News and updates

News


  • Hearing scheduling underway

    May 10, 2024

    The Tribunal has begun scheduling hearings after a temporary pause related to its backlog strategy. The Tribunal is scheduling hearings in the order of the date the complaint was filed, from oldest to newest. The Tribunal will contact parties in respect of scheduling as their case reaches the top of the queue. We are currently scheduling hearings for cases filed in or before 2020.

Recent news

  • Notice update

    The Tribunal updated the Notice about Mask Requirements in Services.


  • The Tribunal has issued four new practice directions

    Several changes take effect today:  The Tribunal has issued four new practice directions:  Mask-wearing Complaints  Mediation services where all parties have legal representation – which requires…


  • COVID-19 Issues at the Tribunal

    Mask Wearing Complaints During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has made public health orders requiring masks in some settings. Many people are filing complaints related to mask…


  • Fall 2021 updates

    November 25, 2021  The government amended the Human Rights Code effective November 25, 2021 to add Indigenous identity as a ground of discrimination. In Expanding Our…


  • Summer 2021 updates

    August 16, 2021  The Tribunal has introduced a new logo.  July 28, 2021  BCHRT’s Annual Report 2020-2021 has been filed with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly…