Ontario Human Rights Commission

Not to be confused with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Ontario Human Rights Commission
French: Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne
Agency overview
FormedMarch 29, 1961 (1961-03-29)
Preceding agency
  • Ontario Anti-Discrimination Commission
TypeCrown agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Ontario
Headquarters180 Dundas Street West
9th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2G5
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Patricia DeGuire, Chief Commissioner
Key document
Websiteohrc.on.ca/en

The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is an arm's length Crown agency of the Canadian province of Ontario responsible for administering the Ontario Human Rights Code. The OHRC reports to the legislature through the Attorney General of Ontario.

Established in 1961, the OHRC's statutory mandate under the Code is to "promote, protect and advance respect for human rights, and to identify and promote the elimination of discriminatory practices." A full-time chief commissioner and a varying number of part-time commissioners are appointed by Order in Council. Staff of the OHRC is appointed under the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.

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