A more detailed version of this document, entitled Policy on Racial Slurs and Harassment and Racial Jokes , is also available. This guide reflects the Commission's interpretation of the Ontario Human Rights Code provisions and should be read in conjunction with the specific provisions of the Code . Any questions should be directed to the staff of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. It is against the law for anyone to harass you, insult you or treat you unfairly for any of these reasons.
Racial harassment is discrimination and it is illegal.
The Code protects you from racial harassment or discrimination where you work, live, or get a service such as in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and schools. The Code also protects you from such discrimination when you sign a contract or join a union, trade or vocational association. Speak to the person's boss or tell your union representative, if it happens at work. Or a person living in your apartment building insults you because of where you were born. Or your apartment building manager may tease you about the clothes you wear because of your religion or culture.