Human Rights Act (New Brunswick)

Human Rights Act
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
CitationR.S.N.B. 2011, c.171
Status: Current legislation

The Human Rights Act (French: Loi sur les droits de la personne) is an act of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick which defines the human rights of individuals within provincial law.

Provisions

Protected grounds

The act contains prohibits employees on the grounds of mental health and physical disabilities.[1] The act contains protections against age-based discrimination.[2] The act prohibits discrimination based on the basis of race, colour, ancestry or social condition.[3] The act prohibits against discrimination on the basis of gender identity and family status.[4]

Included sectors

The act prohibits landlords discriminating against a tenant.[3] The act prohibits employers discriminating against employees.[1]

Application

The termination of Margaret-Ann Blaney's position within Efficiency New Brunswick by the Gallant government was found to be discriminatory under the legislation.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b "New Brunswick releases guidelines to help employers accommodate staff with addictions". Global News. 23 December 2018. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  2. ^ Dino, Angelica (17 January 2023). "New Brunswick Human Rights Commission publishes guidelines on age-based discrimination". Canadian Lawyer. Archived from the original on 3 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b MacRae, Avery (23 April 2024). "N.B. Human Rights Commission issues reminder to landlords to treat all renters with respect". CTV News. Archived from the original on 3 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Province to add gender identity, family status to human rights law". CBC News. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  5. ^ Poitras, Jacques (23 July 2025). "N.B. government will apologize to former P.C. minister for firing". CBC News. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  6. ^ Poitras, Jacques (22 July 2025). "Former PC cabinet minister in N.B. wins case over firing by Liberals". CBC News. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
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