Summary of Meetings: Social Justice
Number of Meetings Held:3
February 15, 2022
Registration Count: 159
Guest Speaker: Aleem Bharmal, Q.C., Lawyer, Human Rights Clinic, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS); Jonathan Blair, Lawyer, Community Law Program, CLAS; Emily Zarychta, Legal Advocate, Human Rights Clinic, CLAS; Bethany Hastie, Assistant Professor, Peter Allard
Meeting Title/Topic: Human Rights & Workplace Sexual Harassment: Case Updates
Synopsis: Discussion of the evolving law on sexual harassment in BC with a panel of practicing human rights lawyers and a renowned expert in the field. Hosted by the Human Rights & Social Justice Sections, in partnership with Courthouse Libraries BC & SHARP Workplaces at CLAS.
April 20, 2022
Registration Count: 70
Guest Speaker: Aleem Bharmal, Q.C., Lawyer, Human Rights Clinic, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS); Jonathan Blair, Lawyer, Community Law Program, CLAS; Emily Zarychta, Legal Advocate, Human Rights Clinic, CLAS; Bethany Hastie, Assistant Professor, Peter Allard
Meeting Title/Topic: Update from the BC Human Rights Commissioner
Synopsis: Discussed the BCOHRC’s work in 2021/2022 with a focus on the Commissioner’s work undertaken pursuant to her inquiry and intervention powers. Joint meeting with Human Rights Law
June 30, 2022
Registration Count: 29
Guest Speaker: Melanie Begalka, Pender Litigation; Alex Kirby, Arvay Finlay LLP; Julia Riddle, Arvay Finlay LLP
Meeting Title/Topic: Sheltering Outdoors - Recent Caselaw Developments
Synopsis: Melanie Begalka, Alex Kirby and Julia Riddle as they discussed recent developments in the caselaw regarding the rights of people experiencing homelessness and sheltering outdoors.