Provision. 13. A witness who testifies in any proceedings has the right not to have any incriminating evidence so given used to incriminate that witness in any other proceedings, except in a prosecution for perjury or for the giving of contradictory evidence.
Instead, the understanding of discrimination has evolved from case law. To establish prima facie discrimination (discrimination on its face) under the Code, a claimant must show that: they have a characteristic protected from discrimination. they have experienced an adverse impact within a social area protected.
If an individual feels that they have been the subject of discrimination based on one or more of the 11 grounds, he or she may file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. In some cases (for example, for federal employees), there may be other tribunals which can hear the complaint.
Please contact the Commission at complaint.plainte@chrc-ccdp.gc.ca or 1-888-214-1090 before you file your complaint.) You cannot file a complaint on someone's behalf without their permission, or proof that you have the authority to file on their behalf. Refer to the Complaint Form FAQ for more information.)
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario deals directly with all claims of discrimination filed under the Human Rights Code. The Tribunal resolves applications using mediation or adjudication. The Tribunal can be contacted at 416-326-1312 or 1-866-598-0322.
There is a one year time limit for filing a complaint.
People can turn to the Canadian Human Rights Act to protect themselves against harassment or discrimination when based on one or more grounds of discrimination such as race, age and sexual orientation. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms of 1982 is part of Canada's Constitution.