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Ontario Human Rights Code

Legislation that protects individuals from discrimination in various social areas.

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Social Areas of Protection

Five key areas where discrimination is prohibited: services, accommodation, contracts, employment, and membership in associations.

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Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination

Fifteen categories on which discrimination is illegal, including race, ancestry, gender, disability, and age.

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Race

Common descent or external features such as skin colour and facial characteristics.

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Ancestry

Family descent.

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Place of Origin

Country or region where a person is from.

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Creed

A person's religion or faith.

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Sexual Orientation

Includes being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or heterosexual.

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Handicap

Refers to physical disabilities or learning disabilities.

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Age

Age categories that have special considerations under the Code, such as 18-65 for employment.

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Marital Status

Including cohabitation, widowhood, separation, and same-sex partnership.

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Employment Exceptions

Circumstances under which discrimination may be allowed, such as hiring within a religious group.

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Accommodation

The process of adjusting a job or work environment to enable a person to perform their duties.

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Family Status

Refers to the relationship between parents and children.

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Record of Offences

Refers to provincial or pardoned federal offences that may affect employment opportunities.

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Receipt of Public Assistance

Eligibility for housing assistance based on public aid.

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Human Rights Legislation

Law that protects individuals from rights abuses based on discriminatory practices.

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Freedom of Expression

The right to express one's beliefs, which can conflict with the rights of others in cases of discrimination.

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