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TABLE OF CONTENTSPageI. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1A. THE FACTS ....................................................................................................................... 2(i) The Canadian National Railway.................................................................................... 2a) General information.......................................................................................... 2b) Running trades employees ................................................................................ 2c) The changes made in 1992 and the creation of the furlough boards ................ 4(ii) The Complainant’s work history................................................................................... 7(iii) The Vancouver shortage................................................................................................ 8(iv) The Conductors recalled to cover the Vancouver shortage........................................... 10(v) The Complainant’s recall to work ................................................................................. 14B. ISSUES ............................................................................................................................... 20C. THE LAW AND THEORY OF THE CASE...................................................................... 21(i) The relevant provisions of the CHRA........................................................................... 21(ii) The Law......................................................................................................................... 23a) The prima facie case ......................................................................................... 23b) What approach is to be applied to determine whether there has beendiscrimination on the ground of family status? ................................................ 23c) Has a prima facie case of discrimination on the basis of family status been madeout?.................................................................................................................... 35d) Did CN provide accommodation to the Complainant?..................................... 36e) Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 51D. REMEDIES ........................................................................................................................ 51(i) An Order that CN Review its Accommodation Policy ................................................. 52(ii) Reinstatement ................................................................................................................ 53(iii) Compensation for lost earnings..................................................................................... 54(iv) Pain and suffering.......................................................................................................... 55(v) Wilful or Reckless Conduct........................................................................................... 55(vi) Costs and Interest. ......................................................................................................... 562010 CHRT 23 (CanLII)