The Manitoba Human Rights Commission offices are located on Treaty 1 territories, and serve the people of what is now known as Manitoba. This includes Treaty 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 territories – the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Metis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes the ancestral lands of the Inuit.
We recognize that Indigenous territories stretch to every corner of this province and that Indigenous peoples throughout these lands have inherent rights, which are upheld by international, national and provincial laws. We also recognize the long-standing Indigenous laws and governance systems that are integrally linked to these lands and waters.
While Indigenous rights are inherent to the territories stretching across this province, we recognize the serious harms caused by colonialism and its lasting impacts on Indigenous Peoples. Commission staff are committed to continuously reflecting on our role as treaty partners and using the tools at our disposal to address ongoing forms of oppression and advance human rights in Manitoba in the spirit of reconciliation.
June 17, 2025
Gender Expression is a now a protected characteristic in Manitoba
Following amendments to The Human Rights Code which came into effect on June 2, 2025, gender expression is now a protected characteristic specifically listed under section 9(2) of The Code. Gender expression refers to how a person publicly presents and communicates their gender. This can include behaviour and outward appearance such as dress, hair, make-up, body language, voice, as well as names and pronouns. If you believe you have experienced discrimination on the basis of your gender expression, please contact the Commission at (204) 945-3007 or hrc@gov.mb.ca.
June 9, 2025
Commission Closed to Public
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is closed on June 9 - 10, 2025 due to unexpected building repairs.
You can access information about human rights at www.manitobahumanrights.ca, or contact our offices by email at hrc@gov.mb.ca.
You can also leave us a telephone message at (204) 945-3007 or 1-888-884-8681 (Toll-free in Manitoba), which we will respond to as soon as possible. Our standard response rate is between 2-5 business days.
Any items for drop-off can be left in our mail slot, labelled “MHRC”.
December 19, 2024
Commission Closed to Public
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission will be closed from December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2025. Any inquiries received by email or telephone during this period will be returned in the order they were received starting on January 2, 2025. Please note that it may take us 3-5 business days to return your inquiry. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
November 20, 2024
Receiving and Sending Mail during the National Postal Disruption
In light of the national disruption to mail services, please note the following:
November 12, 2024
New decision confirms that Manitoba workplaces must be free from sexual harassment
A recent decision of the Manitoba Human Rights Adjudication Panel reaffirms the right of employees to safe, harassment-free workplaces. For more information, please visit: New decision confirms that Manitoba workplaces must be free from sexual harassment
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is an independent agency of the Government of Manitoba. We are responsible for administering The Human Rights Code, the provincial law that protects individuals and groups from discrimination.
There are human rights laws in every province and territory across Canada and there is also a federal human rights law. These laws all promote the principle that we are entitled to be treated on the basis of our individual merit and should not be subjected to prejudice or stereotypes. These laws ensure that we have equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination, principles found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They ensure that we are all treated on the basis of our own merit and not subjected to prejudice and stereotypes.
Discrimination is treating a person differently, to their disadvantage where it is not reasonable to do so on the basis of their:
Discrimination demeans a person's individual worth and dignity and is prohibited in employment, services available to the public, contracts, and housing.
Winnipeg Office p: 204-945-3007 | f: 204-945-1292 |
Brandon Office p: 204-726-6261 | f: 204-726-6035 |
Toll Free: 1-888-884-8681 |
