Linus Ali

The Bank of Nova Scotia brought a motion for summary judgment against 1934047 Ontario Inc. and Ogieriakhi Omozusi for outstanding debts under an overdraft facility, a term loan, and a credit line, all of which were in default.

Omozusi had also guaranteed the corporation's debts.

The defendants acknowledged the indebtedness and default but sought a stay of enforcement and leave to pay at a negotiated rate, and also sought to amend their statement of defence to include a counterclaim for business interruption losses.

The court found no genuine issue requiring a trial, affirming the Bank's contractual right to demand full repayment.

The proposed counterclaim was deemed without merit and leave to amend was denied.

Summary judgment was granted in favour of the Bank for the full amounts owing plus interest.

The applicant, a Black woman employed as a temporary educational assistant, alleged discrimination on the basis of race and colour after her employment was terminated.

The respondents maintained that the termination was due to significant performance issues, including a failure to properly supervise students and follow the principle of 'guiding hands'.

The Tribunal found that the respondents had bona fide performance-related concerns and that there was no evidence to suggest the applicant's race or colour was a factor in her treatment or termination.

The application was dismissed.

The applicant brought a human rights application against the respondents.

Following the first day of hearing, the Tribunal issued an interim decision ordering the mutual production of documents.

The applicant was ordered to produce employment insurance records, income documents, and evidence of mitigation efforts.

The personal respondent was ordered to produce notes and records relating to the applicant's employment.