The most recent personal attributes added to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination in Canadian human rights are “gender identity” and “gender expression.” This is generally viewed as facilitating gender diversity and, in particular, establishing legal rights and protections for … [Read more...]
Keeping at Arm’s Length
Recent events, particularly the controversy in Alberta over the dealings of Trinity Christian School Association and various people and organizations connected with the Association, make a review of the question of charities and non-arm’s length transactions timely. So that’s the subject of this … [Read more...]
Supporting Transgender People in the Workplace
The Alberta Human Rights Act (Act), RSA 2000, c. A-25.5, protects people from discrimination in employment based on gender identity and gender expression under section 7 of the AHR Act: 7 (1) No employer shall(a) refuse to employ or refuse to continue to employ any person, or(b) … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 41-3
Intolerable Delay, 5 Years: Case 1Barrett Jordan was charged with a criminal offence in 2008 and his trial ended with his conviction in 2013. He alleged that his Charter right to trial within a reasonable time had been breached and the Supreme Court of Canada agreed. It set out a new standard … [Read more...]
New Resources at CPLEA
LawNow is pleased to announce the creation of a new Department, called New Resources at CPLEA, which will be a permanent addition to each issue. Each post will highlight new materials at CPLEA. All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many … [Read more...]
Scrutinizing the Bench: Judicial Appointments in Canada and England and Wales
When judges are sworn in to judicial office in Canada and England and Wales, they recite a common oath of office. A judge promises "to do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of this realm, without fear or favour, affection or ill will." Alluded to in this shared oath is the … [Read more...]
41-3: Transgender Issues
Canada's transgender community needs and deserves full human rights protection. Volume 41-3 Jan/Feb 2017Full PDF of this issueTable of ContentsFeatured Articles: Transgender IssuesSpecial Report: Canada's JudiciaryDepartmentsColumns Featured Articles: … [Read more...]
Aboriginal People are still without Supreme Court Representation
Prime Minister Trudeau’s selection of Justice Malcolm Rowe to the Supreme Court of Canada marks the first judicial appointment from Newfoundland and Labrador. Prior to this, on August 2, 2016, the Prime Minister announced that an advisory board would recommend a shortlist of candidates based on a … [Read more...]
The Appointment of Justice Rowe
On October 17, 2016 Prime Minister Trudeau nominated Justice Malcolm Rowe for appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Rowe was a trial judge in Newfoundland and Labrador for two years before being appointed to the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2001.The first section … [Read more...]
New Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 41:2
LawNow is pleased to announce the creation of a new Department, called New Resources at CPLEA, which will be a permanent addition to each issue. Each post will highlight new materials at CPLEA. All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many … [Read more...]
