The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is a government agency established in 1961 with the aim of preventing discrimination and promoting and advancing human rights in Ontario. As one of the pillars of Ontario's human rights system, alongside the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) and the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC), the OHRC plays a crucial role in upholding human rights in the province. The OHRC's strategic plan for 2023-2025 outlines their areas of focus for the next three years, with a strong emphasis on promoting human rights accountability and creating an inclusive society where everyone is treated with equal dignity and respect.

Their mission is to promote and enforce human rights, engage in relationships that embody dignity and respect, and foster a culture of compliance and accountability. They achieve these goals through education, policy development, public inquiries, and litigation, aiming to dismantle systemic discrimination and drive social change based on principles of substantive equality. The OHRC is committed to creating a society where human rights are not just an ideal, but a lived reality for all