1. HUMAN RIGHTS in ACCOMMODATIONS Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London)

2. Ontario Human Rights Code Vulnerable Vulnerable Disenfranchised Disenfranchised Powerless Powerless Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London) Protecting Protecting Hearing Hearing Helping Helping “Whereas it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law, and having as its aim the creation of a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person so that each person feels a part of the community and able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community and the Province;”

3. Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London) Ontario Human Rights Code ACCOMMODATION “Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to the occupancy of accommodation, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability or the receipt of public assistance.”

4. Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London) ACCOMMODATION -Frightened -Weakened -Alone

5. Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London) ACCOMMODATION An owner may make an addition, alteration or improvement to the common elements that is not contrary to this Act or the declaration if, (a)the board, by resolution, has approved the proposed addition, alteration or improvement; (b)the owner and the corporation have entered into an agreement … An owner may make an addition, alteration or improvement to the common elements that is not contrary to this Act or the declaration if, (a)the board, by resolution, has approved the proposed addition, alteration or improvement; (b)the owner and the corporation have entered into an agreement …

6. Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London) ACCOMMODATION

7. Michael H. Clifton, MA, LLB, ACCI (Law) ~ Clifton Kok LLP ACMO LUNCHEON SEP. 25, 2009 (London) ACCOMMODATION London Vulnerable Vulnerable Disenfranchised Disenfranchised Powerless Powerless Protecting Protecting Hearing Hearing Helping Helping “This is not a case where a condominium corporation refused to allow railings where their installation is clearly required to accommodate a disability. Rather, in this case the Board allowed the request, as it had done in past similar circumstances, but confirmed that such additions or improvements are at the owner’s expense. “Based on the language of [the condominium’s] declaration, the provisions noted in the Condominium Act and the approval process followed by the Board, I find that the respondent has not contravened the Code. “…Other than the fact that the railings are needed for access, the applicant’s request to install them is no different than the McMillans’ previous requests to install a hot tub or shed on the exclusive use common elements of their property at their own cost.”