HUMAN RIGHTS
Appeal from Federal Court decision (2006 FC 997) Canadian Human Rights Commission having jurisdiction to consider complaint (failure to accommodate during pregnancy) against House of Commons—Commission's jurisdiction ousted by Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act (PESRA), R.S.C., 1985 (2nd Supp.), c. 33—S. 2 indicating PESRA applies where other federal legislation dealing with "matters similar" to those provided for under PESRA—Alleged human rights violation grievable under s. 62—As Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. H‑6 complaint "matter similar" to grievance presented under s. 62, prima facie PESRA prevailing—Exceptions to "matters similar" test (systemic discrimination, collective agreement violating CHRA, whistle‑blower) not applicable—As to substantive relief argument, final decision under PESRA process judicially reviewable.
Dupéré v. Canada (House of Commons) (A‑394‑06, 2007 FCA 180, Linden J.A., judgment dated 7/5/07, 10 pp.)