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

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 Hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

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

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

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

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