The Hearing in this matter before Tribunalmember Amber Prince began last Monday, February 13, 2023. Clea Parfitt delivered the opening statement on behalf of the complainants, and counsel for UBC opted to wait to deliver the Respondent’s opening statement, which is a choice available for respondents before the BCHRT. Glynnis Kirchmeier was the first witness and was under direct examination all week. Monday, February 20 is a holiday and cross examination will begin on Tuesday, February 21.
It is not possible to provide any summaries of witness testimony at this time, since this blog is public-facing and other witnesses have access to it. As far as updating Class Members about the progress of the Hearing, I will provide brief check-ins about which persons have already testified. Counsel for both sides have already submitted several verbal Applications to Member Prince about various evidentiary (and other) issues. This is part of the reason why forward progress has been slow so far.
Persons planning to testify may attend the Hearing by telephone only after their testimony is complete. Anyone else who is interested in attending may join at any time and should review my earlier blog posts for instructions on how to join.
Glynnis Kirchmeier - and - Kirchmeier obo Others v. UBC 