{"id":2632,"date":"2016-06-14T17:32:06","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T21:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.woodsworthcoop.ca\/?page_id=2632"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:22:24","slug":"background-information-human-rights-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.woodsworthcoop.ca\/index.php\/by-laws\/background-information-human-rights-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Bylaw – Background Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHFC Appendix C to the Human Rights By-Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

This \u00a0Attachment \u00a0contains \u00a0background \u00a0information \u00a0relating \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0Model \u00a0Human\u00a0Rights \u00a0By-law. \u00a0It \u00a0does \u00a0not \u00a0form \u00a0part \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0By-law \u00a0itself.<\/p>\n

This \u00a0Attachment \u00a0may \u00a0be \u00a0updated \u00a0from \u00a0time \u00a0to \u00a0time. \u00a0The \u00a0CHF \u00a0Canada \u00a0website\u00a0should \u00a0be \u00a0checked \u00a0for \u00a0the \u00a0most \u00a0recent \u00a0version.<\/p>\n

GENERAL \u00a0INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Why \u00a0have \u00a0a \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0By-law?<\/p>\n

The \u00a0Model \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0By-law \u00a0does \u00a0two \u00a0things.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0First, \u00a0it \u00a0states \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0commitment \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0Ontario \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights Code.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Second, \u00a0it \u00a0states \u00a0a \u00a0procedure \u00a0for \u00a0dealing \u00a0with \u00a0human \u00a0rights problems \u00a0at \u00a0the \u00a0co-op.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0is \u00a0the \u00a0Ontario \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code?<\/p>\n

The \u00a0Ontario \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0is \u00a0a \u00a0basic \u00a0law \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0Province \u00a0of \u00a0Ontario.
\nIt \u00a0states \u00a0detailed \u00a0rules \u00a0and \u00a0definitions \u00a0on \u00a0the \u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0that \u00a0are
\nprotected \u00a0in \u00a0Ontario. \u00a0It \u00a0states \u00a0procedures \u00a0on \u00a0how \u00a0those \u00a0rights \u00a0can \u00a0be enforced.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0rules \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0are \u00a0explained \u00a0by \u00a0decisions \u00a0of \u00a0courts\u00a0and \u00a0tribunals \u00a0on \u00a0what \u00a0the \u00a0Code \u00a0means \u00a0and \u00a0by \u00a0policy \u00a0statements \u00a0and \u00a0other\u00a0materials \u00a0issued \u00a0by \u00a0the \u00a0Ontario \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Commission.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0By-law \u00a0state \u00a0the \u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0that \u00a0are protected?<\/p>\n

No. \u00a0People\u2019s \u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0are \u00a0part \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0law \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0Province, \u00a0not \u00a0things\u00a0that \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0adopts \u00a0in \u00a0a \u00a0by-law.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0basic \u00a0commitment \u00a0to \u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0is \u00a0a \u00a0simple \u00a0and \u00a0straightforward principle, \u00a0but \u00a0working \u00a0it \u00a0out \u00a0according \u00a0to \u00a0law \u00a0is \u00a0complicated. \u00a0Therefore, the \u00a0basic \u00a0commitment \u00a0is \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0By-law, \u00a0but \u00a0not \u00a0the \u00a0detailed \u00a0legal \u00a0rules.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0are \u00a0the \u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0guaranteed \u00a0by \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code?<\/p>\n

The \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0states \u00a0that \u00a0people \u00a0have \u00a0a \u00a0right \u00a0not \u00a0be discriminated against \u00a0or \u00a0harassed \u00a0on \u00a0certain \u00a0specific \u00a0grounds. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0only discrimination \u00a0on \u00a0those \u00a0grounds \u00a0that \u00a0is \u00a0illegal.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0are \u00a0the \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds \u00a0of \u00a0discrimination \u00a0in \u00a0housing?<\/p>\n

The \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds \u00a0of \u00a0discrimination \u00a0in \u00a0housing \u00a0are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0race,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ancestry,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0place \u00a0of \u00a0origin,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0colour,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ethnic \u00a0origin,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0citizenship,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0creed,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0sex,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0sexual \u00a0orientation,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0age,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0marital \u00a0status,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0family \u00a0status,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0disability,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0the \u00a0receipt \u00a0of \u00a0public \u00a0assistance,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0gender \u00a0identity,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0gender \u00a0expression.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0are \u00a0the \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds \u00a0of \u00a0discrimination \u00a0in \u00a0employment?<\/p>\n

Co-ops \u00a0are \u00a0employers \u00a0as \u00a0well \u00a0as \u00a0housing \u00a0providers. \u00a0The \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds\u00a0of \u00a0discrimination \u00a0in \u00a0employment \u00a0are \u00a0the \u00a0same \u00a0as \u00a0in \u00a0housing \u00a0except:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0An \u00a0employer \u00a0cannot \u00a0discriminate \u00a0based \u00a0on \u00a0record \u00a0of \u00a0offences. \u00a0A housing provider \u00a0can \u00a0take \u00a0record \u00a0of \u00a0offences \u00a0into \u00a0consideration.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A \u00a0housing \u00a0provider \u00a0cannot \u00a0discriminate \u00a0based \u00a0on \u00a0receipt \u00a0of \u00a0public assistance. \u00a0This \u00a0is \u00a0not \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0list \u00a0of \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds \u00a0for employment.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Should \u00a0we \u00a0change \u00a0the \u00a0list \u00a0for \u00a0our \u00a0co-op?<\/p>\n

This \u00a0is \u00a0not \u00a0recommended.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The \u00a0list \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0Code \u00a0is \u00a0accompanied \u00a0by \u00a0definitions \u00a0and \u00a0other \u00a0sections\u00a0which \u00a0explain \u00a0and \u00a0qualify \u00a0the \u00a0obligations. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0important \u00a0that \u00a0these\u00a0apply.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Experience \u00a0shows \u00a0that \u00a0when \u00a0co-ops \u00a0adjust \u00a0the \u00a0list, \u00a0they \u00a0are \u00a0basically\u00a0covering \u00a0the \u00a0same \u00a0things \u00a0in \u00a0different \u00a0words. \u00a0But \u00a0there \u00a0may \u00a0be \u00a0a\u00a0slightly \u00a0different \u00a0meaning \u00a0that \u00a0is \u00a0hard \u00a0to \u00a0predict.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Co-op \u00a0by-laws \u00a0are \u00a0legally \u00a0operative \u00a0documents. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0important \u00a0to \u00a0be accurate and \u00a0consistent \u00a0so \u00a0that \u00a0co-ops \u00a0do \u00a0not \u00a0have \u00a0unexpected liabilities.<\/p>\n

HARASSMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0is \u00a0harassment?<\/p>\n

Harassment \u00a0is \u00a0inappropriate \u00a0comment \u00a0or \u00a0conduct \u00a0that \u00a0is \u00a0known \u00a0or should \u00a0be \u00a0known \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0unwelcome. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0illegal \u00a0if \u00a0it \u00a0is \u00a0on \u00a0a \u00a0ground \u00a0stated\u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code. \u00a0The \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds \u00a0of \u00a0harassment \u00a0are\u00a0substantially \u00a0similar \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0prohibited \u00a0grounds \u00a0of \u00a0discrimination.<\/p>\n

Some \u00a0examples \u00a0of \u00a0harassment \u00a0when \u00a0based \u00a0on \u00a0a \u00a0prohibited \u00a0ground \u00a0are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0epithets, \u00a0slurs \u00a0or \u00a0jokes;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0name \u00a0calling \u00a0or \u00a0nicknames;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0jokes, \u00a0cartoons \u00a0or \u00a0graffiti;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0verbal \u00a0abuse;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0displaying \u00a0offensive \u00a0or \u00a0derogatory \u00a0images;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0practical \u00a0jokes \u00a0causing \u00a0awkwardness \u00a0or \u00a0embarrassment;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0condescending \u00a0or \u00a0patronizing \u00a0behaviour \u00a0undermining \u00a0a \u00a0person\u2019s \u00a0self-
\nrespect.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0is \u00a0sexual \u00a0harassment?<\/p>\n

