Ontario's human rights commission now recognizes caste-based discrimination. Here's what that means
Ontario's human rights commission recognized caste-based discrimination for the first time last week and while many advocates applaud the move, there are also hopes it will lead to further action at provincial and federal levels.
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![People react to discussion of the ordinance to add caste to Seattle's anti-discrimination laws on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Seattle. The Ontario Human Rights Commission has now published a policy addressing caste-based discrimination. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) People holding signs that say "End Caste Oppression" in a group.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7016850.1698955021!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/seattle-caste-debate.jpg)
Ontario's human rights commission recognized caste-based discrimination for the first time last week and while many advocates applaud the move, there are also hopes it will lead to further action at provincial and federal levels.