Human Rights Tribunal

The Human Rights Tribunal is a specialized tribunal that hears:

complaints concerning discrimination or harassment based on one of the prohibited grounds for discrimination under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms;
cases concerning the exploitation of elderly people and people with disabilities;
matters concerning affirmative action programs.

Law, composition and jurisdiction

Law : Charter of human rights and freedoms
Composition: A president designated from among the judges of the Court of Québec
Jurisdiction in the field of human rights

Last update: October 6, 2025