Brian Cook is a member at the Condominium Authority Tribunal with 757 decisions on record from 2008 to 2026. Key areas include human rights, employment and labour law, administrative law.

What tribunal does Brian Cook sit on?

Brian Cook has sat on Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Condominium Authority Tribunal.

What areas of law does Brian Cook decide?

Brian Cook's most common areas include Human Rights (709 decisions), Employment and Labour Law (241 decisions), Administrative Law (214 decisions). Brian Cook has handled 757 decisions across 10 areas.

How many decisions has Brian Cook made?

Brian Cook has 757 decisions on record from 2008 to 2026 across 2 tribunals.

Who frequently appears before Brian Cook?

Representatives who frequently appear before Brian Cook include Christine Lundy, John Bartolomeo, Greg Bullen.

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minicounsel

Human Rights

Employment and Labour Law

Administrative Law

Other Tribunals

Real Estate Law

Workplace Safety and Insurance Law

Workers' Compensation

Landlord and Tenant

Health Law

ADR/Mediation Services

Brian Cook

Member·Condominium Authority Tribunal·Since 2008

OCAT HRTO

757

cases · 19 yrs · HRTO, OCAT

Trial

Motion

Costs

Appeal

Sentencing

Vice-chair· 554Adjudicator· 63Vice-chair· 63Member· 51Vice-Chair· 14Adjudicator· 8Vice-Chair· 1

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioMar 17, 2016

Human rights application dismissed as abandoned after applicant failed to confirm intention to appear.

The applicant failed to respond to a Case Assessment Direction requiring her to confirm her intention to appear at the scheduled hearing.

Having received no confirmation or communication from the applicant, the Tribunal dismissed the application as abandoned and canceled the scheduled hearing.

Yvonne Reid v. MT Refuge Spiritual Baptist Church Nesbf Inc., 2016 HRTO 343

Wendy Lopez

Practising Law - Employed14 cases2011–2017

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioMar 2, 2016

Request to amend application to add reprisal allegation granted, subject to evidentiary threshold under CFSA.

The applicant requested to amend their human rights application to add an allegation of reprisal, claiming the respondent school board made a report to the Children's Aid Society in retaliation for the application.

The respondent opposed the amendment, arguing it was untimely and barred by the Child and Family Services Act (CFSA).

The Tribunal granted the request to amend, finding it more efficient to deal with the issue in the current proceeding and that the CFSA does not automatically bar such allegations.

However, the Tribunal directed the applicant to explain what evidence would be available to prove the report was made maliciously or without reasonable grounds, given the high threshold established by the CFSA.

A.G. v. Toronto District School Board, 2016 HRTO 278

Human rights application deferred pending WSIB decision on whether termination was due to workplace injury.

The applicant alleged discrimination in employment on the basis of disability, claiming he was terminated due to a work-related injury rather than performance issues.

The respondent requested that the application be deferred because a proceeding at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) was dealing with the same substance.

The Tribunal found that the primary issue at the WSIB—whether the termination was related to the injury or performance—was the same as the substance of the human rights application.

Consequently, the Tribunal deferred the application pending a final decision from the WSIB.

Cartagena v. Spec Furniture Inc., 2016 HRTO 266

Michael Horvat

29 cases2000–2023

Jonathan Pinkus

15 cases2016–2025

Hena Singh

5 cases2014–2016

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioFeb 19, 2016

Employer breached settlement agreement by providing a neutral rather than positive reference letter; $1,000 awarded.

The applicant alleged that the respondent contravened a settlement agreement by failing to provide a positive letter of reference as required by the Minutes of Settlement.

The Tribunal found that the letter provided by the respondent was neutral rather than positive, and therefore breached the agreement.

The Tribunal ordered the respondent to provide a positive letter of reference and awarded the applicant $1,000 in monetary compensation for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect resulting from the breach.

The Tribunal also granted the applicant's request to anonymize the decision to preserve the confidentiality intended by the original settlement.

C.H. v. C.W.C., 2016 HRTO 220

Greg Bullen

50 cases2009–2019

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioJan 14, 2016

Request for reconsideration of decision dismissing discrimination claim against WSIB denied.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a Tribunal decision that dismissed his claim of discrimination against the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

The applicant alleged he was misled by a WSIB Claims Manager about the impact of a temporary withdrawal from a Work Transition program for non-compensable surgery.

The Tribunal found no evidence that the misinformation was provided for discriminatory reasons.

The applicant argued the Tribunal failed to address constructive discrimination under section 11 of the Human Rights Code and the duty to accommodate under section 17.

The Tribunal held that the issue was not a discriminatory policy but alleged misinformation, and denied the request for reconsideration as the criteria under Rule 26 were not met.

McGuin v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, 2016 HRTO 63

John Bartolomeo

Practising Law - Employed13 cases2009–2024

Andrew Bratt

In Private Practice12 cases2013–2025

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioJan 11, 2016

Request to dismiss human rights application denied because WSIB decision on the same issue was under appeal.

The applicant alleged discrimination in employment on the basis of disability, claiming his employment was terminated after he reported a work-related injury.

The respondent requested the application be dismissed under section 45.1 of the Human Rights Code, arguing the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) had already dealt with the substance of the application by denying the applicant's claim for benefits.

The Tribunal denied the request to dismiss, noting the applicant had filed an objection to the WSIB decision, meaning it was not a final decision.

The Tribunal directed the parties to advise if they wished to participate in mediation or make submissions on deferring the application pending the WSIB appeal.

Santos Cartagena v. Spec Furniture Inc., 2016 HRTO 35

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioDec 18, 2015

Human rights application dismissed as abandoned after applicant failed to confirm hearing attendance.

