As we previously reported, the Ontario Anti -Racism Act (ARA) came into force on June 1, 2017. One of the purposes behind the ARA is to allow certain organizations to collect information that will be used to identify and monitor systematic racism and racial disparities for the purpose of eliminating systemic racism and advancing racial…
Practice Area: Human Rights
Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases New Policies on Drug and Alcohol Testing and Ableism and Discrimination Based on Disability
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has published updated guidelines on these critical issues – and what it thinks your organization should be doing…
Tribunal Rejects the Johnstone Test for Establishing Family Status Discrimination in New Eldercare Case
In a significant recent decision relating to eldercare accommodation, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (Tribunal) indicated its intention to depart from the test for family status discrimination outlined by the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada (Attorney General) v. Johnstone and Canadian National Railway v. Seeley…
Insights for Universities on New Government Inclusivity Initiatives Targeting Gender Identification Information
In this FTR Now, we discuss the new government initiatives intended to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable treatment of trans and non-binary gendered persons, and how they may impact Ontario Universities.
Insights for School Boards on New Government Inclusivity Initiatives Targeting Gender Identification Information
While it remains to be seen what further action either government may take to mandate reforms within the broader public or private sectors, find out how your School Boards may proactively revisit current gender inclusivity efforts to plan for potential reforms…
Insights for Municipal Organizations on New Government Inclusivity Initiatives Targeting Gender Identification Information
New gender identity initiatives signal an increased focus on gender identity issues at both the provincial and federal levels – and are an important step towards greater inclusivity across jurisdictions. Find out how these initiatives may impact employers, agencies and service providers across the Municipal sector…
Insights for Colleges on New Government Inclusivity Initiatives Targeting Gender Identification Information
With the Ontario government planning to announce a gender identification information policy for ministries later this year, the movement towards gender inclusivity in this area is well underway…
Insights for Hospitality and Gaming Organizations on New Government Inclusivity Initiatives Targeting Gender Identification Information
Recently, both the Ontario and federal governments launched significant new initiatives intended to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable treatment of trans and non-binary gendered persons, with a particular focus on gender identification information…
Ontario, Federal Governments Launch Gender Inclusivity Initiatives
On June 29, 2016, the Ontario government announced significant new initiatives intended to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable treatment of trans and non-binary gendered persons…
ESA and AODA Changes Employers Should Note
Employers should be aware of recent changes related to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) – a new Hours of Work and Overtime Pay…