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