Sexual \u00a0harassment \u00a0is \u00a0harassment \u00a0because \u00a0of \u00a0sex, \u00a0sexual \u00a0orientation, gender \u00a0identity \u00a0or \u00a0gender \u00a0expression. \u00a0Some \u00a0examples \u00a0are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0gender-related \u00a0comments \u00a0about \u00a0an \u00a0individual’s \u00a0physical characteristics \u00a0or \u00a0mannerisms;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0unwelcome \u00a0physical \u00a0contact, \u00a0patting \u00a0or \u00a0pinching;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0suggestive \u00a0or \u00a0offensive \u00a0remarks \u00a0or \u00a0innuendoes \u00a0about \u00a0members \u00a0of \u00a0a
\nspecific \u00a0gender;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0propositions \u00a0of \u00a0physical \u00a0intimacy;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0gender-related \u00a0verbal \u00a0abuse, \u00a0threats, \u00a0or \u00a0taunting;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0leering \u00a0or \u00a0inappropriate \u00a0staring;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0bragging \u00a0about \u00a0sexual \u00a0prowess;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0demands \u00a0for \u00a0dates \u00a0or \u00a0sexual \u00a0favours;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0offensive \u00a0jokes \u00a0or \u00a0comments \u00a0of \u00a0a \u00a0sexual \u00a0nature \u00a0about \u00a0a \u00a0person;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0display \u00a0of \u00a0sexually \u00a0offensive \u00a0pictures, \u00a0graffiti, \u00a0or \u00a0other \u00a0materials;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0questions \u00a0or \u00a0discussions \u00a0about \u00a0sexual \u00a0activities;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0paternalism \u00a0based \u00a0on \u00a0gender \u00a0which \u00a0a \u00a0person \u00a0feels \u00a0undermines \u00a0his \u00a0or\u00a0her \u00a0self-respect \u00a0or \u00a0position \u00a0of \u00a0responsibility;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0rough \u00a0and \u00a0vulgar \u00a0humour \u00a0or \u00a0language \u00a0related \u00a0to \u00a0gender.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Are \u00a0there \u00a0other \u00a0kinds \u00a0of \u00a0sexual \u00a0harassment?<\/p>\n

Yes. \u00a0In \u00a0addition, \u00a0sexual \u00a0harassment \u00a0is \u00a0any \u00a0kind \u00a0of \u00a0sexual \u00a0advance \u00a0made by \u00a0someone \u00a0who \u00a0is \u00a0in \u00a0a \u00a0position \u00a0to \u00a0grant \u00a0or \u00a0deny \u00a0a \u00a0benefit \u00a0or advancement \u00a0such \u00a0as \u00a0someone\u2019s \u00a0employer \u00a0or \u00a0superior. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0also \u00a0any reprisal \u00a0by \u00a0such \u00a0a \u00a0person \u00a0for \u00a0rejection \u00a0of \u00a0a \u00a0sexual \u00a0advance.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does \u00a0the \u00a0victim \u00a0have \u00a0to \u00a0object \u00a0for \u00a0it \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0sexual \u00a0harassment?<\/p>\n

No. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0not \u00a0necessary \u00a0for \u00a0someone \u00a0to \u00a0object \u00a0to \u00a0behaviour \u00a0for \u00a0it \u00a0to \u00a0be contrary \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code.<\/p>\n

RESPONSIBILITIES \u00a0OF \u00a0CO-OPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0are \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0legal \u00a0responsibilities?<\/p>\n

