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Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Holds Benefits “Carve-out” Provision Affecting Employees Aged 65 or Older Unconstitutional

  • 04 octobre 2018
  • Giovanna Di Sauro

In Talos v. Grand Erie District School Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario determined that a school board could not rely on a statutory carve-out under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act, 2000 to justify ceasing benefits coverage at 65 years of age.

Droit relatif à l’éducation, Elder Law, Student Forum

Considering Key Charter and Human Rights Developments in Education Law

  • 01 juin 2018
  • Jean-Frédéric (J-F) Hübsch

On April 4, 2018, the OBA Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Section with the OBA Education Law Section hosted a panel to discuss key Charter and human rights developments in education law.

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne, Droit relatif à l’éducation, Student Forum

Approaches to Inclusive Education in Ontario at OBA Institute

  • 18 mai 2018
  • Jean-Frédéric (J-F) Hübsch

On February 7, 2018, the OBA Education Law Section held a panel discussion entitled "Education for All Students: Diversity and Inclusion in Education” as part of OBA Institute 2018. The panel brought together government, education and legal professionals to discuss how education professionals can help ensure schools are inclusive places for all students.

Droit relatif à l’éducation, Student Forum

Human Rights Tribunal Considers Whether Special Needs Child Can Bring his Service Dog to School

  • 06 octobre 2017
  • Dianne E. Jozefacki

The HRTO recently released a decision that it did not amount to discrimination under the Human Rights Code for a School Board to deny a student's request to have his autism assistance guide dog accompany him to school. This decision contains important guidance for practitioners about discrimination in the context of providing educational services, its relation to service animals, and the importance of the evidentiary foundation of your case.

Droit relatif à l’éducation

The Ontario Ombudsman in the education sector

  • 06 juillet 2017
  • Jean-Frédéric (J-F) Hübsch

On June 27, 2017, the Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, released his annual report. Among the stories and statistics in the report are three sections related specifically to education in Ontario.

Droit relatif à l’éducation

Ontario Court Upholds School Board's Decision to Deny Permission to Remove Childre from Class to Avoid "False Teachings", Dismisses Charter Breach Claim

  • 30 janvier 2017
  • Giovanna Di Sauro

In E.T. v. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declined to issue a declaration as to parental authority, dismissed the applicant’s request for an order of accommodation, and found it had no jurisdiction to deal with the applicant’s claim of discrimination under the Human Rights Code.

Droit relatif à l’éducation

BC Teachers Win Landmark Ruling at the Supreme Court

  • 30 janvier 2017
  • Maddie Axelrod

The Supreme Court of Canada, in a rare decision issued from the bench on the same day that the case was heard, overturned the BC Court of Appeal concluding that Bill 22, which limited the right to bargain class size and composition, violated teachers' freedom of association.

Droit relatif à l’éducation