Decision on Grant v Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works
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Seeking Expression of Interest – Consultant
Seeking Expressions of Interest The Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) is seeking a consultant to assist with the development of digital and print materials for a multi-year anti-hate project supported by the Government of Canada. The value of the contract is $28,500 over three project years, from August 3, 2026 – January 16, 2029.…
Press Release: Decision on Antony v Yukon University
June 4, 2026 – Whitehorse YT – Yukon Human Rights Commission Melissa Antony (“Antony”) filed a complaint with the Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) against Yukon University (the “University”) on April 20, 2023. Antony alleged she was discriminated against on the basis of sex and family or marital status, when she was terminated from…
Press Release: Hearing of Marsha Cooke v Government of Yukon, Department of Health and Social Services
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Open letter to Yukon Ombudsman: Implementation of Recommendations from the 2024 Ombudsman Investigation Report
September 16, 2025 Dear Ombudsman Pedlar: Re: Implementation of Recommendations from the 2024 Investigation Report I am writing to provide you an update on the implementation of the five (5) recommendations that investigator Kelly Hjorth made to the Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) in his August 2024 Investigation Report (the “Report”). I also call…
Government of Yukon seeks public input on improvements to the Yukon Human Rights Act
The Government of Yukon is inviting Yukoners to share their thoughts on the proposed improvements to the Human Rights Act that will enable the Act to be more consistent with similar laws in other provinces and territories. To learn more you can visit this webpage. To complete the survey, click here.
Press Release: Hearing of Sophia Hosni v Rhonda Sam (formerly Janson) and Fritz Mandl
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Human Rights Day: Our Future Free from Racism
The Yukon Human Rights Commission is commemorating International Human Rights Day with an online and in-person learning event addressing systemic discrimination, racism and advocacy. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Yukon Standard Time) Location: Yukonstruct (2180 2nd Ave, Whitehorse) & Online Format: Hybrid (In-person and virtual attendance) Cost:…