Mark Friedman

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination in the denial of health benefits.

The application was previously deferred pending the outcome of related union grievances.

After nearly three years with the grievance arbitration held in abeyance and no clear timeline for its resolution, the applicant requested to reactivate the application.

The Tribunal granted the request, finding that the lengthy delay and uncertain status of the arbitration meant that the conditions for deferral had not materialized, and reactivation was the most fair, just, and expeditious approach.