DISCRIMINATION

See also HOMOPHOBIA; INTOLERANCE; related headings. Also see geographic subdivisions of this heading, below.
From where I sit [opinion piece on ignorance and its results -- hate, hysteria, etc.; comments growing out of an experience with a non-gay couple at a gay bar]. By Jeff Dodds.
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 5 (54cm.)
A summer of apologies [article in which author refers to Pope's apology for oppression of women, also German Christians' apology to Dutch; author's concern with apologies for one sin while continuing to commit others]. By Gens Hellquist.
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 8 (62cm.)
Comic warning issued [concerns controversy caused by Lynn Johnston's Lawrence, openly-gay character in comic strip "For Better or For Worse"; comic strip is by Canadian artist and is syndicated in 1700 North American newspapers; comic strips for August 20-23, 1997 caused Universal Press Syndicate to notify the 1700 newspapers in advance of the upcoming story line concerning Lawrence and Ben; a Timmins, Ontario newspaper decided not to run strips for those days; "Lawrence came out as a gay man in 1993 amid controversy"].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 21 (47cm.)
Feds claim to love dykes [federal Status of Women department being criticized for not insisting at an international convention on inclusion of "sexual orientation" in the diversity clause for protection from discrimination; Secretary of State claims that Vatican causes some of the problem and that some countries don't want to hear the term].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 22 (27cm.)
From where I sit [in which the author discusses the issues surrounding school violence; recalls violence personally and in his own days at school; "now the freaks, faggots and weirdos have guns. The jocks and the cool kids are frightened"; author "in no way endorse[s] the use of violence"...but concludes that he does know "that if people who invest their time in abusing others now begin to think twice for fear of retaliation, then maybe the tragedies in our schools of late will have had some benefit after all"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 4-5 (56cm.)
Intolerance masquerading as rights [author discusses arguments used by the Right to defend discrimination; presents as illustration the refusal of printer, Scott Brockie, to accept a printing job from Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives; Ontario Human Rights Commission ruled against Brockie, fining him $5000; etc.]. By Nils Clausson.
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 6-7 (49cm.)
Oh, I thought you said "flat" tax [author mentions the proposed tax on food products high in fat; carries logic of argument to its extreme application to individuals and groups with many different specific habits or behaviors; need then for more "thoughtful analysis"; "the test of a society is how well it looks after the most vulnerable"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 8-9 (55cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ALBERTA

Gay foster-parent policy [Alberta premier, Ralph Klein, says government does not have official policy denying gays/lesbians right to be foster parents; says information is being gathered to formulate policy; Lyle Oberg, social services minister, says unwritten policy will continue until gays/lesbians can provide "scientific proof" that they can provide healthy environment; etc.].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 11 (29cm.)
Going to court [representatives of Alberta lesbian refused right to remain a foster parent are taking Alberta government to court; many background details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 13 (48cm.)
On to the courts ["after months of debate it appears that Ms. T is going to court to force the [Alberta] government to halt its practice of discrimination against lesbians and gays as foster parents"; other details].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 20 (17cm.)
Ms. T in court [concerning Alberta government's ban on lesbians/gays as foster parents].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 12 (17cm.)
Doing it again [Alberta premier Ralph Klein threatens use of "notwithstanding" clause if courts rule legislation unconstitutional because discriminatory against gays/ lesbians; on February 25 introduced Domestic Relations Amendment Act, but "specifically excludes same-gender couples"; comments and further details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 10 (28cm.)
Diversity conference [second weekend conference to be held by Diversity Conferences of Alberta Society; "conference is designed to proclaim that there are faith perspectives that welcome people of all sexual orientations...."; the Society works to eliminate "systemic discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity"; Web site address and mail contact; other details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 11 (26cm.)
Be like Mike [report that Equal Alberta group urged Alberta's Ralph Klein government to follow lead of Ontario's Conservative Mike Harris government in legislating lesbian/gay rights and protections; over 1,000 postcards presented; "Klein said he would not emulate Harris"; etc.].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 11 (31cm.)
Fighting intestate law [Brent Johnson is going to court to argue that it is unfair for him to be denied part of estate of same-sex partner who died without a will].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 14 (13cm.)
No marriage, please [newsnote that Alberta Premier Ralph Klein has indicated he is prepared to use "notwithstanding" clause of Charter of Rights and Freedoms against same-sex marriage; etc.].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 14 (16cm.)
Suing Ralph [thirteen have filed human rights complaint against Alberta government for refusing to recognize "same-sex couples that have health care coverage through employee benefit plans"; suit spearheaded by Alberta Human Rights Commission; other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 12 (29cm.)
Equal at last [two newsnotes in article: report that Bill 30 passed on Dec. 4, 2002 by Alberta; is the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act, which "essentially grants equality to same-sex couples in Alberta"; law does not affect marriage; other details; second report: ruling, the same day, by Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission that province had discriminated against 13 couples in health care; Keith Purdy was among group of complainants].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 13 (30cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY

