Tyler v. Canada
KAREN TYLER
Law Firm / Organization
RavenLaw LLP
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Law Firm / Organization
Attorney General of Canada
  • Background: Karen Tyler sought judicial review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission's decision not to address her complaint against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Her complaint related to alleged discrimination.

  • Decision: The Federal Court found the Commission's decision unreasonable and procedurally unfair. The Court noted the Commission did not properly consider Tyler's evidence and arguments, particularly regarding the CRA's investigatory process.

  • Key Points:

    1. Procedural Fairness: The Court found the Commission's procedural handling of Tyler's complaint lacked fairness.
    2. Reasonableness of Commission's Decision: The decision was deemed unreasonable, failing to address central issues and evidence presented by Tyler.
    3. Remedial Action: The Court remitted the matter back to the Commission for redetermination without directing a particular outcome.
  • Conclusion: This case highlights the necessity for administrative bodies to thoroughly consider evidence and arguments in decision-making processes and maintain procedural fairness.

  • Financial terms not specified.

Federal Court
T-12-22
Human rights
Applicant