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Once the Canadian Human Rights Commission has accepted a complaint the resolution process begins. There are a number of ways a complaint can be resolved.
The Commission informs the other party in writing about the complaint. The Commission recommends the parties try mediation but it is not required. If both parties want to try mediation the Commission will provide these services free-of-charge.
The Commission allows 4 months for this process. If the parties agree to settle the matter they enter into a written settlement agreement that sets out what each party will do to resolve the situation. The agreement must be reviewed and approved by the Commission.
If mediation does not work, or both parties do not agree to use mediation, the complaint is assessed. A human rights officer considers whether there is evidence to support the complaint. The human rights officer may look for more information about the complaint. Once the assessment is complete the human rights officer will prepare an assessment report that contains recommendations on how the complaint should be dealt with.
Both parties will get a copy of the report and a chance to comment on the report. The report and any comments are sent to the Commissioners within 5 days of being completed. Commissioners are people appointed by the Government of Canada to deal with human rights complaints made to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
The Commissioners have 2 weeks to make a decision. The Commissioners can...
The parties will be notified of the decision within 10 days of the decision being made.
The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free Law Fair events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities!