Dr. R. Norman Barwin

The applicants, male-to-female transsexuals, alleged discrimination because of sex and gender identity due to the government's failure to fund laser hair removal, voice therapy, and breast augmentation.

The Tribunal held a summary hearing to determine if the applications had no reasonable prospect of success.

The Tribunal found that the expert report provided by the applicants did not establish that the requested services were medically necessary or fell within the purpose of OHIP funding.

Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the applications for having no reasonable prospect of success.