REIMER, ERNIE (Regina police chief)
[Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee has lodged complaint with Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission relating to actions that took place around Regina's Lesbian
and Gay Pride Week in June; named are Mayor Doug Archer (who refused to
issue civic proclamation), Police Chief Ernie Reimer (who refused to issue parade
permit), the City, the Regina Leader-Post newspaper, and two of the newspaper's
columnists, Ron Petrie and Dale Eisler].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 10-11 (41cm.)
Investigation started [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has decided to
investigate complaint lodged by Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee of Regina
against Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, and Board of Police Commissioners;
will not investigate complaints lodged against others, including Regina mayor,
Doug Archer].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 9 (27cm.)
Entitled to march ["Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission notified the Regina
Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee last month that they had found 'probable
cause' to justify a complaint filed last year..."; complaint against police chief
Ernie Reimer and Regina Board of Police Commissioners accepted, other
complaints not addressed by Commission; etc.].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 9 (44cm.)
Inquiry rejected [Queen's Bench justice ruled July 22 that Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission not allowed to hold inquiry into actions of Regina police chief
Ernie Reimer over his rejection of 1990 Pride Parade permit; Commission says
it will appeal].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 9-10 (18cm.)
Appeal launched [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over decision by Court
of Queen's Bench Justice C. Ross Wimmer that Commission could not inquire
into discrimination allegation against Regina police chief Ernie Reimer for
refusing gay/lesbian parade permit in June 1990].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (35cm.)
Inquiry going ahead [Saskatchewan Court of Appeal permits Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission to proceed with formal inquiry into Regina police chief
Ernie Reimer's refusal of 1990 Pride Day parade permit; Appeal Court
overturned earlier Wimmer decision in Queen's Bench court].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 11 (19cm.)
Waiting for decision [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission on complaint over
denial by Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, of parade permit for Regina's
1990 Lesbian and Gay Pride festivities; much background information
regarding proceedings, appeals, testimony; complaint was lodged by Lyndon
Surjik and Elisabeth Geller].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 14 (27cm.)
Slap on the wrist [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has ruled Regina police
Chief Ernie Reimer violated Human Rights Act when he denied parade permit
for 1990 Regina Pride Parade; however, no restitution ordered, although had
been asked for by complainants; Reimer unrepentant; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 13 (21cm.)