In the 2008 Case of Friesen V

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the 2008 case of Friesen v.Fisher Bay Seafood Ltd., Mr.Friesen's employment was terminated because he refused to stop preaching to fellow employees.How did the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal rule?

• A)in favour of Fisher Bay Seafood because they had tried to accommodate Mr.Friesen in a reasonable manner
• B)in favour of Mr.Friesen because his termination was deemed religious discrimination
• C)in favour of Fisher Bay Seafood because preaching one's beliefs is not covered by the Policy on Creed and Accommodation of Religious Observances
• D)in favour of Mr.Friesen because it was his religious beliefs and practices, not his competence as an employee, that ended his employment

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