Discrimination
Discrimination is the act of making unjustified distinctions between human beings based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they are perceived to belong. People may be discriminated on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation, as well as other categories. Discrimination especially occurs when individuals or groups are unfairly treated in a way which is worse than other people are treated, on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in certain groups or social categories. It involves restricting members of one group from opportunities or privileges that are available to members of another …
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Fraser Institute · 25 April 2024 English
Over twenty-five years ago, Canadian historian J. L. Granatstein claimed that most Canadian students were receiving an inadequate education in Canadian history. This study provides a snapshot into two of …
with a disproportionate focus on historical discrimination – failing to give students a solid foundational … and these curriculum guides focus heavily on discrimination. In Grade 4, students learn about early contact … history of Canada, except for examples of discrimination,” Zwaagstra said. “Focusing on big picture …
Fraser Institute · 25 April 2024 English
Over twenty-five years ago, Canadian historian J. L. Granatstein claimed that most Canadian students were receiving an inadequate education in Canadian history. This study provides a snapshot into two of …
students are required to learn about past discrimination. The examples given are residential schools … the necessary details (except for examples of discrimination) is a recipe for an inadequate education for …
Office of the Ombudsperson, Province of British Columbia · 23 April 2024 English
Report on the implementation of recommendations from Alone: The prolonged and repeated isolation of youth in custody 3 From the Ombudsperson The main difference between the ministry’s I am calling …
directly with First Nations, Métis and Inuit discrimination, and denial of the right of people in the co-development …
UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 19 April 2024 English
“The multiplicity of perspectives and voices represented in this collection draws attention to core contradictions associated with Canadian identity. Interconnected themes and analytical frames enrich the work, offering unique ways …
different mechanisms, including stereotyping, discrimination, and erasure of the contributions made by this … only further exposed deep-seated racism and discrimination, the growing attacks on and constant aggressions … advance racial, ethnic, and linguistic forms of discrimination that directly subvert multiculturalism and … accented forms are met with suspicion and discrimination (Creese, 2010; Fadden & LaFrance, 2010). Moreover … fully Canadian. Experiences characterized by discrimination led to a sense of unbelonging and exclusion …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 16 April 2024 English
A field with its roots established in the 1950s, artificial intelligence (AI) is suddenly much more in the public eye and capable of doing useful things for casual users as …
embedding race or gender AI Innovation and Risks discrimination). And, these risks come on top of the risk … came into effect on August 15, 2023 (Ferguson discrimination, as well as protections for workers and He … cooperation in the AI sector. be subject to anti-discrimination requirements with respect to matters such as … generally in the economy. Existing domestic discrimination, protection from abusive data law and regulation … Intelligence” issued by President Biden bias and discrimination, and protecting privacy; on October 30, 2023 …
EVA: Ending Violence Association of BC · 16 April 2024 English
Best Principles and Practices Guideline for Sexual Assault Response for Healthcare Professionals and Anti-Violence Workers The best principles and practices for sexual assault response outlined in this guideline are based …
of previous negative experiences, systemic discrimination, and victim blaming. Survivors may assume that: … Oppression is built by stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on race, class, ability, religion, gender … a person's needs and rights, and is free of discrimination (PHSA, n.d.). Cultural safety is what is felt …
Santé et Services sociaux Québec · 15 April 2024 French
Contrairement à l’exercice de dénombrement, l'énumération ne prévoit pas de sillonnage dans les lieux extérieurs pour obtenir des données sur l’itinérance de rue et ne prévoit pas non plus de …
Publications Le genre masculin est utilisé sans aucune discrimination et dans le seul but d’alléger le texte Dépôt …
FCPP: Frontier Centre for Public Policy · 11 April 2024 English
135 • APRIL 2024 FRONTIER BACKGROUNDER ESG AND THE NEW ECO-COLONIALISM Eco-colonialism and ESG “...activists Enter another form of eco-colonialism.often carry an Eco-colonialism refers to the practices of some non-Indigenous …
Africa for the good cause of ending racial discrimination to the modern BDS (“Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions”) …
CCPA: Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives · 11 April 2024 English
The rapid changes in work structures in recent years, such as the increased ‘flexibilization’ of work and the expansion of the platform economy, necessitates a re- evaluation of BC’s nearly …
agreements protect against unfair treatment, discrimination and arbitrary dismissal at work.2 Unions are …
DABC: Disability Alliance BC · 11 April 2024 English
If you complete and submit the "request help form" and don't get a link to the appointment calendar, you are welcome to call me. [...] • 24-hour crisis and information …
Human Rights claims on grounds of disability discrimination, including claims that relate to disability …