"That means that top of mind is not filing a human rights complaint," said group spokesperson Judy Haiven. "And when they get around to doing it, knowing that there's nowhere else for them to go, the Human Rights Commission slams the door on them." Judy Haiven of Equity Watch says she'd like to see the 12-month statute of limitations on filing Human Rights Commission complaints extended. Unlike with sexual harassment complaints, there is no time limit on filing sexual assault charges. Human Rights Act due for overhaulNova Scotia's Human Rights Act is over 50 years old.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2021 09:00 UTC