Which legislation provides the right to equal treatment without discrimination?

The Ontario Human Rights Code is the legislation that specifically provides the right to equal treatment without discrimination. This Code was enacted to promote the principles of human rights and provides a framework to protect individuals from discrimination based on various grounds such as race, gender, age, disability, and other characteristics.

It establishes that every individual has the right to equal treatment in specific areas, such as employment, housing, and services, regardless of their identity or characteristics. The emphasis on equality and protection against discrimination is a fundamental principle of this legislation, making it a cornerstone of human rights in Ontario.

While the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also addresses rights and freedoms at a national level and includes equality rights, its application is more broad and not limited specifically to the context of discrimination in everyday situations. The Occupational Health and Safety Act focuses on ensuring safety in the workplace, and the Employment Standards Act regulates labor laws such as working hours and wages, but neither of these addresses the broader issue of discrimination in the same way the Ontario Human Rights Code does.