Four applicants filed human rights applications alleging discrimination with respect to facilities on the basis of gender identity and discrimination by association.
Three of the applicants, who identify as transgendered, were assisting the fourth applicant at her vendor booth at a market.
The market owner and manager objected to their presence, ultimately issuing an ultimatum to the vendor to either remove the transgendered individuals or leave the market.
The Tribunal found that the corporate respondent and its owner discriminated against the applicants.
The manager was removed as a personal respondent because he was merely following orders.
The Tribunal awarded a total of $40,000 in damages for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect, but dismissed claims for lost income due to lack of evidence.
Non-monetary remedies including human rights training and policy review were also ordered.
