About the Commission
In Alberta, the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act (HRCM Act) protects Albertans from discrimination in certain areas and on certain grounds. The purpose of the HRCM Act is to ensure that all Albertans are offered an equal opportunity to earn a living, find a place to live and enjoy services customarily available to the public without discrimination.
The Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission was established by the HRCM Act to carry out functions under the Act. The Commission is an independent Commission of the Government of Alberta reporting through the Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, who has responsibility for human rights issues.
The Commission has a two-fold mandate:
- To foster equality
- To reduce discrimination
It fulfills this mandate through public education initiatives and the resolution and settlement of complaints of discrimination.
The Commission has a full time chief commissioner and six part time commissioners, appointed by order in council. Staff members of the Commission are appointed under the Public Services Act.
Due to confidentiality concerns, the Commission cannot reply
to complaints of discrimination using the Internet.
Please contact the Commission by telephone or regular mail
if you have a specific complaint.
The Commission will make publications available in accessible multiple formats upon request. Multiple formats provide access for people with disabilities who do not read conventional print.
