Agency Details

Ministry:  ATTORNEY GENERAL
Agency:  ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Agency URL:  www.ohrc.on.ca
Address:  7th Floor 180 Dundas Street West Toronto M7A 2R9 ON
Tel.:  416-326-9511; 1-800-387-9080
Fax:  N/A

Background:  Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, ss. 27(1)
Period:  N/A - N/A
Type:  REG

Prerogative:  Mandatory Legislation; Premier's OIC
Function:  The Ontario Human Rights Commission provides leadership for the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights, and builds partnerships across the human rights system. The OHRC works to empower people to realize their rights; to ensure those responsible for upholding human rights do so; and to advocate for the full realization of human rights and the building of a human rights culture in Ontario. The OHRC develops and encourages the implementation of human rights policies; conducts research; monitors developments, trends, problem areas and case law involving human rights issues; uses its legal powers to pursue remedies in the public interest; carries out public interest inquiries where appropriate; educates and builds capacity; and reports on the state of human rights to the people of Ontario. The OHRC reviews laws, regulations and policies to ensure they are consistent with the Human Rights Code and works to identify issues of tension and conflict and to find ways to resolve those issues.

Membership:  The Commission shall be composed of such persons as are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who designates a member of the Commission as Chief Commissioner.

Term:  The Chief Commissioner and other members of the Commission hold office for a term specified by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

Meetings:  The Commission meets approximately 5 times a year for two days. It may meet more frequently as issues arise. Meetings are normally held at the Commission's office but can take place elsewhere in Ontario. One day of preparation time is required for each formal commission meeting. Travel is required for out-of-town commissioners. Committee activities and public engagements may require an additional four to ten days per year.

Requirements:  A person appointed to the Commission will have knowledge, experience or training with respect to human rights law and issues. The diversity of Ontario's population is to be recognized in the composition of the Commission as a whole.

BOARD MEMBERS

No.	POSITION	MEMBER NAME	TENURE	REMUNERATION	LOCATION
1.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	LEE, JULIE	08-SEP-2009 - 07-SEP-2011	$398 PER DIEM	ST. THOMAS
2.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	LEFEBVRE, PAUL	08-SEP-2009 - 07-SEP-2011	$398 PER DIEM	SUDBURY
3.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	MCDERMOTT, LAWRENCE (LARRY) MICHAEL	08-SEP-2009 - 07-SEP-2011	$398 PER DIEM	LANARK
4.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	MENDES, ERROL PATRICK	08-SEP-2009 - 07-SEP-2011	$398 PER DIEM	OTTAWA
5.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	NAGLER, MARK	08-SEP-2009 - 07-SEP-2011	$398 PER DIEM	HAMILTON
6.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	SAMPSON, FIONA	08-SEP-2009 - 07-SEP-2011	$398 PER DIEM	TORONTO
7.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	CASE, PATRICK	20-SEP-2006 - 31-DEC-2011	$398 PER DIEM	GUELPH
8.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	GOBA, RUTH	05-OCT-2006 - 31-DEC-2011	$398 PER DIEM	TORONTO
9.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	KHOURI, RAJA	20-SEP-2006 - 31-DEC-2011	$398 PER DIEM	TORONTO
10.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	LALONDE, FERNAND	18-MAY-2005 - 31-DEC-2011	$398 PER DIEM	OTTAWA
11.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	TAGGAR, BHAGAT	18-MAY-2005 - 31-DEC-2011	$398 PER DIEM	SCARBOROUGH
12.	MEMBER (PART-TIME)	WENTE, MARGARET (MAGGIE)	05-OCT-2006 - 31-DEC-2011	$398 PER DIEM	TORONTO
13.	CHIEF COMMISSIONER	HALL, BARBARA	28-NOV-2005 - 27-NOV-2011	SMG3	TORONTO