Bill C-257 would amend the Canadian Human Rights Act<\/em> to add \u201cPolitical Belief\u201d and \u201cPolitical Activity\u201d to the categories of prohibited grounds for discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, there are no federal protections against discrimination on the basis of political beliefs or activity. This leaves individuals vulnerable to discrimination, threatening their rights to freedom of speech, and their freedom to be involved in the democratic process without reprisal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis Bill is about protecting the rights of individuals \u2013 their freedom of speech and their freedom to be involved in the democratic process without facing reprisals. But it is also about realizing the benefits that come with a free democracy and a robust civil society,\u201d said Genuis. \u201cWorkers and all Canadians should have their rights protected and should be able to express themselves and involve themselves in the democratic process without fear of political discrimination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bill would allow exceptions for bona fide occupations regarding occupations where political partisanship or political neutrality are reasonable requirements for employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCanadians must be free to express and act on their political beliefs, within the law and with the protection of the law. They should not face intimidation or discrimination while doing so, by either governments or private employers,\u201d said Genuis. (Press Release from Conservative Party of Canada, March 7, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a positive initiative. Let’s hope that it comes up for second reading. In these vindictive times, such protection would be a positive assist for freedom. The Canadian Human Rights Act covers the federal government, Crown corporations and federally regulated industries like the CBC, rail and train travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Conservative MP tables Private Member\u2019s Bill to address Political Discrimination under the Federal Human Rights Act Ottawa, ON \u2013 Today, Garnett Genuis, Conservative Shadow Minister for International Development, spoke about his Private Member\u2019s Bill, C-257, An Act to amend the Canadian … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/garnett-genuis-MP.jpg\")
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