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Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Dismisses Application for Abandonment

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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed the application of Singh-Rai Gurpreet against the Peel Elementary Teachers' Local of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Gail Bannister-Clarke, Kellea Martin, and Jessica Cooper. The application, filed on May 31, 2023, alleged discrimination based on various grounds under the Human Rights Code. However, the applicant failed to respond to a Request for Submissions from the Tribunal on April 17, 2025, which led to the dismissal of the application for abandonment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The application alleged discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, and citizenship under the Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, as amended.
  • The Tribunal raised jurisdictional concerns regarding the applicant's explanation of adverse treatment and the link between the respondents' behavior and the applicant's claims under the Code.
  • The applicant was directed to respond to the Request by May 6, 2025, but failed to do so, leading to the application being dismissed for abandonment.
  • The application was filed on May 31, 2023, and proceeded through the Tribunal's process before being dismissed.
  • The Tribunal found that the applicant received the Request and had not responded or communicated further with the Tribunal.
  • The application was dismissed on July 21, 2025, with the Tribunal member noting that the applicant had abandoned their application.

Statistics:

  • The application was filed on May 31, 2023.
  • The Request for Submissions was emailed to the applicant on April 17, 2025.
  • The applicant was directed to respond to the Request by May 6, 2025.
  • The application was dismissed on July 21, 2025.
  • The Foreign Tribunal file number is 2023-53061-I.

Sources:

  • HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL OF ONTARIO, Singh-Rai Gurpreet Applicant -and- Peel Elementary Teachers' Local of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Gail Bannister-Clarke, Kellea Martin, and Jessica Cooper Respondents, 2025 HRTO 1783
  • Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, as amended
  • Ontario, Canada, Human Rights Tribunals of Ontario, [Retrieved on 2025-07-21]

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