The Alberta Human Rights Commission and the tribunals that accompany the human rights complaint procedure are responsible for assessing whether the human rights laws of the land (namely, the laws contained in the Alberta Human Rights Act) have been broken. If broken, the tribunals may assess awards to be paid out to those adversely affected … Continue reading We Want to Hear from You!
Changes to the Alberta Human Rights Act Now in Force
As of January 1, 2018, landlords can no longer discriminate on the basis of age in Alberta. Changes to the Alberta Human Rights Act are now in force. Rental buildings: The changes mean rental buildings can no longer be designated “Adult only” or have age restrictions unless they are designed seniors-only (age 55+). Condominiums: Condos … Continue reading Changes to the Alberta Human Rights Act Now in Force
Bill 23, Alberta Human Rights Amendment Act, Receives Royal Assent
Bill 23 received Third Reading in the Legislature on November 14, 2017, and Royal Assent on December 15, 2017. Please visit the Legislative Assembly website to view the bill.
Sample Responses: Alberta Human Rights Act Age Amendments Discussion Guide
The Government of Alberta want to know what you think! Alberta Justice has just released the Age and AHRA Discussion Guide. Written submissions are required no later than August 31, 2017.
Fill in the Edmonton Insight Community Survey!
This month the Edmonton Insight Community survey (administered by the City of Edmonton) includes questions about people's attitudes toward children in apartments and condos. Please take a moment to fill in the survey--the data will be invaluable. You need to be a member of the Edmonton Insight Community to fill in the survey; if you're … Continue reading Fill in the Edmonton Insight Community Survey!
You’re Invited to our Launch Party!
On April 8, please join the Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta (CFHCA) in partnership with The Hendrix at the official CFHCA campaign launch to end discriminatory housing practices in Alberta. This community party will take place just steps from Grandin LRT on the rooftop lounge of The Hendrix, Edmonton’s newest family-friendly luxury apartment building. … Continue reading You’re Invited to our Launch Party!
Map of Age Restricted Buildings, Edmonton
It's hard to imagine the extent of buildings--both rental and condominium--that prohibit children. In this case, a picture speaks much louder than words. The information on this map is entirely crowdsourced by people like you. Want to add more data? Please click here. https://confessedemu.carto.com/viz/be267d0c-c31d-11e6-919f-0e05a8b3e3d7/embed_map
Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta 