On September 21, Chief Commissioner Patricia DeGuire, accompanied by protégé, Ope Olojede, biomedical science student at TMU and researcher at MaRS Discovery, were honoured to join Ontario's Emerging Leaders Reception.

The OHRC celebrates and congratulates the next generation of leaders who are driving positive change and helping to build an Ontario where human rights are protected, diversity is valued, and every individual can thrive with dignity and belonging.

October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

The OHRC is committed to advancing the human rights of all Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people, and to working toward a future where safety, dignity, and justice are realities for all of us.

This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, the OHRC recognizes that too many students with learning disabilities continue face barriers to education. These barriers can limit access to academic success, support services, and inclusive learning environments.

The OHRC works to advance the right to accessible education and to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Orange Shirt Day, led by Indigenous communities, invites reflection and dialogue on the enduring impacts of the residential school system. It honours the truth carried by Survivors and their stories, and the message at the heart of this day: every child matters.

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we honour Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home.

🏆 The OHRC is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards: Young Leader: Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani Distinguished Service: Tonny Muzira Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Carl E. James Learn more: bit.ly/3VkZj9S