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Human rights guide

Where to start with a human-rights concern

Identify the relevant facts and find the official complaint information for a Nova Scotia human-rights concern.

A concern about discrimination may involve the type of activity, the people involved, the reasons for the treatment and the applicable law. Not every unfair experience follows the same legal process, and different bodies may have different jurisdictions.

Three practical starting points

Write down what happened

Keep dates, relevant correspondence, witness details and the specific treatment you are concerned about.

Identify the correct institution

Review the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission’s current information and consider whether a federal or another process may apply.

Check next steps and timing

Confirm current complaint and review procedures directly with the responsible body or qualified adviser.

Official sources and further information

Use these sources to check current rules and instructions. This guide intentionally does not prescribe a legal decision for a particular person's circumstances.

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Legal information, not legal advice. This site is independent and is not operated by the Government of Nova Scotia or a court. Rules, forms and deadlines may change. Use the official sources and obtain advice about your own situation when necessary.