Discriminatory laws [fighting now easier, as Ontario Divisional Court ruled to permit simplified procedure of "application" when challenge under Charter of Rights and Freedoms; additional comments on Court Challenges Program and on James Stiles complaint against RCMP for dismissal based on homosexuality]. By D.C.
P27 [1986]: 4 (22cm.)

Charter challenge [lawyer for James Egan and John Nesbit will apply for support to Court Challenges Program in challenge of Old Age Security Act; request for written support from community to Program for this application].
P42 (June 29, 1988): 7 (27cm.)

Supreme Court challenge [EGALE awarded $25,000 through Court Challenges Program to prepare gay/lesbian discrimination cases under Charter equality to be brought to high courts; Canadian Human Rights Act, Canada Health Act, Immigration Act, and Criminal Code will be studied]. By Michael Smith.
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 3-4 (44cm.)

Gay couple fights back [James Egan and John Nesbit, of Courtenay, B.C.; Court Challenges Program announced will provide funds to launch case re spouses' allowance under Old Age Security Act]. From Ottawa Citizen.
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 24 (28cm.)

Extension called for [EGALE Ottawa calls for extension of Court Challenges Program, established in 1985 and due to expire March 1990].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 10-11 (22cm.)