Human rights laws, rules and guidance
Laws
- Canadian Human Rights Act: This is the act that explains what discrimination is, and what powers the Tribunal has.
Rules
- Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules of Procedure, 2021: These rules explain how the process works at the Tribunal. They cover things like how to prepare for your hearing, what is allowed at the hearing and when you should receive your decision.
Policies, guides and practice directions
- Guide to understanding the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
- How to access the official record
- How to participate as an interested person
- How to summons a witness
- How to request an adjournment or a stay
- How to withdraw a complaint
- Recording hearings, use of court reporters and transcripts
- Guidelines for virtual proceedings
- Use of artificial intelligence in Tribunal proceedings
- Practice Direction: Motions on Scope/particulars, Page Limits and Filing Deadlines
- Practice Direction: Finality of Tribunal Directions and Rulings