The Human Rights Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial provincial body that adjudicates human rights complaints under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.

The Tribunal consists of a Chair, supported by appointed Members.

What is the Tribunal's Mandate?.

The Tribunal conducts public hearings of complaints that have been referred to it by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and reviews dismissed complaints at the request of a Complainant. Discrimination complaints may be based on race, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, marital status, family status, place of origin or ancestry. The Human Rights Code covers discrimination in a variety of contexts, including tenancy, employment, employment advertisements, publications, public services and facilities, purchase of property and discrimination by unions or associations.

At a Tribunal hearing, the parties have an opportunity to present evidence to support their case. Hearings are open to the general public. The Tribunal issues a decision, with reasons. The Tribunal does not comment publicly on its decisions nor does it issue Press Releases.

Once a case has been referred to the Tribunal by the Commission, the Code requires that the Tribunal hold a hearing unless the complaint settles or is withdrawn by the complainant.

What Is the Difference Between the Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal and the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission?

The Human Rights Tribunal is completely independent of the Human Rights Commission. The two bodies have separate mandates and separate administrative processes. The Commission receives and investigates complaints and, in some cases, refers a complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal, which then conducts a hearing. The Tribunal only adjudicates complaints that have been referred to it by the Commission after an investigation or reviews a complaint dismissed by the Commission.

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