As \u00a0a \u00a0housing \u00a0provider \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0has \u00a0to \u00a0follow \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0in\u00a0all \u00a0areas \u00a0of \u00a0its \u00a0operations. \u00a0This \u00a0includes \u00a0its \u00a0role \u00a0as \u00a0housing \u00a0provider and\u00a0as \u00a0employer.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0co-op \u00a0is \u00a0responsible \u00a0for \u00a0the \u00a0acts \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0as \u00a0a \u00a0corporation. \u00a0It
\nalso \u00a0can \u00a0have \u00a0responsibility \u00a0for \u00a0the \u00a0acts \u00a0of \u00a0its \u00a0staff \u00a0and \u00a0anyone \u00a0acting \u00a0on\u00a0its \u00a0behalf. \u00a0This \u00a0can \u00a0include \u00a0directors, \u00a0officers, \u00a0committee \u00a0members and\u00a0others.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0responsible \u00a0for \u00a0the \u00a0acts \u00a0of \u00a0individual \u00a0members?<\/p>\n

If \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0is \u00a0a \u00a0place \u00a0where \u00a0discriminatory \u00a0or \u00a0harassing \u00a0language \u00a0or acts \u00a0are \u00a0common, \u00a0it \u00a0is \u00a0said \u00a0to \u00a0have \u00a0a \u00a0\u201cpoisoned \u00a0environment\u201d \u00a0or \u201cpoisoned \u00a0atmosphere\u201d. \u00a0Under \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0could be \u00a0responsible.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0co-op \u00a0has \u00a0to \u00a0do \u00a0what \u00a0is \u00a0reasonable \u00a0to \u00a0ensure \u00a0that \u00a0the \u00a0general atmosphere \u00a0at \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0is \u00a0free \u00a0of \u00a0discrimination \u00a0or \u00a0harassment \u00a0on human \u00a0rights \u00a0grounds. \u00a0It \u00a0cannot \u00a0just \u00a0ignore \u00a0such \u00a0conduct.<\/p>\n

ACCOMMODATION \u00a0OF \u00a0DISABILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

14.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does \u00a0someone \u00a0who \u00a0is \u00a0disabled \u00a0have \u00a0to \u00a0obey \u00a0the \u00a0same \u00a0rules \u00a0as \u00a0other\u00a0co-op \u00a0members?<\/p>\n

Yes. \u00a0But \u00a0those \u00a0rules \u00a0have \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0adjusted \u00a0to \u00a0allow \u00a0for \u00a0the \u00a0person\u2019s disability \u00a0if \u00a0it \u00a0can \u00a0be \u00a0done \u00a0without \u00a0undue \u00a0hardship.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0have \u00a0to \u00a0go \u00a0to \u00a0special \u00a0expense \u00a0to \u00a0fill \u00a0the \u00a0needs \u00a0of someone \u00a0who \u00a0is \u00a0disabled?<\/p>\n

Yes. \u00a0The \u00a0co-op \u00a0has \u00a0to \u00a0provide \u00a0equal \u00a0housing \u00a0to \u00a0everyone, \u00a0including \u00a0any\u00a0members \u00a0who \u00a0are \u00a0disabled. \u00a0In \u00a0order \u00a0to \u00a0permit \u00a0the \u00a0disabled \u00a0members \u00a0to\u00a0have \u00a0equal \u00a0housing, \u00a0special \u00a0measures \u00a0may \u00a0be \u00a0needed, \u00a0such \u00a0as \u00a0automatic\u00a0door \u00a0openers.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0co-op \u00a0and \u00a0anyone \u00a0else \u00a0providing \u00a0accommodation \u00a0has \u00a0to \u00a0take \u00a0such measures \u00a0if \u00a0it \u00a0can \u00a0be \u00a0done \u00a0without \u00a0undue \u00a0hardship.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0is \u00a0undue \u00a0hardship?<\/p>\n

Undue \u00a0hardship \u00a0is \u00a0not \u00a0defined \u00a0in \u00a0any \u00a0exact \u00a0way. \u00a0However, \u00a0it \u00a0would include \u00a0cost, \u00a0outside \u00a0sources \u00a0of \u00a0funding, \u00a0if \u00a0any, \u00a0and \u00a0health \u00a0and \u00a0safety requirements.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Doesn\u2019t \u00a0it \u00a0cost \u00a0a \u00a0lot \u00a0to \u00a0accommodate \u00a0people \u00a0with \u00a0disabilities?<\/p>\n

No. \u00a0The \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Commission \u00a0says \u00a0that \u00a0a \u00a0great \u00a0many \u00a0examples \u00a0of accommodation \u00a0can \u00a0be \u00a0done \u00a0very \u00a0inexpensively.<\/p>\n

For \u00a0instance, \u00a0some \u00a0people \u00a0are \u00a0highly \u00a0sensitive \u00a0to \u00a0certain \u00a0chemicals \u00a0such\u00a0as \u00a0cleaning \u00a0fluids. \u00a0Pricing \u00a0out \u00a0alternatives \u00a0that \u00a0are \u00a0less \u00a0offensive \u00a0(and\u00a0maybe \u00a0better \u00a0for \u00a0the \u00a0environment) \u00a0shows \u00a0that \u00a0they \u00a0only \u00a0cost \u00a0a \u00a0co-op\u00a0slightly \u00a0more. \u00a0The \u00a0same \u00a0is \u00a0true \u00a0of \u00a0a \u00a0great \u00a0many \u00a0other accommodations.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is \u00a0there \u00a0a \u00a0hard \u00a0and \u00a0fast \u00a0dollar \u00a0limit \u00a0for \u00a0an \u00a0accommodation?<\/p>\n

No. \u00a0The \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0does \u00a0not \u00a0state \u00a0a \u00a0specific \u00a0limit \u00a0and \u00a0the explanations \u00a0given \u00a0in \u00a0court \u00a0and \u00a0tribunal \u00a0cases \u00a0do \u00a0not \u00a0lead \u00a0to \u00a0any specific \u00a0limit. \u00a0You \u00a0should consult \u00a0your \u00a0local \u00a0federation \u00a0or \u00a0lawyer \u00a0when this \u00a0issue \u00a0comes \u00a0up.<\/p>\n

INDIRECT \u00a0DISCRIMINATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

19.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What \u00a0is \u00a0indirect \u00a0discrimination?<\/p>\n

Indirect \u00a0discrimination \u00a0is \u00a0also \u00a0called \u00a0\u201cconstructive\u201d \u00a0discrimination. \u00a0It exists \u00a0if \u00a0there \u00a0is \u00a0a \u00a0requirement \u00a0or \u00a0factor \u00a0that \u00a0is \u00a0not \u00a0discrimination \u00a0on \u00a0a prohibited \u00a0ground but \u00a0that \u00a0results \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0exclusion, \u00a0restriction \u00a0or preference \u00a0of \u00a0a \u00a0group \u00a0of \u00a0persons \u00a0identified \u00a0by \u00a0a \u00a0prohibited \u00a0ground.<\/p>\n

An \u00a0example \u00a0might \u00a0be \u00a0religious \u00a0beliefs. \u00a0Co-ops \u00a0might \u00a0be \u00a0scheduling meeting \u00a0times \u00a0for \u00a0good \u00a0reasons \u00a0that \u00a0have \u00a0nothing \u00a0to \u00a0do \u00a0with \u00a0any \u00a0human\u00a0rights \u00a0issues. \u00a0But \u00a0if \u00a0a \u00a0members\u2019 \u00a0meeting \u00a0falls \u00a0on \u00a0a \u00a0holiday \u00a0that \u00a0affects \u00a0a\u00a0lot \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0members, \u00a0that \u00a0could \u00a0be \u00a0indirect \u00a0discrimination.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0have \u00a0to \u00a0go \u00a0to \u00a0expense \u00a0or \u00a0change \u00a0its \u00a0rules \u00a0to \u00a0avoid\u00a0indirect \u00a0discrimination?<\/p>\n

