Yes, there’s no Update #42 – I took it down at UBC’s request. Class Members are encouraged to reach out to me for time-sensitive information.
On January 3, 2023, the parties held a case status conference with the Tribunal. One of the topics discussed was the University’s request to adjourn the first week of the Hearing (originally scheduled to start January 16) in order that counsel could read newly disclosed documents and generally get up to speed on the case. Tribunalmember Price issued a new Notice of Hearing which will, I hope, be the last. The four days previously scheduled the week of January 16 and January 30 are now set for the end of March.
The dates are: January 23-27; February 13-17, 21-24, 27-28, March 1-3, and March 27-31.
Additionally, Tribunalmember Price set the following deadlines:
Complainant’s witness list due January 9; Respondent’s witness list due January 13; Joint Book of Documents due January 16 (which is a bunch of documents both sides compile together for ease of use in locating and entering evidence during the Hearing); Complainant’s expert files due February 9.
Here is a link to the BCHRT Hearing Schedule.
Important! This Video Hearing is Public – But You Need to Request Access Ahead of Time, Preferably ASAP
Here is a link to the BCHRT’s instructions about how to attend the hearing. It is at the bottom of the “Covid-19 issues at the Tribunal” page on the website. I am going to copy-paste the instructions to join as they appear today on January 5, but please be sure to check the website directly in case the information changes. Additionally, I will note that in the past I have had to identify myself by name and any other individuals listening in to a public hearing each day that I attended. The public listening in must use the mute button, will only hear the proceedings, and is not allowed to make a recording, though handwritten notes, live tweets etc. are fine. The parties and the witnesses we call will be able to use the video functions.
Public Access to Hearings
The Tribunal recognizes the importance of having its hearings open to the public. Contact the Tribunal by email at BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca at least one week before the hearing to request dial in audio access (listen in only without video) at the presiding Member’s discretion. The email you send us must
- Identify the hearing from the hearing schedule
- Attach a completed and signed agreement to attend the virtual hearing that includes your name and the telephone number you will be dialing in with
Glynnis Kirchmeier - and - Kirchmeier obo Others v. UBC 