Advancing Social & Economic Rights
Through Inclusive
Human Rights Practice.
We partner with communities, NGOs, advocates and researchers in Canada and internationally to advance human rights of disadvantaged groups through strategic litigation, research and public engagement.
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Current Initiatives
Brown v Alberta
Detailed view of court filings, strategic updates, and ultimate case outcomes highlighting our legal defense frameworks.
Waterloo v Persons Unknown
Comprehensive records including filings, timely updates, and case outcomes shaping local unhoused population rights.
UN Human Rights Committee Review of Canada
Canada's March 2026 review: Explore critical submissions, evidentiary documents, and follow-up on international obligations.
Ali et al v Timbercreek et al: The Herongate Claim
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal materials, intervention records, expert reports, and related filings in the Herongate claim.
Toussaint v Canada
Historic decision of the UN Human Rights Committee on Access to Essential Health Care for Irregular Migrants and Ongoing Charter Challenge to Canada's Refusal to Implement the Decision.
Implementation of International Human Rights in Canada
Proposals for and ongoing advocacy for improved implementation mechanisms and access to justice for international human rights.
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Collaborations
National Right to Housing
Active steering committee member directly contributing to the framing and negotiations of the National Housing Strategy Act.
ESCR-Net Global
Founding participant of the ESCR-Net Strategic Litigation Working Group, dedicated to coordinating global legal strategies.
Social Rights Project
SSHRC-funded academic research developed in partnership with four universities, exploring nuances of social rights jurisprudence.
Maytree Foundation
A fellowship actively supporting SRAC's interconnected litigation, research methodologies, and widespread education work.
Resources & Publications
Full Library
A comprehensive, searchable list consisting of reports, facta, policy submissions, and focused research sorted by topic.
Litigation Toolkit
Essential templates, up-to-date research documents, and practice notes designed to strengthen social rights arguments in court.
Public Education
A wide variety of curated community and classroom materials focusing on foundational and advanced social and economic rights.