CHRT paves the way for more efficient, adaptable Rules of Procedure in federal human rights sphere

By Stéphane Erickson and Denyse Boulet on July 20, 2020 Posted in Canada

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) has published a number of proposed changes (Proposed Changes) to the current Rules of Procedure (Rules). According to the Tribunal, the Proposed Changes will be published shortly in the Canada Gazette, Part I. However, some delays in publishing the Proposed Changes may occur due to COVID-19-related reasons. What is … Continue reading

Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne : Vers des Règles de pratique plus efficaces et plus souples

By Denyse Boulet and Stéphane Erickson on July 20, 2020 Posted in Canada

Le Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne (« Tribunal ») a publié les changements qu’il se propose d’apporter (« changements proposés ») à ses Règles de pratique actuelles (« règles »). Selon le Tribunal, les changements proposés seront bientôt publiés dans la Partie I de la Gazette du Canada. Toutefois, en raison de la COVID‑19, des retards sont à prévoir. … Continue reading

Case Brief: On family status discrimination and childcare obligations

By Michael Torrance on November 11, 2014 Posted in Canada, Discrimination and harassment

In May, the Federal Court of Appeal issued decisions in Canadian National Railway Company v Seeley, 2014 FCA 111 and Canada (Attorney General) v Johnstone, 2014 FCA 110, upholding findings of discrimination on the basis of family status made initially by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and upheld by the Trial Division of the Federal … Continue reading