne des droits de l'homme : Même si ce nom est parfois utilisé, il est à éviter, car il ne s'agit pas du nom officiel de l'organisme. Selon la bibliothèque de la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne, le nom «Commission canadienne des droits de l'homme» n'avait pas été retenu afin d'éviter la discrimination entre «homme» et «femme». 5, record 1, French, - Commission%20canadienne%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión Canadiense de Derechos Humanos
1, record 1, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Derechos%20Humanos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Comisión fue establecida para promover el conocimiento de los derechos humanos en Canadá y alentar a los canadienses a seguir los principios de igualdad, proporcionar un mecanismo de resolución de quejas individuales y ayudar a reducir las barreras para la igualdad en el empleo y el acceso a los servicios. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Comisi%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Derechos%20Humanos
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