Yes. \u00a0But \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0obligations \u00a0are \u00a0subject \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0same \u00a0test \u00a0of \u00a0undue hardship \u00a0as \u00a0for \u00a0accommodating \u00a0disabilities.<\/p>\n

EQUAL \u00a0TREATMENT \u00a0FOR \u00a0ALL \u00a0MEMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

21.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does \u00a0accommodating \u00a0disabilities \u00a0and \u00a0avoiding \u00a0indirect \u00a0discrimination involve \u00a0treating \u00a0some \u00a0members \u00a0better \u00a0than \u00a0others?<\/p>\n

No. \u00a0This \u00a0is \u00a0the \u00a0biggest \u00a0issue \u00a0that \u00a0bothers \u00a0co-op \u00a0members. \u00a0Co-ops \u00a0are founded \u00a0on \u00a0the \u00a0basis \u00a0that \u00a0all \u00a0members \u00a0have \u00a0equal \u00a0worth. \u00a0This \u00a0is \u00a0not \u00a0like other \u00a0kinds \u00a0of corporations \u00a0where \u00a0worth \u00a0depends \u00a0on \u00a0the \u00a0number \u00a0of shares \u00a0or \u00a0the \u00a0amount \u00a0of \u00a0investment.<\/p>\n

But \u00a0sometimes \u00a0people \u00a0have \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0treated \u00a0differently \u00a0in \u00a0order \u00a0to \u00a0receive
\nequal \u00a0service. \u00a0For \u00a0instance, \u00a0no \u00a0one \u00a0would \u00a0suggest \u00a0that \u00a0there \u00a0is \u00a0anything\u00a0wrong \u00a0with \u00a0giving \u00a0a \u00a0household \u00a0of \u00a0five \u00a0a \u00a0larger \u00a0unit \u00a0than \u00a0a \u00a0household \u00a0of\u00a0one. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0accepted \u00a0that \u00a0this \u00a0better \u00a0fits \u00a0their \u00a0needs.<\/p>\n

In \u00a0the \u00a0same \u00a0way \u00a0co-op \u00a0services \u00a0need \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0adjusted \u00a0in \u00a0a \u00a0sensitive \u00a0way to \u00a0meet \u00a0other \u00a0specific \u00a0needs \u00a0of \u00a0co-op \u00a0members \u00a0if \u00a0it \u00a0will \u00a0not \u00a0cause undue \u00a0hardship.<\/p>\n

22.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0entitled \u00a0to \u00a0proof \u00a0of \u00a0the \u00a0needs?<\/p>\n

Yes. \u00a0The \u00a0co-op \u00a0is \u00a0entitled \u00a0to \u00a0reasonable \u00a0evidence \u00a0if \u00a0there \u00a0is \u00a0any \u00a0need for \u00a0accommodation.<\/p>\n

However, \u00a0the \u00a0most \u00a0important \u00a0thing \u00a0to \u00a0remember \u00a0is \u00a0that \u00a0the \u00a0member involved \u00a0is \u00a0entitled \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0treated \u00a0with \u00a0dignity. \u00a0People \u00a0should \u00a0get \u00a0away from \u00a0the \u00a0mindset \u00a0that \u00a0there \u00a0is \u00a0any \u00a0kind \u00a0of \u00a0\u201cspecial \u00a0privilege\u201d. \u00a0Instead recognize \u00a0that \u00a0whatever \u00a0is \u00a0being done \u00a0is \u00a0being \u00a0done \u00a0to \u00a0give \u00a0service \u00a0that is \u00a0effectively \u00a0equal \u00a0to \u00a0others.<\/p>\n

Therefore, \u00a0any \u00a0request \u00a0should \u00a0be \u00a0treated \u00a0with \u00a0respect \u00a0and \u00a0dignity, \u00a0and, of \u00a0course, \u00a0complete \u00a0confidentiality \u00a0on \u00a0a \u00a0need-to-know \u00a0basis.<\/p>\n

