News release

Duff vs. Town of New Glasgow Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry into the matter of Kaitlin Duff vs. the Town of New Glasgow will begin Monday, October 25, in Stellarton.

Ms. Duff alleges that the respondent discriminated against her based on gender and her ethnic, national or aboriginal origin while she was employed by the respondent.

Board chair for the inquiry is J. Walter Thompson, who is independent of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 86 Lawrence Blvd., Stellarton.

Seating for members of the public and media may be limited due to physical distancing requirements. All attendees will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival and follow other public health directives.