Human Rights Code

Ontario's Human Rights Code, the first in Canada, was enacted in 1962. The Code is a provincial law that gives everybody equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in the social areas of:

  1. employment
  2. accommodation
  3. goods, services and facilities
  4. contracts
  5. membership in vocational associations and trade unions

View or Download the "Guide to your rights and Responsibilities"

Download the Guide

View or Download the code:

Download the code
Return to Occupational Health and Safety Act
Continue to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Program administered by Centre for Independent Living Toronto
Funding support provided by Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network
For more information on the Direct Funding program, contact CILT:

Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT)
365 Bloor Street East Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3L4

Tel: (416) 599-2458
Fax: (416) 599-3555
TTY: (416) 599-5077
Toll Free:1-800-354-9950


"I used to view my disability as being in bed chained down at my shoulders and my hips, waiting for someone to free me. Well, I can honestly say that Direct Funding has come along and done that!"
- 25-year-old man living with parents

Program puts more people with disabilities in control

The Direct Funding Program is being expanded to allow more Ontarians with disabilities to live independently in their homes.

You can read more about this in our News Release.

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