Re West End Construction Ltd. et al. and Ministry of Labour for Ontario et al.
Human Rights Discrimination: Board of Inquiry Damages and Limitation Periods
Summary
A human rights case involving discrimination claims under the Ontario Human Rights Code, addressing whether such complaints are subject to the two-year limitation period under the Limitations Act and whether a board of inquiry can award damages and interest for pecuniary loss.
Outcome
Board of inquiry proceedings upheld, with no violation of the Charter found and the board’s jurisdiction to award compensation confirmed.
Award
The board of inquiry was confirmed to have the authority to award damages for pecuniary loss and interest on damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Key Factors
- human rights discrimination
- limitation periods
- board of inquiry jurisdiction
- damages for pecuniary loss
- charter of rights
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