Human Rights

Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Provincially Regulated Organizations

Human Rights Tribunal Grants Anonymization Order Due to Undue Hardship Risk

Confidentiality Order Granted to Protect Inmate Safety

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal granted a confidentiality order to protect the safety of an inmate. The order was made to ensure that sensitive information in a document would not jeopardize the inmate's security. This decision reflects the balance between transparency and protecting individual safety.

Supreme Court Rules Against Regulation Excluding Immigrants From Childcare Subsidies

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a regulation excluding certain immigrants from eligibility for childcare subsidies discriminates based on sex and immigration status, violating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms' equality rights.

Federal Court Rejects Discrimination Claim Against Financial Institution

RCMP Investigations Found Discriminatory Against Indigenous Individuals

Tribunal Partially Grants Motion to Strike Certain Paragraphs in Discrimination Case

Admissibility of Tainted Evidence in Human Rights Cases

Supreme Court Rules Travel Restrictions Violated Non-Residents' Mobility Rights During Public Health Emergency

Harassment Claim Partially Successful: Accommodation Request Denied

A worker in the Department of National Defence successfully argued that she was harassed by her supervisor, but her request for accommodation due to a medical condition under a mandatory vaccination policy was denied by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board.

Procedural Fairness Concerns Over Missing Audio in Discrimination Hearing

Federal Court Rules on CHRC's Decision to Decline Dealing with Previous Arbitration Issues

In this case, the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) decided not to investigate a human rights complaint because the issues were already addressed through previous arbitration. The Federal Court agreed with the CHRC's decision, stating that the complaint was not dealt with as the issues were already resolved in arbitration.

Federal Court Rejects Discrimination Claim in Employment Restructuring

Tribunal Rejects Unrelated Constitutional Challenges in Discrimination Case

Federal Court of Appeal Overturns Unreasonable Sexual Harassment Decision

The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, ruling that the Board's conclusion that an employee's conduct did not constitute sexual harassment was unreasonable. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to established case law when evaluating claims of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Claimant's Request for Grievance Documents Rejected by Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

Federal Court Dismisses Systemic Negligence Claim Against Government Agency

The Federal Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by workers against a government agency for systemic negligence. The Court found that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case due to statutory bars under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act. The workers were advised to pursue their grievances through the proper channels outlined in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.

Victim of Disability-Based Harassment Wins Case Against Employer

Dismissed: Complaint of Discrimination Against Government Employer

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board dismissed a complaint alleging abuse of authority due to discrimination. The complainant argued that the employer's use of a non-advertised appointment process was discriminatory. The Board concluded that the complainant did not prove discrimination.

Human Rights Tribunal Bifurcates Proceedings on Discrimination and Retaliation Allegations

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decided to split the case into two parts. They will hear the discrimination allegations but will wait for the Federal Court of Appeal's decision on the retaliation allegations before proceeding with those.