David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 15, 2008

Tribunal waives requirement to complete standard discrimination forms for reprisal applications but orders further particulars.

The applicants filed multiple applications alleging reprisals by the respondents.

The applicants refused to complete section 6 of the application form or the supplemental forms, arguing that reprisal does not require a specific ground of discrimination.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss.

In this interim decision, the Tribunal held that while the forms generally require completion, in these unique circumstances, the applicants would not be required to complete section 6 or the supplemental forms, provided they answer specific questions about the alleged complaints and investigations.

The Tribunal also ordered the applicants to provide details of the remedies sought, removed unidentified respondents, and added the hospital as a respondent.

Romanchook v. Garda Ontario, 2008 HRTO 127

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 14, 2008

Scheduled mediation cancelled due to respondents' refusal to attend and outstanding jurisdictional issues.

The Tribunal issued an interim decision cancelling a scheduled mediation after the respondents advised they would not attend.

The Tribunal noted that outstanding jurisdictional issues must be determined before any further steps are taken.

Cheryl Schleifer v. City of Toronto, John Janson and Sandra Cuff, 2008 HRTO 152

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 10, 2008

Ex parte request for order during proceedings denied for lack of justification and fairness concerns.

The applicant brought an ex parte Request for Order During Proceedings seeking extensive relief affecting the respondent hospital, the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Consent and Capacity Board.

The Tribunal denied the request to proceed ex parte, finding that the applicant provided no reasons to justify proceeding without notice and concluding it would be unfair to determine the issues before other parties had a chance to make submissions.

Romanchook v. Ontario (Health and Long-Term Care), 2008 HRTO 151

Complaint against union dismissed due to prior OLRB settlement; complaint against employer proceeds.

The respondents requested the dismissal of human rights complaints against the employer and the union under s. 45.1 of the Human Rights Code, arguing that the substance of the complaints was appropriately dealt with in a settled duty of fair representation application before the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).

The Tribunal found that the OLRB settlement appropriately dealt with the substance of the complaint against the union, as the same facts and allegations of discrimination were raised and resolved.

However, the Tribunal declined to dismiss the complaint against the employer, finding that the OLRB proceeding could not adjudicate the employer's alleged failure to accommodate, and the settlement did not express an intention to resolve the underlying human rights issues with the employer.

The Tribunal also struck out new allegations raised by the Commission that were not part of the original complaints.

Dunn v. Sault Ste. Marie (City), 2008 HRTO 149

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 8, 2008

Late-filed response accepted due to delivery error.

The respondent filed its response after the deadline set by the Tribunal's Rules.

In a previous interim decision, the Tribunal addressed the failure to respond.

The respondent subsequently provided submissions explaining that a delivery error occurred and that the response was sent prior to the deadline.

The Tribunal accepted the explanation and ordered that the response be accepted and processed.

Michelle Lynn Cook v. Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre, 2008 HRTO 133

Heather Crisp

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David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 6, 2008

Tribunal ordered submissions on its jurisdiction to hear applications regarding an unapproved Commission settlement.

The applicant filed two applications with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario regarding a human rights complaint previously settled at the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

The first application alleged a breach of the settlement, and the second sought to abandon the Commission complaint and proceed before the Tribunal.

The Tribunal noted potential jurisdictional issues, as the settlement was not formally approved by the Commission and the obligations were allegedly unfulfilled.

The Tribunal ordered the Commission to provide a statement of facts regarding the settlement's status and directed the parties to provide written submissions on the Tribunal's jurisdiction to hear the applications under the transitional provisions of the Human Rights Code.

Cheryl Schleifer v. City of Toronto, John Janson and Sandra Cuff, 2008 HRTO 124

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 29, 2008

Applicant directed to provide submissions on jurisdiction where narrative alleged wrongful dismissal without a protected ground.

The applicant filed an application under the Human Rights Code following her dismissal from employment, checking 'record of offences' as the ground of discrimination.

However, she answered 'no' to questions asking if she was discriminated against because of a federal or provincial offence, and her narrative only alleged her position was falsely eliminated due to restructuring.

Noting that it lacks general power to evaluate employment dismissals absent a Code violation, the Tribunal directed the applicant to provide written submissions explaining how her application falls within its jurisdiction.

Radita Stela Kurtos v. Van Houtte Coffee Services LP and Todd McKay, 2008 HRTO 111

David A. Wright

Tribunal issues final deadline for respondent to file response before proceeding without notice.

The applicant filed a human rights application.

The respondent failed to file a response within the required 35-day period.

The Tribunal issued an interim decision warning the respondent that failure to participate could lead to orders against it without further notice, and provided a final deadline to file a response with an explanation for the delay.

