The New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board has dismissed a complaint of sexual orientation discrimination filed by a worker against his former employer, Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems Ltd., and a co-worker. …
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By Corinne L. Mason, Mount Royal University and Leah Hamilton, Mount Royal University The Alberta Legislature has reconvened for its fall sitting, and the United Conservative Party is expected to …
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Nova Scotia court dismisses human rights appeal from Black health promoter fired over 2SLGBTQ+ remarks
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed an appeal by a former health promoter with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), who claimed he was discriminated against on the …
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Two New Brunswick human rights advocates were honoured at a ceremony in Fredericton on Sept. 13, with awards presented to a Caraquet organization and a Fredericton high school student for …
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The Manitoba government has announced proposed legislation that would eliminate the mandatory publication of legal name changes for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals in the Manitoba Gazette. This was …
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Transgender man awarded $18,000 for discrimination he faced at NC Tractor Services – including ‘deadnaming’
A transgender man has been awarded a total of $18,000 by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for discrimination he faced while employed at NC Tractor Services Inc. DB, who uses …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa expanding Employment Equity Act to specifically protect Black, 2SLGBTQI+ workers
In a landmark move to enhance workplace fairness and inclusion, the federal government has announced the expansion of the Employment Equity Act to explicitly protect Black and 2SLGBTQI+ workers. This …
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Labour, pride groups call out City of Saskatoon after union leader fired – allegedly for championing gender-neutral language
Labour and advocacy groups are rallying around Jackie Morley, a former City of Saskatoon employee and union leader, who was fired from her job. Morley, an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ …