Age-based Milestones
12
At what age can you quit school?
You can quit school the year you turn 18. If your birthday is between January and the end of the school year in June, you can quit on your 18th birthday. If your birthday comes later that year (ie June-December), you can quit on the last day of school. They won't make you come back in the Fall.
What Ontario law protects us from discrimination?
Ontario Human Rights Code
At what age is a child's consent required for a parent to change their name?
12 and over
If a young person suffers from a disability that makes them disruptive to other students in the the classroom, can the school force them to home school?
No. The school board has a duty to accommodate disability to the point of undue hardship. How these cases play out can be very, very, very challenging.
How does human rights law apply to you in your workplace?
They protect you from discrimination as an employee, but you are also responsible for upholding the human rights of others, including your co-workers and the students you interact with.
Beginning at what age is a child's consent required for their adoption?
7 and over
Can a child without immigration status attend elementary school in Ontario?
s.49.1 of the Education Act: "a person under 18 years old who is otherwise entitled to be admitted to a school cannot be refused admission solely because they or their parent/guardian is unlawfully in Canada."
Name at least one other protected grounds under Ontario human rights legislation, other than race, colour, ethnic origin?
Age, Ancestry, colour, race, Citizenship, Ethnic origin, Place of origin, Creed, Disability, Family status, Marital status (including single status), Gender identity, gender expression, Receipt of public assistance (in housing only), Record of offences (in employment only), Sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), Sexual orientation
At what age can an adult sentence be imposed for more serious criminal offences?
14 and over
What is the maximum number of consecutive days a child can be suspended from school for a single incident?
20 days
What sort of remedies can the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal order?
a) monetary compensation; (b) non-monetary remedies; and (c) public interest remedies.