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In recent months, incidents fueled by racism, xenophobia and intolerance, both at home and abroad, have been reported in the media on an almost weekly basis.

Administrative tribunals are required to consider Charter values in the execution of their mandate, and have the jurisdiction to address Charter claims.

Currently before the Senate, Bill C-16 seeks to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to add gender identity and gender expression to the prohibited grounds of discrimination, bringing the federal legislation in line with Ontario and other provincial human rights statutes.

Racial profiling is both a historic and contemporary aspect of criminal and human rights jurisprudence in Canada.

From proceedings against police stemming from the G20 summit, to lawsuits filed by inmates related to treatment in penitentiaries, there is no shortage of examples of class actions launched against the government and its institutions.

Service animals provide an important support for people with a variety of visible and invisible disabilities. It is essential that service providers and employers understand the state of the law around service animals to avoid running afoul of their obligations.

Leading constitutional scholars and practitioners will bring you up-to-date on essential developments in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ("Charter")jurisprudence. Learn about recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions, upcoming cases and developing trends in Charter law.

Join us to make sense of the new landscape as we explore the constitutional implications of the SCC decisions in Carter and the legislative and regulatory response.

Get up-to-date on the latest developments and take-away helpful strategies on handling current issues in human rights.

Bringing International Human Rights Cases to the Canadian Courts: A Discussion