Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Human rights legislation prohibits discrimination against all Canadians only in the area of employment.
• B) The human rights tribunal has the power to award damages to a person who has been discriminated against in hiring and can fine employers who violate human rights protections, but cannot order an employer to employ someone.
• C) It is legally permissible for a bus company to require new drivers to be between the ages of 24 and 35 for the business purpose that newly hired drivers will get the least favourable routes and must therefore be young enough to cope with stress.
• D) Systemic remedies include payment for lost wages.
• E) The human rights tribunal has the power to order an employer to give a position to an individual who has been discriminated against and also has the power to order financial compensation for pain and suffering.

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Definitions:

Trade

The trade of goods, services, or both among two or more entities, either within a single economy or across different ones.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and what they actually receive.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties, either within a country or between countries.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service relative to what they actually pay.