Vriend

As Iacobucci J. explained in Vriend v. Alberta, [1998] 1 S.C.R. 493 at 577:

Update on Maclean’s : Law is Cool 2008

In other words the legislature could not say for instance that the human rights code doesnt apply to X group (see Vriend), but they could say that we arent going to have a human rights code or we are going to get rid of certain parts.

Update on Maclean’s : Law is Cool 2008

Vriend will look at how restricting sleep affects the behaviours, cognition and emotions of children ages eight to 12.

London Free Press 2010

Vriend says there are many reasons why children aren't getting the 10 to 11 hours they need a night, including taking part in activities like hockey and baseball that go later, playing video games, talking to friends and working on homework.

London Free Press 2010

Blackett's announcement comes 11 years after the historic Vriend vs Alberta case in which the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that sexual orientation must be included under human rights legislation across the country.

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ALBERTA / Province adding sexual orientation to legislation, 11 years after Vriend

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NDP MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona, Rachel Notley, has continually brought up the Vriend decision during her time in politics and she welcomes Blackett's plans.

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NDP MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona, Rachel Notley, has continually brought up the Vriend decision during her time in politics and she welcomes Blackett's plans.

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That Alberta has resisted the Vriend ruling's call for the province to amend its statute for 11 years is nothing short of scandalous.

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ALBERTA / Province adding sexual orientation to legislation, 11 years after Vriend

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