Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Applications Invited
Board of Inquiry Panel Member Roster

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is requesting applications to be considered for the Board of Inquiry Panel Member Roster.

Deadline date for applications extended to May 25, 2009

The Board of Inquiry is an independent administrative tribunal and has full jurisdiction to hear, determine and deal with all complaints of discrimination referred by the Commissioners. Section 34 (1) of the Human Rights Act states that a board of inquiry shall conduct a public hearing and has all the powers and privileges of a commissioner under the Public Inquiries Act.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission maintains a roster of a maximum of thirty (30) potential panel members, one-third of whom are from outside the Halifax Regional Municipality. It is from this Panel Member Roster that the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court nominates person or persons for appointment to a Human Rights Board of Inquiry in any given case.

Successful applicants may be appointed to the roster for a maximum of five years upon which time applicants will be eligible to reapply.

Nova Scotia's Human Rights Act affirms every person is free and equal in dignity and rights without regard to:
  • age
  • race/colour
  • religion/creed
  • ethnic or national origin
  • aboriginal origin
  • sex (including gender or pregnancy)
  • sexual orientation
  • physical or mental disability
  • family or marital status
  • source of income
  • irrational fear of contracting an illness or disease
  • association with groups or individuals
  • or political belief, affiliation or activity.

The act also prohibits sexual harassment in all areas of public life.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is the independent government agency charged with administering that act and with educating Nova Scotians on race relations and other human rights-related issues.

To view the act online, go to Human Rights Act. The Human Rights Act is available in French and English and in braille and on audio tape.

Our staff investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination. For more information on filing a human rights complaint in Nova Scotia, see Guide to the Complaint Process.

Staff in our Race Relations and Affirmative Action Division develop policy and provide services on a range of diversity topics and on how to prevent or deal with sexual harassment. Programs can be tailored for the workplace or school presentations. Staff can also consult with organizations to help them establish their own policies, programs and services in these areas.

The Human Rights Commission tries to make itself accessible to all members of the public. The Commission has a TTY and will provide interpretation to persons with hearing impairments upon request. Aussi, nous offrons quelques services en français.

The Commission's central office is located in Halifax. There are regional offices in Sydney, Digby and New Glasgow.

Call 424-4111
or toll-free 1-877-269-7699 for more information.

For TTY dial 424-3139
or toll-free 1-866-811-3732.


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