Category Archives: Human Rights

New Developments on the Test for Discrimination Under Human Rights Legislation: Time for Rehab?

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: New Developments on the Test for Discrimination Under Human Rights Legislation: Time for Rehab? Cases Commented On: Stewart v Elk Valley Coal Corporation, 2015 ABCA 225, Quebec (Commission des droits de la personne et des … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Retirement of School Bus Drivers Again Before Alberta Human Rights Tribunal

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Mandatory Retirement of School Bus Drivers Again Before Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Case Commented On: Mortland and VanRootselaar v Peace Wapiti School Division No 76, 2015 AHRC 9 Once again, the Human Rights Tribunal has … Continue reading →

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“Inspired by the Past, We Shape the Future”

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Maureen Duffy

By: Maureen Duffy  PDF Version: “Inspired by the Past, We Shape the Future” Matter Commented On: Conference on “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Security in the Changing World,” and attacks by extremists on educational institutions, “Inspired by the Past, We Shape the … Continue reading →

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First Nations Education Funding: The Case of Sloan & Marvin

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Elysa Darling

By: Elysa Hogg PDF Version: First Nations Education Funding: The Case of Sloan & Marvin Sloan and Marvin Miller are twin children with Down Syndrome and because of where they live, their government refuses to provide them with the special … Continue reading →

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Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Overturns Human Rights Tribunal’s Finding of Disability Discrimination in Employment

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Overturns Human Rights Tribunal’s Finding of Disability Discrimination in Employment Case Commented On: Syncrude Canada Ltd v Saunders, 2015 ABQB 237 Syncrude Canada Ltd v Saunders, 2015 ABQB 237, case highlights … Continue reading →

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