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 »
As a jury member in the court of public opinion, it is your duty to notice and dismantle the fences that keep some out, or lock others in. Let the case begin.
The Troubling Trend of The Court of Public Opinion Read More »
