u AiO - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, September 24, 1997 PUBLIC HEARING Human rights changes go unchallenged here FEW PEOPLE came to a meeting of the B.C. Human Rights Commission in Ter- race last week. The Chief Commissioner, Mary-Woo Sims, is travel- ing around the province Tight now, asking for public input to praposed changes to the Human Rights Code. |. But eyen if you missed the meeting, you still have a chance to have your say. The deadline for submis- sions on the proposed changes has been extended to Oct. 10. Only two people at the meeting here spoke about the changes. Carmen Mikal of Smithe: said she liked the planned change that would prohibit discrimination based on a person's source of income. She said people are fre- quently denied rental ac- commodation because they are on social assistance, Chief Commissioner Sims said the human rights code already protects renters in that situation. But Mikal said many tenants aren’t aware of that out that money for advocacy services is dwindling. Sims acknowledged that ‘more public education is needed on the rights con- tained in the’ buman rights code, One criticism she's sur- prised at is opposition to banning adult-only suites, “I had always. perceived this province to be children- and family-fricndly,’’ she said, but wondered if that was Indeed the case. She also expected more uproar about a new provi- sion which would let em- ployces collect more than 12-months Jost wages if they had been discriminated against. But employers haven’t ob- jected to that proposed change. Sims has also been pleasantly surprised that few -have objected to preventing discrimination. to people who are transgendered, or who've had sex changes. If you want to make any recommendations to the Hu- man Rights Commission then you can fax them at 604-660-1764 before Oct. 10. Kkk kk Teaching tolerance of homosexuality was another hot topic which came up during the commission hear- ings around the province. Chief Commissioner Mary-Woo Sims doesn't un- derstand the fuss. “T don’t know bow talk- ing about respecting diver- sity promotes a particular type of sexuality,’’ she said For instance, she said talk- ing about racism and its negative effects won’t make a white person into a black person. So why would talk- ing about discrimination against homosexuality provoke fears that students might decide to switch sexu- al tendencies, she asked. “Tf kids are worried about being called names, or being bashed or threatened then I don’t think that’s a very good learning environment. “T understand the con- flicts people have with morality but ultimately we're interested in provid- ing a safe learning environ- rr aaa TERRACE ART GALLERY presents “Photographs of Native Leaders & Selected Prints” by David Neel ~ October 3 - 25, 1997 You are invited to attend the opening night reception. Friday, October 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Terrace Art Gallery, 4610 Park Ave. More info call 638-8884. Sponsored by Terrace & District Credit Union, Sight & Sound, Paragon Insurance, Terrace Times, Service Master, Elan Travel, The Toronto Dominion Bank, Gemma Boutiques, City of Terrace, Terrace & District Arts Council. This exhibition is circulated by the CMCT/NGC. Something New At CHANGES . 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The building is now taxed as a commer- cial use, but the society budgeted based on the $1,664 in taxes it cost previous owners as a residential home. Beausoleil was looking for one-time as- sistance to make up the difference of $3,136. Council was split between councillors who thought the city shouldn’t be involved at all to those prepared to put up the full amount. But mayor Jack Talstra suggested the city instead provide just one-third of the amount needed, or $1,045, and leave the society to raise matching contributions from the Kitimat-Stikine regional district and the provincial government. _ It was a compromise between councillors 6 informed: Free phone and $25.95 a month cellular plan based on a 36 month transferable contract. Naw custonars only, OAC. 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Hull said the fact the group doesn’t even want the province approached makes him suspicious, , Hallsor said the city doesn’t directly as- sist the society, but noted the organization gets a ‘‘pretty good rate” on the premises they rent in the basement at city hall. _ Hull also noted the group-does bid for its work and is potentially in competition with other companies. “If you're going to plan to play Santa Claus, be prepared to pull a pretty heavy sled,'’ said Hull. ‘‘I’d be very surprised if they don’t come back and ask us for the same thing next year.”’ Councillor Val George agreed the pro- vince is always looking for ways to offload costs to ather levels of government. Councilllor Tim Down said the fears are overblown. “We're talking about someone who set a budget and needs a one-time forgiveness to get the books straight,’” he said. ADD ASECOND PHONE FOR ONLY ANNIVERSARY 1962-1997 SKEENA MALL BG TEL landing number. 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