The applicant failed to respond to a Case Assessment Direction requiring him to confirm his attendance at a scheduled hearing.

As the Tribunal received no communication from the applicant by the specified deadline, the application was deemed abandoned and dismissed.

Alec Wilding v. H.K. Travel Centres L.P., 2015 HRTO 1707

Kathryn J. Bird

23 cases2009–2026

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioDec 3, 2015

Applicant ordered to consent to disclosure of Ontario Student Record to allow school board to prepare Response.

The applicant filed a human rights complaint alleging discrimination with respect to education because of disability.

The respondent school board requested an order directing the applicant to consent to the disclosure of his Ontario Student Record (OSR) so that it could prepare its Response.

The applicant objected, arguing that disclosure at the pleading stage was premature and that respondent's counsel should not have access.

The Tribunal held that the OSR is essential to understanding the accommodation issues raised and that there is no principled reason to withhold consent at the Response stage.

The applicant was ordered to provide consent or face potential dismissal of the Application as an abuse of process.

S.L v. York Region District School Board, 2015 HRTO 1642

Lynette D’Souza

17 cases2013–2017

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioDec 2, 2015

Reconsideration of interim decision dismissing application against Crown based on prosecutorial immunity denied.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of an interim decision that dismissed his application against the Crown based on prosecutorial immunity.

The applicant argued that the Crown Attorney perverted the course of justice due to a 'cover-up' of a police video.

The Tribunal found that the applicant's disagreement with the finding was not a basis for reconsideration under Rule 26, as the Crown Attorney's involvement was brief and concluded with dropping the charges.

The request for reconsideration was denied.

Ng v. Chief of Toronto Police Service, 2015 HRTO 1628

Jean Leslie Marentette

Not Practising Law6 cases2001–2015

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 25, 2015

Human rights application re-activated due to excessive delay in related WSIB proceedings.

The applicant sought to re-activate his human rights application, which had been deferred pending the outcome of related proceedings at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

The respondents opposed the re-activation.

The Tribunal noted that the applicant's appeal to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) was not expected to be heard until at least June 2017, resulting in excessive delay.

Given the passage of time since the 2011 events and the uncertainty that the WSIAT would address the substance of the human rights allegations, the Tribunal granted the request and ordered the application re-activated.

Caissie v. Reko Automation and Machine Tool, 2015 HRTO 1594

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 13, 2015

Reconsideration request denied where applicant asserted having new evidence but failed to disclose its substance.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a Tribunal decision that dismissed her human rights application following a summary hearing.

She argued that she had evidence of direct discrimination by the respondents, a vocational association, which she was unable to provide earlier due to a medical condition.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding that the applicant's mere assertion that evidence would be available, without disclosing what the evidence actually was, did not meet the requirements for reconsideration under the Tribunal's Rules.

Robin Royeton v. Ontario Principals’ Council and Ian McFarlane, 2015 HRTO 1527

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 12, 2015

Tribunal dismisses claims against judges due to judicial immunity but allows claims against court staff.

The applicant alleged discrimination with respect to services by judges and court staff.

The Tribunal dismissed the allegations concerning decisions made by judges, finding it lacked jurisdiction due to the doctrine of judicial immunity.

The Tribunal also denied a request to add an additional personal respondent because the alleged incident occurred more than one year before the application was filed and no good faith explanation for the delay was provided.

The Tribunal ordered a hearing to proceed solely on the allegations that court staff used racial slurs and exhibited racist attitudes towards the applicant.

Jaspal Samra v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Ministry of the Attorney General, John Kromkamp and Huguette Thomson, 2015 HRTO 1526

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 6, 2015

Human rights application against Purolator dismissed for lack of provincial jurisdiction.

The applicant filed an application alleging discrimination in employment against Purolator Inc. and Nicole Francis.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss on the basis that Purolator Inc. is a federally regulated business.

After receiving submissions from the applicant, the Tribunal confirmed that Purolator's labour relations are governed by the Canada Labour Code and dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction.

Di Mascio v. Purolator Inc., 2015 HRTO 1504

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 4, 2015

Request for reconsideration denied as applicant failed to establish procedural prejudice or material factual errors.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a previous Tribunal decision that dismissed her allegations of discrimination due to delay and only allowed her reprisal allegations to proceed.

The applicant argued that procedural issues, such as delayed disclosure of documents and witness statements, and factual errors in the decision warranted reconsideration.

The Tribunal found that the applicant did not establish any actual prejudice from the delayed disclosure and that the alleged factual errors were not material to the outcome.

The request for reconsideration was denied.

Papanicolopoulou v. University of Windsor, 2015 HRTO 1484

John Bartolomeo

Practising Law - Employed13 cases2009–2024

Eric Kupka

Practising Law - Employed18 cases2007–2025

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 29, 2015

In-person hearing ordered to resolve ambiguity and bad faith allegations in settlement contravention dispute.

The applicant filed a Contravention of Settlement Application alleging the respondent failed to reimburse him for expenses related to psychiatric treatments as agreed in their Minutes of Settlement.

The respondent argued the increased frequency of visits demonstrated bad faith and that the treatments were not necessary for the compensable injury.

Finding ambiguity in the Minutes and noting the bad faith allegations, the Tribunal ordered an in-person hearing to hear extrinsic evidence regarding the circumstances surrounding the agreement.

Frank Fata v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, 2015 HRTO 1449

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 22, 2015

Application against Crown dismissed due to prosecutorial immunity; summary hearing ordered for remaining police respondents.

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging sex discrimination and reprisal against the police, the OIPRD, and the Crown.

The Tribunal dismissed the application against the Crown on the basis of prosecutorial immunity, finding no evidence of malicious intent or abuse of process by the Crown Attorney who withdrew the applicant's charges.

For the remaining respondents, the Tribunal scheduled a summary hearing to determine whether the allegations have a reasonable prospect of success and whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to review the OIPRD's decisions.

Ng v. Chief of Toronto Police Service, 2015 HRTO 1409

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 21, 2015

Human rights application dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as no Code-protected ground was alleged.

The applicant filed an application alleging discrimination and harassment with respect to housing contrary to the Human Rights Code.

The Tribunal issued a Case Assessment Direction seeking clarification on how the allegations related to the Code.

The applicant's concerns regarding his former residence had already been dismissed in a previous application.

His allegations regarding his current living arrangements did not include any claim of discrimination based on a Code-protected ground.

The Tribunal dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction.

Legault v. Whitewater Seniors Residence, 2015 HRTO 1397

Mitchell Rowe

5 cases2014–2019

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 20, 2015

Reconsideration of dismissal for delay denied as evidence did not support claim of incorrect legal advice.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a decision dismissing her human rights application for delay.

She argued that she relied on incorrect advice from the Human Rights Legal Support Centre regarding the deadline to file.

The Tribunal reviewed the intake notes from the Centre and found no evidence that she was given specific advice about a time limit.

The Tribunal concluded that the applicant's misunderstanding of the deadline did not provide a good faith explanation for the delay and denied the request for reconsideration.

Verreault v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2015 HRTO 1394

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 19, 2015

Reconsideration request denied; disagreement with damages award and factual findings does not establish bias.

The applicant requested reconsideration of a previous Tribunal decision that found he was discriminated against when a mall security guard detained him because of his service dog.

The applicant raised numerous complaints about the hearing process, factual findings, the $1,000 damages award, and alleged bias by the adjudicator.

The Tribunal dismissed the request, finding that the applicant was attempting to re-argue his case and that his disagreement with the decision did not establish a reasonable apprehension of bias or meet the threshold criteria for reconsideration under Rule 26.

Sprague v. RioCan Empress Walk Inc., 2015 HRTO 1385

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 16, 2015

Human rights application dismissed as out of time; ignorance of filing rights does not excuse delay.

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination with respect to health care services by the respondent hospital.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss because the application was filed more than one year after the events in question.

The applicant argued that the continuing effects of the hospital's actions extended the limitation period and that he was unaware he could file an application.

The Tribunal found that continuing consequences do not constitute new incidents of discrimination and that ignorance of the right to file is not a good faith explanation for delay.

The application was dismissed as out of time under section 34 of the Human Rights Code.

Jonathan Sanderson v. Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, 2015 HRTO 1382

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Mary FerrariSelf-represented
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David VizcayaSelf-represented
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Angela PapanicolopoulouSelf-represented
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Mario BanaagSelf-represented
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Hina LiaqatSelf-represented
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Michael NgSelf-represented
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Shihab TahaSelf-represented
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Kenneth MuiSelf-represented
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Lilie YingSelf-represented
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Michele Van BauwelSelf-represented
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Anna DeaneSelf-represented
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Donna CameronSelf-represented
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Robert SmithSelf-represented
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Kevin CavanaghSelf-represented
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Eugenia MoralesSelf-represented
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Kyle BordenSelf-represented
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Sherifat OgunyeSelf-represented
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David CurtisSelf-represented
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John McLeodSelf-represented
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Carlton GerrickSelf-represented
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Paul RochfordCounsel
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Lori MishibinijimaCounsel
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Kimberly MorrisCounsel
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Naomi LoewithCounsel
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Natalia PolisCounsel
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Sari SpringerCounsel
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George VuicicCounsel
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David DanielsonCounsel
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Dianne JozefackiCounsel
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Mark RowlinsonCounsel
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Michelle KellyCounsel
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McLean WoodCounsel
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Counsel for Ontario College of Nurses, Proposed Respondent

Prya MorleyCounsel
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Counsel for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission

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Counsel for the respondent United Steelworkers, Local 7135

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Mark EllisCounsel
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for AuRico Gold Inc.

Michael TorranceCounsel
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for Carillion Services Inc.

Daniel ShieldsCounsel
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for Caroline Roncadin

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for CAW

Anthony DaleCounsel
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for Chrysler Canada

Clifford HartCounsel
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for Complex Services Inc.

Paul PingueCounsel
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for Contact Niagara for Children’s and Developmental Services and Todd Mason

Lonny RosenCounsel
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for Corrine Long

Raj AnandCounsel
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for CUPE

Ryan GoldvineUnion representative
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Susan BallantyneCounsel
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for CUPE, Interested party

Fred HoUnion representative
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for CUPE Local 3166 and CUPE Local 5200

Elizabeth NurseCounsel
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for Deborah DeGroot

Deborah DeGrootSelf-represented
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for Delta Bingo Inc.

Sabatina VassalliCounsel
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for Dufferin Vacant Land Condominium Corporation No. 22

Michelle KellyCounsel
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for F Janzen Drug Limited

Derek ZulianelloCounsel
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for Frank Smith

Anna MatasCounsel
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for Gomez Sebastian and Tobias Abell

Mahi KeyvaniAgent
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for Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario

Anita LyonCounsel
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for Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Education

Daniel HuffakerCounsel
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for Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Government Services

Stuart McMahonCounsel
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for Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Bruce EllisCounsel
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Elizabeth LewisSelf-represented
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Chantelle SulaimanSelf-represented
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Kirenia LindsaySelf-represented
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Miranda PavelicSelf-represented
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Tom SteersSelf-represented
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David LawsonSelf-represented
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for Honywell Safety Products

Sven PoysaCounsel
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for Kinark Child and Family Services

Sabatina VassalliCounsel
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for Laird Constructors

Scott ThompsonCounsel
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for Loblaw Companies Limited and MacLean Wood

MacLean WoodCounsel
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for Mahdi Keyvani

Mahdi KeyvaniSelf-represented
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for Margaret De Wit

Self-representedSelf-represented
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for Marty Burke

Marty BurkeSelf-represented
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former representative for the Applicant

Leonard ReeceAgent
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for Niagara Hospitality Hotels Inc.

Self-representedSelf-represented
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for Norfolk County, Norview Lodge, Kim Jenereaux, and Cindy Arn

Ryan ConlinCounsel
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for Ontario Charitable Gaming Association

Michael LiptonCounsel
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for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

M. David RossCounsel
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Tom MoutsatsosCounsel
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for Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Hugh O’ReillyCounsel
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for OPSEU

David WrightCounsel
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for OPSEU Pension Trust

Ari KaplanCounsel
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for Petro Canada

Susan MetzlerCounsel
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for Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Helen Eby, Diana Ulett, Jacqueline Williams, Canday Wilts, Jean Shearer, Leanne Brooker, Kasia Znaniecki, and Patricia Wagler

Carl PetersonCounsel
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Megan BealCounsel
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for Scapa Tapes North America

Paula RusakCounsel
1 appearance

for Scapa Tapes North America and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial Local 6946-I

Katrina PeddleCounsel
1 appearance

for SEIU, Local 1 Canada

Karen WalshUnion representative
1 appearance

for Sheraton Gateway Hotel and Andrew Simmers

Donna D’AndreaCounsel
1 appearance

for Stevens Resource Group Inc.

Elizabeth TraynorCounsel
1 appearance

for St. John's

Lena VartanianCounsel
1 appearance

for the applicant

Glen MorrisonParalegal
1 appearance
Brenda CulbertAgent
1 appearance

for the Applicant

Christine LundyParalegal
6 appearances
John BartolomeoCounsel
5 appearances
Osborne BarnwellCounsel
4 appearances
Andrew SpragueSelf-represented
4 appearances
Glen MorrisonAgent
4 appearances
Shawn WestonParalegal
4 appearances
Beth WaldenCounsel
4 appearances
David VizcayaSelf-represented
3 appearances
Andrew PintoCounsel
3 appearances
Audrey VassellSelf-represented
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Duane MyersSelf-represented
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Victor YeeCounsel
3 appearances
George CarterSelf-represented
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Donald CampbellSelf-represented
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Alan BoswellSelf-represented
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Irby ShepherdSelf-represented
2 appearances
Self-representedSelf-represented
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Michael MooreSelf-represented
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Ella VenholaCounsel
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Daniel ParsonsSelf-represented
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Self-representedSelf-represented
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Michelle BoyceSelf-represented
1 appearance
Roger MooreSelf-represented
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Randy WeaverSelf-represented
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Timothy WhiteSelf-represented
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Laura WhiteSelf-represented
1 appearance
Brenda CulbertCounsel
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Berhane TsehayeSelf-represented
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for the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres LP

Peter DudaCounsel
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for the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan

Anthony GuindonCounsel
1 appearance

for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4807

David SteeleCounsel
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for the College of Ontario Surgeons of Ontario

Monica TessierCounsel
1 appearance

for the Financial Services Commission of Ontario

Shemin ManjiCounsel
1 appearance

for the Halton Catholic District School Board

Brenda BowlbyCounsel
1 appearance

for the Intervener

Frank ReynoldsUnion representative
1 appearance

for the Intervenor

Stephanie HobbsCounsel
2 appearances
Paul O’RyanCounsel
2 appearances
Jessica HoffmanCounsel
1 appearance
David WrightCounsel
1 appearance
Brian AshtonCounsel
1 appearance
Gordon HumSelf-represented
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Graham MartetteUnion representative
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Michele Hamilton MayersCounsel
1 appearance
Jenifer JoplingCounsel
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Catherine DavisCounsel
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Shaheen HiraniCounsel
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Aaron NeavesUnion representative
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Katherine RowenCounsel
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Heather Ann McConnellCounsel
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Risa PancerCounsel
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Piper HendersonCounsel
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Ken DamUnion representative
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Robert ChampagneCounsel
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Jorge HurtadoCounsel
1 appearance
Mary Catherine ChambersCounsel
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for the Intervenor York Regional Police Association

Bruce PriceCounsel
1 appearance

for The Law Foundation, Marion Boyd, and Chris Thomas

Elizabeth ForsterCounsel
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for The Law Society of Upper Canada and Thomas Conway

Dolores BarbiniCounsel
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for the Male Faculty Member

Ross WellsCounsel
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for the Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Cheryl EllisonCounsel
1 appearance

for the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Stewart McMahonCounsel
1 appearance

for the numbered company

Jeffery KerbelAgent
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for the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, Respondent

Lynette D’SouzaCounsel
1 appearance

for the organizational respondent and the other personal respondents

Douglas AbrahamCounsel
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for the Proposed intervenor

Melissa KronickCounsel
1 appearance

for the Proposed Personal Respondent

Simon-Pierre PaquetteCounsel
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for the proposed respondent

Heather AldenUnion representative
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for the Proposed Respondent

Kylie Crawford Ten BrookCounsel
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Daryl CukiermanCounsel
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for the Respondent

