Search by
Anthony Cecchetto seeks judicial review of the denial of his appeal for Employment Insurance benefits after being fired for refusing to comply with his employer's COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy. He argues that the decisions failed to address the legality of mandatory medical procedures without established efficacy and safety. The Respondent maintains that the decision was reasonable and properly applied the law. The SST-GD and Appeal Division upheld the dismissal, finding the Applicant's non-compliance to be misconduct. The Appeal Division rejected his leave to appeal, leading to the current application for judicial review. The applicant's judicial review application is dismissed. The decision did not address the applicant's fundamental legal and ethical concerns as they were beyond the case's scope. The Appeal Division's determination of the applicant's dismissal and misconduct was reasonable, and they were not required to assess the legality of Directive 6. Other ongoing cases address similar questions regarding rights and freedoms under the Charter. The applicant's claims can be pursued through proper legal channels. No costs are awarded. The Court acknowledges the staff's efforts to accommodate the applicant's objections to the masking policy.
Download documents
Applicant
Respondent
Court
Federal CourtCase Number
T-1665-22Practice Area
Labour & Employment LawAmount
Not specified/UnspecifiedWinner
RespondentTrial Start Date