Blind Ontario man wins $28,000 in discrimination case
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
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Thailand's Last Hunter-Gatherers Seek Land Rights
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
UN human rights expert demands U.S. end Cuba sanctions
A UN human rights expert calls for immediate lifting of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, citing humanitarian concerns and economic impact. Read the latest developments.
Supreme Court: Prisoners Can Challenge Security Status
Canada's Supreme Court affirms prisoners' right to appear before a judge to contest their security classification, a landmark decision for inmate rights and procedural fairness.
Prisoner Sues for Vegemite Access as Human Right
Australian inmate Andre McKechnie sues prison system over Vegemite ban, claiming it violates his cultural rights. The case highlights prison contraband policies.
Prisoner sues for Vegemite as human right
An Australian prisoner is suing for his right to eat Vegemite, sparking debate about prisoners' rights and cultural food access in correctional facilities.
Prisoner Challenges Vegemite Ban in Human Rights Case
An Australian prisoner serving life for murder is suing the government, claiming the ban on Vegemite violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case heads to trial in 2025.
TD Bank Settles Human Rights Complaint in B.C.
TD Bank resolves human rights complaint filed by Muslim-Indigenous man denied service at Surrey branch. Settlement marks victory for religious accommodation rights in Canada.
Ukraine Working on Prisoner Exchange with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces ongoing prisoner exchange negotiations with Russia amid continued conflict. Get the latest updates on diplomatic efforts.
Family turned away from hotel over guide dog
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
B.C. farmer decries omission in Cowichan land claim
A British Columbia farmer claims private property owners were excluded from Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title negotiations. Learn how this case could impact land rights across Canada.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan paramilitary killings
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the killings by paramilitary forces in Sudan's Darfur region. Read the latest developments.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan human rights crisis
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the escalating crisis in Sudan's Darfur region after hundreds killed in el-Fasher. Key developments and international response.
Georgia's Saakashvili asks Zelensky for POW swap exchange
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili requests prisoner exchange from Ukrainian President Zelensky. Get the latest developments on this international political story.
Canadian Calls Grow for Jimmy Lai's Release from Hong Kong Jail
Niagara-on-the-Lake mayor joins Ontario family of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai in demanding his freedom. The 75-year-old pro-democracy activist remains jailed since 2023.
Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case
A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Transgender Passport Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against the Trump administration's passport policy, allowing continued restrictions on gender marker changes for transgender Americans.
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal
Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.
Supreme Court to hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals
Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.
Freed Gaza Hostage Reveals Sexual Assault Ordeal
Exclusive testimony from a recently freed Israeli hostage details systematic sexual violence and brutal conditions during 55 days of Hamas captivity, sparking international condemnation.
Alberta Teachers Launch Legal Challenge Against Strike Bill
The Alberta Teachers' Association prepares legal action against the UCP government's controversial bill forcing an end to teacher strikes, setting up a major constitutional clash over collective bargaining rights in education.
Quebec Judge Halts Bill 2 - Doctors Win Free Speech Fight
A Quebec Superior Court judge has suspended Bill 2, legislation that would have restricted doctors' ability to protest. This landmark ruling protects physicians' freedom of expression rights across Quebec.
$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved
A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.
Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases
A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.
Tilbury murder accused granted bail, family outraged
A Tilbury family is outraged after a woman accused of first-degree murder in their loved one's death was released on bail, sparking concerns about Ontario's justice system and victim rights.
Alberta's Licence Plate Battle Amid Federal Economic Threats
As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith focuses on symbolic licence plate changes, the federal government's policies continue to threaten Alberta's economic foundation. Explore the growing tension between provincial priorities and federal overreach.
Credit score drops 200+ points over one unpaid bill
A Toronto woman's credit score plummeted by over 200 points due to one unpaid bill she never received. Discover how to protect your credit from similar unexpected hits.
Are Canadian Judges Undermining Parliamentary Democracy?
A critical examination of judicial activism in Canada reveals how courts may be undermining democratic processes through expansive Charter interpretations, raising concerns about parliamentary sovereignty.
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