Greg BullenCounsel
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Erica CappelloCounsel
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Christopher RiggsCounsel
3 appearances
Andrew BrattCounsel
3 appearances
Colin YoungmanCounsel
3 appearances
David PatacairkCounsel
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Kate DeardenCounsel
2 appearances
Mathieu DuceppeCounsel
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Roy FilionCounsel
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Seann McAleeseCounsel
2 appearances
Frank AngelettiCounsel
2 appearances
Samantha CrumbCounsel
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Marnie CorboldCounsel
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Jessica YoungCounsel
2 appearances
Evan VanDykCounsel
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Daniel ChodosCounsel
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Michael HorvatCounsel
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Antonella CeddiaCounsel
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Indira SawhCounsel
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David WhittenCounsel
2 appearances

for the Respondent 1243564 Ontario Limited

Kathleen AndrewCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent 1243564 Ontario Limited o/a Total Scrap Management

Kathleen AndrewCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 87

Gavin LeebCounsel
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for the Respondent CAW

Anthony DaleCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Chrysler Canada

Clifford HartCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Chrysler Canada Inc.

Cliff HartCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent City of Hamilton

Brenda GloverCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent, Clint Williams

Thomas SargeantAgent
1 appearance

for the Respondent Francisco José De Andrade

Francisco José De AndradeSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Respondent Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Community Care Access Centre

Katharine ByrickCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Hamilton Police Association

Joshua PhillipsCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Hamilton Police Services Board

Marco VisentiniCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Henry Rivas

Crista ReaCounsel
2 appearances

for the Respondent Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Attorney General

Fatema DadaCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital

Kate DeardenCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Howard Hurwitz

Amanda SmallwoodCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Mary Powell

Susan TothCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Maxine Straker

Maxine StrakerSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Respondent Michael Rogozinsky

Michael RogozinskySelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Respondent ParaMed Home Health Care

Shikha SharmaCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Pomer and Boccia Professional Corporation

David PomerCounsel
2 appearances

for the Respondent, Prescott Standard Condominium Corporation No. 19

Mitchell RobinsonCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership dba Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Arlen SternbergCounsel
1 appearance

for the respondents

Mr. LaplanteCounsel
1 appearance
Catherine PetersCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents

Susan MunnCounsel
4 appearances
Erin PorterCounsel
3 appearances
Patty MurrayCounsel
3 appearances
Nancy Jammu-TaylorCounsel
2 appearances
Mathew MihailovichCounsel
2 appearances
Catherine PetersCounsel
2 appearances
Ellen LowCounsel
2 appearances
David GourlayCounsel
2 appearances
Kristin TaylorCounsel
2 appearances
Robert StewartAgent
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Michelle AltonCounsel
2 appearances
Jean Leslie MarentetteCounsel
2 appearances
Philip GrahamCounsel
1 appearance
Tom MoutsatsosCounsel
1 appearance
Laura CassianiCounsel
1 appearance
Kate DeardenCounsel
1 appearance
David GoodmanCounsel
1 appearance
Chris EamesCounsel
1 appearance
Tim LawsonCounsel
1 appearance
Junny LoSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Respondents, 2447127 Ontario Inc.

Thomas SchoenleberParalegal
1 appearance

for the Respondents Karim Zahraei and Roghaiyeh Salmani Farmand

Aysan ZahraeiAgent
1 appearance

for the Respondents Sabeena Misra, L. Atwood, France Fernando, Angela Novena, David Adekoya, Roy Diklich, Curtis Fedoruk and Adewale Akinisotu

Helen RichardsCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents Service Employees International Union Canada Local 1, Christine Gilbert and Mike Newell

Mike NewellUnion representative
1 appearance

for the Respondent, Stevens Resource Group

Elizabeth TraynorCounsel
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Simon HinchcliffeAgent
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for the Respondent Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1919

Bradley ChaplickCounsel
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Jessica HoffmanCounsel
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Anthony DaleCounsel
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Lee LenkinskiCounsel
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for the Respondent Windsor Regional Hospital

Paula TrattnerCounsel
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for the Respondent, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Gurjit BrarCounsel
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Mike NewellUnion representative
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for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

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William HayterCounsel
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Beata PhilipSelf-represented
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Jim HattonSelf-represented
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Gansham NarayanSelf-represented
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Scott HillAgent
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Gordon FitzgeraldCounsel
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Jinan KubursiCounsel
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Candace BurgessSelf-represented
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Elizabeth WoodworkSelf-represented
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Judith PidgeonSelf-represented
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Gary WoodsSelf-represented
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Daniel MalloySelf-represented
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Angelo HarrisonSelf-represented
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Fraser KegelSelf-represented
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Olakemi SobomehinSelf-represented
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Cheryl StoneburghSelf-represented
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Suzanne CohenSelf-represented
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Victor YeeCounsel
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The Respondent

Nasrudin MuminCounsel
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Justin McLartyCounsel
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Colette DagherAgent
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Erik SavasCounsel
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Chris MendesAgent
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Victor YeeCounsel
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Peikang DaiCounsel
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757

Decisions

Years active

Tribunals

3.6

cases/mo

HRTO706(93%)

OCAT51(7%)

Decision types

motion

648

trial

109

/Adjudicator

Brian Cook — Member

Human Rights

Employment and Labour Law

Administrative Law

Other Tribunals

Real Estate Law

Workplace Safety and Insurance Law

Workers' Compensation

Landlord and Tenant

Health Law

ADR/Mediation Services

Brian Cook

Member·Condominium Authority Tribunal·Since 2008

OCAT HRTO

757

cases · 19 yrs · HRTO, OCAT

Trial

Motion

Costs

Appeal

Sentencing

Vice-chair· 554Adjudicator· 63Vice-chair· 63Member· 51Vice-Chair· 14Adjudicator· 8Vice-Chair· 1

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioMar 17, 2016

Human rights application dismissed as abandoned after applicant failed to confirm intention to appear.

