1985 April 15
On April 15, Section 15: Equality Rights is added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.1 Section 15 addresses that every person in Canada possess the same rights, including those with physical and/or mental disabilities.2 The act bans discrimination against a person due to their physical or mental disability, and requires federally regulated employers to prevent such and provide documentation to back this up.3
1. Government of Canada, “Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” canada.ca, accessed June 4, 2018, https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html#part1.
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