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because of association

You cannot be discriminated against because of your association, relationship or dealings with another person identified by a ground in the Code. You have this protection whether or not you are identified by a ground in the Code.

For examples:

  • A restaurant owner refuses to serve you because you are accompanied by someone who is a member of a racialized group.
  • A landlord refuses to rent an apartment to you because your co-tenant is a woman with a young child.

Relevant sections of the Code

From: Policy on HIV/AIDS-related discrimination

HIV/AIDS as a disability (section 10)

The OHRC recognizes that AIDS and other HIV-related medical conditions are disabilities under the Code. "Disability" is defined under section (s.) 10 of the Code. All persons infected with HIV or with HIV-related illness, or who are believed to have the virus, including those who are asymptomatic, are fully protected against discrimination in services (s. 1); housing (s. 2); contracts (s. 3); employment (s. 5); and membership in trade unions (s. 6).

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