The applicant failed to respond to a Case Assessment Direction requiring her to confirm her intention to appear at the scheduled hearing.

Having received no confirmation or communication from the applicant, the Tribunal dismissed the application as abandoned and canceled the scheduled hearing.

Yvonne Reid v. MT Refuge Spiritual Baptist Church Nesbf Inc., 2016 HRTO 343

Wendy Lopez

Practising Law - Employed14 cases2011–2017

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioMar 2, 2016

Request to amend application to add reprisal allegation granted, subject to evidentiary threshold under CFSA.

The respondent opposed the amendment, arguing it was untimely and barred by the Child and Family Services Act (CFSA).

The Tribunal granted the request to amend, finding it more efficient to deal with the issue in the current proceeding and that the CFSA does not automatically bar such allegations.

A.G. v. Toronto District School Board, 2016 HRTO 278

John Bartolomeo

Practising Law - Employed13 cases2009–2024

Andrew Bratt

In Private Practice12 cases2013–2025

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioFeb 29, 2016

Human rights application deferred pending WSIB decision on whether termination was due to workplace injury.

The applicant alleged discrimination in employment on the basis of disability, claiming he was terminated due to a work-related injury rather than performance issues.

The respondent requested that the application be deferred because a proceeding at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) was dealing with the same substance.

The Tribunal found that the primary issue at the WSIB—whether the termination was related to the injury or performance—was the same as the substance of the human rights application.

Consequently, the Tribunal deferred the application pending a final decision from the WSIB.

Cartagena v. Spec Furniture Inc., 2016 HRTO 266

Michael Horvat

29 cases2000–2023

Jonathan Pinkus

15 cases2016–2025

Hena Singh

5 cases2014–2016

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioFeb 19, 2016

Employer breached settlement agreement by providing a neutral rather than positive reference letter; $1,000 awarded.

The applicant alleged that the respondent contravened a settlement agreement by failing to provide a positive letter of reference as required by the Minutes of Settlement.

The Tribunal found that the letter provided by the respondent was neutral rather than positive, and therefore breached the agreement.

The Tribunal also granted the applicant's request to anonymize the decision to preserve the confidentiality intended by the original settlement.

C.H. v. C.W.C., 2016 HRTO 220

Greg Bullen

50 cases2009–2019

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioJan 14, 2016

Request for reconsideration of decision dismissing discrimination claim against WSIB denied.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a Tribunal decision that dismissed his claim of discrimination against the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

The applicant alleged he was misled by a WSIB Claims Manager about the impact of a temporary withdrawal from a Work Transition program for non-compensable surgery.

The Tribunal found no evidence that the misinformation was provided for discriminatory reasons.

The applicant argued the Tribunal failed to address constructive discrimination under section 11 of the Human Rights Code and the duty to accommodate under section 17.

The Tribunal held that the issue was not a discriminatory policy but alleged misinformation, and denied the request for reconsideration as the criteria under Rule 26 were not met.

McGuin v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, 2016 HRTO 63

John Bartolomeo

Practising Law - Employed13 cases2009–2024

Andrew Bratt

In Private Practice12 cases2013–2025

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioJan 11, 2016

Request to dismiss human rights application denied because WSIB decision on the same issue was under appeal.

The applicant alleged discrimination in employment on the basis of disability, claiming his employment was terminated after he reported a work-related injury.

The Tribunal denied the request to dismiss, noting the applicant had filed an objection to the WSIB decision, meaning it was not a final decision.

The Tribunal directed the parties to advise if they wished to participate in mediation or make submissions on deferring the application pending the WSIB appeal.

Santos Cartagena v. Spec Furniture Inc., 2016 HRTO 35

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioDec 18, 2015

Human rights application dismissed as abandoned after applicant failed to confirm hearing attendance.

The applicant failed to respond to a Case Assessment Direction requiring him to confirm his attendance at a scheduled hearing.

As the Tribunal received no communication from the applicant by the specified deadline, the application was deemed abandoned and dismissed.

Alec Wilding v. H.K. Travel Centres L.P., 2015 HRTO 1707

Kathryn J. Bird

23 cases2009–2026

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioDec 3, 2015

Applicant ordered to consent to disclosure of Ontario Student Record to allow school board to prepare Response.

The applicant filed a human rights complaint alleging discrimination with respect to education because of disability.

The respondent school board requested an order directing the applicant to consent to the disclosure of his Ontario Student Record (OSR) so that it could prepare its Response.

The applicant objected, arguing that disclosure at the pleading stage was premature and that respondent's counsel should not have access.

The Tribunal held that the OSR is essential to understanding the accommodation issues raised and that there is no principled reason to withhold consent at the Response stage.

The applicant was ordered to provide consent or face potential dismissal of the Application as an abuse of process.

S.L v. York Region District School Board, 2015 HRTO 1642

Lynette D’Souza

17 cases2013–2017

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioDec 2, 2015

Reconsideration of interim decision dismissing application against Crown based on prosecutorial immunity denied.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of an interim decision that dismissed his application against the Crown based on prosecutorial immunity.

The applicant argued that the Crown Attorney perverted the course of justice due to a 'cover-up' of a police video.

The request for reconsideration was denied.

Ng v. Chief of Toronto Police Service, 2015 HRTO 1628

Jean Leslie Marentette

Not Practising Law6 cases2001–2015

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 25, 2015

Human rights application re-activated due to excessive delay in related WSIB proceedings.

The applicant sought to re-activate his human rights application, which had been deferred pending the outcome of related proceedings at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

The respondents opposed the re-activation.