OTHER \u00a0ISSUES<\/strong><\/p>\n

23.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Are \u00a0there \u00a0other \u00a0legal \u00a0issues \u00a0related \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0Code \u00a0and\u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0at \u00a0co-ops?<\/p>\n

Yes. \u00a0A \u00a0lot \u00a0of \u00a0them. \u00a0This \u00a0paper \u00a0only \u00a0skims \u00a0the \u00a0surface. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0important \u00a0to\u00a0get \u00a0legal \u00a0advice \u00a0when \u00a0issues \u00a0come \u00a0up.<\/p>\n

24.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0If \u00a0a \u00a0complaint \u00a0is \u00a0made \u00a0against \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights
\nTribunal, \u00a0what \u00a0should \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0do?<\/p>\n

First, \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0should \u00a0report \u00a0it \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0insurance \u00a0company. \u00a0The complaint \u00a0might \u00a0be \u00a0covered \u00a0by \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0insurance.<\/p>\n

It \u00a0is \u00a0important \u00a0to \u00a0do \u00a0this \u00a0whether \u00a0or \u00a0not \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0thinks \u00a0there \u00a0is \u00a0any merit \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0claim. \u00a0That \u00a0is \u00a0because \u00a0the \u00a0legal \u00a0or \u00a0other \u00a0costs \u00a0can \u00a0be \u00a0very high, \u00a0whether \u00a0or \u00a0not \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0defeats \u00a0any \u00a0complaint. \u00a0The \u00a0insurance company \u00a0may \u00a0not \u00a0provide \u00a0coverage \u00a0unless \u00a0it \u00a0is \u00a0consulted \u00a0from \u00a0the beginning. \u00a0It \u00a0is \u00a0a \u00a0requirement \u00a0of \u00a0the insurance \u00a0that \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0consult \u00a0it from \u00a0the \u00a0beginning.<\/p>\n

Second, \u00a0the \u00a0co-op \u00a0should \u00a0not \u00a0discuss \u00a0the \u00a0matter \u00a0with \u00a0the \u00a0person involved \u00a0or \u00a0their \u00a0lawyer \u00a0and \u00a0no \u00a0one \u00a0acting \u00a0on \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0behalf \u00a0should do \u00a0so.<\/p>\n

Third, \u00a0the \u00a0co-op\u2019s \u00a0own \u00a0lawyer \u00a0should \u00a0be \u00a0notified \u00a0in \u00a0the \u00a0case \u00a0the insurance \u00a0company \u00a0lawyer \u00a0does \u00a0not \u00a0take \u00a0over.<\/p>\n

25.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Will \u00a0following \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights \u00a0By-Law \u00a0mean \u00a0that \u00a0no \u00a0claim \u00a0can \u00a0be\u00a0made \u00a0against \u00a0the \u00a0co-op?<\/p>\n

No. \u00a0The \u00a0By-law \u00a0is \u00a0intended \u00a0to \u00a0be \u00a0a \u00a0way \u00a0to \u00a0enhance \u00a0human \u00a0rights \u00a0at \u00a0the co-op \u00a0and \u00a0to \u00a0resolve \u00a0problems. \u00a0However, \u00a0anyone \u00a0who \u00a0is \u00a0dissatisfied \u00a0or does \u00a0not \u00a0want \u00a0to \u00a0use \u00a0the \u00a0By-law \u00a0can \u00a0complain \u00a0to \u00a0the \u00a0Human \u00a0Rights Tribunal.<\/p>\n

Related links<\/h3>\n
From Woodsworth:<\/h5>\n
Woodsworth’s Human Rights Bylaw<\/a><\/h5>\n

Human rights complaint form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Human rights and accommodation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Priority moves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ontario Human Rights Commission:<\/h5>\n

Ontario Human Rights Code<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ontario Human Rights Tribunal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Racial Discrimination \u00a0– from the Ontario Human Rights Commission<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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