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Jurisdictional issue deferred for oral hearing; request to add proposed respondent denied due to delay.
The applicant filed a human rights application against his employer, Bell Technical Solutions Inc., alleging discrimination on the basis of disability.
The respondent requested dismissal, arguing its labour relations fall under exclusive federal jurisdiction.
The applicant also requested to add Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada as a respondent regarding short-term disability benefits.
The Tribunal deferred the jurisdictional issue, ordering an oral hearing with a full factual record.
The Tribunal dismissed the request to add Sun Life due to a 15-month delay that was not incurred in good faith.
