HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINTS
Naming discrimination. Protecting dignity.
Human rights complaints are legal complaints about discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment based on protected personal characteristics, such as race, disability, sex, gender identity, Indigenous identity, family status, religion, or other grounds protected by human rights law.
PATH assists with human rights matters that fall within our mandate, particularly where discrimination intersects with incarceration, policing, gender-based violence, poverty, disability, or systemic barriers to justice. Our approach is trauma-informed, practical, and focused on helping clients identify the harm, understand their options, and seek accountability.
How We Can Help
PATH may be able to assist with:
Reviewing whether a situation may involve discrimination under human rights legislation
Helping clients identify the protected grounds and harms involved
Drafting or supporting human rights complaints
Gathering documents, records, and witness information
Supporting clients through mediation, investigation, or settlement discussions
Advising on related legal options where appropriate
What to Expect
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask you to describe what happened, who was involved, when the events occurred, and how you believe discrimination or unequal treatment affected you. We may also ask for documents, messages, records, witness information, or prior complaints so we can assess possible legal options.
When to Contact Us
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask you to describe what happened, who was involved, when the events occurred, and how you believe discrimination or unequal treatment affected you. We may also ask for documents, messages, records, witness information, or prior complaints so we can assess possible legal options.
Documents & Information
That May Help
You do not need to have all of these documents or details before contacting PATH. If your matter appears to fall within our mandate, we may ask for some of the following information to better understand the issue and assess how we may be able to assist.
A description of what happened, including dates, locations, and people involved
The protected ground or grounds involved, such as race, disability, sex, gender identity, Indigenous identity, family status, religion, or another protected characteristic
Documents, messages, records, photographs, or notes related to the incident
Names and contact information for possible witnesses
Any prior complaints, grievances, or reports
Responses from the organization, institution, employer, service provider, or decision-maker involved
Information about how the discrimination affected you
Any relevant deadlines or correspondence from a human rights commission
Need help?
To request assistance, please complete PATH's intake form. If there are any upcoming hearing dates, deadlines, or urgent issues, please include that information when contacting us.
Alternatively, you may call our intake phone line at 1 (844) PAROLE-04 (1-844-727-6534) to leave a voicemail. Please note that PATH Legal does not accept unscheduled or cold calls. If you would like to speak with a member of our team, you must leave a voicemail or complete the intake form above.