Human Rights Commissioner’s Office

The Peel District School Board is committed to ensuring that it creates and maintains a safe, caring, inclusive learning and working environment that is free of discrimination and harassment and in which everyone is treated with respect. The Peel board's commitment reflects and is informed by the principles outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”).

The Human Rights Commissioner's Office (HRCO) is an arm's length, independent and neutral office responsible for:

reviewing the board’s policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they are compliant with the Human Rights Code;
providing human rights education and training to all members of the Peel board community;
confidentially reviewing and resolving complaints brought to it in a fair, just and equitable manner; and
providing analysis and advice on human rights, including religious accommodation, inclusion strategies, support tools for traditionally marginalized communities and other equity issues.

A message from the Human Rights Commissioner's Office

The Human Rights Commissioner's Office (HRCO) continues to be available to all members of the Board community for consultation, inquiries and complaints during the physical shutdown of Board operations necessitated by COVID19. We anticipate people may have questions or concerns about accommodations in respect of working and studying remotely as we all adjust to developments made necessary by the pandemic.

We are working to provide service to the community as seamlessly as possible using electronic means. As we are all working remotely, some processes may be amended and occasionally response times may be delayed. We thank you for your understanding and hope we can work with all of you to ensure the best possible outcomes for our community.

You can reach us by leaving a phone message at 905-890-1010 ext. 4726 or 905-366-1533 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Peel District School Board accessibility services are available. They can be reached by leaving a phone message at 905-890-1010 ext. 2218 or by email at [email protected].

These commitments are outlined in the Peel board’s