Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins February 10

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc. will begin on Tuesday, February 10.

Ms. Mitchell alleges the company discriminated against her because of her race and colour when she was shopping at a Canadian Tire store in Dartmouth Crossing.

The board chair for the hearing is Donald Murray, who is independent of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Best Western Chocolate Lake, 250 St. Margarets Bay Rd., Halifax. It is open to media and members of the public.