Government of New Brunswick

Dr. Constantine Passaris – Chairperson 1989-2000

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Dr. Constantine Passaris visited the Commission early in 2017 to share his memories and talk about his time as Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission. During his visit, Dr. Passaris addressed the following questions. Click the hyperlinks that follow the questions to open videos of his answers.

Interview with Past Chairpersons

Questions and Responses

What was your first priority upon becoming Chairperson?

Building Independence

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What can you tell us about the 25th anniversary of the Commission and the Human Rights Act?

Third Initiative: Publish a Book

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The Commission educates the public about human rights, and also helps resolve the public’s complaints when rights may be violated. Can you tell us about this important function?

The Varied Nature of Complaints

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Does one case from your time as Chairperson stand out?

The Malcolm Ross case

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What are your thoughts on the Commission’s education mandate?

Educational Success Story

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