Bill 107
An Act to amend the Human Rights Code
Government Motions
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 2 (subsection 14 (3) of the Act)
I move that clause 14 (3) (b) of the Act, as set out in section 2 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "specified in the approval" and
substituting "specified in the designation".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 2 (subsections 14 (4) and (5) of the Act)
I move that subsections 14 (4) and (5) of the Act, as set out in section
2 the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Inquiries initiated by Commission
(4) The Commission may, on its own initiative, inquire into one or more
programs to determine whether the programs are special programs for the
purposes of subsection (1).
End of inquiry
(5) At the conclusion of an inquiry under subsection (4), the Commission
may designate as a special program any of the programs under inquiry if,
in its opinion, the programs meet the requirements of subsection (1).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 2 (subsection 14 (6) of the Act)
I move that subsection 14 (6) of the Act, as set out in section 2 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "subsection (2) or (5)" and substituting
"subsection (3) or (5)".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 2 (new subsection 14 (6.1) of the Act)
I move that section 14 of the Act, as amended by section 2 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsection:
Renewal of designation
(6.1) If an application for renewal of a designation of a program as a
special program is made to the Commission before its expiry under
subsection (6), the Commission may,
(a) renew the designation if, in its opinion, the program continues to
meet the requirements of subsection (1); or
(b) renew the designation on the condition that the program make such
modifications as are specified in the designation in order to meet the
requirements of subsection (1).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 2 (subsection 14 (7) of the Act)
I move that subsection 14 (7) of the Act, as set out in section 2 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Effect of designation, etc.
(7) In a proceeding,
(a) evidence that a program has been designated as a special program
under this section is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary,
that the program is a special program for the purposes of subsection (1);
and
(b) evidence that the Commission has considered and refused to designate
a program as a special program under this section is proof, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, that the program is not a special
program for the purposes of subsection (1).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 2 (new subsection 14 (9) of the Act)
I move that section 14 of the Act, as amended by section 2 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsection:
Tribunal finding
(9) For the purposes of a proceeding before the Tribunal, the Tribunal
may make a finding that a program meets the requirements of a special
program under subsection (1), even though the program has not been
designated as a special program by the Commission under this section,
subject to clause (7) (b).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (new subsections 27 (2.1) and (2.2) of the Act)
I move that section 27 of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsections:
Appointment
(2.1) Every person appointed to the Commission shall have knowledge,
experience or training with respect to human rights law and issues.
Criteria
(2.2) In the appointment of persons to the Commission under subsection
(2), the importance of reflecting, in the composition of the Commission
as a whole, the diversity of Ontario's population shall be recognized.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 27 (7) and new subsections 27 (7.1) and (7.2) of
the Act)
I move that subsection 27 (7) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Employees
(7) The Commission may appoint such employees as it considers necessary
for the proper conduct of its affairs and the employees shall be
appointed under the Public Service Act.
Evidence obtained in performance of duties
(7.1) A member of the Commission shall not be required to give testimony
in a civil suit or any proceeding as to information obtained in the
performance of duties under this Act.
Same, employees
(7.2) An employee of the Commission shall not be required to give
testimony in a civil suit or any proceeding other than a proceeding under
this Act as to information obtained in the performance of duties under
this Act.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 27 (8) of the Act)
I move that subsection 27 (8) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "to any other member of the Commission"
and substituting "to any member of the Anti-Racism Secretariat, the
Disability Rights Secretariat or an advisory group or to any other member
of the Commission".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (new subsection 27 (9) of the Act)
I move that section 27 of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsection:
Divisions
(9) The Commission may authorize any function of the Commission to be
performed by a division of the Commission composed of at least three
members of the Commission.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (section 29 of the Act)
I move that the portion of section 29 before clause (a), as set out in
section 5 of the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Functions of Commission
29. The functions of the Commission are to promote and advance respect
for human rights in Ontario, to protect human rights in Ontario and,
recognizing that it is in the public interest to do so and that it is the
Commission's duty to protect the public interest, to identify and promote
the elimination of discriminatory practices and, more specifically,
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subclause 29 (b) (i) of the Act)
I move that subclause 29 (b) (i) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of
the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
(i) promote awareness and understanding of, respect for and compliance
with this Act, and
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (clause 29 (c) of the Act)
I move that clause 29 (c) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "research into discriminatory practices
that infringe rights under Part I" and substituting "research into
discriminatory practices".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (clause 29 (e) of the Act)
I move that clause 29 (e) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
(e) to initiate reviews and inquiries into incidents of tension or
conflict, or conditions that lead or may lead to incidents of tension or
conflict, in a community, institution, industry or sector of the economy,
and to make recommendations, and encourage and co-ordinate plans,
programs and activities, to reduce or prevent such incidents or sources
of tension or conflict;
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (clause 29 (g) of the Act)
I move that clause 29 (g) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "to approve" at the beginning and
substituting "to designate".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (new clause 29 (g.1) of the Act)
I move that section 29 of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following clause:
(g.1) to approve policies under section 29.1;
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (clause 29 (i) of the Act)
I move that clause 29 (i) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
(i) to report to the people of Ontario on the state of human rights in
Ontario and on its affairs;
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (new section 29.1 of the Act)
I move that Part III of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the Bill, be
amended by adding the following section:
Commission documents
29.1 The Commission may approve policies prepared and published by the
Commission to provide guidance in the application of Parts I and II.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (new sections 29.2 and 29.3 of the Act)
I move that Part III of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the Bill, be
amended by adding the following sections:
Inquiries
29.2 (1) The Commission may conduct an inquiry under this section for the
purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act if the Commission
believes it is in the public interest to do so.
Conduct of inquiry
(2) An inquiry may be conducted under this section by any person who is
appointed by the Commission to carry out inquiries under this section.
Production of certificate
(3) A person conducting an inquiry under this section shall produce proof
of their appointment upon request.
Entry
(4) A person conducting an inquiry under this section may, without
warrant, enter any lands or any building, structure or premises where the
person has reason to believe there may be documents, things or
information relevant to the inquiry.
Time of entry
(5) The power to enter a place under subsection (4) may be exercised only
during the place's regular business hours or, if it does not have regular
business hours, during daylight hours.
Dwellings
(6) A person conducting an inquiry under this section shall not enter
into a place or part of a place that is a dwelling without the consent of
the occupant.
Powers on inquiry
(7) A person conducting an inquiry may,
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request the production for inspection and examination of documents or
things that are or may be relevant to the inquiry;
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upon giving a receipt for it, remove from a place documents produced
in response to a request under clause (a) for the purpose of making
copies or extracts;
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question a person on matters that are or may be relevant to the
inquiry, subject to the person's right to have counsel or a personal
representative present during such questioning and exclude from the
questioning any person who may be adverse in interest to the inquiry;
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use any data storage, processing or retrieval device or system used
in carrying on business in the place in order to produce a document in
readable form;
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take measurements or record by any means the physical dimensions of a
place;
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take photographs, video recordings or other visual or audio
recordings of the interior or exterior of a place; and
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require that a place or part thereof not be disturbed for a
reasonable period of time for the purposes of carrying out an
examination, inquiry or test.
Written demand
(8) A demand that a document or thing be produced must be in writing and
must include a statement of the nature of the document or thing required.
Assistance
(9) A person conducting an inquiry may be accompanied by any person who
has special, expert or professional knowledge and who may be of
assistance in carrying out the inquiry.
Use of force prohibited
(10) A person conducting an inquiry shall not use force to enter and
search premises under this section.
Obligation to produce and assist
(11) A person who is requested to produce a document or thing under
clause (7) (a) shall produce it and shall, on request by the person
conducting the inquiry, provide any assistance that is reasonably
necessary, including assistance in using any data storage, processing or
retrieval device or system, to produce a document in readable form.
Return of removed things
(12) A person conducting an inquiry who removes any document or thing
from a place under clause (7) (b) shall,
(a) make it available to the person from whom it was removed, on request,
at a time and place convenient for both that person and the person
conducting the inquiry; and
(b) return it to the person from whom it was removed within a reasonable
time.
Admissibility of copies
(13) A copy of a document certified by a person conducting an inquiry to
be a true copy of the original is admissible in evidence to the same
extent as the original and has the same evidentiary value.
Obstruction
(14) No person shall obstruct or interfere with a person conducting an
inquiry under this section.
Search warrant
29.3 (1) The Commission may authorize a person to apply to a justice of
the peace for a warrant to enter a place and conduct a search of the
place if,
(a) a person conducting an inquiry under section 29.2 has been denied
entry to any place or asked to leave a place before concluding a search;
(b) a person conducting an inquiry under section 29.2 made a request for
documents or things and the request was refused; or
(c) an inquiry under section 29.2 is otherwise obstructed or prevented.
Same
(2) Upon application by a person authorized under subsection (1) to do
so, a justice of the peace may issue a warrant under this section if he
or she is satisfied on information under oath or affirmation that the
warrant is necessary for the purposes of carrying out the inquiry under
section 29.2.
Powers
(3) A warrant obtained under subsection (2) may authorize a person named
in the warrant, upon producing proof of his or her appointment,
(a) to enter any place specified in the warrant, including a dwelling;
and
(b) to do any of the things specified in the warrant.
Conditions on search warrant
(4) A warrant obtained under subsection (2) shall contain such conditions
as the justice of the peace considers advisable to ensure that any search
authorized by the warrant is reasonable in the circumstances.
Time of execution
(5) An entry under a warrant issued under this section shall be made at
such reasonable times as may be specified in the warrant.
Expiry of warrant
(6) A warrant issued under this section shall name a date of expiry,
which shall be no later than 15 days after the warrant is issued, but a
justice of the peace may extend the date of expiry for an additional
period of no more than 15 days, upon application without notice by the
person named in the warrant.
Use of force
(7) The person authorized to execute the warrant may call upon police
officers for assistance in executing the warrant and the person may use
whatever force is reasonably necessary to execute the warrant.
Obstruction prohibited
(8) No person shall obstruct or hinder a person in the execution of a
warrant issued under this section.
Application
(9) Subsections 29.2 (11), (12) and (13) apply with necessary
modifications to an inquiry carried out pursuant to a warrant issued
under this section.
Evidence used in Tribunal proceedings
29.4 Despite any other Act, evidence obtained on an inquiry under section
29.2 or 29.3 may be received into evidence in a proceeding before the
Tribunal.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 30 (2) of the Act)
I move that subsection 30 (2) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "by the Minister" and substituting "by
the Lieutenant Governor in Council".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 30 (3) of the Act)
I move that subsection 30 (3) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "The Minister" at the beginning and
substituting "The Lieutenant Governor in Council".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 30 (4) of the Act)
I move that subsection 30 (4) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by,
(a) striking out "make recommendations" in clause (a) and substituting
"make recommendations to the Commission"; and
(b) striking out "or prescribed by regulation" at the end of clause (c).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 31 (2) of the Act)
I move that subsection 31 (2) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "by the Minister" and substituting "by
the Lieutenant Governor in Council".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 31 (3) of the Act)
I move that subsection 31 (3) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "The Minister" at the beginning and
substituting "The Lieutenant Governor in Council".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (subsection 31 (4) of the Act)
I move that subsection 31 (4) of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the
Bill, be amended by,
(a) striking out "make recommendations" in clause (a) and substituting
"make recommendations to the Commission"; and
(b) striking out "or prescribed by regulation" at the end of clause (c).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 5 (sections 31.2 and 31.3 of the Act)
I move that section 31.2 of the Act, as set out in section 5 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Annual report
31.2 (1) Every year, the Commission shall prepare an annual report on the
affairs of the Commission that occurred during the 12-month period ending
on March 31 of each year.
Report to Speaker
(2) The Commission shall submit the report to the Speaker of the Assembly
no later than on June 30 in each year who shall cause the report to be
laid before the Assembly if it is in session or, if not, at the next
session.
Copy to Minister
(3) The Commission shall give a copy of the report to the Minister at
least 30 days before it is submitted to the Speaker under subsection (2).
Other reports
31.3 In addition to the annual report, the Commission may make any other
reports respecting the state of human rights in Ontario and the affairs
of the Commission as it considers appropriate, and may present such
reports to the public or any other person it considers appropriate.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (subsection 32 (1) of the Act)
I move that subsection 32 (1) of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Tribunal
32. (1) The Tribunal known as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in
English and Tribunal des droits de la personne de l'Ontario in French is
continued.
Composition
(1.1) The Tribunal shall be composed of such members as are appointed by
the Lieutenant Governor in Council in accordance with the selection
process described in subsection (1.2).
Selection process
(1.2) The selection process for the appointment of members of the
Tribunal shall be a competitive process and the criteria to be applied in
assessing candidates shall include the following:
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Experience, knowledge or training with respect to human rights law and
issues.
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Aptitude for impartial adjudication.
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Aptitude for applying the alternative adjudicative practices and
procedures that may be set out in the Tribunal rules.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (new subsections 32 (4.1) and (4.2) of the Act)
I move that section 32 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsections:
Alternate chair
(4.1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall designate one of the
vice-chairs to be the alternate chair.
Same
(4.2) If the chair is unable to act, the alternate chair shall perform
the duties of the chair and, for this purpose, has all the powers of the
chair.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (subsection 32 (5) of the Act)
I move that subsection 32 (5) of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Employees
(5) The Tribunal may appoint such employees as it considers necessary for
the proper conduct of its affairs and the employees shall be appointed
under the Public Service Act.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (section 34 of the Act)
I move that section 34 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be struck out.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (clauses 35 (1) (a) and (b) of the Act)
I move that clauses 35 (1) (a) and (b) of the Act, as set out in section
6 of the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
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within 12 months after the incident to which the application relates;
or
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if there was a series of incidents, within 12 months after the last
incident in the series.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (new subsections 35 (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (4.4) and (4.5) of the
Act)
I move that section 35 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsections:
Application on behalf of another
(4.1) A person or organization, other than the Commission, may apply on
behalf of another person to the Tribunal for an order under section 42 if
the other person,
(a) would have been entitled to bring an application under subsection
(1); and
(b) consents to the application.
Participation in proceedings
(4.2) If a person or organization makes an application on behalf of
another person, the person or organization may participate in the
proceeding in accordance with the Tribunal rules.
Consent form
(4.3) A consent under clause (4.1) (b) shall be in a form specified in
the Tribunal rules.
Time of application
(4.4) An application under subsection (4.1) shall be made within the time
period required for making an application under subsection (1).
Application
(4.5) Subsections (2) and (3) apply to an application made under
subsection (4.1).
Withdrawal of application
(4.6) An application under subsection (4.1) may be withdrawn by the
person on behalf of whom the application is made in accordance with the
Tribunal rules.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (subsection 35 (5) of the Act)
I move that subsection 35 (5) of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the
Bill, be amended by,
(a) striking out "has not been finally determined" in clause (a) and
substituting "has not been finally determined or withdrawn"; and
(b) adding "or the matter has been settled" at the end of clause (b).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (clauses 36 (1) (a), (b) and (c) of the Act)
I move that clauses 36 (1) (a), (b) and (c) of the Act, as set out in
section 6 of the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
(a) it is in the public interest to make an application; and
(b) an order under section 43 could provide an appropriate remedy.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (new subsection 36 (4) of the Act)
I move that section 36 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsection:
Applications dealt with together
(4) If a person or organization makes an
application under section 35 and the Commission makes an application
under this section in respect of the same matter, the two applications
shall be dealt with together in the same proceeding unless the Tribunal
determines otherwise.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (new sections 36.1, 36.2 and 36.3 of the Act)
I move that Part IV of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill, be
amended by adding the following sections:
Parties
36.1 The parties to an application under section 35 or 36 are the
following:
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In the case of an application under subsection 35 (1), the person who
made the application.
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In the case of an application under subsection 35 (4.1), the person on
behalf of whom the application is made.
