The applicant, a faith-based university, sought judicial review of a decision by the Minister denying its application for funding under the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs program.
The funding was denied on the ground that the applicant had not demonstrated that it implemented measures to provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.
The Federal Court granted the application, finding that the Minister breached the duty of procedural fairness.
The applicant was not provided notice of the actual case to be met nor given a meaningful opportunity to provide relevant evidence regarding how its religious beliefs and policies did not result in discriminatory practices.
Costs were awarded to the applicant on a full indemnity basis.
