Presented by the Minister of Justice, the Québec policy against homophobia comprises strategic guidelines and choices targeting the attainment of social equality for members of sexual minorities, thereby making Québec a truly unprejudiced society.These guidelines seek to recognize the realities face by sexual minority members; promote respect of their rights;...
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Québec policy against homophobia
Human Rights Commission has revised Policy on Alcohol and Drug Testing
The Canadian Human Rights Commission has revised its Policy on Alcohol and Drug Testing.The Commission recognizes that the inappropriate use of alcohol or drugs can have serious adverse effects on a person’s health, job performance and workplace safety. Safety is important to employees and employers. However, safety must be...
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Yukon Whistle-blower Protection
Discussion Paperfor the Select Committee on Whistle-blower Protection The Select Committee on Whistle-blower Protection of the Yukon Legislative Assembly is now accepting written submissions regarding the central issues that should be addressed in whistle-blower protection legislation for Yukon. The deadline for the written submissions is 5:00 p.m. on January...
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SASKATCHEWAN GOVERNMENT LOOKS FOR OPTIONS TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT BURIAL SITE
GOVERNMENT LOOKS FOR OPTIONS TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT BURIAL SITESThe Government of Saskatchewan announced a new initiative to look at ways to preserve and catalogue cemeteries and burial sites.Minister responsible for The Cemeteries Act Don Morgan has asked Al Dwyer to convene a working group of stakeholders and interested individuals to...
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Alberta Mental Health Amendment Act 2009
Proposed legislative changes support use of community treatment ordersEdmonton … Providing support and clarity around the use of community treatment orders is the focus of Bill 59 the Mental Health Amendment Act 2009, which was introduced in the Legislature on Nov. 2.“Community treatment orders will provide another way to help and...
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BC SIGNS MoU Regarding THE RIGHTS OF FOSTER PARENTS
October 29, 2009VICTORIA – The rights and entitlements of Foster Parents have been clarified and enshrined in a document signed by the Minister of Children and Family Development and the B.C. Federation of Foster Parent Associations (…Read more >>
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