SFU's human rights policy covers
- discrimination
- harassment based on a prohibited ground of discrimination
- sexual harassment
- personal harassment
Human Rights and Equity
Human Rights Policy Board
General Policy GP-18: 5.4 The Human Rights Policy Board provides policy advice to the Vice President, Legal Affairs, concerning the implementation of the Human Rights Policy and carries out other functions as provided for in the Policy. The Human Rights Policy Board will consist of three faculty members, three staff members, three students (at least one graduate and one undergraduate), and a Chair. (HRPB membership .pdf)
Sample case commentary
In Canadian law, "discrimination" is defined as intentional or unintentional differential treatment for which there is no bona fide or reasonable justification when such behaviour imposes burdens, obligations or disadvantages on specific individuals or groups as defined by the Human Rights Code. Imposing an obligation on Steve simply because of his sexual orientation is discriminatory... (read full case commentary)