Successfully represented a college-sector client in a Charter application event.
Work
We offer legal services that include advice, courtroom and tribunal advocacy, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, policy development and strategic planning. Below are examples of work we have performed for our clients.
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Successfully represented a financial institution in responding to an application for judicial review, as well as the subsequent appeal, of a decision by the Canadian Human Rights Commission relating to claims of discrimination on the basis of disability and/or sexual orientation.
Successfully represented a university in responding to an application for judicial review of a decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, in which the Tribunal found that the applicant’s complaint was out of time.
Successfully argued the leading case involving the accommodation of pregnant firefighters on 24-hour shifts (disability and family status accommodation), establishing that firefighters must remain able to perform the essential duties of the emergency response position.
Advises minor and major sports organizations regarding internal governance, policies, compliance, human rights and anti-doping matters.
Provides training to film and television productions regarding respect in the workplace.
Successfully represented a private-sector client at Summary Hearing before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Successfully represented an employer before the Federal Court in a judicial review of a decision of the Canadian Human Rights Commission dismissing a complaint against the employer as vexatious.
Ongoing representation to clients in the private, public, and municipal sectors in civil litigation, human rights proceedings, labour arbitrations and Ministry of Labour proceedings.
Ongoing strategic advice to clients in the private, public, and municipal sectors in connection with accommodation, workplace harassment, discipline, termination and restructuring issues.