Human rights, accountability, and public interest — in practice
Independent analysis of how laws and institutions affect people in Canada
Human rights, accountability, and public interest-in practice
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What We Do
RightsFocus Canada is an independent public-interest platform dedicated to examining human rights, accountability, and the the real-world impact of laws and policies on people living in Canada.
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Where We Focus​
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We focus on issues where rights are most vulnerable-including Indigenous rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and refugee protections, seniors' rights, workplace harm, and the treatment of marginalized and religious minority communities.
How We Work
Our work is grounded in the principle that human rights are not abstract idels, but practical protections that shape people's safety, dignity, and the opportunity in everyday life
Focus Areas
Indigenous rights
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Examination of treaty obligations, systemic inequities, and the ongoing impact of government policy on indigenous communities in Canada
Immigration & refugee rights
Analysis of immigration law, detention practices, due process, and the real world effects of policy decisions on immigrants & refugees
LGBTQ+ & equity rights
Coverage of legal protections, policy gaps, and the institutional practices affecting LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities
Seniors rights
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Examination of elder rights, long term care standards, access to healthcare, and the impact of policy decisions on older adults' safety, dignity and autonomy
