It’s not fair: Why are children and youth not protected from age-based discrimination in Ontario? And what can we do?
This blog post is a continuation from our post on September 21, 2012. Comic made by PLE Team volunteer Shawn Malik What can kids and teens do if they experience age-based discrimination in Ontario? Unfortunately, not much…unless they up for a Charter challenge to the Ontario Human Rights Code. As the law in Ontariocurrently stands,…
Are youth protected from age-based discrimination?
Scenario: Jordan, Mary, and John are 16 year-old high school students who are feeling hungry and exhausted after a long day in class! Naturally, a short walk down the road to the local gas station to get some refreshments is agreed upon, and they get going. Upon arrival to the station’s store, however, they see…
Human Rights: Sexism
Scenario: Joyce is starting high school this year and she couldn’t be more excited! As the reigning 100 meter regional track champion she is looking forward to the challenges that training on a high school team will bring. Three weeks after the start of classes Joyce sees a posting on the Phys. Ed. bulletin board…