(b)at any stage after the filing of the complaint, sever the complaint and refer to the Commission some or all of the allegations that do not allege a discriminatory practice under section 11. This means that people cannot discriminate against you because of your age where you work or live, or when providing services. (4)Subsection (3) does not apply in respect of a proposed regulation that has been published pursuant to that subsection, whether or not it has been amended as a result of representations made pursuant to that subsection. (a)any refusal, exclusion, expulsion, suspension, limitation, specification or preference in relation to any employment is established by an employer to be based on a bona fide occupational requirement; (b)employment of an individual is refused or terminated because that individual has not reached the minimum age, or has reached the maximum age, that applies to that employment by law or under regulations, which may be made by the Governor in Council for the purposes of this paragraph; (d)the terms and conditions of any pension fund or plan established by an employer, employee organization or employer organization provide for the compulsory vesting or locking-in of pension contributions at a fixed or determinable age in accordance with sections 17 and 18 of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985; (d.1)the terms of any pooled registered pension plan provide for variable payments or the transfer of funds only at a fixed age under sections 48 or 55, respectively, of the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act; (e)an individual is discriminated against on a prohibited ground of discrimination in a manner that is prescribed by guidelines, issued by the Canadian Human Rights Commission pursuant to subsection 27(2), to be reasonable; (f)an employer, employee organization or employer organization grants a female employee special leave or benefits in connection with pregnancy or child-birth or grants employees special leave or benefits to assist them in the care of their children; or. (2)Before deciding that a complaint will not be dealt with because a procedure referred to in paragraph 41(a) has not been exhausted, the Commission shall satisfy itself that the failure to exhaust the procedure was attributable to the complainant and not to another. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. (2)On receipt of the request, the Minister may take one or more of the following measures: (a)obtain, in an informal and expeditious manner, any information that the Minister considers necessary; (b)refer the matter for mediation, if the Minister is satisfied that the issues in relation to the request may be appropriately resolved by mediation; (c)request of the Governor in Council that an inquiry be held under subsection (3); or. Under the Canadian Human Rights Act, there is a specific list of these reasons. (b)the employer has engaged in a discriminatory practice referred to in section 11. (12)After an inquiry has been completed, the judge shall submit a report containing the judges findings and recommendations, if any, to the Minister. (c)at any time, an objection to the disclosure is made, or a certificate is issued, in accordance with sections 38 to 38.13 of that Act. 399The Canadian Human Rights Act is amended by adding the following after section 40.1: 40.2The Commission does not have jurisdiction to deal with complaints made against an employer within the meaning of the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act alleging that, (a)the employer has engaged in a discriminatory practice referred to in section 7 or 10, if the complaint is in respect of the employer establishing or maintaining differences in wages between male and female employees; or. 32(1)Such officers and employees as are necessary for the proper conduct of the work of the Commission shall be appointed in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act. (11)The member who is the subject of the inquiry shall be given reasonable notice of the subject-matter of the inquiry and of the time and place of any hearing and shall be given an opportunity, in person or by counsel, to be heard at the hearing, to cross-examine witnesses and to present evidence. 38.4(1)In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Pay Equity Commissioner, or if the office of Pay Equity Commissioner is vacant, the Chief Commissioner may authorize any member of the Commission, other than himself or herself, to exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Pay Equity Commissioner, but no member may be so authorized for a term of more than 90 days without the Governor in Councils approval. Marginal note:Deemed employment in federal public administration. (8)This section applies in respect of a practice regardless of whether it results in direct discrimination or adverse effect discrimination. 39For the purposes of this Part, a discriminatory practice means any practice that is a discriminatory practice within the meaning of sections 5 to 14.1. (2.2)Where on ex parte application a judge of the Federal Court is satisfied by information on oath that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there is in any premises any evidence relevant to the investigation of a complaint, the judge may issue a warrant under the judges hand authorizing the investigator named therein to enter and search those premises for any such evidence subject to such conditions as may be specified in the warrant. (b)the resolution, by the procedure set out in Part III, of complaints of discriminatory practices contrary to such terms and conditions. designated groupshas the meaning assigned in section 3 of the Employment Equity Act;(groupes dsigns), employermeans a person who or organization that discharges the obligations of an employer under the Employment Equity Act.(employeur), Marginal note:Employment equity complaints, (2)No complaint may be dealt with by the Commission pursuant to section 40 where, (a)the complaint is made against an employer alleging that the employer has engaged in a discriminatory practice set out in section 7 or paragraph 10(a); and. (f)prescribing reasonable rates of travel and living expenses to be paid to members of the Commission and any person engaged under subsection 32(2). Marginal note:Publication of discriminatory notices, etc. 2. (2)The Commission may, on application or on its own initiative, by order, issue a guideline setting out the extent to which and the manner in which, in the opinion of the Commission, any provision of this Act applies in a class of cases described in the guideline. Marginal note:Effect of approval of accommodation plan. (a)occurred in Canada and the victim of the practice was at the time of the act or omission either lawfully present in Canada or, if temporarily absent from Canada, entitled to return to Canada; (b)occurred in Canada and was a discriminatory practice within the meaning of section 5, 8, 10 or 12 in respect of which no particular individual is identifiable as the victim; (c)occurred outside Canada and the victim of the practice was at the time of the act or omission a Canadian citizen or an individual lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residence. (4.1)Appointments must be made having regard to the need for adequate knowledge and experience in pay equity matters among the members of the Tribunal. (5)The Canadian Human Rights Commission shall conduct public consultations concerning any regulation proposed to be made by the Governor in Council under subsection (3) and shall file a report of the results of the consultations with the Minister within a reasonable time after the publication of the proposed regulation in the Canada Gazette. Human rights protections are contained in various legislative tools at both a federal and provincial level in Canada to guarantee freedom from discrimination and harassment in employment contexts. 38.1In addition to being a member of the Commission, the Accessibility Commissioner has the powers, duties and functions assigned to him or her by the Accessible Canada Act. 61.1The Minister of Justice is responsible for this Act, and the powers of the Governor in Council to make regulations under this Act, with the exception of section 29, are exercisable on the recommendation of that Minister. 1This Act may be cited as the Canadian Human Rights Act. (3)Members are deemed to be employed in the federal public administration for the purposes of the Government Employees Compensation Act and any regulations made under section 9 of the Aeronautics Act. A similar act (Bill S-201) to amend Canada's minimum voting age from 18 to 16 is currently at . (9)Subsection (2) is subject to the principle of universality of service under which members of the Canadian Forces must at all times and under any circumstances perform any functions that they may be required to perform. (2)Where the ground of discrimination is pregnancy or child-birth, the discrimination shall be deemed to be on the ground of sex. 58(1)Subject to subsection (2), if an investigator or a member or panel of the Tribunal requires the disclosure of any information and a minister of the Crown or any other interested person objects to its disclosure, the Commission may apply to the Federal Court for a determination of the matter and the Court may take any action that it considers appropriate. Previous Versions, An Act to extend the laws in Canada that proscribe discrimination. (5)For greater certainty, sex does not constitute a reasonable factor justifying a difference in wages. (7)For the purposes of this section, wages means any form of remuneration payable for work performed by an individual and includes. (3)On receipt of a request referred to in paragraph (2)(c), the Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a judge of a superior court to conduct the inquiry. The Act also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for the needs of employees with disabilities. 28(1)On the recommendation of the Commission, the Governor in Council may, by order, assign to persons or classes of persons specified in the order who are engaged in the performance of the duties and functions of the Department of Employment and Social Development such of the duties and functions of the Commission in relation to discriminatory practices in employment outside the federal public administration as are specified in the order. (2)A Pay Equity Division established under subsection (1) must exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Commission under Part III with respect to the complaint in question. (b)to differentiate adversely in relation to any individual. Marginal note:Question raised subsequently. (b)may, in such manner as it sees fit, notify any other person whom it considers necessary to notify of its action under paragraph 2(a) or (b). 34(1)The head office of the Commission shall be in the National Capital Region described in the schedule to the National Capital Act. (3)It is not a discriminatory practice to collect information relating to a prohibited ground of discrimination if the information is intended to be used in adopting or carrying out a special program, plan or arrangement under subsection (1). (a)salaries, commissions, vacation pay, dismissal wages and bonuses; (b)reasonable value for board, rent, housing and lodging; (d)employer contributions to pension funds or plans, long-term disability plans and all forms of health insurance plans; and. (4)The Governor in Council may authorize a member of the Tribunal to perform the functions of the Chairperson on a temporary basis if the Chairperson and Vice-chairperson are absent or unable to act or if both of those offices are vacant. It does not protect workers under the age of 40, although some states have laws that protect younger workers from age discrimination. Marginal note:Different wages based on prescribed reasonable factors. 431(4)Section 396 of the Act is repealed. (6)An employer shall not reduce wages in order to eliminate a discriminatory practice described in this section. 2 comes into force. (5)A conciliator appointed to settle the complaint is not a competent or compellable witness at the hearing. 14(1)It is a discriminatory practice. Marginal note:Publication of proposed regulations. (6)Subject to subsections (7) and (8), an inquiry shall be conducted in public. (2)For any practice mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) to be considered to be based on a bona fide occupational requirement and for any practice mentioned in paragraph (1)(g) to be considered to have a bona fide justification, it must be established that accommodation of the needs of an individual or a class of individuals affected would impose undue hardship on the person who would have to accommodate those needs, considering health, safety and cost. (3)The Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing standards for assessing undue hardship. (a)salaries, commissions, vacation pay, dismissal wages and bonuses; (b)reasonable value for board, rent, housing and lodging; (d)employer contributions to pension funds or plans, long-term disability plans and all forms of health insurance plans; and. The Government of Canada shall report to both Houses of Parliament on the findings of that study before the expiration of the period referred to in section 3. 3.1For greater certainty, a discriminatory practice includes a practice based on one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination or on the effect of a combination of prohibited grounds. (e)any other advantage received directly or indirectly from the individuals employer. Previous Versions, An Act to extend the laws in Canada that proscribe discrimination. Marginal note:Transmission of report to Governor in Council. (a)in the provision of goods, services, facilities or accommodation customarily available to the general public, (b)in the provision of commercial premises or residential accommodation, or. Some types of discrimination are illegal under federal and provincial human rights laws. (5)If the complaint involves a question about whether another Act or a regulation made under another Act is inconsistent with this Act or a regulation made under it, the member assigned to inquire into the complaint or, if three members have been assigned, the member chairing the inquiry, must be a member of the bar of a province or the Chambre des notaires du Qubec. (10)An interested party may, with leave of the judge, intervene in an inquiry on any terms and conditions that the judge considers appropriate. [Succession Law Reform Act] (5)Nothing shall, by virtue only of its being at variance with any standards prescribed pursuant to subsection (1), be deemed to constitute a discriminatory practice. (3)On receipt of a report referred to in subsection (1), the Commission, (a)may request the Chairperson of the Tribunal to institute an inquiry under section 49 into the complaint to which the report relates if the Commission is satisfied, (i)that, having regard to all the circumstances of the complaint, an inquiry into the complaint is warranted, and, (ii)that the complaint to which the report relates should not be referred pursuant to subsection (2) or dismissed on any ground mentioned in paragraphs 41(c) to (e); or, (b)shall dismiss the complaint to which the report relates if it is satisfied, (i)that, having regard to all the circumstances of the complaint, an inquiry into the complaint is not warranted, or. Not all older adults fit the detrimental and often negative stereotypes of the frail and vulnerable older person. (a)prescribing procedures to be followed by investigators; (b)authorizing the manner in which complaints are to be investigated pursuant to this Part; and. Under the heading of "Equality Rights" this section states: 15. (2)Where the ground of discrimination is pregnancy or child-birth, the discrimination shall be deemed to be on the ground of sex. (6)The Governor in Council may appoint temporary members to the Tribunal for a term of not more than three years whenever, in the opinion of the Governor in Council, the workload of the Tribunal so requires. (c)to limit, segregate, classify or otherwise act in relation to an individual in a way that would deprive the individual of employment opportunities, or limit employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of the individual, where the individual is a member of the organization or where any of the obligations of the organization pursuant to a collective agreement relate to the individual. (a)settled in the course of investigation by an investigator, (b)referred or dismissed under subsection 44(2) or (3) or paragraph 45(2)(a) or 46(2)(a), or. (2)In this section, employee has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Public Service Employment Act. (h)shall, so far as is practical and consistent with the application of Part III, try by persuasion, publicity or any other means that it considers appropriate to discourage and reduce discriminatory practices referred to in sections 5 to 14.1. Discriminatory Practices and General Provisions, Consolidation of Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982, French Constitutional Drafting Committee (1990), Statutes Repeal Act: Reports, Deferrals and Repeals, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Program, Typographical and Grammatical Corrections, Table of Public Statutes and Responsible Ministers, Consolidated Index of Statutory Instruments. (5)The members of any Employment Equity Review Tribunal established under section 28 or 39 of the Employment Equity Act before the commencement day have jurisdiction over any matter in respect of which the Tribunal was established. (b)requiring the expulsion of an occupant from any premises or accommodation, if that occupant obtained those premises or accommodation in good faith. The Human Rights Act, 2010 ("the Act") in this province prohibits discrimination based on age in the advertising, interviewing, hiring, promoting and termination