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Transgender girl says Ontario sex-ed repeal made her nervous about returning to school
The 11-year-old, identified only as AB, testified today before Ontario’s human rights tribunal in a case focusing on how rolling back the curriculum impacts LGBTQ students. Continue reading
Ontario government discriminated against midwives on pay since 2005, human rights tribunal finds
In a decision released on Tuesday, the tribunal found that from 2005 to 2013, there is “sufficient evidence” to support the midwives’ claim that the provincial government discriminated against them in negotiating their compensation. Continue reading
Midwives awaiting decision in pay equity case at Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The provincial government has denied that “any aspect of the remuneration of midwives is discriminatory on the basis of sex.” Continue reading
York University alleged to be in violation of human rights settlement
York University says it is not at liberty to discuss the terms of the settlement, but concedes a one-year partnership contract with the clinic expired earlier this year. Continue reading
Female OPP civilian employees claim they face ‘systemic discrimination,’ launch human rights complaint
Dozens of civilian managers with the OPP say they are victims of systemic discrimination. The OPP denies these allegations. Continue reading
Ontario human rights tribunal rules Toronto eatery racially profiled black man
The Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant was ordered to pay Wickham $10,000 as compensation for infringing his rights and for the injury to his dignity, feelings and self-respect. Continue reading
Voicemail comes back to haunt Hamilton NDP MPP
A voicemail left by a local NDP Member of Provincial Parliament has done more than raise a few eyebrows. Continue reading
Ontario human rights tribunal awards $75K to teen sexual assault victim
The incident took place in 2014, when the teen was working her first job at the man’s now-shuttered Toronto business. Continue reading
Ontario parents fight school board on accommodation for children with rare skin condition
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
For two years, a Pickering couple has been asking to have air conditioning installed in their children’s classrooms. The kids have a rare skin condition and the family insists air condition would help in warmer times. Continue reading
Boy with autism not allowed to have service dog in class: Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
Kenner Fee’s family failed to prove that having his black Labrador Ivy in the classroom would help him with his education, the decision said. Continue reading