What is the test for an allegation of discrimination against a first-party member of a First Nation?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Lafrenière v. Via Rail Canada Inc., 2019 CHRT 16 (CanLII):

Where the respondent refutes the allegation, its explanation must be reasonable. It cannot be a pretext to conceal discrimination. (Dixon v. Sandy Lake First Nation, 2018 CHRT 18, para. 28).

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