Ont. Human Rights Comm. v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 SCR 536

JurisdictionFederal Jurisdiction (Canada)
JudgeDickson, Robert George Brian; Beetz, Jean; Estey, Willard Zebedee; McIntyre, William Rogers; Chouinard, Julien; Lamer, Antonio; Wilson, Bertha
Date17 December 1985
Citation[1985] 2 SCR 536,1985 CanLII 18 (SCC),[1985] SCJ No 74 (QL),JE 86-88,9 CCEL 185,17 Admin LR 89,52 OR (2d) 799,12 OAC 241,[1985] CarswellOnt 887,23 DLR (4th) 321,[1986] DLQ 89,34 ACWS (2d) 109,[1985] ACS no 74,64 NR 161,7 CHRR 3102
Docket Number17328
CourtSupreme Court (Canada)
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  • Dickason and Human Rights Commission (Alta.) v. University of Alberta, (1992) 127 A.R. 241 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Canada (Federal) Supreme Court (Canada)
    • September 24, 1992
    ...Rights Code, [1982] 2 S.C.R. 145; 43 N.R. 168, refd to. [para. 93]. Ontario Human Rights Commission and O'Malley v. Simpsons Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; 64 N.R. 161; 12 O.A.C. 241; 23 D.L.R.(4th) 321; 9 C.C.E.L. 185; 17 Admin. L.R. 89; 86 C.L.L.C. 17,002, refd to. [para. Central Alberta Dai......
  • Trinity Univ. v. College of Teachers, (2001) 269 N.R. 1 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Canada (Federal) Supreme Court (Canada)
    • November 9, 2000
    ...[1994] 3 S.C.R. 835; 175 N.R. 1; 76 O.A.C. 81, refd to. [para. 31]. Human Rights Commission (Ont.) and O'Malley v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; 64 N.R. 161; 12 O.A.C. 241, refd to. [para. Khalil et al. v. Canada (Secretary of State), [1999] 4 F.C. 661; 243 N.R. 369 (F.C.A.), refd to......
  • R. v. Edwards Books and Art Ltd., [1986] 2 SCR 713
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • December 18, 1986
    ...for Alberta v. Attorney‑General for Canada, [1947] A.C. 503; Ontario Human Rights Commission and O'Malley v. Simpsons‑Sears Ltd., [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., [1985] 1 S.C.R. Statutes and Regulations Cited Act to Prevent the Profanation of the Lord’s Day, in Upper Canada......
  • R. v. N.S. et al., (2012) 297 O.A.C. 200 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Canada (Federal) Supreme Court (Canada)
    • December 20, 2012
    ...[2006] 1 S.C.R. 256; 345 N.R. 201; 2006 SCC 6, refd to. [para. 46]. Human Rights Commission (Ont.) and O'Malley v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; 64 N.R. 161; 12 O.A.C. 241, refd to. [para. Commission scolaire régionale de Chambly v. Syndicat de l'enseignement de Champlain et autres, ......
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  • Dickason and Human Rights Commission (Alta.) v. University of Alberta, (1992) 127 A.R. 241 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Canada (Federal) Supreme Court (Canada)
    • September 24, 1992
    ...Rights Code, [1982] 2 S.C.R. 145; 43 N.R. 168, refd to. [para. 93]. Ontario Human Rights Commission and O'Malley v. Simpsons Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; 64 N.R. 161; 12 O.A.C. 241; 23 D.L.R.(4th) 321; 9 C.C.E.L. 185; 17 Admin. L.R. 89; 86 C.L.L.C. 17,002, refd to. [para. Central Alberta Dai......
  • Trinity Univ. v. College of Teachers, (2001) 269 N.R. 1 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Canada (Federal) Supreme Court (Canada)
    • November 9, 2000
    ...[1994] 3 S.C.R. 835; 175 N.R. 1; 76 O.A.C. 81, refd to. [para. 31]. Human Rights Commission (Ont.) and O'Malley v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; 64 N.R. 161; 12 O.A.C. 241, refd to. [para. Khalil et al. v. Canada (Secretary of State), [1999] 4 F.C. 661; 243 N.R. 369 (F.C.A.), refd to......
