Section 15 of the Charter – Where are we on equality? (LEG00010)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 Hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

NOTE: The course will be delivered partly in French and partly in English without simultaneous interpretation.

This workshop will allow participants to further their knowledge concerning:

• The evolution of the courts' approach to analyzing and applying s. 15 of the Charter;
• Recent trends in the case law on equality rights;
• Emerging issues in s. 15 of the Charter jurisprudence.

Topics covered

• A detailed review of the framework for applying s.15 of the Charter.
• An explanation of the concepts of comparison, grounds of discrimination, and ameliorative programs under s.15(2)
• An examination of the application of these principles in key cases.
• A discussion of some of the emerging issues under s.15.

Presented by the Human Rights Law Section, Public Law and Legislative Services Sector in collaboration with the Legal Practices Policy Division (LPPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date. 

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require. 

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).