Human Rights
Human Rights judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Decision: Retaliation Complaint Against Onion Lake Cree Nation
In this a person a person case, the Canadian a person a person Tribunal considered whether certain allegations should be removed from a complaint against an a person community. Employment-related claims were kept, but an unrelated property claim was dismissed.
Human Rights Tribunal Rejects Preliminary Motion to Dismiss Complaint
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal refused a request by an organization to dismiss a human rights complaint against it. The complainant alleged harassment based on prohibited grounds, and the organization argued that it could not be held responsible for the actions of one of its officers or agents. The Tribunal decided there was enough doubt about whether this individual acted in their capacity as an officer or agent to warrant further investigation.
Tribunal Allows Broader Underfunding Claims in Discrimination Case
In a discrimination case involving Indigenous police services, the Canadian a person a person Tribunal ruled that broader claims of underfunding are within the scope of the original complaint and can be considered by the tribunal. This decision allows for a more comprehensive examination of systemic issues in a person a person cases.
Assembly of First Nations Granted Interested Person Status in Discrimination Case
In this human rights case, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal allowed the a person (a person) to participate as an a person. The decision was based on the criteria set out in Rule 27 of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules of Procedure, which considers the organization's expertise and potential impact.
CHRT Rules Against Air Canada in Disability Discrimination Case
In this Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision, the court ruled that Air Canada discriminated against an employee with a disability by forcing him into retirement instead of accommodating his work restrictions. The judge found that reasonable accommodation was not provided as required under the CHRA.
CHRT Dismisses Discrimination Claim in Secondary Border Inspection Case
In this case, a person complained about alleged discrimination they experienced during a secondary border inspection at a person Airport. The a person Tribunal dismissed the complaint due to lack of sufficient evidence showing discriminatory intent by the a person officer.