Three groups brought motions for leave to intervene as friends of the court in an appeal from a decision of the Health Services Appeal and Review Board.
The underlying appeal concerned a medical officer of health's order limiting migrant farm workers to a maximum of three persons per bunkhouse to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The court granted leave to intervene to the human rights organization and a coalition of legal clinics, finding they would make useful and distinct contributions regarding international human rights and the specific vulnerabilities of migrant workers.
The court dismissed the motion by the religious organization, finding it had not demonstrated a unique legal perspective or expertise.
