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Public hearings


Last updated: January 17, 2025

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Overview

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.

StartEndHRT case numberCase nameAccepted areas summary Accepted grounds summary Hearing venue/location
1/13/2025 9:30 AM1/16/2025 4:30 PMCS-000722Catherine Lloyd v. Fernanda Almeida and Diana Rosso and Wayne RossoTenancyPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
1/20/2025 9:30 AM1/22/2025 4:30 PMCS-004568Matthew Dodds v. BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LPEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
1/27/2025 9:30 AM1/31/2025 4:30 PMCS-000941Calvin Sargent v. Williams Machinery Limited PartnershipEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
1/27/2025 9:30 AM1/31/2025 4:30 PMCS-001636Rajinder 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 CentreEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/3/2025 9:30 AM2/7/2025 4:30 PMCS-000102Berris Smith v. Sysco Canada Inc., and Hanoun Medical, Inc. dba BTE Workforce SolutionsEmploymentRaceVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/3/2025 9:30 AM2/6/2025 4:30 PMCS-002186Kayla Aolick v. A1 Convenience Store, Harjodhan “Jodi” Rai, and Surinder RaiEmploymentMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/5/2025 9:00 AM2/5/2025 4:30 PMCS-001271Marian Tuson v. Board of Education of School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay)EmploymentMental Disability; Physical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/11/2025 9:30 AM2/13/2025 4:30 PMCS-001988Reggie Varghese v. Dueck Richmond Chevrolet Buick Cadillac GMC Ltd.EmploymentMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/12/2025 9:30 AM2/14/2025 4:30 PMCS-001587The Parent obo the Child v. Fraser Health Authority operating as the Hospital and the DoctorAccommodation, service or facilityMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/18/2025 9:30 AM2/21/2025 4:30 PMCS-000332Nancy-Ann Margaret Patrick v. B.C. Emergency Health ServicesEmploymentSexVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/18/2025 9:30 AM2/21/2025 4:30 PMCS-000517David 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 AgencyEmploymentAge; Mental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/18/2025 9:30 AM2/19/2025 4:30 PMCS-001587The Parent obo the Child v. Fraser Health Authority operating as the Hospital and the DoctorAccommodation, service or facilityMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/24/2025 9:30 AM2/25/2025 4:30 PMCS-001372British Columbia Teachers Federation obo Chilliwack Teachers Association v. Barry NeufeldEmployment; PublicationGender Identity or Expression; Sexual OrientationVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
2/26/2025 9:30 AM2/28/2025 4:30 PMCS-001608Anya Rawla and Sarah Sum v. Seville Management Ltd.TenancySexual OrientationVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/3/2025 9:30 AM3/7/2025 4:30 PMCS-000449Gbedze v. Hilton Vancouver MetrotownEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/3/2025 9:30 AM3/7/2025 4:30 PMCS-001093Glynnis Kirchmeier and Glynnis Kirchmeier obo others v. University of British ColumbiaAccommodation, service or facilitySexVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/3/2025 9:30 AM3/6/2025 4:30 PMCS-001382KW v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia as Represented by the Ministry of HealthAccommodation, service or facilitySexVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/10/2025 9:30 AM3/14/2025 4:30 PMCS-000517David 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 AgencyEmploymentAge; Mental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/10/2025 9:30 AM3/12/2025 4:30 PMCS-001328Shelly Stefanishion v. Princess Resort and Darcy OsbergAccommodation, service or facility; TenancyMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/10/2025 9:30 AM3/14/2025 4:30 PMCS-002561Marilyn Kane v. Douglas CollegeEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/10/2025 9:30 PM3/14/2025 4:30 PMCS-001093Glynnis Kirchmeier and Glynnis Kirchmeier obo others v. University of British ColumbiaAccommodation, service or facilitySexVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/17/2025 9:30 AM3/21/2025 4:30 PMCS-002561Marilyn Kane v. Douglas CollegeEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/24/2025 9:30 AM3/28/2025 4:30 PMCS-001427Maryam Moghaddam-Ghadimi v. 0704121 BC Ltd. dba Gandy HVAC and Gandy Installations and Gandy Installations Ltd. dba Gandy InstallationsEmploymentMental Disability; Place of Origin; Race; Religion; SexVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/24/2025 9:30 AM3/28/2025 4:30 PMCS-002561Marilyn Kane v. Douglas CollegeEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/25/2025 9:30 AM3/26/2025 4:30 PMCS-001584Abdirisak Barkat v. Rasier Operations B.V.EmploymentPhysical Disability; ReligionVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/26/2025 9:30 AM3/26/2025 4:30 PMCS-002094Li Zheng v. Kimberlite (Canada) International Business Inc. and Andes YuenEmploymentPhysical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/31/2025 9:30 AM4/4/2025 4:30 PMCS-001412Neal Tan v. R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd.EmploymentAge; Colour; Physical Disability; Place of Origin; Race; SexVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
3/31/2025 9:30 AM4/4/2025 4:30 PMCS-001991Nathan 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 facilityColour; Race; ReligionVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
4/2/2025 9:30 AM4/3/2025 4:30 PMCS-002017Ewa Ciesielska v. Eagle Crest Apartments and Gerassimos NakosTenancyFamily StatusVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
4/7/2025 9:30 AM4/9/2025 4:30 PMCS-001616Karla Pearce v. The Owners, Strata Plan KAS 487Accommodation, service or facilityMental Disability; Physical Disability; Source of IncomeVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
4/7/2025 9:30 AM4/17/2025 4:30 PMCS-006915Miranda Bethinger, Amy McMillan, Mark Skelton (by Sheila McMillan and Stan Skelton) v. British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BC Housing), and Ladysmith Resources Centre AssociationAccommodation, service or facility; TenancyMental Disability; Physical DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
4/8/2025 9:30 AM4/11/2025 4:30 PMCS-002121Robert Ross v. Interfor Adams Lake DivisionEmploymentMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
4/14/2025 9:30 AM4/16/2025 4:30 PMCS-002590Scott Barr v. Aecon Water Infrastructure Inc.EmploymentMental DisabilityVideo Conference – Microsoft Teams
4/14/2025 10:00 AM4/16/2025 4:30 PMCS-000654Stephen Braden v. Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation and Angie Horianopoulos and Ken Hall and Mel DempsterEmploymentPhysical DisabilityHR-1 BC Human Rights Tribunal

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:

  1. Identify the hearing from the hearing schedule
  2. 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.

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