Letters: carbon copy [letter from Stephen Lock alerting readers to homophobic opinions of the owner of a Calgary business that caters to the "leather" community: Definitely Different Leatherworks, owned by Al Swanky; etc.].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 9 (19cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ALBERTA -- LETHBRIDGE

And don't come back [report that board of Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge and Area has filed human rights complaint against Hugo's, a Lethbridge restaurant and lounge; for the past decade the Alliance has been holding get-togethers at the location, formerly called Carole's; on March 26, new management told them they were to leave; some other details].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 13 (15cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ALBERTA -- RED DEER

Complaint lodged [Red Deer College queer group, Pride on Campus, has filed human rights complaint after lesbian couple, Amanda Cournoyer and girlfriend, were asked to leave Blarney Stone South pub after kissing; other details].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 13 (15cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- BRITISH COLUMBIA

Boycott called for [by Vancouver Persons with AIDS Society against all White Spot restaurants and Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets in B.C. after Benoit Fournier claimed he was fired from White Spot because was gay and has AIDS; etc.]
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 17 (43cm.)
Caught in a Catch-22 [Josh Gavel and Brian Ritchie: British Columbia government says they are in common-law relationship, so Ritchie is responsible for Gavel's medical expenses; at same time Ritchie unable to claim Gavel and his medical expenses on income tax; etc.].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 22 (32cm.)
A Catch-22 [Brian Ritchie and Joshua Gavel caught between federal and British Columbia rules: province will not provide assistance with medications because the two men are in a relationship, while federal government won't allow Ritchie to claim Gavel as dependent on income tax return].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 20 (17cm.)
Catch-22, part 2 [Victoria couple, Brian Ritchie and Joshua Gavel, caught by B.C. decision not to cover health care costs and federal government's not allowing medical expense deductions on income tax; couple has filed complaint with B.C. Human Rights Commission; letter-writing campaign].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 22 (23cm.)
Should bigots teach? [Trinity Western University has been trying for four years to gain accreditation for its teacher-training program from B.C. College of Teachers; College of Teachers feels teachers taught to discriminate against homosexuals; case in the courts; details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 23 (48cm.)
Judge admits it's discrimination [in case of eight same-sex couples challenging federal government that exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage was against the Charter, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ian Pitfield agreed that this was discrimination, but discrimination acceptable because he judged Charter supported marriage's function of raising children; B.C. government withdrew from case when Liberals replaced NDP as provincial government; other details].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 26 (32cm.)
BC ordered to pay up [human rights tribunal finds in favor of Louis Waters against BC government in discrimination complaint regarding transsexual female-to-male plastic surgery costs for penis creation; details].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 25 (24cm.)
Not woman enough [Kimberly Nixon, a "post-operation male-to-female," lost when Rape Relief appealed human rights decision to British Columbia Supreme Court; she was not allowed to volunteer with Rape Relief because she was not born a woman; many details of case; "Nixon will be taking the case to the provincial Court of Appeal...[and] is determined to take her case all the way to the Supreme Court"; Nixon's lawyer, barbara findlay, says, "The question of who is a woman can only be answered by the individuals themselves"].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 25 (63cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- KELOWNA

