ArticleCases Of InterestFasken Aids AFN in Reaching Agreement in Principle With Government of Canada in Landmark ‘Millennial Scoop' Case...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorFasken
ArticleDéja Vu? Navigating WCB's Human Rights RequirementsEmployers are generally required to adhere to human rights requirements, including the accommodation of employees who have work restrictions due to a disability. CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcLennan Ross LLP
ArticleMandatory Mask Policies And Human RightsThe Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the "Tribunal") recently released a decision regarding a municipal by-law requiring businesses to implement mask policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorPallett Valo LLP
ArticleNWT Human Rights Commission's Early Resolution Process - Beware!The NWT Human Rights Commission has recently established an Early Resolution policy and procedure.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcLennan Ross LLP
ArticleOntario Court Of Appeal Upholds Reinstatement By Human Rights Tribunal After 14 YearsIn a decision released May 31, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal made clear that the passage of time shall not in and of itself be treated as a bar to the order of reinstatement.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorKoskie Minsky LLP
ArticleProhibitions On Forced Labour: The New Regulatory EnvironmentOver the past year, Canada has implemented a significant number of measures to combat forced labour and human rights abuses.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorFasken
ArticleThe Pendulum Is Swinging: Another Award Of Costs By The Alberta Human Rights TribunalHuman rights complaints are an increasingly common issue for employers in Alberta. However, in spite of the growing frequency of complaints filed...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcLennan Ross LLP
ArticleTrinity Western DecisionThe Supreme Court of Canada has rendered a decision that is an important victory for the promotion of equality, diversity and access to justice in Canada.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorDevry Smith Frank LLP
ArticleAwarding The Cost Of Legal Fees In HRTO CasesBill 147, Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2013 has passed First Reading in the Ontario Legislature and, if enacted, could significantly alter the legal landscape as it relates to the litigation of human rights issues.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMiller Thomson
ArticleCourt Grants Injunction Against Airport ProtestsIn January 2014, we reported on a decision of the Alberta Provincial Court acquitting on criminal charges of trespass eight members of an anti-abortion organization...CanadaTransportAlexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
ArticleSupreme Court Of Canada Dismisses Appeal Of Pilot In Discrimination Action Against BombardierLast year, we posted an update about the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to hear an appeal involving Mr. Latif, a Canadian pilot of Pakistani descent.CanadaTransportAlexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
ArticleAllegation Of Discrimination Not UpheldA recent 87 page decision by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal considered an allegation of discrimination on the basis of race, colour and ethnic origin.CanadaConsumer ProtectionMiller Thomson
ArticleTribunal Finds School Board Did Not Discriminate Against Parent Of Student By Denying School Transfer RequestIn Bettencourt v. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, 2019 HRTO 607 (CanLII), released on April 3, 2019, the applicant (Bettencourt), who was a parent of a student,...CanadaConsumer ProtectionBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleHuman Rights And COVID-19: Important Considerations For OrganizationsThe COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous challenges and significant uncertainty in a number of areas, including human rights law. CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fasken
ArticleAn Employee Has Requested A Leave Of Absence, Now What?Employers often wonder how to handle requests for leaves of absence from employees.CanadaEmployment and HRSpring Law
ArticleBig Things Come In Small (Claims Court) PackagesMs. Bray worked for the College for nine years as an instructor teaching classes and supervising clinics and outreach programs.CanadaEmployment and HRGowling WLG
ArticleMandatory Mediation Is Here: What It Means For Ontario EmployersAs of June 1, 2025, mediation is mandatory for all new applications filed with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ("HRTO").CanadaEmployment and HRWilliams HR Law
ArticleSo You've Submitted Your Report Under Canada's Modern Slavery Act — Now What? Best Practices To Ensure Supply Chain ComplianceThe first reporting deadline under Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Modern Slavery Act or the Act) has passed. Entities and government institutions...CanadaEmployment and HROsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
ArticleThe Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Introduces New Rules Of ProcedureThe federal government published the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules of Procedure, 2021 on June 23, 2021. The new Rules of Procedure (the "Rules") came into force on July 11, 2021...CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault