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The term 'human rights' carries connotations of a wide range of possibilities; some may think immediately of the right to have important needs met, a right to shelter or to food.
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The term "human rights" carries connotations of a wide range of possibilities; some may think immediately of the right to have important needs met, a right to shelter or to food. International law often guarantees those rights within the means of a government. As Canadians, we often think of a right to health care or a right to vote in elections. These rights are guaranteed in legislation, or even in constitutional law. Human rights also include a right to equality, a right to equal dignity and participation in important areas of life, including work (Hess, 1993). Human rights protection means both ensuring that there are no violations of these rights (prohibiting discrimination, for example) and a positive obligation to increase the dignity and ability to participate in society of all members of a society (Armitage, 1996; Hess, 1993). An important equality protection, Employment Equity, in Canada is set out...
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