Gay OK, pride not [Walter Gray, mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, "has gone to court to fight for his right not to declare Gay Pride Day"; details of and background to this issue].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 25 (23cm.)
"Mayors must discriminate" [Walter Gray, mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, intends to fight a BC Human Rights Commission ruling by threatening to withhold all proclamations if he cannot leave the word "pride" out of proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Day; brief comments and background; mention also that mayor of Lethbridge has suspended signing of proclamations and other mayors in West have threatened to do so].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 28 (14cm.)
Mayor in hot water [British Columbia Human Rights Commission tribunal ruled March 22, 2000 that Walter Gray, Kelowna, B.C. mayor, discriminated by refusing to issue proclamation requested by Pride committee in 1997; Okanagan Rainbow Coalition had filed complaint against him; details and some reactions, including reaction of mayor].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 27 (30cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER

[Newsnote that Rob Joyce, Vancouver gay activist, is "still fighting a demotion and wrongful dismissal suit" for loss of position at youth hostel].
P25 [1986]: 7 (5cm.)
Joyce drops fight [claiming wrongful dismissal and defamation against BC Ministry of the Attorney General; felt government had almost infinite financial and legal resources; history of the case given]. From Rites.
P31 (March 11, 1987): 24 (29cm.)
No more cappuccino [Joe's Café, run by Joe Antunes, "is the latest business to discover that it is not wise to discriminate against gays and lesbians"; protestors; etc.].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 17 (23cm.)
Joe's Café [boycott of restaurant, begun in 1990 "when two lesbians were ejected... because they were openly showing affection...by kissing," continues and "the animosity between the [gay/lesbian] community and the restaurant continues to grow"].
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 17-18 (16cm.)
Transsexual wins suit [against Vancouver Lesbian Connection; Susan Mamela complained to BC Human Rights Tribunal that was discriminated against because transgendered; awarded $3,000; VLC now defunct; other details].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 24 (21cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- CANADA

