Human rights in British Columbia may be about to plunge backwards by twenty years. In
1983 Bill Bennett abolished the Human Rights Commission, fired all the Commissioners
and staff, and narrowed human rights legislation in one sweeping assault. Though a little
slower off the mark, the current government seems poised to substantially weaken the
province’s human rights institutions and protections.
Human rights in British Columbia may be about to plunge backwards by twenty years. In 1983 Bill Bennett abolished the Human Rights Commission, fired all the Commissioners and staff, and narrowed human rights legislation in one sweeping assault. Though a little slower off the mark, the current government seems poised to substantially weaken the province’s human rights institutions and protections.
Human Rights Plunge into the Past (PDF)
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Human rights plunge into the past (April 2002)
Human rights in British Columbia may be about to plunge backwards by twenty years. In 1983 Bill Bennett abolished the Human Rights Commission, fired all the Commissioners and staff, and narrowed human rights legislation in one sweeping assault. Though a little slower off the mark, the current government seems poised to substantially weaken the province’s human rights institutions and protections.
Human Rights Plunge into the Past (PDF)