Bill 166

In May of 2024, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 166 – Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports (Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 – Legislative Assembly of Ontario). On September 9, 2024, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) issued ‘Minister’s directive on anti-racism and anti-hate for publicly assisted colleges and universities’ under Bill 166 to all universities and colleges directing post-secondary institutions to implement policies and procedures on Anti-Racism and Anti-Hate by January 31, 2025.

A new Human Rights Policy along with updated Procedures that fulfills the Ministry’s directives were created.

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New Human Rights Policy and Procedures

Carleton University adopted a new Human Rights Policy and Procedures as of 31st January 2025.

The new Human Rights Policy articulates Carleton’s commitment to Discrimination and Harassment prevention and response. It also serves to affirm the human rights and dignity of every Carleton community member.

The updated Procedures provide a framework for the exercise and respect of these human rights, as well as provide a fair and impartial mechanism to assert and respect everyone’s human rights in accordance with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.

Please refer to the Human Rights Policy and Procedures on the University Secretariat website.

EIC will be producing corresponding guidelines to support the decision-making process on potential violations of the policy, they will be posted here once available.

If you have any questions, please contact EIC for assistance.

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Make a Formal Human Rights Complaint

If you wish to make a formal human rights complaint, please contact the appropriate Intake Office below:

Academic Employees:

  • Amy Wyse, Director, Labour Relations (Academic)

Office of the Deputy Provost

Email: Amy.Wyse@carleton.ca

Professional Services Employees (Staff):

  • Debbie Orme-Rego, Director, Staff and Labour Relations (Professional Services), Human Resources

Email: Debbie.Ormerego@carleton.ca

Students

  • Jeremy Brzozowski, Associate Vice-President (Student Life & Student Affairs), The Office of Student Affairs

Email: jeremy.brzozowski@carleton.ca

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Report an Anonymous Human Rights Concern

EIC manages an online reporting mechanism to enable Carleton University 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.

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Transparency and Accountability

Beginning in January of 2026, the EIC will produce an Annual Human Rights Report. The report 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 made 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),

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Related Policies and Procedures

All related polices listed below can be found by visiting the University Secretariat website.

  • Academic Accommodation Policy
  • Academic Accommodation Appeal Process for Students with Disabilities
  • Academic Consideration Policy for Students in Medical or Other Extenuating Circumstances
  • Academic Staff Hiring at Carleton University
  • Access to Information and Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
  • Employment Accommodation Policy
  • Employee Equity Policy
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Hiring Policy for Positions Limited to Indigenous Candidates
  • Sexual Violence Policy
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
  • Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

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Resources and Support Services for Human Rights Concerns

For additional resources please view the list of Resources and Support Services for Human Rights Concerns.