The Tribunal noted that the applicant's appeal to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) was not expected to be heard until at least June 2017, resulting in excessive delay.

Caissie v. Reko Automation and Machine Tool, 2015 HRTO 1594

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 13, 2015

Reconsideration request denied where applicant asserted having new evidence but failed to disclose its substance.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a Tribunal decision that dismissed her human rights application following a summary hearing.

She argued that she had evidence of direct discrimination by the respondents, a vocational association, which she was unable to provide earlier due to a medical condition.

Robin Royeton v. Ontario Principals’ Council and Ian McFarlane, 2015 HRTO 1527

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 12, 2015

Tribunal dismisses claims against judges due to judicial immunity but allows claims against court staff.

The applicant alleged discrimination with respect to services by judges and court staff.

The Tribunal dismissed the allegations concerning decisions made by judges, finding it lacked jurisdiction due to the doctrine of judicial immunity.

The Tribunal ordered a hearing to proceed solely on the allegations that court staff used racial slurs and exhibited racist attitudes towards the applicant.

Jaspal Samra v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Ministry of the Attorney General, John Kromkamp and Huguette Thomson, 2015 HRTO 1526

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 6, 2015

Human rights application against Purolator dismissed for lack of provincial jurisdiction.

The applicant filed an application alleging discrimination in employment against Purolator Inc. and Nicole Francis.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss on the basis that Purolator Inc. is a federally regulated business.

After receiving submissions from the applicant, the Tribunal confirmed that Purolator's labour relations are governed by the Canada Labour Code and dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction.

Di Mascio v. Purolator Inc., 2015 HRTO 1504

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioNov 4, 2015

Request for reconsideration denied as applicant failed to establish procedural prejudice or material factual errors.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a previous Tribunal decision that dismissed her allegations of discrimination due to delay and only allowed her reprisal allegations to proceed.

The applicant argued that procedural issues, such as delayed disclosure of documents and witness statements, and factual errors in the decision warranted reconsideration.

The Tribunal found that the applicant did not establish any actual prejudice from the delayed disclosure and that the alleged factual errors were not material to the outcome.

The request for reconsideration was denied.

Papanicolopoulou v. University of Windsor, 2015 HRTO 1484

John Bartolomeo

Practising Law - Employed13 cases2009–2024

Eric Kupka

Practising Law - Employed18 cases2007–2025

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 29, 2015

In-person hearing ordered to resolve ambiguity and bad faith allegations in settlement contravention dispute.

The applicant filed a Contravention of Settlement Application alleging the respondent failed to reimburse him for expenses related to psychiatric treatments as agreed in their Minutes of Settlement.

The respondent argued the increased frequency of visits demonstrated bad faith and that the treatments were not necessary for the compensable injury.

Finding ambiguity in the Minutes and noting the bad faith allegations, the Tribunal ordered an in-person hearing to hear extrinsic evidence regarding the circumstances surrounding the agreement.

Frank Fata v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, 2015 HRTO 1449

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 22, 2015

Application against Crown dismissed due to prosecutorial immunity; summary hearing ordered for remaining police respondents.

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging sex discrimination and reprisal against the police, the OIPRD, and the Crown.

Ng v. Chief of Toronto Police Service, 2015 HRTO 1409

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 21, 2015

Human rights application dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as no Code-protected ground was alleged.

The applicant filed an application alleging discrimination and harassment with respect to housing contrary to the Human Rights Code.

The Tribunal issued a Case Assessment Direction seeking clarification on how the allegations related to the Code.

The applicant's concerns regarding his former residence had already been dismissed in a previous application.

His allegations regarding his current living arrangements did not include any claim of discrimination based on a Code-protected ground.

The Tribunal dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction.

Legault v. Whitewater Seniors Residence, 2015 HRTO 1397

Mitchell Rowe

5 cases2014–2019

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 20, 2015

Reconsideration of dismissal for delay denied as evidence did not support claim of incorrect legal advice.

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a decision dismissing her human rights application for delay.

She argued that she relied on incorrect advice from the Human Rights Legal Support Centre regarding the deadline to file.

The Tribunal reviewed the intake notes from the Centre and found no evidence that she was given specific advice about a time limit.

The Tribunal concluded that the applicant's misunderstanding of the deadline did not provide a good faith explanation for the delay and denied the request for reconsideration.

Verreault v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2015 HRTO 1394

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 19, 2015

Reconsideration request denied; disagreement with damages award and factual findings does not establish bias.

The applicant requested reconsideration of a previous Tribunal decision that found he was discriminated against when a mall security guard detained him because of his service dog.

The applicant raised numerous complaints about the hearing process, factual findings, the $1,000 damages award, and alleged bias by the adjudicator.

Sprague v. RioCan Empress Walk Inc., 2015 HRTO 1385

Brian Cook

HRTO51 cases2008–2026

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 16, 2015

Human rights application dismissed as out of time; ignorance of filing rights does not excuse delay.

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination with respect to health care services by the respondent hospital.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss because the application was filed more than one year after the events in question.

The applicant argued that the continuing effects of the hospital's actions extended the limitation period and that he was unaware he could file an application.

The Tribunal found that continuing consequences do not constitute new incidents of discrimination and that ignorance of the right to file is not a good faith explanation for delay.

The application was dismissed as out of time under section 34 of the Human Rights Code.

