Disabled voters polling facilities ruling [Canadian Human Rights Tribunal]

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Disabled voters polling facilities ruling [Canadian Human Rights Tribunal]

February 14, 2010 08:22:00 pm

Canadian Human Rights Commission v. Elections Canada, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, February 12, 2010 [ordering Elections Canada to ensure that polling facilities are accessible to voters with disabilities].

Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. Latest commentary available here. JURIST has more on the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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