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The Limits of Limitations for Human Rights Complaints
Cases Considered: Ji v. Alberta (Human Rights and Citizenship Commission), 2008 ABQB 571 PDF Version: The Limits of Limitations for Human Rights Complaints A recent Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench case brings to the fore the issue of strict limitation … Continue reading
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Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Constitutionality of Deferring Publication of Information Given at Bail Hearings
Cases Considered: R. v. White, 2008 ABCA 294 PDF Version: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Constitutionality of Deferring Publication of Information Given at Bail Hearings In these days of flagrant disregard of publication restrictions, especially by “electronic ban breakers” (in … Continue reading
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Court of Appeal Rules in Walsh Case: End of a Seventeen Year Journey?
Cases Considered: Walsh v. Mobil Oil Canada, 2008 ABCA 268 PDF Version: Court of Appeal Rules in Walsh Case: End of a Seventeen Year Journey? People often cite the length of time it takes to resolve human rights complaints as … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Labour/Employment
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Racial Profiling–Identification or Discrimination?
Cases Considered: Coward v. Alberta (Human Rights and Citizenship Commission, Chief Commissioner) 2008 ABQB 455 PDF Version: Racial Profiling–Identification or Discrimination? This case was an application for judicial review of a decision of the Chief Commissioner of the Alberta Human … Continue reading
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Human Rights Panel Faced with Mandatory Retirement (Again)
Cases Considered: Webber v. Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Alta. H.R.P.; May 30, 2008) (Brenda F. Scragg, Panel Chair) PDF Version: Human Rights Panel Faced with Mandatory Retirement (Again) Although this case deals with a legal issue that is far from new, … Continue reading
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