Ontario's Human Rights Code, the first in Canada, was enacted in 1962. The Code prohibits actions that discriminate against people based on a protected ground in a protected social area.

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• Age

• Ancestry, colour, race

• Citizenship

• Ethnic origin

• Place of origin

• Creed

• Disability

• Family status

• Marital status (including single status)

• Gender identity, gender expression

• Receipt of public assistance (in housing only)

• Record of offences (in employment only)

• Sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding)

• Sexual orientation.

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• Accommodation (housing)

• Contracts

• Employment

• Goods, services and facilities

• Membership in unions, trade or professional associations.

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• Guide to your rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Code

• Guidelines on developing human rights policies and procedures

• Human Rights Code cards