[Canadian Human Rights] Commission extends protection; [Chief Commissioner, Maxwell Yalden announced May 25/88 that Commission will accept complaints from people not infected with HIV but who claim discrimination because of association or group identification]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 11-12 (32cm.)
Flaunting it [Gay and Lesbian Awareness (GALA), Edmonton civil rights group, is planning symposium, titled "Flaunting It," to educate about discrimination issues; "planning for over 100 people from western Canada and other areas"].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 9-10 (27cm.)
Military loses battle [in ongoing attempt to bar gays/lesbians from service; "independent Security Intelligence Review Committee said August 15 that...policy of discriminating...is in violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms"; result of complaint lodged by Michelle Douglas against the air force].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 17 (47cm.)
Fruit machine [federal government used the so-called "fruit machine" in attempt to detect gays/lesbians in the federal civil service in 1960s; hundreds fired as security risks; "RCMP witch-hunt continued until the end of Lester Pearson's administration in 1968"].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 18 (15cm.)
Caught in a Catch-22 [Josh Gavel and Brian Ritchie: British Columbia government says they are in common-law relationship, so Ritchie is responsible for Gavel's medical expenses; at same time Ritchie unable to claim Gavel and his medical expenses on income tax; etc.].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 22 (32cm.)
A Catch-22 [Brian Ritchie and Joshua Gavel caught between federal and British Columbia rules: province will not provide assistance with medications because the two men are in a relationship, while federal government won't allow Ritchie to claim Gavel as dependent on income tax return].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 20 (17cm.)
Catch-22, part 2 [Victoria couple, Brian Ritchie and Joshua Gavel, caught by B.C. decision not to cover health care costs and federal government's not allowing medical expense deductions on income tax; couple has filed complaint with B.C. Human Rights Commission; letter-writing campaign].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 22 (23cm.)
More tribunals being held [by Canadian Human Rights Commission; four more to be held in near future -- Dale Akerstrom and Stanley Moore; Jin Hong (CBC); Gay & Lesbian Organization of Bell Employees; and Autumn Abrahams [spelled elsewhere as Abrahms] (Bank of Montreal)].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 23 (17cm.)
Reformers at it again [Réal Ménard, openly-gay Bloc Québécois MP, says that Art Hanger, Reform MP, has made "extremely discriminatory" remarks about gays/lesbians; Ménard ashamed to be in such a Parliament; Hanger stands by statements].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 24 (14cm.)
Challenging tax act [Canadian Union of Public Employees challenges Income Tax Act, claiming discrimination on basis of sexual orientation; case heard July 25 and 26; will be several months before decision].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 21-22 (27cm.)
The law and homophobia [Donald G. Caswell, law professor at University of Victoria, publishes Lesbians, Gay Men, and Canadian Law; Caswell says how surprised and "furious" he was at the pervasiveness of homophobia and discrimination he found in his four years of research].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 26 (15cm.)
Adopt an MP [Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (EGALE) has started an Adopt-an-MP program to try to bring about changes to the 55 statutes explicitly discriminating against gays and lesbians; details].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 25 (24cm.)
From where I sit [author presents report of recent action in Quebec of Joel Pinon, who after being refused opportunity to donate blood, lied at prescreening interview and did donate; Pinon then publicly announced his action; ensuing events; author discusses discriminatory issues with respect to blood donation policy; "what the blood system is saying to gay men is that they don't care whether or not we're healthy, we're to be ostracized from participation in such an altruistic program...because of who we choose to love"; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 4-5 (54cm.)
Blood donors irked [at questions asked of potential donors; students at University of Ottawa angry; Canadian Blood Services says questions dictated by Health Canada; other universities have dealt with this issue; comments from various individuals, including openly-gay politician, Réal Ménard].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 25 (43cm.)
Maritime lesbians online [Leslie Bella, Memorial University of Newfoundland, "believes that heterosexism is rampant in the delivery of many health and social programs"; is studying issue with a grant; Web site for sharing experiences is called "Heterosexism Enquirer"; etc.].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 25 (14cm.)
Changing questionnaire? [report in Winnipeg's Swerve magazine says Canadian Blood Services is examining whether it should update its screening questionnaire, which has angered gays and AIDS activists with its man-man sex questioning; details, including comments of Services spokesman, Dr. Graham Sher].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 19 (21cm.)
Editorial [concerning the devaluation of queer lives by governments and institutions; changes have come, except in the case of Quebec, only with governments being forced by judicial decision to change; need to send strong message that no longer willing to be relegated to "second class citizenship"].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 3 (16cm.)
Suing the government [class-action suit against federal government alleging discrimination for denial of survivor benefits under Canada Pension Plan; Saskatoon "queer and AIDS activist," Brent Daum, has joined with others in the suit; details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 10 (25cm.)
RCMP: stuck in 1950 ["while major cities across North America are actively recruiting gay and lesbian officers...the RCMP still routinely asks...candidates about their sexual orientation and is denying openly gay...officers advancement"; details, including comment that RCMP is breaking federal law by asking sexual orientation question].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 27 (23cm.)
You have to shake your head at times [in which author relates personal experience at a Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS meeting called by Health Canada; his reaction to the lack of representation or acknowledgement of gay men, who figure so significantly in this disease]. By Gens Hellquist.
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 4, 8 (77cm.)
Editorial [regarding government inaction on gay rights issues unless forced by courts].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 3 (15cm.)
Editorial [right to equality is contained in human rights legislation and in various court decisions, and yet federal government has not acted on marriage issue, there are no dedicated funding streams for queer health issues (although there are such for Aboriginals, women, and people with disabilities), "gay and lesbian youth are still subjected to enormous levels of violence in our education system"; "it's time the stalling ends"].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 3 (15cm.)
Who rules whose rules? [lengthy report with example cases concerning difficulties, despite the law, that bureaucrats have created in cases of birth registration of children of same-sex lesbian couples, and related adoption matters; Ontario case of Zo Newman and a British Columbia case handled by lawyer Barbara Findlay; details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 22 (62cm.)
Discrimination OK [Maurice Vellacott, Saskatoon-Wanuskewin Alliance MP, has called for removal of clause in federal reproductive technologies legislation; is offended that a clause states no discrimination on basis of sexual orientation; comments of others; bill is before Parliament].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 11 (29cm.)
Lying for drugs [concerning drug, Accutane, which causes birth defects and is used to treat acne; application form requires that user "completely abstain from sex or using birth control"; considered "another example of victimization by heterosexism" for lesbians; fuller details given].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 25 (37cm.)
Discriminating deposits [lesbian unable to conceive privately sought help of fertility clinic to receive sperm of gay man; she was told that sperm donor would have to conform to same regulations as set out for anonymous donors, which exclude men who have sex with men; comments from Health Canada spokesperson; other details].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 27-28 (49cm.)
Elsie's still at it [thirteen of Elsie Wayne's constituents filed Canadian Human Rights Commission complaint August 11 alleging discrimination because Wayne refused to meet them to discuss gay marriage; brief reference to other Wayne statements].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 27 (14cm.)
The limits of diversity [author discusses policy of promotion of workplace diversity; annual federal government diversity survey does not include gays; some mention of federal civil service history of treatment of queers; need to push for recognition of queer employees; author's own effort in his workplace; etc]. By Jeff Dodds.
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 6, 8 (55cm.)
Bathhouse owners unite [Peter Bochove, longtime bathhouse owner, encouraging bathhouse owners to band together to challenge bawdy laws written in 1800s and still being enforced; Bochove's idea, the Committee to Abolish the 19th Century, would bring together owners of bathhouses, adult video arcades, swingers' clubs and strip clubs; this action follows recent raids on Goliath's in Calgary, Pussy Palace in Toronto, and the Warehouse in Hamilton; details].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 27 (36cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- EUROPE

