Discrimination - Gender
Walsh v. Mobil Oil (2008), 296 D.L.R. (4th) 178 (Alta. C.A.): Alberta’s first female “landman” found to be victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by Mobil Oil
Gilmar v. Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Board of Education, 2009 CHRT 34 Pregnancy discrimination; quantum - last CHRT decision of solicitor client costs award before Mowatt (FCA) held that CHRT has no jurisdiction to award costs to successful complainant
Gilmar v. Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Board of Education, 2009 CHRT 34 Pregnancy discrimination; quantum - last CHRT decision of solicitor client costs award before Mowatt (FCA) held that CHRT has no jurisdiction to award costs to successful complainant
Discrimination - Race - Religion
Khiamal v. Canada (Human Rights Commission), 2009 FC 495, Khiamal v. Greyhound Canada, 2007 CHRT 34
Race & age discrimination and elements of proof
Grant v. Canada A.G (1995) 125 D.L.R. (4th) 556 (F.C.A.) aff'd (1994) 81 F.T.R. 95 (F.C.T.D.)(Reed J.) Sikh RCMP officer found to have a constitutional right to wear turban and government’s decision to accommodate him was required to protect freedom of religion:
"The defendants and the intervenors, particularly the able argument of Ms. Chotalia for the Alberta Civil Liberties Association, turn the plaintiffs' argument respecting discrimination on its head. They argue that the Commissioner's decision was designed to prevent discrimination occurring to Khalsa Sikhs. As such they argue that that decision offends none of the provisions of the Charter, indeed that it is required by section 15 of the Charter." para 103
Brah v. Subway Franchise Systems (2002 - 2006) (Alta H.R.Com.) Discrimination re: turban; public services
Race & age discrimination and elements of proof
Grant v. Canada A.G (1995) 125 D.L.R. (4th) 556 (F.C.A.) aff'd (1994) 81 F.T.R. 95 (F.C.T.D.)(Reed J.) Sikh RCMP officer found to have a constitutional right to wear turban and government’s decision to accommodate him was required to protect freedom of religion:
"The defendants and the intervenors, particularly the able argument of Ms. Chotalia for the Alberta Civil Liberties Association, turn the plaintiffs' argument respecting discrimination on its head. They argue that the Commissioner's decision was designed to prevent discrimination occurring to Khalsa Sikhs. As such they argue that that decision offends none of the provisions of the Charter, indeed that it is required by section 15 of the Charter." para 103
Brah v. Subway Franchise Systems (2002 - 2006) (Alta H.R.Com.) Discrimination re: turban; public services
Discrimination - Sexual Orientation
Vriend A.G. v. Alta. [1998] S.C.J. No. 29 (SCC) appealed from [1996] 5 W.W.R. 617 37 Alta. L. R. (3d) 364 (Alta.C.A.)
Exclusion of "sexual orientation" in Individual's Rights Protection Act violates s.15 of the Charter and was "read in" (constitutional remedy) to provide access to Human Rights Commission process (Submissions as counsel for Intervenor Alberta Civil Liberties Association)
Exclusion of "sexual orientation" in Individual's Rights Protection Act violates s.15 of the Charter and was "read in" (constitutional remedy) to provide access to Human Rights Commission process (Submissions as counsel for Intervenor Alberta Civil Liberties Association)
Discrimination - Disability
Martyn v. Province of Alberta, City of Edmonton et al.
(Investigation Report: Sept. 2000) (Alta Human Rights Comm.) Systemic discrimination complaints against the provincial & municipal governments with respect to lack of accessible taxi service for disabled Albertans
(Investigation Report: Sept. 2000) (Alta Human Rights Comm.) Systemic discrimination complaints against the provincial & municipal governments with respect to lack of accessible taxi service for disabled Albertans
Discrimination - Gender & Sexual Harassment
T. v. M. Council et.al. (2007) (CHRT)
Aboriginal woman - allegations of sexual harassment & sexual abuse by Band Council; human rights complaint; hearing and settlement
CUPE Local 3197 v. City of Edmonton, 2000
Emergency Response Workers file gender discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.
B. v. Sch. (1997) defended human rights complaint alleging poisoned work place sexual harassment
Aboriginal woman - allegations of sexual harassment & sexual abuse by Band Council; human rights complaint; hearing and settlement
CUPE Local 3197 v. City of Edmonton, 2000
Emergency Response Workers file gender discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.
B. v. Sch. (1997) defended human rights complaint alleging poisoned work place sexual harassment