Human Rights
Human Rights judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Upholds CHRT's Racial Discrimination Ruling But Strikes Down Order
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Strike Climate Change Laws Challenge
The Federal Court denied Canada's request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its climate change laws. The court found that the lawsuit's claims about constitutional rights violations are valid and should proceed.
Federal Court Upholds Rejection of Retaliation Complaint
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Unconstitutionality of Voting Prohibition
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of CAF Staffing Policy
A former member of the a person challenged a staffing policy that excluded them from certain positions based on their rank. The Federal Court found that the decision to exclude them was reasonable and followed proper procedures, dismissing their application for judicial review.
Federal Court Rejects Discrimination Claims Against Employer
Supreme Court Rules on Language Rights in Appointments
Federal Court Grants Interlocutory Injunction for Transgender Woman
The Federal Court granted an interlocutory injunction to transfer a transgender woman to a more suitable correctional institution pending the completion of her intake assessment. The court found that the decision was unreasonable and the applicant faced irreparable harm.
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Military Maternity Allowance Denial
A self-represented litigant challenged the denial of military maternity and parental allowance, arguing that she should be eligible to apply retroactively due to uncertainty at the time of her leave. However, the court found that the administrative decision was procedurally fair and reasonably interpreted the eligibility requirements.
Federal Court of Appeal Denies Interlocutory Injunction for Age Discrimination Policies
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Vaccine Mandates
In 2026, the Federal Court dismissed a challenge to Vaccine Mandates, ruling that the claimant's Charter rights were not violated by the mandates. The court determined that the Vaccine Mandates did not constitute 'treatment' under section 12 of the Charter.
Federal Court Rejects Privacy Complaint Under PIPEDA
A person filed an application against a company under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) claiming that their personal data was mishandled. However, due to lack of clear evidence showing a breach, the Federal Court dismissed the claimant's case.
Tribunal Rejects Motion to Amend Complaint for Family Status Discrimination
In a recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling, a motion to amend a complaint to include 'family status' as a ground of discrimination was dismissed. The Canadian Human Rights Commission had previously decided not to consider 'family status' as a ground for the alleged discrimination, and the Tribunal found it could not review this decision.
Human Rights Complaint Dismissed: Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Decision
Claim of Employment Discrimination Based on National Origin Dismissed
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Strikes Retaliation Allegations From Complaint
Tribunal Grants Respondent Permission to Call Additional Witness
Tribunal Rejects Motion to Consolidate Systemic Discrimination Claims
Federal Court Rejects Rule 74 for Common Procedural Objections
In a recent Federal Court case, the judge rejected the use of Rule 74 to remove a document from the Court file. Instead, the judge directed the parties to address common procedural objections through motions to strike or preliminary objections.