processes of the employer.2While this guideline deals exclusively with age and age-based discrimination in the context of employment, the Act also prohibits discrimination based on age . Marginal note:Referral of a settlement to Commission. to harass an individual on a prohibited ground of discrimination. (2.3)In executing a warrant issued under subsection (2.2), the investigator named therein shall not use force unless the investigator is accompanied by a peace officer and the use of force has been specifically authorized in the warrant. However, persons age 16 or older are also protected from discrimination in housing if they are not living with their parents. (2)Persons appointed as members of the Tribunal must have experience, expertise and interest in, and sensitivity to, human rights. (b)to enter into an agreement affecting recruitment, referral, hiring, promotion, training, apprenticeship, transfer or any other matter relating to employment or prospective employment. Marginal note:Effect where approval rescinded. Women are now protected from discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, marital status and more by the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (d)there is a serious possibility that the life, liberty or security of a person will be endangered. (4)When the Commission decides not to grant an application made pursuant to subsection (1), it shall send a written notice of its decision to the applicant setting out the reasons for its decision. 60(1)Every person is guilty of an offence who, (b)obstructs a member or panel in carrying out its functions under this Part; or. Marginal note:Non-application of sections 7, 10 and 11, 40.2(1)The Commission does not have jurisdiction to deal with complaints made by an employee, as defined in subsection 3(1) of the Pay Equity Act, against an employer that is subject to that Act, alleging that, (a)the employer has engaged in a discriminatory practice referred to in section 7 or 10, if the complaint is in respect of the employer establishing or maintaining differences in wages between male and female employees who are performing work of equal value; or. Asian immigration was limited to spouses and unmarried children aged 18 or younger of men already living in Canada. (2)Where a division of the Commission has been established pursuant to subsection (1), the Chief Commissioner may designate one of the members of the division to act as the presiding officer of the division. After the Act was repealed in 1947, Chinese immigration was placed under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Act in the category of Asian immigration, more broadly. Marginal note:Confidentiality of application. Marginal note:Absence or incapacity of Accessibility Commissioner. (2)If the member or panel considers it appropriate, the member or panel may take any measures and make any order that the member or panel considers necessary to ensure the confidentiality of a hearing held in respect of an application under subsection (1). 48.3(1)The Chairperson of the Tribunal may request the Minister of Justice to decide whether a member should be subject to remedial or disciplinary measures for any reason set out in paragraphs (13)(a) to (d). (4)A proposed rule need not be published more than once, whether or not it has been amended as a result of any representations. (ii)making an application for approval and implementing a plan under section 17; (b)that the person make available to the victim of the discriminatory practice, on the first reasonable occasion, the rights, opportunities or privileges that are being or were denied the victim as a result of the practice; (c)that the person compensate the victim for any or all of the wages that the victim was deprived of and for any expenses incurred by the victim as a result of the discriminatory practice; (d)that the person compensate the victim for any or all additional costs of obtaining alternative goods, services, facilities or accommodation and for any expenses incurred by the victim as a result of the discriminatory practice; and. Marginal note:Attributing fault for delay. (7)For the purposes of this section, wages means any form of remuneration payable for work performed by an individual and includes. (2)An investigator shall investigate a complaint in a manner authorized by regulations made pursuant to subsection (4). Marginal note:Denial of good, service, facility or accommodation, 5It is a discriminatory practice in the provision of goods, services, facilities or accommodation customarily available to the general public, (a)to deny, or to deny access to, any such good, service, facility or accommodation to any individual, or. (4)Notwithstanding subsection (1), it is not a discriminatory practice to pay to male and female employees different wages if the difference is based on a factor prescribed by guidelines, issued by the Canadian Human Rights Commission pursuant to subsection 27(2), to be a reasonable factor that justifies the difference. 29The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Commission, may make regulations authorizing the Commission to exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions, in addition to those prescribed by this Act, as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Part and Parts I and III. Age discrimination means treating someone badly or denying them a beneft because of their age. Marginal note:Statement to be sent to person affected. Marginal note:Prohibited grounds of discrimination. (a)to exclude an individual from full membership in the organization; (b)to expel or suspend a member of the organization; or. Marginal note:Required qualifications acting Pay Equity Commissioner. (5)The Canadian Human Rights Commission shall conduct public consultations concerning any regulation proposed to be made by the Governor in Council under subsection (3) and shall file a report of the results of the consultations with the Minister within a reasonable time after the publication