Michelle Lynn Cook v. Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre, 2008 HRTO 106

David A. Wright

Tribunal grants respondents' request for an extension of time to file submissions.

In an interim decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario granted a request by the respondents for an extension of time to deliver their submissions regarding whether the application was barred by section 53(8) of the Human Rights Code.

The Tribunal extended the respondents' deadline to October 15, 2008, and the applicant's reply deadline to October 22, 2008.

The Tribunal also reminded the parties of the requirement to copy all written communications to all other parties.

Yvonne Sharras v. Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital, Sheri Beredewold and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4365, 2008 HRTO 105

Carl W. Peterson

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David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 24, 2008

Late response accepted; applicant directed to address deferral request in reply.

The respondent filed a late response to a human rights application, explaining that the delay was due to an error.

The Tribunal accepted the late response.

The respondent also requested that the application be deferred because the underlying facts were the subject of two union grievances referred to arbitration.

The Tribunal directed the applicant to address the deferral request in her reply.

Jeanette Aubin v. Regional Municipality of Waterloo, 2008 HRTO 103

David A. Wright

Application withdrawn with leave of the Tribunal.

The applicant requested leave to withdraw his application filed under section 34 of the Human Rights Code.

The respondent made no submissions.

The Tribunal granted leave and the application was withdrawn.

Holmgren v. Toronto (City), 2008 HRTO 96

David A. Wright

Application withdrawn with leave of the Tribunal.

The applicant requested leave to withdraw his application filed under section 34 of the Human Rights Code, pursuant to Rule 10 of the Tribunal's Rules of Procedure.

The respondents made no submissions on the request.

The Tribunal granted leave and the application was withdrawn.

Matricardi v. Sun-brite Canning, 2008 HRTO 95

David A. Wright

Tribunal addresses complainant's concerns regarding hearing delays, confirming schedule to conclude by June 2009.

A complainant wrote to the Tribunal expressing concern about delays resulting from a previous interim decision, noting the severe impact of being without the Special Dietary Allowance.

The Tribunal responded by clarifying that while two hearing dates were cancelled, 11 new dates were added, and affirmed its commitment to concluding the hearing by June 2009 while balancing fairness and the administration of justice.

Ball v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2008 HRTO 88

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 19, 2008

Tribunal issues interim decision giving respondent final deadline to file response after missing initial deadline.

The applicant filed an application under s. 34 of the Human Rights Code.

The respondent failed to file a response within the required 35-day period.

The Tribunal issued an interim decision warning the respondent that failure to participate could lead to orders against it without further notice, pursuant to Rule 5.5 of the Tribunal's Rules of Procedure.

The respondent was given a final deadline to file a response and explain the delay.

Aubin v. Waterloo (Regional Municipality), 2008 HRTO 86

Sophia Duguay

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David A. Wright

Tribunal scheduled mediation and deferred decision on request for expedited processing.

The applicant filed an application under section 34 of the Human Rights Code and requested expedited processing under Rule 21.

Both parties agreed to mediation.

The Tribunal ordered mediation to be scheduled within three weeks and deferred the decision on the request for expedited processing until after the mediation.

Topete c. Barreau du Haut-Canada, 2008 HRTO 82

David A. Wright

Tribunal orders respondents and Commission to provide submissions and information regarding jurisdictional bars.

In an interim decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ordered the respondents to provide submissions on whether the application was barred by s. 34(11) and/or s. 53(8) of the Human Rights Code.

The Tribunal also directed the Ontario Human Rights Commission to file a statement of facts regarding the processing, closure, and withdrawal of the applicant's complaint to assist in resolving the jurisdictional issues.

Nancy Beaver v. Dr. Hans Epp Dentistry Professional Corporation and Dr. Hans Epp, 2008 HRTO 81

David A. Wright

Tribunal suspends further steps in special diet allowance application pending final decision in lead cases.

The applicant filed an application relating to the special diet allowance under the Ontario Disability Support Program.

The Tribunal noted that over one hundred related complaints had been referred and a lead case approach was being used.

The Tribunal ordered that no further steps in the application would be required until the final decision in the lead cases, consistent with its procedure in similar applications.

Krome v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2008 HRTO 79

David A. Wright

Human rights application regarding special diet allowance deferred pending final decision in related lead cases.

The applicant filed a human rights application regarding the special diet allowance under the Ontario Disability Support Program and requested a deferral pending her appeal before the Social Benefits Tribunal.

The Tribunal directed that no further steps be required in the application until the final decision in related lead cases, consistent with the procedure applied to over one hundred similar complaints.

