Government of New Brunswick

Dr. Gordon Porter – Chairperson 2005-2010

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Dr. Gordon Porter spoke with the Commission early in January 2017 to share his memories from his time as Chairperson, and to provide his insight from a career spent working in the field of inclusion and human rights. During his visit, Dr. Porter addressed the following questions. Click the hyperlinks that follow the questions to open videos of his answers.

Interview with Past Chairpersons

Questions and Responses

When you were Chairperson, where was New Brunswick in the global human rights picture? Were we leading or following?

Setting an international example

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What change or development in the Commission stands out in your memory of your time as Chairperson?

A change to relying on professional analysis

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What defining case or cases did the Commission handle during your time as Chairperson? How did each case contribute to the evolution or a clearer understanding of human rights in New Brunswick?

Access to disability care, and defining discrimination

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What role did the Commission play in the evolution of human rights during your term?

Contributions to the advancement of human rights

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Is the Commission structured and equipped to meet the challenges facing us? How could the Commission be strengthened and empowered to do so?

The need for proper resourcing and independence

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