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Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Commission des droits de la personne de la Saskatchewan
Logo of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Agency overview
Formed1972
TypeHuman rights dispute resolution
JurisdictionSaskatchewan
HeadquartersSaskatoon
Annual budget$2,606,000 (2022-2023)
Minister responsible
  • Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Agency executive
  • Chief Commissioner
Key document
  • The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018, SS 2018, c S-24.2
Websitesaskatchewanhumanrights.ca

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (French: Commission des droits de la personne de la Saskatchewan) is a body within the Government of Saskatchewan whose mission is "To promote and protect the individual dignity, fundamental freedoms and equal rights of Saskatchewan citizens."[1] It enforces the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.[2]

Its mission is to prevent and eliminate discrimination; to investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination promptly and effectively; to provide support and remedial action to individuals and groups suffering from discrimination; to promote, approve and monitor equality programs; It is to research and promote educational strategies to advance the principles. Respect equality and diversity, promote understanding of human rights issues, promote leadership in the development and implementation of human rights-related public policies, and promote progress in legislation and human rights protection.[3]

  1. ^ SHRC website, about us 20 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Saskatchewan Human Rights Code". Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. March 4, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "The Commission". Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. March 4, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

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