What is Discrimination?

Discrimination is an action or a decision that treats a person or a group badly for reasons such as their race, age, or disability. These reasons, also called grounds, are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Grounds for Discrimination include:

race
national or ethnic origin
colour
religion
age
sex
sexual orientation
gender identity or expression
marital status
family status
disability
genetic characteristics
a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended