Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Hamilton, Human Rights and Lynwood Charlton

In what may be a cunning legal strategy that appears to run contrary to a societal recognition of protecting human rights, the City of Hamilton is trying to get the Ontario Human Rights Commission removed from being involved in the OMB hearing on the Lynwood/Charlton matter. A decision is expected next week, as to whether the Human Right's Commission's request for status will be approved. See Spec story here, or buy today's print copy. 

 With agencies such as the Food and Shelter Advisory committee supporting the idea of having the Human Rights Commission involved, the city may face growing pressure as this matter proceeds. Do you support the city's strategy to get the Ontario Human Rights Commission removed from the proceedings, or do you believe this sends a bad message in terms of Hamilton's interest in the protection of human rights? 

3 comments:

  1. This just proves how clueless we are. If you don't think Human Rights should be an issue, let the commission be involved and let a judge decide that. To try to exclude them from being there, just makes us look bad as a city. Who is making these decisions?

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  2. From what I've heard, the HR Commission doesn't have to abide by the courts; they can pass judgement (ie. fine people) without having to deal with our judicial system.

    Can anyone confirm this? Has anyone dealt with them before?

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  3. From what I've heard, the HR Commission doesn't have to abide by the courts; they can pass judgement (ie. fine people) without having to deal with our judicial system.

    Can anyone confirm this? Has anyone dealt with them before?

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