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Volunteer Canada

Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has been committed to supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs and special projects. National in scope, Volunteer Canada's board members, partners and members represent hundreds of different communities across Canada.

 

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Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada

Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada strives: to provide national leadership for those working in the field of Volunteer Management; to maintain a professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in the management of volunteer resources; to promote professional development in the management of volunteer resources; and to collaborate with provincial, national and international organizations.

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Health and Safety Canada

This web page from the Labour Program of the government of Canada contains information on the following: workplace safety; prevention; workkers compensation; ; compliance policy; and mental health in the workplace.

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Discrimination and Harassment - Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Act gives each of us an equal opportunity to work and live without being hindered by discriminatory practices. The Canadian Human Rights Commission is responsible to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services by federally regulated organizations. Information is provided about which organizations these are, and about the nature of discrimination and harassment and what can be done.
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Canadian Transportation Agency - Legislation and Regulation
Canadian Transport Agency provides this list of legislation and regulations for your use.
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Office des transports du Canada

La mission de l'Office des transports du Canada est d'appliquer la législation du transport et des politiques du gouvernement du Canada pour aider à réaliser un système de transport efficace et accessible par l'éducation, la consultation et la réglementation essentielle. L'Agence a pour mandat d'administrer les dispositions réglementaires économiques touchant tous les modes de transport de compétence fédérale dans diverses lois du Parlement. Leur site comprend des sections de l'information pour passagers du transport aérien et les personnes handicapées.

Parole Board of Canada: Victim Services Video

This online video from the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) shows victims how a parole hearing works and directs victims to other Board information, such as their website and toll-free victim information line. The PBC believes victims should, if they choose, have a role in the conditional release process. This openness and transparency supports their public safety mandate.

 

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Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

The CCVT provides the link between the survivor of torture and a network of professional services which includes doctors, lawyers, social service workers and volunteers as well as crisis intervention, counseling, the Children's Program and Art Therapy.

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Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Canadian Heritage)

This online resource is published by the Human Rights Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Its aims are to increase understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and to heighten awareness of its importance in our daily lives.

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Rights Talk - Students and Civil Liberties at School
This guide, produced by the Civil Liberties Association of BC, outlines some basic ideas and concepts concerning civil liberties for students. It can however be used by anyone who is interested in civil liberties, including parents, guardians, teachers and school staff. Knowledge is power: if you know what rights are and how they work, you can better understand and protect your rights, and protect and respect the rights of others.
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