Bill 147, would give the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) the authority to award costs under the Human Rights Code (Ontario) (the “Code”). In essense, it would grant the HRTO the discretionary power to order legal costs against an unsuccessful claimant.
Under the Limitations Act, the time limit for bringing most types of proceedings is two years, but there are exceptions. A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has created a surprisingly long limitation period of ten years for unjust enrichment claims involving real property. That can have significant implications for former common law spouses long after their relationship has ended (and long after evidence related to the case has been lost).
Under the Limitations Act, the time limit for bringing most types of proceedings is two years, but there are exceptions. A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has created a surprisingly long limitation period of ten years for unjust enrichment claims involving real property. That can have significant implications for former common law spouses long after their relationship has ended (and long after evidence related to the case has been lost).
Complaint filed to Ontario’s human rights watchdog claims staff at École Secondaire Catholique Sainte-Famille repeatedly belittled Grade 12 student. Click to Read Article
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