Human rights public hearings

All hearings are open to the public. The Tribunal may hold portions in private if there is a confidentiality order in place. Hearings can be held in person or by videoconference and can take place anywhere across Canada.

Upcoming hearings

Below you will find a list of upcoming hearings:

Upcoming hearings under the Canadian Human Rights Act
File NumberStyle of CauseLocationDate and timeLanguage
HR-DP-3019-24Valentyne v. Corus Entertainment Inc.CIRB
800 Bay Street, Suite 426
Toronto, ON
M5S 3A9
August 17-21 
October 6-10 & 20-22, 2025 and February 2-6, 9-10, March 25-27, August 17-21 and October 20-23, 2026
English
T2251/0618Dominique (on behalf of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh) v. Public Safety Canada

In-person (Mashteuiatsh): June 15-18, 2026

By videoconference: June 29-30, July 3, September 4, 28-29, October 1, 2, 5-9, and November 17-19, 2026

June 15-18, June 29-30, July 3, September 4, 28-29, October 1, 2, 5-9, and November 17-19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern TimeFrench
HR-DP-3094-25Antwi v. Air Canada

Toronto – Hybrid

Canada Industrial Relations Board
800 Bay Street, Suite 400 – Hearing Room 421
Toronto, ON
M5S 3A9

August 13-14, and 17-19, 2026English
HR-DP-3112-25Stroude v. Via Rail Canada Inc.

Toronto - Hybrid

Canada Industrial Relations Board
800 Bay Street, Suite 400 – Hearing Room 426
Toronto, ON
M5S 3A9

August 25-26, 2026English
HR-DP-3008-24The Estate of White v. Enoch Cree Nation By videoconferenceSeptember 9-11, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time)English
HR-DP-2982-23Tibilla v. Canada Revenue Agency Canada Industrial Relations Board – Montreal Office
Suite 910 - 1501 McGill College Avenue
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3M8
September 15-18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern TimeEnglish

If you do not see the hearing you are interested in, please contact us for more information. 

Contact us to attend a hearing

The Tribunal can cancel hearings at the last moment due to settlements or other changes. If you plan on attending a hearing, please contact us ahead of time (at least two business days before the scheduled hearing). We will confirm the date, time and location of the hearing.

In-person hearings

For in-person hearings, there are other considerations you should be aware of, such as information on accessing the hearing room. Please get in touch with us to obtain any other relevant information. 

Accommodations

If you require accommodation measures to observe a hearing, please contact us as soon as possible.