DOUGLAS, MICHELLE
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 of the air force].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 17 (47cm.)
Gays no problem [Judge R.J. Marin inquiry says Special Investigation Unit of Canadian
Forces should remove any reference to sexual orientation as reason for
conducting investigation; also Justice Department appealed Michelle Douglas
reinstatement decision].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 17 (30cm.)
Lesbian's battle [Michelle Douglas's complaint to Security Intelligence Review
Committee in 1990 led to finding that Forces violated her constitutional rights;
now Canadian Armed Forces has appealed decision to Federal Court of
Appeal].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): [18] (12cm.)
Queers in the army [Michelle Douglas wins three-year fight with Canadian Armed
Forces; monetary settlement; Ottawa agreed also to court order declaring
discrimination against lesbians/gays a Charter of Rights and Freedoms
violation; some details of Douglas's career and of the legal case].
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 21 (44cm.)