Section 60 — Canadian Human Rights Act: Offence

Every person is guilty of an offence who [Repealed, 1998, c. 9, s. 31] obstructs a member or panel in carrying out its functions under this Part; or contravenes subsection 11(6) or 43(3) or section 59. A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000. A prosecution for an offence under this section may be brought against an employer organization or employee organization and in the name of the organization and, for the purpose of the prosecution, the organization is deemed to be a person and any act or thing done or omitted by an officer or agent of the organization within the scope of their authority to act on behalf of the organization is deemed to be an act or thing done or omitted by the organization. A prosecution for an offence under this section may not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney General of Canada. A prosecution for an offence under this section may not be instituted more than one year after the subject-matter of the proceedings arose.