Category Archives: Human Rights

Mandatory Retirement and Wrongful Dismissal: An Age Old Question of Compensation for Discrimination

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Linda McKay-Panos

Cases Considered: Magnan v. Brandt Tractor Ltd., 2008 ABCA 345 PDF Version:    Mandatory Retirement and Wrongful Dismissal: An Age Old Question of Compensation for Discrimination It has long been a legal principle in Canada that there is no recognized tort … Continue reading →

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The Limits of Limitations for Human Rights Complaints

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Linda McKay-Panos

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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La Belle Province? Developments in Alberta Language Rights Cases

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Caron, 2008 ABPC 232 Caron v. Alberta (Human Rights and Citizenship Commission), 2008 ABCA 272. PDF Version: La Belle Province? Developments in Alberta Language Rights Cases On August 18, 2008 the Alberta Provincial Court posted its … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal Rules in Walsh Case: End of a Seventeen Year Journey?

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Linda McKay-Panos

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 →

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Racial Profiling–Identification or Discrimination?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Linda McKay-Panos

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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