Human rights

Aspiring lawyer can amend Charter claim against LSO after fourth failed licensing exam: OCA

Aspiring lawyer can amend Charter claim against LSO after fourth failed licensing exam: OCA

Man alleges discrimination, breaches of his rights under the Charter and Human Rights Code

Hamilton Charter challenge of homeless encampment evictions to push further than precedent: lawyer

Hamilton Charter challenge of homeless encampment evictions to push further than precedent: lawyer

Encampment eviction cases are emerging in Ontario, following BC's lead

Kitchener Waterloo homeless encampment eviction stymied by section 7 argument

Kitchener Waterloo homeless encampment eviction stymied by section 7 argument

'Application touches on the unfortunate, complex and nationwide social issue of homelessness:' court

Human Rights Tribunal must dismiss claim that overlaps with civil action: Ontario Court of Appeal

Human Rights Tribunal must dismiss claim that overlaps with civil action: Ontario Court of Appeal

Case arose from workplace reprisal, threat of reprisal and discrimination

Ontario Human Rights Commission opens survey on lived experiences with poverty

Ontario Human Rights Commission opens survey on lived experiences with poverty

The survey will inform the OHRC's approach in calling for meaningful changes

Human Right Commission backs changes to Equipment and Use of Force Regulation, use of force report

Human Right Commission backs changes to Equipment and Use of Force Regulation, use of force report

Changes include elements which are crucial to process of identifying systemic barriers, OHRC said