"HUGH BURNETT AND THE NATIONAL UNITY ASSOCIATION" - Dresden
N 42° 35.573 W 082° 10.764
17T E 403236 N 4716280
While under the leadership of Hugh Burnett the National Unity Ass. of Dresden, Chatham and North Buxton waged a campaign for racial equality and social justice.
Waymark Code: WMKJ0E
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/19/2014
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Plaque Text
Between 1948 and 1956, the National Unity Association (NUA) of Chatham, Dresden and North Buxton, under the leadership of Hugh R. Burnett, waged a campaign for racial equality and social justice. Their efforts led to the passage of Ontario's Fair Employment Practices Act (1951) and Fair Accommodation Practices Act (1954), and laid the groundwork for subsequent human rights legislation in Ontario and across Canada. Traditional Anglo-Canadian rights, such as freedom of association and freedom of commerce, had historically been interpreted to permit discrimination on grounds of race, colour or creed in providing services to the public. The NUA inspired recognition of freedom from discrimination as a fundamental principle; this led to a revolutionary change to the course of Canadian law and Canadian history. Hugh Burnett and the NUA were early pioneers in the articulation of equality rights for all Canadians, now constitutionally inscribed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Address or location of plaque: In Dresden, on the northeast corner of St George Street and St. John Streets.
Physical location of plaque: Town
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": none
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
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What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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