Quebec Charter: Binding on individuals, not limited to protected areas, and explicitly protecting a right to dignity. Jérémy Gabriel had a case-until he didn’t.
Quebec Charter Exclusive: Taking The High Road On Dignity Read More »
As we look at discrimination in human rights legislation, we finally learn why Jérémy Gabriel’s complaint would not meet the standard anywhere else in Canada.
Human Rights Legislation: “Rights Are Meant To Be Protected” Read More »
The Canadian Charter is part of the Constitution. It plays a starring role in any discussion on discrimination. Here’s an overview of what you need to know.
The Canadian Charter: “The Best In The World” Read More »
Canadian law includes court decisions, legislation, and the Canadian Constitution. When and how did Canadians bring the Constitution home?
The Canadian Constitution: 115 Years In The Making Read More »
The Human Rights Commission saw the issue as nothing more, and nothing less, than a discrimination case where a specific person suffered specific harms.
How A Discrimination Case Made It To The Supreme Court Read More »
In Ward v. Quebec, five of the nine justices said Mike Ward was not discriminating against Jérémy Gabriel. I think they took a wrong turn? What do you think?
Discriminating Bully or On The Edge Comedian? Read More »
You might think the reasonable person standard-a legal definition used around the globe-is both reasonable and standard. You would be wrong. Take a look.
Can You Find Reason In The Reasonable Person Standard? Read More »
Are these adults truly acting like reasonable people? Framing it as a battle to protect free speech, a child’s dignity is caught in the crossfire.
Reasonable People: Legal Opinion Devastating in the Real World Read More »
In a 5-4 decision in Ward v Quebec, Canada’s Supreme Court redefined the reasonable person. I’m now on the wrong side. Are You? Let’s find out.
Reasonable Takes On A New Look At Canada’s Top Court Read More »
A reasonable person doesn’t continually mock a child, let alone one with a disability, and hang their hat on the free speech banner. A human rights case begins.
The Reasonable Person: Mike Ward Sets A New Low Read More »
