Start with the Commission’s intake guidance
The Commission directs people who believe they have experienced discrimination to begin with its inquiry process. The inquiry form asks for facts that allow staff to assess whether the matter may fall within the provincial Human Rights Act.
An inquiry is not yet an accepted complaint
Sending an inquiry form does not itself mean that a formal complaint has been accepted. Commission staff may seek more information, arrange a complaint form for signature, or explain why an inquiry cannot be accepted and what reassessment or appeal information is available.
Take dates seriously
The Commission describes a 12-month filing period measured from the last alleged act of discrimination and notes that an extension may be considered in exceptional circumstances. If a deadline may be approaching or has passed, seek prompt guidance directly from the Commission or qualified legal counsel. Do not assume that simply sending an inquiry stops a limitation period.
Use the current official form
Follow the Commission’s live inquiry-form instructions and accessibility options. Our site does not collect intake information, submit complaints, or provide legal representation.
Official primary sources
- Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission — inquiry form and guidance
- Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission — submitting an inquiry
- Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission — making an inquiry
- Nova Scotia Legislature — Human Rights Act (official consolidated PDF)