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- Can I sue someone for discriminating against me because I am HIV-positive?
- [April 13th 2010]
- Yes. HIV is usually considered a disability under several civil rights laws. If you are denied housing, medical or dental care, or service at a place of business based on your HIV status, your civil rights may be violated. If you are harassed at work or if an employer denies you a job, decreases your benefits, fires you or fails to promote you because you are HIV-positive, you also may have grounds to sue for discrimination. See an attorney or local legal aid society for additional information.
- Abortion: What is the current law in Canada?
- [June 21st 2009]
- Abortion in Canada is not limited by the law. While some non-legal obstacles exist, Canada is one of only a few nations with no legal restrictions on abortion. Regulations and accessibility varies between provinces.
- I have been the victim of food poisoning. Do I have a claim?
- [June 21st 2009]
- Issues of food poisoning has become increasingly complex extending beyond traditional concerns regarding spoilage and contamination. If you believe you suffer an illness due to food contamination, you may have a valid claim for compensation.
