The Government of Nova Scotia is inviting residents to participate in a survey to help contribute to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. The survey launched on Friday and allows Nova Scotians to share their input on how the commission’s processes could be updated to better serve the public. “Nova Scotians have called for change in how human rights complaints are handled. We are working to create a more welcoming and effective system that supports people when they need it most,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Becky Druhan. “I encourage Nova Scotians to lend their voices to this important work by sharing their experiences and ideas.” The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is looking to strengthen protections against discrimination and modernize the way the commission protects people’s rights in the province. “Modernizing the human rights commission will help us better meet the needs of Nova Scotians today and into the future. This is about building a fair, transparent and responsive system that resolves complaints effectively while also working proactively to prevent discrimination,” Joseph Fraser, CEO of Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission said. “We’re excited about the opportunities this brings to better serve and protect the people of Nova Scotia.” The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission was created in 1967 and aims to eliminate barriers and prevent discrimination. Changes to the Human Rights Act were last made in 2016. The survey will be open until Oct. 10. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
