Events that involve the Charter

On the job with the Charter
In 2001, four Ontario women and five labor unions launched a Charter challenge, arguing that the province was discriminating against them based on gender.
Labor union - an organization of workers that act to protect worker's rights and freedoms.
Example - AUPE and CUPE.

In 2003, before the courts began a hearing on the case, the Ontario government agreed to pay female workers a total of $414 million in pay adjustments.
One of the women who launched the challenge was Mary Kelly; a community case worker.

Do people have the right to work without facing discrimination, based on their age?
In the early 1900s, Professor Olive Dickason challenged whether the University of Alberta could force her to retire at age 65.
The Charter entitles everyone to 'equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination'.
Professor Dickason said forced retirement was discrimination - based on age. The Supreme court disagreed with her because she had agreed to retire at 65 BEFORE she took the teaching position.
Since the Supreme court ruling, provinces in Canada have re-examined their legislation, concerning retirement.
Some provinces including Alberta have made it illegal for employers to force employees to retire because of their age.

	Created by Amna Khan almost 7 years ago

Grade 9 History Note on Social 9: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, created by Amna Khan on 19/01/2018.