of the proposed regulation in the Canada Gazette. (2)For the purposes of sections 17 and 18, a plan shall not, by reason only that it does not conform to any standards prescribed pursuant to section 24, be deemed to be inappropriate for meeting the needs of persons arising from disability. (iii)in the course of investigations pertaining to particular offences against any Act of Parliament; (d)might, in respect of any individual under sentence for an offence against any Act of Parliament. (6)A proposed regulation need not be published more than once, whether or not it has been amended as a result of any representations. Marginal note:No complaints to be dealt with in certain cases, (7)No complaint may be dealt with by the Commission pursuant to subsection (1) that relates to the terms and conditions of a superannuation or pension fund or plan, if the relief sought would require action to be taken that would deprive any contributor to, participant in or member of, the fund or plan of any rights acquired under the fund or plan before March 1, 1978 or of any pension or other benefits accrued under the fund or plan to that date, including, (a)any rights and benefits based on a particular age of retirement; and, Marginal note:Disclosure of personal information. (3)For greater certainty, subsection (2) shall not be construed as limiting the power of a Tribunal, under paragraph 53(2)(a), to make an order requiring an employer to cease or otherwise correct a discriminatory practice. The Fair Housing Act is the federal law that prohibits discrimination because of a person's protected class when renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance or engaging in other housing-related activities. (b)the complaint is based solely on statistical information that purports to show that members of one or more designated groups are underrepresented in the employers workforce. Marginal note:Consent of Attorney General. 54No order that is made under subsection 53(2) may contain a term, (a)requiring the removal of an individual from a position if that individual accepted employment in that position in good faith; or. (4)The member or panel may not admit or accept as evidence anything that would be inadmissible in a court by reason of any privilege under the law of evidence. Age discrimination involves treating persons in an unequal fashion due to age in a way that is contrary to human rights law. (c)there is a serious possibility that the life, liberty or security of a person will be endangered. (40 and over) - Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Sex - Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Civil Rights Act of 1964. (2)The Chief Commissioner, the Deputy Chief Commissioner, the Accessibility Commissioner and the Pay Equity Commissioner are full-time members of the Commission and the other members may be appointed as full-time or part-time members of the Commission. (2)On receipt of a request, the Chairperson shall institute an inquiry by assigning a member of the Tribunal to inquire into the complaint, but the Chairperson may assign a panel of three members if he or she considers that the complexity of the complaint requires the inquiry to be conducted by three members. (3)Where the ground of discrimination is refusal of a request to undergo a genetic test or to disclose, or authorize the disclosure of, the results of a genetic test, the discrimination shall be deemed to be on the ground of genetic characteristics. The Charter protects every Canadian's right to be . Marginal note:Discriminatory policy or practice, 10It is a discriminatory practice for an employer, employee organization or employer organization, (a)to establish or pursue a policy or practice, or. designated groupshas the meaning assigned in section 3 of the Employment Equity Act; and(groupes dsigns), Marginal note:Limitation of order re employment equity, (2)Where a Tribunal finds that a complaint against an employer is substantiated, it may not make an order pursuant to subparagraph 53(2)(a)(i) requiring the employer to adopt a special program, plan or arrangement containing, (a)positive policies and practices designed to ensure that members of designated groups achieve increased representation in the employers workforce; or. 3.1For greater certainty, a discriminatory practice includes a practice based on one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination or on the effect of a combination of prohibited grounds. Nevertheless, it is also true that not all older adults are physically or mentally capable, independent, and autonomous. Marginal note:Powers, duties and functions, 27(1)In addition to its duties under Part III with respect to complaints regarding discriminatory practices, the Commission is generally responsible for the administration of this Part and Parts I and III and. 9(1)It is a discriminatory practice for an employee organization on a prohibited ground of discrimination. (2)If at the conclusion of the inquiry the member or panel finds that the complaint is substantiated, the member or panel may, subject to section 54, make an order against the person found to be engaging or to have engaged in the discriminatory practice and include in the order any of the following terms that the member or panel considers appropriate: (a)that the person cease the discriminatory practice and take measures, in consultation with the Commission on the general purposes of the measures, to redress the practice or to prevent the same or a similar practice from occurring in future, including, (i)the adoption of a special program, plan or arrangement referred to in subsection 16(1), or. An Act to extend the laws in Canada that proscribe discrimination. (2)The Commission may, for specific projects, enter into contracts for the services of persons having technical or specialized knowledge of any matter relating to the work of the Commission to advise and assist the Commission in the exercise of its powers or the performance of its duties and functions