Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in workplaces free from discrimination, and our country has laws and programs to protect this right. "Adverse impact discrimination" is workplace policy that unintentionally affects certain groups in a detrimental way.What is Race or National Origin Discrimination? Discrimination and harassment are against the law in Canada. Report on discrimination at Privy Council Office 'shocking'. Racial discrimination in hiring is becoming increasingly common in Canada, even within different ethnic groups from India. An example of indirect discrimination is a rule that says, "No headwear in the workplace. Related provisions in the Employment Standards Act, amounted to age discrimination and violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law. Ottawa, Canada Area.