The Registrar was directed to serve the application on the respondent.

Colette Cloutier v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Community and Social Services, 2008 HRTO 78

Geri Sanson

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Eric DelJunco

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Dean T. Palmer

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David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 16, 2008

Tribunal deferred complainant's request for Commission-provided counsel, ordering written submissions if pursued.

During a pre-hearing conference call, the complainant requested an order requiring the Commission to clarify its intentions regarding its participation in the hearing and to provide her with legal counsel.

The Tribunal declined to hear oral submissions on the issue during the call, finding it procedurally unfair without full preparation.

The Tribunal ordered the Commission to advise by November 21, 2008, whether its position on participation had changed, and directed the complainant to file a formal request for an order with written submissions if she wished to pursue the matter further.

Cormie v. Laurentian University, 2008 HRTO 76

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 5, 2008

Tribunal declines to dismiss application at preliminary stage as federal jurisdiction is not plain and obvious.

The applicant filed an application alleging discrimination in employment against United Parcel Service.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss on the basis that the respondent appeared to be a federally regulated business.

The applicant provided written submissions opposing the dismissal.

The Tribunal held that it was not plain and obvious that the matter fell under federal jurisdiction, and directed that the application continue and be served on the respondent and the applicant's union.

Yusuf Shaikh v. United Parcel Service, 2008 HRTO 67

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692

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HRTO660(95%)

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David A. Wright — Membre de la Commission

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David A. Wright

Membre de la Commission·Child and Family Services Review Board·Since 2007

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692

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Adjudicator· 186Vice-chair· 146Associate Chair· 98Interim Chair· 71Vice-Chair· 58Vice-chair· 21Adjudicator· 18Interim Chair· 15

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 15, 2008

Tribunal waives requirement to complete standard discrimination forms for reprisal applications but orders further particulars.

The applicants filed multiple applications alleging reprisals by the respondents.

The applicants refused to complete section 6 of the application form or the supplemental forms, arguing that reprisal does not require a specific ground of discrimination.

The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss.

The Tribunal also ordered the applicants to provide details of the remedies sought, removed unidentified respondents, and added the hospital as a respondent.

Romanchook v. Garda Ontario, 2008 HRTO 127

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 14, 2008

Scheduled mediation cancelled due to respondents' refusal to attend and outstanding jurisdictional issues.

The Tribunal issued an interim decision cancelling a scheduled mediation after the respondents advised they would not attend.

The Tribunal noted that outstanding jurisdictional issues must be determined before any further steps are taken.

Cheryl Schleifer v. City of Toronto, John Janson and Sandra Cuff, 2008 HRTO 152

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 10, 2008

Ex parte request for order during proceedings denied for lack of justification and fairness concerns.

The applicant brought an ex parte Request for Order During Proceedings seeking extensive relief affecting the respondent hospital, the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Consent and Capacity Board.

Romanchook v. Ontario (Health and Long-Term Care), 2008 HRTO 151

Nuala Kenny

2 cases2008–2008

Melissa Atkins

Practising Law - Employed4 cases2007–2008

Brian Shell

Not Practising Law66 cases1981–2021

Anthony D. Griffin

48 cases1989–2013

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 10, 2008

Complaint against union dismissed due to prior OLRB settlement; complaint against employer proceeds.

The Tribunal found that the OLRB settlement appropriately dealt with the substance of the complaint against the union, as the same facts and allegations of discrimination were raised and resolved.

The Tribunal also struck out new allegations raised by the Commission that were not part of the original complaints.

Dunn v. Sault Ste. Marie (City), 2008 HRTO 149

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 8, 2008

Late-filed response accepted due to delivery error.

The respondent filed its response after the deadline set by the Tribunal's Rules.

In a previous interim decision, the Tribunal addressed the failure to respond.

The respondent subsequently provided submissions explaining that a delivery error occurred and that the response was sent prior to the deadline.

The Tribunal accepted the explanation and ordered that the response be accepted and processed.

Michelle Lynn Cook v. Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre, 2008 HRTO 133

Heather Crisp

29 cases2000–2015

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioOct 6, 2008

Tribunal ordered submissions on its jurisdiction to hear applications regarding an unapproved Commission settlement.

The applicant filed two applications with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario regarding a human rights complaint previously settled at the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

The first application alleged a breach of the settlement, and the second sought to abandon the Commission complaint and proceed before the Tribunal.

The Tribunal noted potential jurisdictional issues, as the settlement was not formally approved by the Commission and the obligations were allegedly unfulfilled.

Cheryl Schleifer v. City of Toronto, John Janson and Sandra Cuff, 2008 HRTO 124

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 29, 2008

Applicant directed to provide submissions on jurisdiction where narrative alleged wrongful dismissal without a protected ground.

