Martha MacKinnon

The complainant sought remedies following a finding that the respondent school board discriminated against him by involuntarily transferring him to another school.

The Tribunal awarded $5,000 for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect, noting that the impact of the transfer must be assessed in the context of the complainant's serious misconduct that led to his suspension.

The Tribunal also awarded $398.16 in special damages for transportation costs but denied the claim for private school tuition.

In a remedy decision following a finding of racial discrimination regarding a school transfer, the Tribunal declined to order broad systemic remedies but ordered the school board to develop learning materials based on the case for its equity training.

The Tribunal also ruled that if the complainant wishes to rely on psychological evidence to support his claim for $80,000 in general damages, he must disclose his complete medical records to the respondent.

The Tribunal confirmed it lacks jurisdiction to award legal expenses.