News release

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will begin Wednesday, February 16.

This is a newly constituted board of inquiry to complete the matter following a decision by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

Board chair in this hearing is Donald Murray, who is independent of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 980 Parkland Dr., Halifax.

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

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