by Trish Robichaud | Sep 29, 2014 | All, AODA Standards, Government Publications
OTTAWA: The Canadian Human Rights Commission recognizes and commends the federal, provincial and territorial governments of Canada for the multitude of initiatives, programs and policies designed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Canadian...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 24, 2014 | Accommodations, All, AODA Standards, Government Publications, Information & Communications, Integrated Standards Regulation
In 2005, the Ontario legislature passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. It was passed with the intent of improving access to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises in Ontario for all...
by Trish Robichaud | Dec 8, 2013 | All, Barriers, Government Publications, Human Rights Cases
“On Friday, July 19 2013 the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario will begin hearing the disability discrimination claim brought against McMaster Universityby former PhD student, Jason Tang.” ARCH The demonstrable failure of McMaster is to stand their ground and not allow...
by Trish Robichaud | Oct 25, 2013 | All, AODA Standards, Employment, Government Publications, Human Rights Cases
No reason for employer to inquire if employee is ‘perfectly capable’ of informing it of accommodation needs. The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has reminded employees there is a fine line between an employer’s duty to inquire about the accommodation...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 25, 2013 | All, Chronic Illness, Financial, Government Publications, Human Rights Cases, Media Coverage
When award-winning writer Varda Burstyn complained to the Canadian Human Rights Commission about her treatment by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the last thing she expected was to be caught in the crossfire of a war between these government agencies. Burstyn suffers...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 17, 2013 | All, Employment, Funding Announcements, Government Publications, Media Coverage, Public Spaces
DUNNVILLE, ONTARIO- The official opening of 21 new affordable rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities was held today in Dunnville. The project received more than $2.5 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. The...
