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T
he Canadian Human Rights Commission was created in 1977.
It is a federal organization that helps protect human rights for
all Canadians. It makes sure that all people are treated fairly
based on their needs. This includes people who are treated unfairly
because of their
gender
.
Women have faced challenges with equity. Often, women are
not paid the same amount as men. In fact, women make 74 cents
per every dollar that a man makes. One reason for this is that
many women spend more time on childcare and household work
than men. This is even in households where both partners have
full-time jobs. As a result, women are more likely to feel pressure
to sacrifice their careers to allow more time for the work they do
at home.
Chapter Three
GENDER-BASED
EQUITY
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is one of the
organizations throughout Canada that helps people be treated
fairly. The group holds conferences to discuss certain issues.