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In the case of an application under section 36, the Commission.
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Any person against whom an order is sought in the application.
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Any other person or the Commission, if they are added as a party by the
Tribunal.
Intervention by Commission
36.2 (1) The Commission may intervene in an application under section 35
on such terms as the Tribunal may determine having regard to the role and
mandate of the Commission under this Act.
Intervention as a party
(2) The Commission may intervene as a party to an application under
section 35 if the person or organization who made the application
consents to the intervention as a party.
Disclosure of information to Commission
36.3 Despite anything in the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act, at the request of the Commission, the Tribunal shall
disclose to the Commission copies of applications and responses filed
with the Tribunal and may disclose to the Commission other documents in
its custody or in its control.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (section 37,38 and 39 of the Act)
I move that sections 37, 38 and 39 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of
the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Powers of Tribunal
37. The Tribunal has the jurisdiction to exercise the powers conferred on
it by or under this Act and to determine all questions of fact or law
that arise in any application before it.
Disposition of applications
37.1 The Tribunal shall dispose of applications made under this Part by
adopting the procedures and practices provided for in its rules or
otherwise available to the Tribunal which, in its opinion, offer the best
opportunity for a fair, just and expeditious resolution of the merits of
the applications.
Interpretation of Part and rules
37.2 This Part and the Tribunal rules shall be liberally construed to
permit the Tribunal to adopt practices and procedures, including
alternatives to traditional adjudicative or adversarial procedures that,
in the opinion of the Tribunal, will facilitate fair, just and
expeditious resolutions of the merits of the matters before it.
Statutory Powers Procedure Act
38. (1) The provisions of the Statutory Powers
Procedure Act apply to a proceeding before the Tribunal unless they
conflict with a provision of this Act, the regulations or the Tribunal
rules.
Conflict
(2) Despite section 32 of the Statutory Powers
Procedure Act, this Act, the regulations and the Tribunal rules
prevail over the provisions of that Act with which they conflict.
Tribunal rules
39. (1) The Tribunal may make rules governing the practice and procedure
before it.
Required practices and procedures
(2) The rules shall ensure that the following requirements are met with
respect to any proceeding before the Tribunal:
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An application that is within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal shall
not be finally disposed of without affording the parties an opportunity
to make oral submissions in accordance with the rules.
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An application may not be finally disposed of without written reasons.
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(3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Tribunal rules
may,
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provide for and require the use of hearings or of practices and
procedures that are provided for under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act or that are alternatives
to traditional adjudicative or adversarial procedures;
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authorize the Tribunal to,
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define or narrow the issues required to dispose of an application and
limit the evidence and submissions of the parties on such issues, and
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determine the order in which the issues and evidence in a proceeding
will be presented;
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authorize the Tribunal to conduct examinations in chief or
cross-examinations of a witness;
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prescribe the stages of its processes at which preliminary,
procedural or interlocutory matters will be determined;
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authorize the Tribunal to make or cause to be made such examinations
of records and such other inquiries as it considers necessary in the
circumstances;
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authorize the Tribunal to require a party to a proceeding or another
person to,
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produce any document, information or thing and provide such
assistance as is reasonably necessary, including using any data storage,
processing or retrieval device or system, to produce the information in
any form,
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provide a statement or oral or affidavit evidence, or
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in the case of a party to the proceeding, adduce evidence or
produce witnesses who are reasonably within the party's control; and
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govern any matter prescribed by the regulations.
General or particular
(4) The rules may be of general or particular application.
Consistency
(5) The rules shall be consistent with this Part.
Not a regulation
(6) The rules made under this section are not regulations for the
purposes of the Regulations Act.
Public consultations
(7) The Tribunal shall hold public consultations before making a rule
under this section.
Failure to comply with rules
(8) Failure on the part of the Tribunal to comply with the practices and
procedures required by the rules or the exercise of a discretion under
the rules by the Tribunal in a particular manner is not a ground for
setting aside a decision of the Tribunal on an application for judicial
review or any other form of relief, unless the failure or the exercise of
a discretion caused a substantial wrong which affected the final
disposition of the matter.
Adverse inference
(9) The Tribunal may draw an adverse inference from the failure of a
party to comply, in whole or in part, with an order of the Tribunal for
the party to do anything under a rule made under clause (3) (f).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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Section 6 (new section 39.1 of the Act)
I move that Part IV of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill, be
amended by adding the following section:
Tribunal inquiry
39.1 (1) At the request of a party to an application under this Part, the
Tribunal may appoint a person to conduct an inquiry under this section if
the Tribunal is satisfied that,
(a) an inquiry is required in order to obtain evidence;
(b) the evidence obtained may assist in achieving a fair, just and
expeditious resolution of the merits of the application; and
(c) it is appropriate to do so in the circumstances.
Production of certificate
(2) A person conducting an inquiry under this section shall produce proof
of their appointment upon request.
Entry
(3) A person conducting an inquiry under this section may, without
warrant, enter any lands or any building, structure or premises where the
person has reason to believe there may be evidence relevant to the
application.
Time of entry
(4) The power to enter a place under subsection (3) may be exercised only
during the place's regular business hours or, if it does not have regular
business hours, during daylight hours.
Dwellings
(5) A person conducting an inquiry shall not enter into a place or part
of a place that is a dwelling without the consent of the occupant.
Powers on inquiry
(6) A person conducting an inquiry may,
(a) request the production for inspection and examination of documents or
things that are or may be relevant to the inquiry;
(b) upon giving a receipt for it, remove from a place documents produced
in response to a request under clause (a) for the purpose of making
copies or extracts;
(c) question a person on matters that are or may be relevant to the
inquiry, subject to the person's right to have counsel or a personal
representative present during such questioning and exclude from the
questioning any person who may be adverse in interest to the inquiry;
(d) use any data storage, processing or retrieval device or system used
in carrying on business in the place in order to produce a document in
readable form;
(e) take measurements or record by any means the physical dimensions of a
place;
(f) take photographs, video recordings or other visual or audio
recordings of the interior or exterior of a place; and
(g) require that a place or part thereof not be disturbed for a
reasonable period of time for the purposes of carrying out an
examination, inquiry or test.
Written demand
(7) A demand that a document or thing be produced must be in writing and
must include a statement of the nature of the document or thing required.
Assistance
(8) A person conducting an inquiry may be accompanied by any person who
has special, expert or professional knowledge and who may be of
assistance in carrying out the inquiry.
Use of force prohibited
(9) A person conducting an inquiry shall not use force to enter and
search premises under this section.
Obligation to produce and assist
(10) A person who is requested to produce a document or thing under
clause (6) (a) shall produce it and shall, on request by the person
conducting the inquiry, provide any assistance that is reasonably
necessary, including assistance in using any data storage, processing or
retrieval device or system, to produce a document in readable form.
Return of removed things
(11) A person conducting an inquiry who removes any document or thing
from a place under clause (6) (b) shall,
(a) make it available to the person from whom it was removed, on request,
at a time and place convenient for both that person and the person
conducting the inquiry; and
(b) return it to the person from whom it was removed within a reasonable
time.
Admissibility of copies
(12) A copy of a document certified by a person conducting an inquiry to
be a true copy of the original is admissible in evidence to the same
extent as the original and has the same evidentiary value.
Obstruction
(13) No person shall obstruct or interfere with a person conducting an
inquiry under this section.
Inquiry report
(14) A person conducting an inquiry shall prepare a report and submit it
to the Tribunal and the parties to the application that gave rise to the
inquiry in accordance with the Tribunal rules.
Transfer of inquiry to Commission
(15) The Commission may, at the request of the Tribunal, appoint a person
to conduct an inquiry under this section and the person so appointed has
all of the powers of a person appointed by the Tribunal under this
section and shall report to the Tribunal in accordance with subsection
(14).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 6 (section 41 of the Act)
I move that section 41 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Dismissal in accordance with rules
41. The Tribunal may dismiss an application, in whole or in part, in
accordance with its rules if the Tribunal is of the opinion that another
proceeding has appropriately dealt with the substance of the application.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (paragraph 3 of subsection 42 (1) of the Act)
I move that paragraph 3 of subsection 42 (1) of the Act, as set out in
section 6 of the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
3. An order directing any party to the application to do anything that,
in the opinion of the Tribunal, the party ought to do to promote
compliance with this Act.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (subsection 42 (2) of the Act)
I move that subsection 42 (2) of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the
Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Orders under par. 3 of subs. (1)
(2) For greater certainty, an order under paragraph 3 of subsection (1),
(a) may direct a person to do anything with respect to future practices;
and
(b) may be made even if no order under that paragraph was requested.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (section 43 of the Act)
I move that section 43 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Orders of Tribunal: applications under s. 36
43. (1) If, on an application under section 36, the Tribunal determines
that any one or more of the parties to the application have infringed a
right under Part I, the Tribunal may make an order directing any party to
the application to do anything that, in the opinion of the Tribunal, the
party ought to do to promote compliance with this Act.
Same
(2) For greater certainty, an order under subsection (1) may direct a
person to do anything with respect to future practices.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (new section 43.1 of the Act)
I move that Part IV of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill, be
amended by adding the following section:
Matters referred to Commission
43.1 (1) The Tribunal may refer any matters arising out of a proceeding
before it to the Commission if, in the Tribunal's opinion, they are
matters of public interest or are otherwise of interest to the
Commission.
Same
(2) The Commission may, in its discretion, decide whether to deal with a
matter referred to it by the Tribunal.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 6 (section 44 and new sections 44.1 and 44.2 of the Act)
I move that section 44 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Documents published by Commission
44. (1) In a proceeding under this Part, the Tribunal may consider
policies approved by the Commission under section 29.1.
Same
(2) Despite subsection (1), the Tribunal shall consider a policy approved
by the Commission under section 29.1 in a proceeding under this Part if a
party to the proceeding or an intervenor requests that it do so.
Stated case to Divisional court
44.1 (1) If the Tribunal makes a final decision or order in a proceeding
in which the Commission was a party or an intervenor, and the Commission
believes that the decision or order is not consistent with a policy that
has been approved by the Commission under section 29.1, the Commission
may apply to the Tribunal to have the Tribunal state a case to the
Divisional Court.
Same
(2) If the Tribunal determines that the application of the Commission
relates to a question of law and that it is appropriate to do so, it may
state the case in writing for the opinion of the Divisional Court upon
the question of law.
Parties
(3) The parties to a stated case under this section are the parties to
the proceeding referred to in subsection (1) and, if the Commission was
an intervenor in that proceeding, the Commission.
Submissions by Tribunal (4) The Divisional Court may hear submissions
from the Tribunal.
Powers of Divisional Court
(5) The Divisional Court shall hear and determine the stated case.
No stay
(6) Unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal or the Divisional Court, an
application by the Commission under subsection (1) or the stating of a
case to the Divisional Court under subsection (2) does not operate as a
stay of the final decision or order of the Tribunal.
Reconsideration of Tribunal decision
(7) Within 30 days of receipt of the decision of the Divisional Court,
any party to the stated case proceeding may apply to the Tribunal for a
reconsideration of its original decision or order in accordance with
section 44.2.
Reconsideration of Tribunal decision
44.2 (1) Any party to a proceeding before the Tribunal may request that
the Tribunal reconsider its decision in accordance with the Tribunal
rules.
Same
(2) Upon request under subsection (1) or on its own motion, the Tribunal
may reconsider its decision in accordance with its rules.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (section 45 of the Act)
I move that section 45 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Decisions final
45. Subject to section 44.1 of this Act, section 21.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Tribunal rules, a
decision of the Tribunal is final and not subject to appeal and shall not
be altered or set aside in an application for judicial review or in any
other proceeding unless the decision is patently unreasonable.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subsection 45.1 (6) of the Act)
I move that paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subsection 45.1 (6) of the Act, as
set out in section 6 of the Bill, be struck out and the following
substituted:
1. The parties to the settlement.
2. Any other person or the Commission, if they are added as a party by
the Tribunal.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (new subsection 45.1 (6.1) of the Act)
I move that section 45.1 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsection:
Intervention by Commission
(6.1) Section 36.2 applies with necessary modifications to an application
under subsection (3).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (subsection 45.1 (7) of the Act)
I move that subsection 45.1 (7) of the Act, as set out in section 6 of
the Bill, be amended by striking out "that it would have been authorized
to make under section 42 or 43 had no settlement been entered into" at
the end and substituting "that it considers appropriate to remedy the
contravention".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 6 (section 45.2 of the Act)
I move that section 45.2 of the Act, as set out in section 6 of the Bill,
be struck out.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
New section 6.1 (new Part IV.1 of the Act)
I move that the Bill be amended by adding the following section:
6.1 The Act is amended by adding the following Part:
PART IV.1
HUMAN RIGHTS LEGAL SUPPORT CENTRE
Centre established
45.4 (1) A corporation without share capital is established under the
name Human Rights Legal Support Centre in English and Centre d'assistance
juridique en matière de droits de la personne in French.
Membership
(2) The members of the Centre shall consist of its board of directors.
Not a Crown agency
(3) The Centre is not an agent of Her Majesty nor a Crown agent for the
purposes of the Crown Agency Act.
Powers of natural person
(4) The Centre has the capacity and the rights, powers and privileges of
a natural person, subject to the limitations set out in this Act or the
regulations.
Independent from but accountable to Ontario
(5) The Centre shall be independent from, but accountable to, the
Government of Ontario as set out in this Act.
Objects
45.5 The objects of the Centre are,
(a) to establish and administer a cost-effective and efficient system for
providing support services, including legal services, respecting
applications to the Tribunal under Part IV;
(b) to establish policies and priorities for the provision of support
services based on its financial resources.
Provision of support services
45.6 (1) The Centre shall provide the following support services:
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Advice and assistance, legal and otherwise, respecting the
infringement of rights under Part I.
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Legal services in relation to,
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the making of applications to the Tribunal under Part IV,
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proceedings before the Tribunal under Part IV,
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applications for judicial review arising from Tribunal proceedings,
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stated case proceedings,
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the enforcement of Tribunal orders.
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Such other services as may be prescribed by regulation.
Availability of services
(2) The Centre shall ensure that the support services are available
throughout the Province, using such methods of delivering the services as
the Centre believes are appropriate.
Board of directors
45.7 (1) The affairs of the Centre shall be governed and managed by its
board of directors.
Composition and appointment
(2) The board of directors of the Centre shall consist of no fewer than
five and no more than nine members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
in Council in accordance with the regulations.
Appointment of Chair
(3) A Chair designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council will preside
at meetings.
Remuneration
(4) The board of directors may be remunerated as determined by the
Lieutenant Governor in Council.
Duties
(5) The board of directors of the Centre shall be responsible for
furthering the objects of the Centre.
Delegation
(6) The board of directors may delegate any power or duty to any
committee, to any member of a committee or to any officer or employee of
the Centre.
Same
(7) A delegation shall be in writing and shall be on the terms and
subject to the limitations, conditions or requirements specified in it.
Board to act responsibly
(8) The board of directors shall act in a financially responsible and
accountable manner in exercising its powers and performing its duties.
Standard of care
(9) Members of the board of directors shall act in good faith with a view
to the objects of the Centre and shall exercise the care, diligence and
skill of a reasonably prudent person.
Government funding
45.8 (1) The Centre shall submit its annual budget to the Minister for
approval every year in a manner and form, and at a time, specified in the
regulations.
Approved budget included in estimates
(2) If approved by the Minister, the annual budget shall be submitted to
Cabinet to be reviewed for inclusion in the estimates of the Ministry.
Appropriation by Legislature
(3) The money required for the purposes of this Act shall be paid out of
such money as is appropriated therefor by the Legislature.
Centre's money not part of Consolidated Revenue Fund
45.9 The Centre's money and investments do not form part of the
Consolidated Revenue Fund and shall be used by the Centre in carrying out
its objects.