Jonathan Sanderson v. Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, 2015 HRTO 1382

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Mahdi KeyvaniSelf-represented
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Self-representedSelf-represented
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Marty BurkeSelf-represented
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Leonard ReeceAgent
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Ryan ConlinCounsel
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Carl PetersonCounsel
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Katrina PeddleCounsel
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Karen WalshUnion representative
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Donna D’AndreaCounsel
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Elizabeth TraynorCounsel
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Lena VartanianCounsel
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Brenda CulbertAgent
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Christine LundyParalegal
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John BartolomeoCounsel
5 appearances
Osborne BarnwellCounsel
4 appearances
Andrew SpragueSelf-represented
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Glen MorrisonAgent
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David VizcayaSelf-represented
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Irby ShepherdSelf-represented
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David PomerCounsel
2 appearances

for the Respondent, Prescott Standard Condominium Corporation No. 19

Mitchell RobinsonCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership dba Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Arlen SternbergCounsel
1 appearance

for the respondents

Mr. LaplanteCounsel
1 appearance
Catherine PetersCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents

Susan MunnCounsel
4 appearances
Erin PorterCounsel
3 appearances
Patty MurrayCounsel
3 appearances
Nancy Jammu-TaylorCounsel
2 appearances
Mathew MihailovichCounsel
2 appearances
Catherine PetersCounsel
2 appearances
Ellen LowCounsel
2 appearances
David GourlayCounsel
2 appearances
Kristin TaylorCounsel
2 appearances
Robert StewartAgent
2 appearances
Michelle AltonCounsel
2 appearances
Jean Leslie MarentetteCounsel
2 appearances
Philip GrahamCounsel
1 appearance
Tom MoutsatsosCounsel
1 appearance
Laura CassianiCounsel
1 appearance
Kate DeardenCounsel
1 appearance
David GoodmanCounsel
1 appearance
Chris EamesCounsel
1 appearance
Tim LawsonCounsel
1 appearance
Junny LoSelf-represented
1 appearance

for the Respondents, 2447127 Ontario Inc.

Thomas SchoenleberParalegal
1 appearance

for the Respondents Karim Zahraei and Roghaiyeh Salmani Farmand

Aysan ZahraeiAgent
1 appearance

for the Respondents Sabeena Misra, L. Atwood, France Fernando, Angela Novena, David Adekoya, Roy Diklich, Curtis Fedoruk and Adewale Akinisotu

Helen RichardsCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents Service Employees International Union Canada Local 1, Christine Gilbert and Mike Newell

Mike NewellUnion representative
1 appearance

for the Respondent, Stevens Resource Group

Elizabeth TraynorCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents The Corporation of Norfolk County, Norview Lodge, Kim Jenereaux and Jill Thompson

Ryan ConlinCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondents The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board and Kirk Marshall

Stephen MaioCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent The City of Thunder Bay

M. FricotCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

Mandy FricotCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board

Paula RuzakCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Ticketmaster Canada LP

Stuart SvonkinCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club

Simon HinchcliffeAgent
1 appearance

for the Respondent Toronto Police Services Board

Andrea DenovanCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1919

Bradley ChaplickCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2471

Jessica HoffmanCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Unifor and its Local 1285

Anthony DaleCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent University Health Network – Toronto Western Hospital

Lee LenkinskiCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent Windsor Regional Hospital

Paula TrattnerCounsel
1 appearance

for the Respondent, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Gurjit BrarCounsel
1 appearance

for the Service Employees International Union Canada, Local 1

Mike NewellUnion representative
1 appearance

for the Toronto District School Board

Wendy LopezCounsel
1 appearance

for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Agnes WintersingerAgent
1 appearance
Greg BullenCounsel
1 appearance

for Unifor

Piper HendersonCounsel
1 appearance

for Unifor Local 1106, Karrie Mercier and Bill McLachlan

Kathryn BellCounsel
1 appearance

for United Steelworkers

Shaheen HiraniCounsel
1 appearance

for V.H. Fuels Inc.

Eric AmodeoCounsel
1 appearance

for Vince Kerrio

William HayterCounsel
1 appearance

for York University

Joanna RainbowCounsel
1 appearance

On her own behalf

Catherine ChanSelf-represented
1 appearance

On Her Own Behalf

Houdeh HoushangiSelf-represented
1 appearance

on his own behalf

Gilbert McIntyreSelf-represented
1 appearance

On his own behalf

Orlando PrescodSelf-represented
1 appearance
Beata PhilipSelf-represented
1 appearance
Jim HattonSelf-represented
1 appearance
Gansham NarayanSelf-represented
1 appearance

Respondent

Mary WinterSelf-represented
1 appearance
Scott HillAgent
1 appearance
Gordon FitzgeraldCounsel
1 appearance

Respondents

Jinan KubursiCounsel
1 appearance

Self-represented

Brenda DaughertySelf-represented
1 appearance
Candace BurgessSelf-represented
1 appearance
Elizabeth WoodworkSelf-represented
1 appearance
Judith PidgeonSelf-represented
1 appearance
Gary WoodsSelf-represented
1 appearance
Daniel MalloySelf-represented
1 appearance

The Applicant

Peter GeorgakopoulosSelf-represented
1 appearance
Angelo HarrisonSelf-represented
1 appearance
Fraser KegelSelf-represented
1 appearance
Olakemi SobomehinSelf-represented
1 appearance
Cheryl StoneburghSelf-represented
1 appearance
Suzanne CohenSelf-represented
1 appearance

The Intervenor

Victor YeeCounsel
1 appearance

The Respondent

Nasrudin MuminCounsel
1 appearance
Justin McLartyCounsel
1 appearance
Colette DagherAgent
1 appearance
Erik SavasCounsel
1 appearance
Chris MendesAgent
1 appearance
Victor YeeCounsel
1 appearance

Peikang DaiCounsel
1 appearance

757

Decisions

Years active

Tribunals

3.6

cases/mo

HRTO706(93%)

OCAT51(7%)

Decision types

motion

648

trial

109

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