Bottom Line
The Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC") has
amended and updated its Complaint Rules. The new rules apply to all
complaints received by the CHRC after October 19, 2022, and to any
complaint that has entered a new stage of the CHRC's complaint
process as of October 19, 2022.
As the CHRC's jurisdiction arises from the Canadian
Human Rights Act, these changes are relevant to only federally
regulated employers.
Changes to the CHRC's Complaint Rules
The CHRC has made a number of amendments to its Complaint Rules.
The most substantial changes are summarized below.
Responses and Replies
Respondents to a CHRC complaint now have 60 calendar days to
deliver a Response. Similarly, where a Reply is appropriate,
Complainants now have 60 calendar days to deliver a Reply. Both
extensions are an increase from the previous time limit of 30
calendar days.
