Human Rights Act (Nova Scotia)

Human Rights Act
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
  • An Act to Amend the Statute Law Relating to Human Rights
CitationR.S.N.S. 1989, c. 214
Status: Current legislation

The Human Rights Act is an act of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly which defines the human rights of individuals within provincial law.

Provisions

Protected grounds

The act prohibits discrimination based on disability.[1] The act prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race or colour.[2]

Included sectors

The act includes prohibitions on discrimination the provincial Department of Justice against prisoners.[1] Discrimination by retailers and other companies towards customers is prohibited under the legislation.[2]

Implementation

The act is enforced by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.[3]

Application

In 2018, the provincial government was found to be in violation of the act through failing to discriminate against wheelchair users due to failing to enforce a regulations requiring restaruants to provide accessible bathrooms.[4] In 2021, Halifax Regional Police were found to be in violation of the act in relation to a case where a Black man was ticketed for jaywalking.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Laroche, Jean (March 4, 2019). "N.S. human rights board rules province discriminated against 3 adults with disabilities". CBC News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Quon, Alexander (January 22, 2020). "Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission issues reminder to retailers about anti-discrimination law". Global News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  3. ^ "Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission getting a facelift". The Chronicle Herald. February 28, 2025. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  4. ^ Doucette, Keith (October 12, 2018). "Nova Scotia says it won't appeal accessibility ruling by human rights board". Global News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  5. ^ "Black man's jaywalking ticket in N.S. was racial discrimination, says rights board". National Post. May 6, 2021 [2021-05-05]. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.

Human Rights Act, RSNS 1989, c. 214

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