--from what Chief Justice Dickson saw 19 years ago. These distinctions were outlined by the recent tribunal ruling by Mr. Hadjis. The first distinction is that 19 years ago the Canadian Human Rights Commission did not have its current punitive powers. Now it can levy enormous fines. So it has taken on a character almost like that of a police or criminal matter.
The second distinction was that the commission, which was designed to be a conciliatory, mediating organization, has become “aggressive and relentless”. It doesn't care about mediating. It's an attack organization. These are two differences in the commission today.
The third, sir, is that it has become manifestly political.