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DISCRIMINATION -- MANITOBA

Students lose [high school students at Treherne Collegiate, Manitoba, planned human rights day, including speakers Chris Vogel and a lesbian among representatives of the many groups invited; school principal, some parents, and Roman Catholic priest objected to attendance of a gay man and lesbian; student organizers decided to cancel entire program rather than discriminate themselves by bowing to pressure].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 10 (28cm.)
Warnings not needed [Manitoba Film Classification Board decides that no longer needs to warn Manitoba residents about films containing gay/lesbian content; have dropped label: "Warning: Controversial Lifestyles"; details and mention that not all at Board aware of change].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 12 (16cm.)
Violating the Code [Rainbow Harmony Project, Winnipeg choir, has filed human rights complaint over refusal of Mennonite Brethren group to rent Camp Ames, north of Gimli, to them; other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 13 (13cm.)
We did no wrong [Rainbow Harmony Project continuing with complaint to Manitoba Human Rights Commission against Mennonite-operated camp, which refused choir permission to use facilities; other details, including support for choir from Winnipeg School Division Number One].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 12 (23cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG

Paper refuses ad [Western Producer refuses Winnipeg Gay and Lesbian Resource Centre ad; head office of the paper is in Saskatoon; etc.].
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 7 (13cm.)
Letters [letter of Zoey W. Michele to Winnipeg Free Press criticizing lack of coverage of gay-related news, printing of "hateful propaganda," unbalanced reporting; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 5 (17cm.)
I don't want to help you [Swerve, Winnipeg lesbian/gay paper, had printing job turned down by "T-C 4 Graphics Ltd., a Winnipeg colour and imaging company"; firm's vice-president, Peter Weessies, informed Gilles Marchildon that company would not handle their work; on July 15, Swerve launched complaint to Manitoba Human Rights Commission; "problems faced by Swerve are not unique in the lesbian and gay publishing business"].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 12 (29cm.)
Hospitality questioned [Second Cup outlet in Winnipeg's Osborne Village, which "has been a popular meeting place for lesbians and gay men in Winnipeg," discouraged Swerve volunteer "from placing copies of that gay publication in the coffee shop last June"; further details; shop owner, Dave Broadfoot, comments].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 12 (13cm.)
No gay music allowed [newest Winnipeg radio station, "devoted entirely to Christian rock," FREQ-FM, "has decreed that any recording made by openly identified lesbian or gay artists will not receive airplay"; reaction; etc.].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 14 (14cm.)
Settled at last [concerning complaint filed by Gilles Marchildon against T-C 4 Graphics Ltd. and Peter Weessies, Winnipeg, in 1998 over refusal of a printing job for the Pride issue of Swerve magazine; complaint resolved through mediation; company has predominantly Mennonite staff and management; other details].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 11 (24cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO

