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Ontario Human Rights Code

Legislation that protects individuals from discrimination in various social areas.

Social Areas of Protection

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

Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination

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

Race

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

Ancestry

Family descent.

Place of Origin

Country or region where a person is from.

Creed

A person's religion or faith.

Sexual Orientation

Includes being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or heterosexual.

Handicap

Refers to physical disabilities or learning disabilities.

Age

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

Marital Status

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

Employment Exceptions

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

Accommodation

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

Family Status

Refers to the relationship between parents and children.

Record of Offences

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

Receipt of Public Assistance

Eligibility for housing assistance based on public aid.

Human Rights Legislation

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

Freedom of Expression

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