Acts and Regulations

2011, c.171 - Human Rights Act

Section 19
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Complaint procedure
2012, c.12, s.11
19(1)The Commission shall inquire into a complaint made under section 17 and shall endeavour to effect a settlement of the matter complained of.
19(2)The Commission may dismiss a complaint at any stage of the proceedings, in whole or in part, if the Commission in its discretion determines
(a) the complaint is without merit,
(b) the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith,
(c) the complaint is beyond the jurisdiction of the Commission,
(d) the complaint has already been dealt with in another proceeding,
(e) the complainant has abandoned the complaint, or
(f) the complainant has declined a settlement offer that the Commission considers fair and reasonable.
19(3)Repealed: 2017, c.24, s.12
19(4)Repealed: 2017, c.24, s.12
R.S.1973, c.H-11, s.18; 1986, c.6, s.23; 2017, c.24, s.12
Complaint procedure
2012, c.12, s.11
19(1)The Commission, itself or through a person designated to do so, shall inquire into a complaint made under section 17 and shall endeavour to effect a settlement of the matter complained of.
19(2)If the Commission is of the opinion that a complaint is without merit, the Commission may dismiss the complaint at any stage of the proceedings.
19(3)If the Commission considers it necessary to designate a person to exercise the powers in section 20 for the purposes of inquiring into and endeavouring to effect a settlement of a complaint, the Commission may apply to a judge of the Provincial Court for authority to designate such a person.
19(4)The judge may authorize the Commission to designate a person to exercise the powers in section 20 if the judge is satisfied that it is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the Commission’s functions under this section.
R.S.1973, c.H-11, s.18; 1986, c.6, s.23
Complaint procedure
2012, c.12, s.11
19(1)The Commission, itself or through a person designated to do so, shall inquire into a complaint made under section 17 and shall endeavour to effect a settlement of the matter complained of.
19(2)If the Commission is of the opinion that a complaint is without merit, the Commission may dismiss the complaint at any stage of the proceedings.
19(3)If the Commission considers it necessary to designate a person to exercise the powers in section 20 for the purposes of inquiring into and endeavouring to effect a settlement of a complaint, the Commission may apply to a judge of the Provincial Court for authority to designate such a person.
19(4)The judge may authorize the Commission to designate a person to exercise the powers in section 20 if the judge is satisfied that it is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the Commission’s functions under this section.
R.S.1973, c.H-11, s.18; 1986, c.6, s.23
Grievance procedure
19(1)The Commission, itself or through a person designated to do so, shall inquire into a complaint made under section 17 and shall endeavour to effect a settlement of the matter complained of.
19(2)If the Commission is of the opinion that a complaint is without merit, the Commission may dismiss the complaint at any stage of the proceedings.
19(3)If the Commission considers it necessary to designate a person to exercise the powers in section 20 for the purposes of inquiring into and endeavouring to effect a settlement of a complaint, the Commission may apply to a judge of the Provincial Court for authority to designate such a person.
19(4)The judge may authorize the Commission to designate a person to exercise the powers in section 20 if the judge is satisfied that it is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the Commission’s functions under this section.
R.S.1973, c.H-11, s.18; 1986, c.6, s.23