Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive culture in which all members of the College community study, work and live free from discrimination and harassment. The College has the right, as well as the legal and moral responsibility, to ensure that all its members are treated fairly, equitably, and respectfully, in order to provide a learning, working and living environment free from discrimination and harassment.

The Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) provides protection from discrimination in five social areas: services, housing, contracts, employment, and membership in vocational associations and trade unions. The Code also prohibits discrimination based on 17 grounds: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, and sexual orientation. (Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission)

The Code does not provide a definition of discrimination. Instead, the understanding of discrimination has evolved from case law. When filing a human rights-related complaint, the person also referred to as the Complainant making a claim of discrimination must show that:

1. They have a characteristic protected from discrimination (one or more of the 17 grounds listed above)
2. They have experienced an adverse impact within a social area protected by the Code, and
3. The protected characteristic was a factor in the adverse impact.

The responsibility to provide evidence that supports the allegation lies with the Complainant. Therefore, record keeping in the form of notes or emails can be important evidence in an investigation (Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission).

If you have questions pertaining to discrimination, please humanrights@humber.ca.

Humber's Media Relations team has worked with several of our College's experts in various departments and faculties to help them share their work and expertise with the media.  

We have had tremendous success with many of our experts featured on television as well as in print and digital publications.  

Here are some examples from the past few months:  

Humber College and Siemens open SMART LAB  

Aman Hehar, associate director of Energy & Climate Change, was quoted in the Globe and Mail to discuss the partnership.

Project SWITCH 

Aman Hehar, associate director of Energy & Climate Change, wrote an opinion piece for Toronto.com.  

Personal Support Worker training program  

Humber and the Ontario government expanded the Personal Support Worker training program, which was featured on CBC Radio and TV, CP24, CTV, Toronto.com and more. President & CEO Ann Marie Vaughan was quoted in the media. 

Francis Syms, Associate Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology 

Francis Syms, was featured several times in the news and spoke on: 

• CTV News Online, CTV TV outlets across the country, and 6ix Buzz News on a Kijiji scam 
• CHCH Trending Now about how tech giants commit to safety pledges for AI risks 
• CHCH Trending Now about Elon Musk’s new AI company 

Andrew Scott, Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Music 

Andrew Scott spoke on CHCH’s Trending Now about: 

• Gordon Lightfoot's legacy and death (link) 
• Tina Turner’s legacy and death (link) 

Two-eyed seeing 

An article by The Conversation discusses the development of the  Two-Eyed Land-Based Play and Co-Learning course that integrated Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives emphasizing co-learning with the land, storytelling and nurturing relationships to transform early childhood education (ECE). The article was written by ECE professor Louise Zimanyi. 

B2C Lab - Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation 

Orest Sushko, director of the Broadcast-Broadband Convergence B2C Lab, was featured on a Cartt.ca long-form podcast to talk about its open house and all that it has to offer. Information on the lab was also covered in TV Technology. 

Opportunities ahead for innovation in a world transformed by COVID-19 

Ginger Grant, dean of Research and Innovation, wrote an opinion piece for the Hill times on how the COVID-19 pandemic created opportunities for innovation including remote work, flexible schedules, collaboration, skills development, equity diversity and inclusion and more.  

Fashion Resale 

Bruce Sinclair, associate dean of Business Marketing, Fashion & Beauty, spoke on CP24, BNN Bloomberg, and CHCH Trending Now about fashion resale and Canada Goose’s ‘Generations’ Platform.  

Training the next generation of automation technology experts 

Neal Mohammed, director of the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, wrote an article for Manufacturing Automation discussing how the BCTI is addressing Canada’s manufacturing skills shortage by providing hands-on training, research opportunities and a culture of innovation.  

Cupcakes galore 

CP24 Breakfast featured four segments with Humber’s Baking and Pastry Arts Management students. Colin Bartley, associate dean of the Longo Faculty of Business, and Susan Joseph, program coordinator of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management, course spoke to the reporter to share the learnings within Humber culinary programs that have produced award-winning graduates. 

SpacesShared 

Humber and home-sharing platform SpacesShared partnered to revolutionize affordable housing. Students are being paired up with Seniors who have available space in their homes. The partnership was featured on: 

• Toronto Star & St. Catharines Standard 
• Globe and Mail 
• CBC 
• Rosemary Barton Live 
• CTV Your Morning  
• Ian Crookshank, associate vice-president, Learner and Career Success and Dean of Students was featured on CBC Metro Morning, NewsTalk1010, AM1150News, Z95.3, AM 900 CHML, and the Alex Pierson Show to talk about the program. 

Navigating technology, innovation, education in the digital age 

Ann Marie Vaughan, president & CEO wrote an opinion piece for Toronto.com on the role Humber has in driving innovation, embracing technology and being leaders in a rapidly changing world. Some examples were discussed such as the metaverse and accessible global education.

Indigenous Rugby Jerseys 

During the home opening game, The Humber Hawks rugby teams unveiled their Indigenous jerseys, a tribute to the historical lands where the College is located and where the games are played. The story was featured in a CBC Video, a CBC Online Article as well as CBC TV and CBC Radio. 

Please reach out to Media Relations & External Communications Specialist Sylvie Lendvay (sylvie.lendvay@humber.ca) if you have any unique story ideas that would be of interest to the media. 

As part of the Finch West Light Rail (LRT) project, crews will be performing final paving at Finch Avenue West, Humber College Blvd. and Hwy 27. This work will begin on October 6, 2023, and will last until Fall 2023, approximately. 

Minor field modifications may occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact on the public. There will be overnight work if required.  

There will be a Paid Duty Officer, flaggers, and detour signs to direct traffic, as needed.  

Noise and vibration will be monitored when required during these activities. 

Your on-campus student-run restaurant lab, The Humber Room, is open for lunch! 

Join us next week for our reception service style. 

Enjoy a reception style meal with a variety of choices! 

The Humber Room is a live learning lab for our students and a culinary and service experience for guests. Our menu selection and service style change every week based on our curriculum. Enjoy your culinary experience led by our Culinary Management and Baking and Pastry Arts students and service provided by Event and Hospitality Management students.  

Make a reservation!

View next week's menu  

Hours of Operation 
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Doors open at 12 p.m. 

Seating guests between 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. 
Service ends by 1:30 p.m.  

For group reservations of 10 guests or more, please email jessica.estrela@humber.ca.