Which organization is described as the gatekeeper of all Canadian applications for human rights?

• A. Canadian Human Rights Commission
• B. Parliament
• C. Ombudsman
• D. Privacy Commissioner

Answer: (A)

Focusing on who screens and routes human rights complaints in Canada is the key idea. The Canadian Human Rights Commission enforces the Canadian Human Rights Act and handles complaints of discrimination in areas under federal jurisdiction. A central part of its role is to receive complaints, evaluate whether they fall under federal law and are admissible, and determine the appropriate next steps. That intake and screening function is why it’s described as the gatekeeper of all Canadian applications for human rights.

Parliament is the legislative body, not a gatekeeper for complaints. The Ombudsman handles complaints about government services and decisions, not general human rights claims. The Privacy Commissioner focuses on privacy rights and data protection, not broader human rights issues.