Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation v. Choudhary
KINISTIN SAULTEAUX NATION
Law Firm / Organization
Slusar Law Office
Lawyer(s)

Bruce J. Slusar

MOHAMMED CHOUDHARY
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
  • Background: Kinistin Saulteaux Nation sought judicial review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission's decision to refer Mohammed Choudhary's complaints to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal as a single inquiry.

  • Choudhary's Complaints: Choudhary alleged workplace discrimination and harassment based on color, race, and national or ethnic origin while employed by the Nation.

  • Decision: The Federal Court dismissed the Nation's application for judicial review, finding the Commission's decision reasonable and procedurally fair.

  • Key Points:

    1. Reasonableness of Commission's Decision: The Court upheld the decision to refer the complaints to the Tribunal for further inquiry.
    2. Procedural Fairness: The decision to treat the complaints as a single inquiry was deemed fair and justified.
  • Conclusion: This case emphasizes the importance of reasonable and fair decision-making processes in handling discrimination and harassment complaints in employment contexts.

  • Financial terms not specified.

Federal Court
T-517-22
Human rights
Respondent