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Last updated: January 24, 2025
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Overview
The Tribunal has begun scheduling hearings after a temporary pause related to its backlog strategy. The Tribunal is scheduling hearings in the order of the date the complaint was filed, from oldest to newest. The Tribunal will contact parties in respect of scheduling as their case reaches the top of the queue. We are currently scheduling hearings for cases filed in or before 2020.
The Tribunal may hold a hearing into a complaint to decide if there was discrimination.
Hearings are usually open to the public. You are welcome to attend a public hearing. Attending a hearing can be a good way to get ready for your own hearing.
If you want to watch a hearing, check the Hearing Schedule to see if the hearing is in person or by videoconference.
If the hearing is in person, contact us before the hearing to make sure the hearing will proceed. Many complaints are settled before the hearing begins.
The Tribunal’s Backlog Strategy explains that most 2023 hearings have been adjourned and will be rescheduled.
90 day hearing schedule
Hearings listed may be removed from the schedule due to adjournments, settlement discussions, etc. Please call (604) 775-2000 or (888) 440-8844 to confirm scheduled dates and start times.
| Start | End | HRT case number | Case name | Accepted areas summary | Accepted grounds summary | Hearing venue/location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2025 9:30 AM | 1/31/2025 4:30 PM | CS-000941 | Calvin Sargent v. Williams Machinery Limited Partnership | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 1/27/2025 9:30 AM | 1/31/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001636 | Rajinder Kaur Thandi v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia as represented by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Corrections Branch, North Fraser Pretrial Centre | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/3/2025 9:30 AM | 2/6/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002186 | Kayla Aolick v. A1 Convenience Store, Harjodhan “Jodi” Rai, and Surinder Rai | Employment | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/5/2025 9:00 AM | 2/5/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001271 | Marian Tuson v. Board of Education of School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) | Employment | Mental Disability; Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/11/2025 9:30 AM | 2/13/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001988 | Reggie Varghese v. Dueck Richmond Chevrolet Buick Cadillac GMC Ltd. | Employment | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/12/2025 9:30 AM | 2/14/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001587 | The Parent obo the Child v. Fraser Health Authority operating as the Hospital and the Doctor | Accommodation, service or facility | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/18/2025 9:30 AM | 2/21/2025 4:30 PM | CS-000332 | Nancy-Ann Margaret Patrick v. B.C. Emergency Health Services | Employment | Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/18/2025 9:30 AM | 2/21/2025 4:30 PM | CS-000517 | David Backeland v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia as represented by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the BC Public Service Agency | Employment | Age; Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/18/2025 9:30 AM | 2/19/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001587 | The Parent obo the Child v. Fraser Health Authority operating as the Hospital and the Doctor | Accommodation, service or facility | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/24/2025 9:30 AM | 2/25/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001372 | British Columbia Teachers Federation obo Chilliwack Teachers Association v. Barry Neufeld | Employment; Publication | Gender Identity or Expression; Sexual Orientation | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 2/26/2025 9:30 AM | 2/28/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001608 | Anya Rawla and Sarah Sum v. Seville Management Ltd. | Tenancy | Sexual Orientation | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/3/2025 9:30 AM | 3/7/2025 4:30 PM | CS-000449 | Gbedze v. Hilton Vancouver Metrotown | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/3/2025 9:30 AM | 3/7/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001093 | Glynnis Kirchmeier and Glynnis Kirchmeier obo others v. University of British Columbia | Accommodation, service or facility | Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/3/2025 9:30 AM | 3/6/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001382 | KW v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia as Represented by the Ministry of Health | Accommodation, service or facility | Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/10/2025 9:30 AM | 3/14/2025 4:30 PM | CS-000517 | David Backeland v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia as represented by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the BC Public Service Agency | Employment | Age; Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/10/2025 9:30 AM | 3/12/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001328 | Shelly Stefanishion v. Princess Resort and Darcy Osberg | Accommodation, service or facility; Tenancy | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/10/2025 9:30 AM | 3/14/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002561 | Marilyn Kane v. Douglas College | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/10/2025 9:30 PM | 3/14/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001093 | Glynnis Kirchmeier and Glynnis Kirchmeier obo others v. University of British Columbia | Accommodation, service or facility | Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/17/2025 9:30 AM | 3/21/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002561 | Marilyn Kane v. Douglas College | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/24/2025 9:30 AM | 3/28/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001427 | Maryam Moghaddam-Ghadimi v. 0704121 BC Ltd. dba Gandy HVAC and Gandy Installations and Gandy Installations Ltd. dba Gandy Installations | Employment | Mental Disability; Place of Origin; Race; Religion; Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/24/2025 9:30 AM | 3/28/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002561 | Marilyn Kane v. Douglas College | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/25/2025 9:30 AM | 3/26/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001584 | Abdirisak Barkat v. Rasier Operations B.V. | Employment | Physical Disability; Religion | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/26/2025 9:30 AM | 3/26/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002094 | Li Zheng v. Kimberlite (Canada) International Business Inc. and Andes Yuen | Employment | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/31/2025 9:30 AM | 4/4/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001412 | Neal Tan v. R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd. | Employment | Age; Colour; Physical Disability; Place of Origin; Race; Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 3/31/2025 9:30 AM | 4/4/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001991 | Nathan Khan v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia as represented by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Ford Mountain Correctional Centre) | Accommodation, service or facility | Colour; Race; Religion | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/2/2025 9:30 AM | 4/3/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002017 | Ewa Ciesielska v. Eagle Crest Apartments and Gerassimos Nakos | Tenancy | Family Status | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/7/2025 9:30 AM | 4/9/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001616 | Karla Pearce v. The Owners, Strata Plan KAS 487 | Accommodation, service or facility | Mental Disability; Physical Disability; Source of Income | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/7/2025 9:30 AM | 4/17/2025 4:30 PM | CS-006915 | Miranda Bethinger, Amy McMillan, Mark Skelton (by Sheila McMillan and Stan Skelton) v. British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BC Housing), and Ladysmith Resources Centre Association | Accommodation, service or facility; Tenancy | Mental Disability; Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/8/2025 9:30 AM | 4/11/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002121 | Robert Ross v. Interfor Adams Lake Division | Employment | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/14/2025 9:30 AM | 4/16/2025 4:30 PM | CS-002590 | Scott Barr v. Aecon Water Infrastructure Inc. | Employment | Mental Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/14/2025 10:00 AM | 4/16/2025 4:30 PM | CS-000654 | Stephen Braden v. Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation and Angie Horianopoulos and Ken Hall and Mel Dempster | Employment | Physical Disability | HR-1 BC Human Rights Tribunal |
| 4/22/2025 9:30 AM | 4/25/2025 4:30 PM | CS-001093 | Glynnis Kirchmeier and Glynnis Kirchmeier obo others v. University of British Columbia | Accommodation, service or facility | Sex | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/22/2025 9:30 AM | 4/25/2025 4:30 PM | CS-006915 | Miranda Bethinger, Amy McMillan, Mark Skelton (by Sheila McMillan and Stan Skelton) v. British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BC Housing), and Ladysmith Resources Centre Association | Accommodation, service or facility; Tenancy | Mental Disability; Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
| 4/23/2025 9:30 AM | 4/25/2025 10:30 AM | CS-001371 | Shahgou v. The Owners, Strata Plan No. BCS 3495S | Accommodation, service or facility | Physical Disability | Video Conference – Microsoft Teams |
Request access to a video hearing
If the hearing is by video conference, at least one week before the hearing, email BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca to request dial-in-audio access (listen in only without video) at the presiding Member’s discretion. The email you send us must:
- Identify the hearing from the hearing schedule
- Attach a completed and signed agreement to attend the virtual hearing that includes your name and the telephone number you will be dialing in with
Get ready for a hearing
Go to the Get Ready for a Hearing page Learn more about how to get ready for a hearing.