The applicant filed an application under the Human Rights Code following her dismissal from employment, checking 'record of offences' as the ground of discrimination.

Radita Stela Kurtos v. Van Houtte Coffee Services LP and Todd McKay, 2008 HRTO 111

David A. Wright

Tribunal issues final deadline for respondent to file response before proceeding without notice.

The applicant filed a human rights application.

The respondent failed to file a response within the required 35-day period.

Michelle Lynn Cook v. Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre, 2008 HRTO 106

David A. Wright

Tribunal grants respondents' request for an extension of time to file submissions.

The Tribunal extended the respondents' deadline to October 15, 2008, and the applicant's reply deadline to October 22, 2008.

The Tribunal also reminded the parties of the requirement to copy all written communications to all other parties.

Yvonne Sharras v. Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital, Sheri Beredewold and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4365, 2008 HRTO 105

Carl W. Peterson

18 cases1986–2020

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 24, 2008

Late response accepted; applicant directed to address deferral request in reply.

The respondent filed a late response to a human rights application, explaining that the delay was due to an error.

The Tribunal accepted the late response.

The respondent also requested that the application be deferred because the underlying facts were the subject of two union grievances referred to arbitration.

The Tribunal directed the applicant to address the deferral request in her reply.

Jeanette Aubin v. Regional Municipality of Waterloo, 2008 HRTO 103

David A. Wright

Application withdrawn with leave of the Tribunal.

The applicant requested leave to withdraw his application filed under section 34 of the Human Rights Code.

The respondent made no submissions.

The Tribunal granted leave and the application was withdrawn.

Holmgren v. Toronto (City), 2008 HRTO 96

David A. Wright

Application withdrawn with leave of the Tribunal.

The applicant requested leave to withdraw his application filed under section 34 of the Human Rights Code, pursuant to Rule 10 of the Tribunal's Rules of Procedure.

The respondents made no submissions on the request.

The Tribunal granted leave and the application was withdrawn.

Matricardi v. Sun-brite Canning, 2008 HRTO 95

David A. Wright

Tribunal addresses complainant's concerns regarding hearing delays, confirming schedule to conclude by June 2009.

A complainant wrote to the Tribunal expressing concern about delays resulting from a previous interim decision, noting the severe impact of being without the Special Dietary Allowance.

Ball v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2008 HRTO 88

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 19, 2008

Tribunal issues interim decision giving respondent final deadline to file response after missing initial deadline.

The applicant filed an application under s. 34 of the Human Rights Code.

The respondent failed to file a response within the required 35-day period.

The respondent was given a final deadline to file a response and explain the delay.

Aubin v. Waterloo (Regional Municipality), 2008 HRTO 86

Sophia Duguay

In Private Practice4 cases1998–2008

David A. Wright

Tribunal scheduled mediation and deferred decision on request for expedited processing.

The applicant filed an application under section 34 of the Human Rights Code and requested expedited processing under Rule 21.

Both parties agreed to mediation.

The Tribunal ordered mediation to be scheduled within three weeks and deferred the decision on the request for expedited processing until after the mediation.

Topete c. Barreau du Haut-Canada, 2008 HRTO 82

David A. Wright

Tribunal orders respondents and Commission to provide submissions and information regarding jurisdictional bars.

Nancy Beaver v. Dr. Hans Epp Dentistry Professional Corporation and Dr. Hans Epp, 2008 HRTO 81

David A. Wright

Tribunal suspends further steps in special diet allowance application pending final decision in lead cases.

The applicant filed an application relating to the special diet allowance under the Ontario Disability Support Program.

The Tribunal noted that over one hundred related complaints had been referred and a lead case approach was being used.

The Tribunal ordered that no further steps in the application would be required until the final decision in the lead cases, consistent with its procedure in similar applications.

Krome v. Ontario (Community and Social Services), 2008 HRTO 79

David A. Wright

Human rights application regarding special diet allowance deferred pending final decision in related lead cases.

The Registrar was directed to serve the application on the respondent.

Colette Cloutier v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Community and Social Services, 2008 HRTO 78

Geri Sanson

42 cases1992–2015

Eric DelJunco

66 cases1984–2019

Dean T. Palmer

3 cases2008–2010

David A. Wright

HRTOHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioSep 16, 2008

Tribunal deferred complainant's request for Commission-provided counsel, ordering written submissions if pursued.

The Tribunal declined to hear oral submissions on the issue during the call, finding it procedurally unfair without full preparation.

Cormie v. Laurentian University, 2008 HRTO 76

David A. Wright