Annual report
45.10 (1) The Centre shall submit an annual report to the Minister within
four months after the end of its fiscal year.
Fiscal year
(2) The fiscal year of the Centre shall be from April 1 to March 31 of
the following year.
Audit
45.11 (1) The Centre must ensure that its books of financial account are
audited annually in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and a copy of the audit is given to the Minister.
Audit by Minister
(2) The Minister has the right to audit the Centre at any time that the
Minister chooses.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Subsection 7 (3) (section 46 of the Act)
I move that the definition of "Tribunal rules" in section 46 of the Act,
as set out in subsection 7 (3) of the Bill, be amended by striking out
"section 34" at the end and substituting "section 39".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 8 (section 46.1 of the Act)
I move that section 46.1 of the Act, as set out in section 8 of the Bill,
be struck out.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 8 (section 46.2 of the Act)
I move that section 46.2 of the Act, as set out in section 8 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Civil remedy
46.2 (1) If, in a civil proceeding in a court, the court finds that a
party to the proceeding has infringed a right under Part I of another
party to the proceeding, the court may make either of the following
orders, or both:
1. An order directing the party who infringed the right to pay monetary
compensation to the party whose right was infringed for loss arising out
of the infringement, including compensation for injury to dignity,
feelings and self-respect.
2. An order directing the party who infringed the right to make
restitution to the party whose right was infringed, other than through
monetary compensation, for loss arising out of the infringement,
including restitution for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect.
Same
(2) Subsection (1) does not permit a person to commence an action based
solely on an infringement of a right under Part I.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 8 (subsection 46.3 (1) of the Act)
I move that subsection 46.3 (1) of the Act, as set out in section 8 of
the Bill, be amended by striking out "section 9" and substituting
"section 9 or subsection 29.2 (14), 29.3 (8) or 39.1 (13)".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 9 (clauses 48 (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of the Act)
I move that clauses 48 (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of the Act, as set out
in section 9 of the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
(b) prescribing matters for the purposes of clause 39 (3) (g);
(c) respecting the Human Rights Legal Support Centre;
(d) governing any matter that is necessary or advisable for the effective
enforcement and administration of this Act.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
M_______________________________________
Section 9 (section 48 of the Act)
I move that section 9 of the Bill be amended by adding the following
subsection:
(2) Section 48 of the Act is amended by adding the following
subsection:
Human Rights Legal Support Centre
(2) A regulation made under clause (1) (c) may,
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further define the Centre's constitution, management and structure as
set out in Part IV.1;
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prescribe powers and duties of the Centre and its members;
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provide for limitations on the Centre's powers under subsection 45.4
(4);
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prescribe services for the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection 45.6
(1);
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further define the nature and scope of support services referred to in
subsection 45.6 (1);
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provide for factors to be considered in appointing members and specify
the circumstances and manner in which they are to be considered;
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provide for the term of appointment and reappointment of the Centre's
members;
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provide for the nature and scope of the annual report required under
section 45.10;
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provide for reporting requirements in addition to the annual report;
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provide for personal information to be collected by or on behalf of the
Centre other than directly from the individual to whom the information
relates, and for the manner in which the information is collected;
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provide for the transfer from specified persons or entities of
information, including personal information, that is relevant to
carrying out the functions of the Centre;
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provide for rules governing the confidentiality and security of
information, including personal information, the collection, use and
disclosure of such information, the retention and disposal of such
information, and access to and correction of such information,
including restrictions on any of these things, for the purposes of the
carrying out of the functions of the Centre;
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specify requirements and conditions for the funding of the Centre and
for the Centre's budget;
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provide for audits of the statements and records of the Centre;
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determine whether or not the Business Corporations Act, the
Corporations Information Act or the Corporations Act
or any provisions of those Acts apply to the Centre;
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provide for anything necessary or advisable for the purposes of Part
IV.1.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 10 (Section 49 of the Act)
I move that section 49 of the Act, as set out in section 10 of the Bill,
be struck out and the following substituted:
Definitions
49. In this Part,
"effective date" means the day sections 5 and 6 of the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2006 come into force;
("date d'effet")
"new Part IV" means Part IV as it reads on and after the effective date;
("nouvelle partie IV")
"old Part IV" means Part IV as it reads before the effective date.
("ancienne partie IV")
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 10 (sections 51, 52, 53, 54 and 55 of the Act)
I move that sections 51, 52, 53, 54 and 55 of the Act, as set out in
section 10 of the Bill, be struck out and the following substituted:
Application of s. 32 (1.2)
51. Subsection 32 (1.2) applies to the selection and appointment of
persons to the Tribunal on or after the day section 10 of the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2006 comes into force.
Tribunal powers before effective date
52. (1) Despite anything to the contrary in the old Part IV, the Tribunal
may, before the effective date,
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make rules in accordance with the new Part IV, including rules with
respect to the reconsideration of Tribunal decisions; and
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when dealing with complaints that are referred to it under section
36 of the old Part IV,
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deal with the complaint in accordance with the practices and
procedures set out in the rules made under clause (a),
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exercise the powers described in section 37 of the new Part
IV, and
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dispose of the complaint in accordance with section 37.1 of
the new Part IV.
Application
(2) Sections 37.2 and 38 of the new Part IV apply to rules made under
clause (1) (a).
