Ressources

Racial profiling is both a historic and contemporary aspect of criminal and human rights jurisprudence in Canada.

From proceedings against police stemming from the G20 summit, to lawsuits filed by inmates related to treatment in penitentiaries, there is no shortage of examples of class actions launched against the government and its institutions.

Service animals provide an important support for people with a variety of visible and invisible disabilities. It is essential that service providers and employers understand the state of the law around service animals to avoid running afoul of their obligations.

Join us to make sense of the new landscape as we explore the constitutional implications of the SCC decisions in Carter and the legislative and regulatory response.

Bringing International Human Rights Cases to the Canadian Courts: A Discussion

Maintaining Professionalism and Civility in Your Human Rights Practice.

Get up-to-date on the essentials in pay equity law in both the federal and provincial contexts.

What are the implications for your freedom of religion and other Charter cases? Our expert panel will unravel the complexities.

From sexual assault charges against Jian Ghomeshi, to the suspension of Liberal MPs arising from sexual misconduct complaints, to numerous allegations of sexual assault and harassment in post-secondary institutions, the discussion of how to deal with sexual harassment and sexual assault has been revitalized in recent months.

Hear about the 160 Girls project and The Equality Effect’s other current projects, which are all aimed at making human rights “real” for women and girls in Africa.