  • R. v. Edwards Books and Art Ltd., [1986] 2 SCR 713
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • December 18, 1986
    ...for Alberta v. Attorney‑General for Canada, [1947] A.C. 503; Ontario Human Rights Commission and O'Malley v. Simpsons‑Sears Ltd., [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., [1985] 1 S.C.R. Statutes and Regulations Cited Act to Prevent the Profanation of the Lord’s Day, in Upper Canada......
  • R. v. N.S. et al., (2012) 297 O.A.C. 200 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Canada (Federal) Supreme Court (Canada)
    • December 20, 2012
    ...[2006] 1 S.C.R. 256; 345 N.R. 201; 2006 SCC 6, refd to. [para. 46]. Human Rights Commission (Ont.) and O'Malley v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536; 64 N.R. 161; 12 O.A.C. 241, refd to. [para. Commission scolaire régionale de Chambly v. Syndicat de l'enseignement de Champlain et autres, ......
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5 firm's commentaries
  • COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (May 22, 2023 ' May 26, 2023)
    • Canada
    • Mondaq Canada
    • June 7, 2023
    ...BCGSEU, [1999] 3 S.C.R. 3, Entrop v. Imperial Oil Limited (2000), 50 O.R. (3d) 18 (C.A.), Ont. Human Rights Comm. v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536, Fraser v. Canada (Attorney General), 2020 SCC 28, British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles) v. British Columbia (Council of Hum......
  • Tax Court Takes Aim At The Burden Of Proof In Tax Appeals
    • Canada
    • Mondaq Canada
    • December 7, 2018
    ...the complexity and expense of tax litigation. Footnotes 1 2018 TCC 220. 2 Ontario (Human Rights Commission) v. Simpsons Sears Ltd., [1985] 2 SCR 536 (SCC), at paragraph 28. 3 F.H. v. McDougall, 2088 SCC 53. 4 Although real-time tax reporting technology may be on the way. 5 The CRA is also e......
  • Judicial Review Of Human Rights Cases – Recent Key Decisions
    • Canada
    • Mondaq Canada
    • June 4, 2013
    ...3 Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick, 2008 SCC 9. 4 2011 SCC 53. 5 RSC 1985, c H-6. 6 Ontario Human Rights Commission v. Simpson-Sears Limited, [1985] 2 SCR 536. 7 Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v Whatcott, 2013 SCC 11 8 S.S. 1979, C.S-24.1 (the "Saskatchewan Code"). 9 SCC reasons at para 59......
  • The Challenges Of Reasonable Accomodation For Public Administrations
    • Canada
    • Mondaq Canada
    • November 25, 2015
    ...sensitive to the characteristics of the varied clientele for public services. Footnotes 1 Ont. Human Rights Comm. v. Simpsons-Sears, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536 The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your sp......
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74 books & journal articles
  • Table of cases
    • Canada
    • Irwin Books Archive The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sixth Edition
    • June 22, 2017
    ...Simpsons-Sears v Ontario (Human Rights Commission), [1985] 2 SCR 536, 23 DLR (4th) 321 ...........................................................360 Sinclair v Quebec (Attorney General), [1992] 1 SCR 579, 89 DLR (4th) 500...........................................................................
  • Table of Cases
    • Canada
    • Irwin Books Labour and Employment Law. Cases, Materials, and Commentary. Ninth Edition
    • June 24, 2018
    ...1073 Ontario (Human Rights Commission) v Simpsons Sears Ltd , [1985] 2 SCR 536 [the O’Malley case] ................................................................................................................ 1071 Ontario Public Service Employees Union v Family Services of Hamilton-Wentw......
  • Table of cases
    • Canada
    • Irwin Books International Human Rights Law Preliminary Sections
    • June 18, 2004
    ...(Gen. Div.)................................................................ 262 Ontario Human Rights Commission v. Simpson Sears Ltd., [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536 ................................................................................................ 203 Operation Dismantle v. The Queen, [......
  • Table of Cases
    • Canada
    • Irwin Books Quasi-constitutional Laws of Canada
    • June 25, 2018
    ...[2001] OJ No 2180 (CA) ..........................................84 Ontario Human Rights Commission and O’Malley v Simpsons-Sears Ltd, [1985] 2 SCR 536 .......................................................................2, 6, 21, 22, 23, 27–28, 79, 81, 110, 134, 236, 237, 241 Ontario Nur......
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