Human Rights Policy
EIC provides confidential and impartial guidance and advice based on the Human Rights Policy. For those interested in guidance and advice regarding your concerns and/or complaints of harassment and discrimination, email EIC or call EIC at (613)-520-5622 at your earliest convenience to schedule time to speak to an advisor.
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Carleton University’s Human Right’s Policy
Visit the Secretariat’s University Policies Listings webpage to view Carleton’s most up-to-date Human Rights Policy.
Human Rights Reporting Information
EIC provides confidential and impartial guidance and advice based on the Human Rights Policy. For those interested in interested in guidance and advice regarding your concerns and/or complaints of harassment contact EIC to chat with an advisor.
Intake Offices for a Formal Human Rights Complaint
If you wish to make a formal human rights complaint, contact the appropriate Intake Office below.
For Academic Employees
Sherry Taylor, Director (Interim), Labour Relations (Academic), Office of the Deputy Provost
For Professional Services Employees (Staff)
Debbie Orme-Rego, Director, Staff and Labour Relations (Professional Services), Human Resources
For Students
Jeremy Brzozowski, Associate Vice-President (Student Life & Student Affairs), The Office of Student Affairs
Report an Anonymous Human Rights Concern
EIC manages an online reporting mechanism to enable Carleton community members to report anonymously on non-emergency Human Rights concerns.
Please use the Report an Anonymous Human Rights Concern Form if you wish to report an issue of concern anonymously. All information will be treated confidentially.
Transparency and Accountability
Beginning January 2026, EIC will produce an Annual Human Rights Report that will include statistical information about the number of complaints received, a breakdown of the types of complaints, including Human Rights Code Grounds and other related information. The first Annual Report will be available here and submitted to the Minister of Colleges and Universities. Please note that no personal or identifiable information will be included in order to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Resources and Support Services for Human Rights Concerns
For additional resources please view the list of Resources and Support Services for Human Rights Concerns.
Bill 166
EIC took the lead in drafting a new Human Rights Policy along with updated Procedures that will fulfill the Ministry’s directives under Bill 166 – Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports.
Accommodation Information
Under Carleton University’s Human Rights Policy, academic and employment accommodation is available to community members at the university. You can find more information about academic accommodation available to students and instructors as well as employment accommodations to faculty and staff at the university.