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A security guard is told by a supervisor to pay extra attention to individuals wearing head coverings or traditional clothing from a specific culture, citing 'general security concerns.' This instruction, if followed, would violate which section of the Ontario Human Rights Code?

Targeting individuals based on their cultural attire or origin constitutes discrimination based on grounds such as race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origi

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Question: A security guard is told by a supervisor to pay extra attention to individuals wearing head coverings or traditional clothing from a specific culture, citing 'general security concerns.' This instruction, if followed, would violate which section of the Ontario Human Rights Code?

Answer options: ✅ Section 1, regarding prohibited grounds in services.

  • Section 5(2), regarding harassment in employment.
  • Section 11, regarding constructive discrimination.
  • Section 17, regarding duty to accommodate disability.

Correct answer: Section 1, regarding prohibited grounds in services.

Explanation: Targeting individuals based on their cultural attire or origin constitutes discrimination based on grounds such as race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, or creed, as protected under Section 1 of the Code for services.

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