In June 2012, gender identity and gender expression were added as prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”).  Similar amendments have also been proposed and, in some cases, enacted in other jurisdictions.  Hear from a panel of experts about the legal and policy issues arising from the recognition of these new grounds, with a particular focus on workplace issues including:

• What do these new grounds mean for employers, employees, and unions?
• How will gender identity and gender expression be interpreted by Human Rights tribunals and courts?
• What is required for workplace accommodation?
• What best practices should organizations adopt to ensure compliance with the Code?

PROGRAM CHAIR

Shane Todd, Heenan Blaikie LLP

SPEAKERS

Barbara Hall, Chief Commissioner, Human Rights Commission of Ontario
Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPP (Parkdale-High Park) and Co-Sponsor of the Amending Bill
Ryan Edmonds, Heenan Blaikie LLP
Piper Henderson, Unifor
Professor Kathy Lahey, Queen's University Faculty of Law
Dr. Ed Montigny, ARCH Disability Law
Nicole Nussbaum, Legal Aid Ontario