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BC Human Rights Code
100
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
100
Name this delicious vegetable
Garlic
100
The largest ocean on Earth
Pacific Ocean
100
Is there a timeframe for someone to make a complaint after leaving employment?
Yes, within 1 year from the date of the alleged discrimination. If the discrimination is ongoing it may be a continuing contravention of the Code?
200
What is the name of this constellation?
Ursa Major or "Big Dipper"
200
Name this seafood (Hint: It's one of Mr. Parkinson's top 3 favorite foods)
Salmon
200
What is this animal, known as a sea cow?
Manatee
200
BCOHRC has been add Indigeneity into the Human Rights Code. Would Indigeneity not be covered by race or ancestry? Can you explain?
Yes.
We know from data that Indigenous people are overrepresented in facing discriminatory practices; employment, housing, and services.
Yet, Indigenous people are less likely to pursue remedies or be successful in pursuing remedies through the BC Human Rights System.
One reason could be, because Indigenous people do not see themselves represented in the Human Rights Code.
300
This planet has the most moons in our solar system: 82!
Saturn
300
What famous soft drink was invented in 1892?
Coca Cola
300
The largest living species of shark (The picture is not the answer)
Whale Shark
300
Which protected characteristics are not protected under all areas of the Code?
Bonus points for identifying which areas for each protected characteristic.
- Family Status (purchase of property)
- Political Belief (public services, purchase or property, tenancy)
- Age (purchase of property)
- Source of Income (Employment, services, purchase of property)
- criminal conviction (service, purchase of property, tenancy)
400
Name the 4 planets in our solar system that are considered "gas giants"
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
400
Do bananas hang up or down
When a bunch starts to grow, the bananas are in fact hanging downwards but as they grow and take on more sunlight, this spurs on their grown hormone. This triggers a phenomenon called negative geotropism, and they start to turn upwards (like you see in the picture above).
400
Name this fish, which has a unique way of defending itself from predators.
Puffer Fish
400
Is doing drugs or smoking weed considered a personal characteristic? Can you explain?
Hint: Consider addictions or substance abuse disorder
Addictions or substance use disorders are disabilities under the Code.
If someone is doing drugs or smoking weed as a result of addiction (or as a treatment for addiction) they are likely protected.
500
This is the "border" of a black hole, beyond which no light (or anything else) can escape, and where time begins to dilate.
Event Horizon
500
Name the most popular fruit in the world (based on total amount harvested globally)
Tomato! 182 million metric tons per year
500
Name this cuddly cephalopod that is a master of camouflage (it's closely related to octopuses and squids)
Cuttlefish
500
If a complainant wins their case and seeks money as a remedy, what are 3 considerations that BCHRT will use to determine how much they will receive?
1. The discrimination (What happened, details, how long, how often)
2. Complainant vulnerability (ie. power dynamics, age, disability)
3. Effect on complainant (feelings, details such as crying or confidence loss, health and medical information)