discrimination and the collection of personal information in the search for housing
Direct Discrimination Discrimination is the refusal to rent to a person because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, social status, or disability.
Indirect discrimination
forms renseignementspersonnels collect rent (social insurance number, date of birth, etc..) and information not needed for rental housing (employment, number of children, driver's license, credit cards, etc..). They should be banned. Refuse to fill out these forms. They have no other purpose than to select the "best" possible candidate, in short to discriminate people for the reasons listed above.
forms renseignementspersonnels collect rent (social insurance number, date of birth, etc..) and information not needed for rental housing (employment, number of children, driver's license, credit cards, etc..). They should be banned. Refuse to fill out these forms. They have no other purpose than to select the "best" possible candidate, in short to discriminate people for the reasons listed above.
The RCLALQ recalls that the only information required for renting a home are the name and address of the person. To end discrimination and improper collection of personal information, RCLALQ request: • The
Quebec government legally
oversees the process of renting a home;
• the Housing Authority has full jurisdiction over the leasing process
housing and
• the rental application forms are
prohibited.
Quebec government legally
oversees the process of renting a home;
• the Housing Authority has full jurisdiction over the leasing process
housing and
• the rental application forms are
prohibited.
As part of the International Day against Racial Discrimination, there will be a rally March 21 in Quebec City.