Tribunal decisions made before effective date
(3) Despite anything in the old Part IV, the following applies before the
effective date with respect to a complaint that is referred to the
Tribunal by the Commission under section 36 of the old Part IV on or
after the day section 10 of the Human Rights Code
Amendment Act, 2006 comes into force:
1. Section 42 of the old Part IV does not apply to a decision of the
Tribunal made with respect to the complaint.
2. Sections 44.2 and 45 of the new Part IV apply to a decision of the
Tribunal made with respect to the complaint.
Complaints before Commission on effective date
53. (1) This section applies to a complaint filed with the Commission
under subsection 32 (1) of the old Part IV or initiated by the Commission
under subsection 32 (2) of the old Part IV before the effective date.
Commission powers continued for six months
(2) Subject to subsection (3) and despite the repeal of the old Part IV,
during the six-month period that begins on the effective date, the
Commission shall continue to deal with complaints referred to in
subsection (1) in accordance with subsection 32 (3) and sections 33, 34,
36, 37 and 43 of the old Part IV and, for that purpose,
(a) the Commission has all the powers described in subsection 32 (3) and
sections 33, 34, 36, 37 and 43 of the old Part IV; and
(b) the provisions referred to in clause (a) continue to apply with
respect to the complaints, with necessary modifications.
Applications to Tribunal during six-month period
(3) Subject to subsection (4), at any time during the six-month period
referred to in subsection (2), the person who made a complaint that is
continued under that subsection may, in accordance with the Tribunal
rules, elect to abandon the complaint and make an application to the
Tribunal with respect to the subject-matter of the complaint.
Expedited process
(4) The Tribunal shall make rules with respect to the practices and
procedures that apply to an application under subsection (3) in order to
ensure that the applications are dealt with in an expeditious manner.
Applications to Tribunal after six-month period
(5) If, after the end of the six-month period referred to in subsection
(2), the Commission has failed to deal with the merits of a complaint
continued under that subsection and the complaint has not been withdrawn
or settled, the complainant may make an application to the Tribunal with
respect to the subject-matter of the complaint within a further six-month
period after the end of the earlier six-month period.
New Part IV applies
(6) The new Part IV applies to an application made under subsections (3)
and (5).
Disclosure of information
(7) Despite anything in the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act, at the request of a party to an application under subsection
(3) or (5), the Commission may disclose to the party any information
obtained by the Commission in the course of an investigation.
Application barred
(8) No application, other than an application under subsection (3) or
(5), may be made to the Tribunal if the subject-matter of the application
is the same or substantially the same as the subject-matter of a
complaint that was filed with the Commission under the old Part IV.
Settlements effected by Commission
54. Section 45.1 of the new Part IV applies to the enforcement of a
settlement that,
(a) was effected by the Commission under the old Part IV before the
effective date or during the six-month period referred to in subsection
53 (2); and
(b) was agreed to in writing, signed by the parties and approved by the
Commission.
Where complaints referred to Tribunal
55. (1) This section applies to complaints that are referred to the
Tribunal by the Commission under section 36 of the old Part IV before the
effective date or during the six-month period referred to in subsection
53 (2).
New Part IV applies
(2) On and after the effective date, the new Part IV applies to a
complaint described in subsection (1) as though it were an application
made to the Tribunal under that Part and the Tribunal shall deal with the
complaint in accordance with the new Part IV.
Parties
(3) The Commission,
(a) shall continue to be a party to a complaint that was referred to the
Tribunal before the effective date; and
(b) subject to subsection (4), shall not be a party to a complaint
referred to the Tribunal during the six-month period referred to in
subsection 53 (2).
Same, exceptions
(4) The Commission shall continue as a party to a complaint that was
referred to the Tribunal during the six-month period referred to in
subsection 53 (2) if,
(a) the complaint was initiated by the Commission under subsection 32 (2)
of the old Part IV; or
(b) the Tribunal sets a date for the parties to appear before the
Tribunal before the end of the six-month period.
Same
(5) Nothing in subsection (3) shall prevent,
(a) the Tribunal from adding the Commission as a party to a proceeding
under section 36.1 of the new Part IV; or
(b) the Commission from intervening in a proceeding with respect to a
complaint described in subsection (1).
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 10 (subsection 57 (1) of the Act)
I move that subsection 57 (1) of the Act, as set out in section 10 of the
Bill, be amended by striking out "Five years after the day section 10 of
the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2006
comes into force" at the beginning and substituting "Three years after
the effective date".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 10 (section 57 of the Act)
I move that section 57 of the Act, as set out in section 10 of the Bill,
be amended by adding the following subsection:
Public consultations
(1.1) In conducting a review under this section, the person appointed
under subsection (1) shall hold public consultations.
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 11
I move that section 11 of the Bill be struck out and the following
substituted:
Legislation Act, 2006
11. On the later of the day section 6 of this Act comes into
force and the day section 134 of the Legislation Act, 2006 comes
into force, subsection 39 (6) of the Human Rights Code Act is
amended by striking out "the Regulations Act"
at the end and substituting "Part III of the Legislation Act,
2006".
Motion to be moved in Committee
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auprès du greffier.)
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Section 12
I move that section 12 of the Bill be struck out and the following
substituted:
Commencement
12. (1) Sections 6.1, 10 and 11, this section and section 13 come
into force on the day this Act receives Royal Assent.
Same
(2) Sections 1 to 6 and 7, 8 and 9 come into force on a day to be
named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
