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May 8, 2025

OmbudsPEI works with PEI Human Rights Commission to address an almost four-year old delay in resolving Islander’s discrimination claim

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – An Islander’s near four-year wait for a resolution has ended following a complaint and inquiry into the PEI Human Rights Commission. OmbudsPEI received a complaint from a person alleging they were dealing with extended delays and a lack of communication relating to their discrimination claim with PEIHRC. The person alleged they had…

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Resolving Delay

A person complained about an almost four-year delay and lack of communication by the Human Rights Commission (HRC) regarding their discrimination claim. The HRC told us the delay was caused by staffing challenges and a claims backlog. They also explained that they recently completed a detailed evaluation of the person’s claim, which they hoped would…

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