We're "irrelevant"? [Ontario Divisional Court judge Frederick Hayes reserved judgement May 15 in case brought by the Canadian Committee Against Customs Censorship against Canada Customs use of Memorandum D9-1-1 for censorship of gay anal intercourse depiction; Crown argued that gays and lesbians were "statistically irrelevant" and couldn't be included in representation of national community standard; etc.].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 12, 17 (25cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO -- HAMILTON

Mayor discriminated [Ontario Human Rights Commission tribunal finds Hamilton mayor Bob Morrow guilty in refusing to issue 1991 Pride Week proclamation; Morrow ordered to pay $5,000 to Joe Oliver; other details].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 21 (18cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO -- OSHAWA

Prom plans postponed [Marc Hall, a student at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School (Durham Catholic District School Board, Oshawa, Ontario, near Toronto), is not permitted to bring his male date to his Grade 12 graduation prom; details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 24 (56cm.)
The Church, the prom and logic [in which author discusses the Marc Hall prom case against the Durham (Ontario) Catholic District School Board; more broadly, he discusses the policy shift of the Roman Catholic Church and fundamentalist Christian homophobes towards a more subtle "love the sinner, hate the sin" argument in their condemnation of homosexuality]. By Jeff Dodds.
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 7-9 (63cm.)
Marc: 1, Catholic Church: 0 [Marc Hall, Oshawa (Ontario) high school student, able to take boyfriend to graduation prom; Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert MacKinnon grants injunction; Durham Catholic District School Board had tried to block Hall; judge ruled that Church's right to promote religious views does not override Mr. Hall's human rights; "Hall has received support worldwide for his stance"; other details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 26 (54cm.)
Marc Hall continues the fight [although Hall won fight to go to his Roman Catholic school prom with boyfriend, he's not finished; lawyer says there was no binding decision that would be useful in another case; concern also that publicly-funded Roman Catholic school is not abiding by provincial non-discrimination policy; Hall's lawyer "is now asking for a trial date"; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 26 (26cm.)
Marc Hall -- Prom Queen [report on Marc Hall's fight with Durham Catholic District School Board concerning attendance at his prom with boyfriend; some details of aftermath of this event, including making of film Prom Queen].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 21 (24cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA

Apology and $9000 given [to AIDS Committee of Ottawa by landlord following discrimination complaint to Ontario Human Rights Commission].
P47 (v7n2)(March 1, 1989): 8 (11cm.)
Complaint settled [Carleton University has paid $1500 to two former students, Pierre Beaulne and Kenneth Gallagher, who had filed with Ontario Human Rights Commission claiming the university did not protect lesbians and gays from discrimination and harassment; etc.].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 20 (13cm.)
What a drag! [newsnote that Michael Fortier says will file lawsuit against Ottawa Rough Riders football team because wasn't permitted to compete in Miss Rough Rider contest].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 21 (8cm.)
Tacky and proud [Tom Ramsay feels building manager discriminating by not allowing him to display rainbow pride flag in apartment window; details].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 25 (11cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO -- SIMCOE COUNTY

MCC church denied rights [Simcoe County Metropolitan Community Church had church advertisements refused by two newspapers, the Orillia Packet and Times and the Barrie Examiner; one newspaper, the Barrie Advance, "gladly ran the announcement unedited"].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 23 (15cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO -- SUDBURY

Lesbian clerk re-hired [Mary Ross, lesbian bookkeeper at a Loeb's bookstore in Sudbury, Ontario, quit in March 1994 and lodged complaint with Ontario Human Rights Commission; case rejected on technicality; gay/lesbian community demonstrated for over two years in front of store; Ross hired back to different job, but work situation uncomfortable and Loeb never admitted guilt].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 27 (21cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO

