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Section 57
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57. A body, hereinafter called “the commission”, is established under the name of “Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse”.
The mission of the commission is to ensure that the principles set forth in this Charter are upheld, that the interests of children are protected and that their rights recognized by the Youth Protection Act (chapter P-34.1) are respected; for such purposes, the commission shall exercise the functions and powers conferred on it by this Charter and the Youth Protection Act.
Moreover, the Commission is responsible for the administration of the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies (chapter A-2.01). For such purposes, the Commission shall exercise the functions and powers conferred on it by that Act and this Charter.
57. A body, hereinafter called “the commission”, is established under the name of “Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse”.
The mission of the commission is to ensure that the principles set forth in this Chapter are upheld, that the interests of children are protected and that their rights recognized by the Youth Protection Act (chapter P-34.1) are respected; for such purposes, the commission shall exercise the functions and powers conferred on it by this Charter and the Youth Protection Act.
57. A body, hereinafter called “the commission” is established under the name of “Commission des droits de la personne”.