under this Act, and those persons may be paid such remuneration and expenses as may be prescribed by by-law of the Commission. (2)The Commission may, at any time, prepare and submit to Parliament a special report referring to and commenting on any matter within the scope of its powers, duties and functions if, in its opinion, the matter is of such urgency or importance that a report on it should not be deferred until the time provided for submission of its next annual report under subsection (1). (5)If the Board refers a complaint under subsection (4) to an employer, or to an employer and a bargaining agent, it may assist them in resolving any matters relating to the complaint by any means that it considers appropriate. Marginal note:Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Discriminatory Practices and General Provisions, Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Act, Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, Consolidation of Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982, French Constitutional Drafting Committee (1990), Statutes Repeal Act: Reports, Deferrals and Repeals, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Program, Typographical and Grammatical Corrections, Table of Public Statutes and Responsible Ministers, Consolidated Index of Statutory Instruments. Marginal note:Multiple grounds of discrimination. In 1955, the age restriction for dependants was increased to 25. 1976-77, c. 33, s. 1 . (2)The complaints referred to in subsection (1) shall be dealt with by the Board as required by this section. 44(1)An investigator shall, as soon as possible after the conclusion of an investigation, submit to the Commission a report of the findings of the investigation. Marginal note:Prohibited grounds of discrimination. (3)Separate establishments established or maintained by an employer solely or principally for the purpose of establishing or maintaining differences in wages between male and female employees shall be deemed for the purposes of this section to be the same establishment. Marginal note:Complaints may be dealt with together. (i)lead to a serious disruption of that individuals institutional, parole or mandatory supervision program, (ii)reveal information originally obtained on a promise of confidentiality, express or implied, or. 21The establishment of separate pension funds or plans for different groups of employees does not constitute the basis for a complaint under Part III that an employer, employee organization or employer organization is engaging or has engaged in a discriminatory practice if the employees are not grouped in those funds or plans according to a prohibited ground of discrimination. Marginal note:Denial of commercial premises or residential accommodation, 6It is a discriminatory practice in the provision of commercial premises or residential accommodation, (a)to deny occupancy of such premises or accommodation to any individual, or. (5)For greater certainty, sex does not constitute a reasonable factor justifying a difference in wages. (6)Any person summoned to attend the hearing is entitled in the discretion of the member or panel to receive the same fees and allowances as those paid to persons summoned to attend before the Federal Court. Marginal note:Orders regarding discriminatory practices. Marginal note:Remedial and disciplinary measures. While states vary in the level of protection they give workers, federal protections cover those over forty from discrimination through the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. What is discrimination? (3)Where the Commission has reasonable grounds for believing that a person is engaging or has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the Commission may initiate a complaint. (2)Where standards prescribed pursuant to subsection (1) are met in providing access to any services, facilities or premises, a matter of access thereto does not constitute any basis for a complaint under Part III regarding discrimination based on any disability in respect of which the standards are prescribed. The Code defines age as 18 years or older. (c)settled after receipt by the parties of the notice referred to in subsection 44(4). (4)Each regulation that the Governor in Council proposes to make under subsection (3) shall be published in the Canada Gazette and a reasonable opportunity shall be given to interested persons to make representations in respect of it. (a)any refusal, exclusion, expulsion, suspension, limitation, specification or preference in relation to any employment is established by an employer to be based on a bona fide occupational requirement; (b)employment of an individual is refused or terminated because that individual has not reached the minimum age, or has reached the maximum age, that applies to that employment by law or under regulations, which may be made by the Governor in Council for the purposes of this paragraph; (d)the terms and conditions of any pension fund or plan established by an employer, employee organization or employer organization provide for the compulsory vesting or locking-in of pension contributions at a fixed or determinable age in accordance with sections 17 and 18 of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985; (d.1)the terms of any pooled registered pension plan provide for variable payments or the transfer of funds only at a fixed age under sections 48 or 55, respectively, of the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act; (e)an individual is discriminated against on a prohibited ground of discrimination in a manner that is prescribed by guidelines, issued by the Canadian Human Rights Commission pursuant to subsection 27(2), to be reasonable; (f)an employer, employee organization or employer organization grants a female employee special leave or benefits in connection with pregnancy or child-birth or grants employees special leave or benefits to assist them in the care of their children; or. 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