Won't stand for it [Bill Cousintine's employment with Kingsway-Lambton United Church, Toronto, terminated; had told church officials at performance interview that he was gay and HIV-positive; charges of discrimination being taken to Ontario Human Rights Commission].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 18 (42cm.)
Fighting the Salvation Army [Toronto mayor June Rowlands announced "she would boycott the Salvation Army fundraiser because of their stand on homosexuality; etc.; comments of Councillor Kyle Rae regarding Salvation Army and city's anti-discrimination policy].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 18-19 (13cm.)
Printer can't just say no [Ontario Human Rights Commission rules against Scott Brockie, owner of Imaging Excellence, for refusing to print material with words "lesbian" and "gay"; complaint filed by Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives; Brockie fined $5,000, is appealing; other details].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 28 (22cm.)
Intolerance masquerading as rights [author discusses arguments used by the Right to defend discrimination; presents as illustration the refusal of printer, Scott Brockie, to accept a printing job from Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives; Ontario Human Rights Commission ruled against Brockie, fining him $5000; etc.]. By Nils Clausson.
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 6-7 (49cm.)
Glad Day's battle not going well [Toronto GLBT bookstore has for over a year been fighting charges brought by Ontario Film Review Board for not submitting video for approval; Glad Day is arguing that policy discriminates against distributors of videos for minorities; details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 26 (19cm.)
It's not discrimination if you're a prude [report that Ontario Superior Court has upheld 1999 decision of Human Rights Commission against Imaging Excellence Inc. printing company for refusing a Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives printing job; another printer has refused a job for The Voice, a southwestern Ontario magazine, and this situation is being investigated as to possibility of human rights complaint].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 27-28 (26cm.)
Harassed off the force [Toronto police constable, Bonnie Henderson, a transsexual "currently in transition" who joined the force as Ron Henderson and who was a member of the force for twenty-six years, was forced out because of "steady harassment"; details of her career and experiences with fellow officers].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 28 (18cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- QUÉBEC

Hearings in Montréal [Quebec Human Rights Commission held hearings in November on discrimination and violence against lesbians and gay men -- concentration on three areas: conformity of laws with Quebec Charter of Rights, quality of health care and social services, and police relations; quite detailed description of hearings/presentations; considerable reference to Montreal murders (14 gay men killed since 1989), including the Nov. 8, 1993 murder of Warren Eling; inquiry head, Fo Niemi, says will report in new year].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 20 (67cm.)
Transgendered woman fights discrimination [in Quebec; Micheline Montreuil (whose birth name is Pierre)].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 26 (10cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- SASKATCHEWAN

Discrimination in Saskatchewan ["first in a series of articles that will discuss the research into discrimination against Saskatchewan lesbians and gay men conducted by Regina's Equality for Gays & Lesbians Everywhere. In this article the topic is put in context, the method by which the research was done is described and the basic demographic information about the respondents is provided"].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 12 (80cm.)
Discrimination against gay men & lesbians in Saskatchewan ["second in a series of articles that will discuss EGALE Regina's research into discrimination against Saskatchewan lesbians and gay men"; this article discusses discrimination in the education system]. By EGALE Regina.
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 8-9 (132 cm.)
Commision [i.e., Commission] believes government discriminating [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission believes provincial government discriminated in denial of spousal benefits to Kerry Armbruster-Barrett in dental claims incident (Barrett married Clint Armbruster in a United Church ceremony last October 12 and the two men changed their last names to Armbruster-Barrett); Commission will now try to negotiate settlement].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 10 (34cm.)
No pride for NDP [report on refusal of Saskatchewan New Democratic Party provincial government to issue proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day to coincide with the province-wide Pride march held in Regina, June 24; speculation regarding responsibility for refusal; complaint filed with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 11 (45cm.)
Straight white male wanted [newsnote that Alliance Party MP for Saskatoon-Humboldt, Jim Pankiw, has advertised for administrative assistant in National Post; at end of ad, he states that "...no special consideration will be given to applicants because of their race, gender or colour"; newsnote also points out that Pankiw, who uses title of "Dr." on his literature, is a graduate of an acupuncture college in Sri Lanka; "Pankiw has made a career of attacking minority groups"].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 20 (14cm.)
Reaching a settlement [Pride committees of Saskatoon and Regina filed complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission against Saskatchewan government for its refusal to issue proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day in 2000; province "has acknowledged that they discriminated"; mediation still ongoing; "negotiating the final terms of the settlement"; etc.].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 13 (16cm.)
Editorial [regarding government inaction on gay rights issues unless forced by courts].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 3 (15cm.)
Enough is enough ["after three years of heavy lobbying," board of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, has voted to file human rights complaint against Saskatchewan government for denying adequate funding to address health and social issues of queer community].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 8 (36cm.)
Getting prepared [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Health Services is compiling human rights complaint against Saskatchewan government for refusing equitable funding for queer health and social issues; looking for individuals who wish to be part of complaint procedure; other details, contact information].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 11 (22cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA

See additional references at, e.g., HUMAN RIGHTS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA
[Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee has lodged complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission relating to actions that took place concerning 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.)
Gender, race, class & sexuality. [Reprinted from University of Regina student newspaper, The Carillon, and written "in response to a controversy about that paper's decisions around publishing a gay/lesbian supplement" [about which see also "Campus Uproar," p. 12 of this Perceptions issue]]. By Adonica Huggins.
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 6-7 (134cm.)
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.)
No proclamation [Regina will hold first Lesbian and Gay Pride Week since 1990 this year, beginning July 24/98; description of some planned events; City Council refuses to issue proclamation for Pride Week; claim that bylaw prohibits proclamation, but mayor Doug Archer has discretionary power under existing bylaw; other details].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 10 (46cm.)
Council in a quandary [newsnote that "Regina's City Council appears to be in a dilemma over a commitment made in July" to amend proclamation bylaw; issue concerns proclamation of Pride Week; among named persons are Mayor Doug Archer, Councillor Bill Gray, and a "retired Regina businessman," Frederick Hill; further discussion deferred to Sept. 21 council meeting; some detail of events].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 13 (39cm.)
Victory at Regina City Hall [on Oct. 5/98; providing the background to and also description of the immediate events that culminated in City Council's vote to preserve a city bylaw permitting proclamations; issue had grown from request for proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Week in Regina].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 9 (61cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON

Dances in peril ["future of gay and lesbian community dances at the Park Town remains up in the air"; apparent discrimination]. By Gens Hellquist.
P38 (Jan. 13, 1988): 9, 21 (37cm.)
Park Town discriminates [Parktown Motor Hotel, Saskatoon, and gay community dances]. By Gens Hellquist.
P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 21 (24cm.)
Paper refuses ad [Western Producer refuses Winnipeg Gay and Lesbian Resource Centre ad; head office of the paper is in Saskatoon; etc.].
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 7 (13cm.)
Editorial [referring to attacks from right-wing forces -- attempts to disrupt International Women's Day in Saskatoon; activities of Victorious Women group in Saskatoon; etc.; Saskatchewan and Canadian governments have not yet acted to protect gays/ lesbians in legislation].
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 3 (55cm.)
Guardians of morality [St. Joseph's church hall, Saskatoon, booking for International Women's Day dance cancelled; before cancellation, Bernadette Mysko had called to say dance was for lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 4 (47cm.)
Cannot reject ads [Western Producer, in an agreement with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, has ended policy of rejecting classified ads on basis of sexual orientation; "over the past two decades the paper, which is aimed at readers in rural areas, has consistently rejected all ads from gay/lesbian organizations or individuals"; Jim Markow lodged complaint with Commission in March 1992; etc.].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 12 (20cm.)
Probable cause [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission "has decided that there was 'probable cause' to believe that...Saskatoon Star Phoenix...discriminated against lesbians and gay men...[by printing] an anti-gay ad last summer"; Hugh Owens paid to have ad printed; "Commission is now attempting to see if a settlement can be negotiated"; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 11 (65cm.)
Letters: carbon copy [letter from the Rt. Rev. Rodney Andrews, Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon, in response to anger and hurt resulting from refusal to allow gay choirs to perform recently at St. John's Cathedral].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 8 (37cm.)
Sour notes [detailed report; Bridge City Chorus, Saskatoon, and Prairie Pride Chorus, Regina, were informed that the Anglican Bishop of Saskatoon, Rodney Andrews, had cancelled their November 13 concert to be held at St. John's Anglican Cathedral; issue received significant coverage in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; many details; concert was rebooked to St. Thomas Wesley United Church, Saskatoon].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 9-10 (127cm.)

DISCRIMINATION -- SLOVENIA

See SLOVENIA