Babb v. Canada (Attorney General)

Firms involved

Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP/s.r.l., Not specified
DAVID GLENN BABB
Law Firm
Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP/s.r.l.
Lawyer(s)

Wassim Garzouzi

Zachary Rodgers

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Law Firm
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

Richard Fader

Marie-France Boyer

  • David Glenn Babb challenged the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board's decision.
  • Board had dismissed Babb's grievances.
  • Found no discrimination or bad faith in his termination due to incapacity.
  • Board concluded the employer's duty to accommodate Babb had ended.
  • Determination made based on Babb's inability to return to work in the foreseeable future.
  • Application for judicial review aimed to challenge the Board's interpretation of Supreme Court teachings.
  • Review application was dismissed.
  • Board's decision was deemed reasonable and well-analyzed.
  • Decision justified within established legal and factual parameters.
  • The Board's decision was given deference, with no interference required.
  • The application was dismissed.
  • Respondent awarded fixed costs of $1500.
Federal Court of Appeal
A-127-20
Labour & Employment Law
$ 1,500
Respondent