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Human rights violation claim against Maria McRae and the City advances

29 September 2010 6 Comments

The human rights violation claim by Michael Kostiuk against the City of Ottawa, Councillor Maria McRae and some other unnamed city employees has moved to the next phase. In a follow-up letter from the Human Rights Tribunal, a ½ day teleconference will be scheduled for Mr. Kostiuk to show his evidence of his claim under section 8 of the Canadian Human Rights Code. Referred to as a summary hearing, Mr. Kostiuk has been asked to show how he experienced discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin, ancestry and/or association with a person identified by a prohibited ground.

Seven days before the teleconference meeting, both the City and Mr. Kostiuk will be required to deliver to each other and file with the Tribunal copies of any document or cases they intend to use in their arguments.

Mr. Kostiuk was asked by the Tribunal to submit a written summary of his human rights violation claim no later than August 26, 2010. Upon reviewing his written claim, the Tribunal will now be scheduling this ½ day teleconference meeting but the date has not yet been set.

Mr. Kostiuk in running against incumbent Maria McRae in the upcoming municipal election on October 25, 2010.

6 Comments »

annak said:

What a waste of time and money-a frivolous claim that should be thrown out.

# 29 September 2010 at 8:49 am

Suzy said:

I hope the Tribunal does some of its own investigating….call the Associations that are in the Ward and ask them for their war stories of McRae!
The big problem….everyone is worried about going on the record…because if she gets back in…..revenge is sweet and she likes her sweets!

# 29 September 2010 at 9:56 am

sick of whiners said:

@ Suzy
It must be nice to be so perfect of physical form that you can throw “sweet” comments around. Will you show us your picture and stand up to the scrutiny and judgement? If all you have is jokes about weight while discussing politics you are truly mis-guided and clearly need a hobby.

while this site is clearly biased against McRae, I respect people’s rights to have free speech.
I cannot however, stand by and listen to the catty weight comments any longer. They are small minded, not relevant and show a distinct lack of intelligence in the political debate. Yours are not the first leveled against McRae. There are many who do this from the safety of their homes where there can be no rebuttle. Can you find no feminine power from another source?

So for every hard working politician (whether you agree with them or not) who may have a few extra pounds from devoting their lives to serving the people instead of going to the gym, I protest and suggest that you take a look at yourself and see if you need a few improvements? Inside and out.

# 29 September 2010 at 11:23 am

pat said:

I agree with suze there should be a investigation by the tribunal you might find a very different story of what has happened in the ward and it might just change your way of thinking, of what our councellor has really done for us nothing. Forget about the sweets but she will get you if you go against her as a lot of people have already found this out.

# 30 September 2010 at 8:07 am

Suzy said:

Hey sick of whiners…I’m no skinny minnie, not even close, and I love a box of chocolates as much as anyone..I have good and bad points like any human, elected or not….Maria McRae the person, friend, neighbour is wonderful. Her and Paul are great to be around.
I’ve enjoyed their company many times.

BUT when she puts on her Councillor hat, she changes. Very sad but thats a fact. A fact I’m sure many other people in different wards can say about their councillors.

This site is not bias, this site talks about all things going wrong and right at City Hall and not just about Councillor McRae.

In hindsight my comment was out of place and to myself, Councillor McRae and all those that feel their body image is not what they want…I apologize…

As for showing my picture, no, I don’t like my picture, I am honest about it. When I lose some weight then maybe, but probably not.

I’ll be honest and sign my name though!

SUZY! Mother, Wife, Community Volunteer, School Volunteer, College Educated, 10+ hours day hard worker, and owner of one fine big ass!!!!

# 30 September 2010 at 10:02 am

John Q said:

Maria McRae is as dishonest as they come… She’s currently dismantling the environmental department at the City because the truth doesn’t fit her view. She’s in bed with the Conservatives. Her and Jim Watson are currying favour for the Conservatives because they were promised a spot in the upcoming federal election in 2016.

# 13 March 2012 at 2:55 pm