Decisions
Below are Board of Inquiry decisions on human rights cases throughout the province.
The decisions are also available using the search engine at CanLII
Decisions by year
2010
- In the Matter of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Board of Inquiry and Michael Trask and the Department of Justice (Correctional Services) - March 18
- In the Matter of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Board of Inquiry and Michael Trask and the Department of Justice (Correctional Services)
2009
- Robert Theriault and Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (Csap) and The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (A French translation of this decision will be posted when available)
2008
- Robert Theriault and Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (Csap) and The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (A French translation of this decision will be posted when available)
- C. R. Falkenham Backhoe Services Limited and Nova Scotia Board of Inquiry Under the Human Rights Act and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Lionel Gough.
- In the matter of a complaint under the Human Rights Act by Joan MacAulay against the Town of Port Hawkesbury and/or Tom Fiander and/or Campbell MacLean.
2007
- Determination of Certain prliminary Matters in the Complaint of Mary Harnish against Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Regional Police Department.
- In the matter of: a complaint under the Human Rights Act by Susan Davis
- In the matter of: a complaint of John Cline against Valley Regional School Board
- In the matter of: Lionel Gough v. Falkenham Backhoe Services
- In the matter of: a complaint under the human rights act by Joseph Howard Cottreau and R. Ellis Chevrolet Oldsmobile Limited and/or Richard Ellis
- In The Matter Of: The Human Rights Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.214 as amended S.N.S. 1991, c.12 Between: Ahmed Assal, and Halifax Condominium Corporation No 4. and Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
- In The Matter Of: A Complaint Under The Human Rights Act By Danielle Bennett And Hau's Family Restaurant And/Or Michael Tan And/Or Bonnie Tan.
2006
- A complaint of Dexter Halliday against Michelin North America (Canada) Ltd. ("Michelin") in the Matter of the Respondent's Motion for Non-suit.
- In the Matter of: Sue Anne Snow and Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.
- In the Matter of: A complaint of Dexter Halliday against Michelin North America (Canada) Ltd.
- IN THE MATTER OF A COMPLAINT BETWEEN: Elaine Hall (Complainant) and Dr. Patrick Seetharamdoo (Respondent) and/or PAT-TER Limited (Respondent).
- IN THE MATTER OF: A complaint of discrimination by CORALYN FLECK (Complainant) against ASHTON'S SALON & DAY SPA INC. (Respondent)
- In the matter of Lindsay Jane Willow against Halifax Regional School Board and Dr. Gordon Young and John Orlando
- In the Matter of Molly Marchand v. 3010497 Nova Scotia Limited (Needs Convenience Store #0211) and Judy Burchell
2005
- In the Matter of David Matthews v. Westphal Mobile Home Court Limited
- In the matter of a Complaint of Karen Davison against Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association and/or Bruce Collins and/or Michael Kelly
- A complaint of Tara Leigh Hazelwood against Mondart Holdings Limited (Formerly known as Taylor Ford Lincoln Sales Limited)
- Decision in the matter of Jan Slauenwhite and Bay landing Diningroom and Lounge and/or Timmy Duggan
- Nova Scotia Board of Inqruiy Decision in the matter of Rev. Kenneth Gilliard and the Town of Pictou - Pre-Hearing Motion
- Nova Scotia Board of Inquiry Decision in the matter of Rev. Kenneth Gilliard and the Town of Pictou
2004
- IN THE MATTER OF: a Complaint under the Human Rights Act by Janet Lee Leadley, Complainant, against Oakland Developments Ltd. and/or Laraine Robichaud, Respondent(s)
- Decision of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in a Matter Involving Clearwater Limited Partnership and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
- Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Decision in the matter of Dorothy Kateri Moore v. Play It Again Sports et al.
- IN THE MATTER OF: A complaint of Patricia Saunders against The Town of Kentville (Kentville Police Service) and/or Brian A. MacLean, Chief of Police.
- Addendum to Cost Decision - Kirk Johnson v. Halifax Regional Police Services and/or Michael Sanford, June 11, 2004
- Decision on Discrimination Allegation
Proceedings brought by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission involving: Dwayne McLellan, Complainant, and MacTara Limited, Respondent - Decision regarding Publication Ban
Proceedings brought by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission involving: Dwayne McLellan, Complainant, and MacTara Limited, Respondent - Decision on Legal Costs in the Matter of Kirk Johnson v. Halifax Regional Police Services and/or Michael Sanford
- A complaint under the Human Rights Act by Lydia Martin, Complainant, and Ven-Rez Products Limited and Wayne Williams, Respondents
- A complaint of discrimination by DOROTHY KATERI MOORE (Complainant) against PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS LTD., and/or TREVOR MULLER, and/or RONALD MULLER (Respondents)
- A Complaint under the Human Rights Act by Wayne Hounsell, Complainant, against Drummond Investments Limited and/or Blair Humphries, Respondent
2003
- The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (Appellant) and Dural, a division of Multibond Inc. and Cyril D. Kaiser (Respondents) (*PDF)
- IN THE MATTER OF: Complaint under the Human Rights Act. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Brian Bobbitt (Complainant) - and - The Royal Canadian Legion, Armstrong Memorial, Branch 19 and/or Cecil MacLeod and/or Eric MacLean (Respondents) (*PDF)
- IN THE MATTER OF: The Human Rights Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, as amended by 1991, c.12 The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Mary Illsley (COMPLAINANT(S) - And - Ultramar Services Inc. (Gould's Ultramar Service Station) and/or Douglas Kenny (RESPONDENT(S) (*PDF)
- In the matter involving a complaint under the Human Rights Act by Kirk Johnson against the Halifax Regional Police Service and/or Constable Michael Sanford (*PDF)
- In the matter involving a complaint by Robert A. Pinner against K. Burrill's Supermarket Limited and/or Ken Burrill
2002
- In the matter involving a complaint by Brenda Daniels against the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board
- In the matter involving a complaint under the Human Rights Act by Aleem Ibrahim, against Dartmouth Volkswagen (DVW) (now known as Steele Volkswagen)
- In the matter involving a complaint by Robert Blanchard against the Labourers' International Union, Local 1115 and/or Doug Serroul and/or Bernie MacMaster
2000
- In the matter involving a complaint by Noreen Nicholson against Breton Bay Nursing Home and/or Shannex Inc. and/or Theresa MacLeod
- In the matter involving a complaint by Craig Nelson Thibodeau against Tusket Sales and Services Limited and Hubert Pothier
- In the matter involving a complaint by Alisa Patterson against Gladburg Holdings Limited and/or Barbara Gladwin
- In the matter involving a complaint by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Sam's Place, Samir Toulany, Bashir Toulany and Nabbelle Toulany
- In the matter involving a complaint by Rhonda Sakins (King) and Roots Canada Ltd.
1999
- In the matter involving a complaint brought by Julie Coleman against her former employer Manto Holdings Ltd.
- In the matter involving a complaint by Ms. Sylvia Wigg against Guy Harrison and/or Art Pro Litho.
- In the matter involving a complaint by Mr. John Christie against Halifax Student Housing Society (Peter Green Hall).
- In the matter of a complaint between Terri Redden and Navid Saberi and Atlantic Construction Services Management Ltd.
- In the matter between the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Ian MacDonald and the Executive Council, Province of Nova Scotia and Her Majesty in right of the Province (Department of Justice).