What is the test for a prima facie case in a human rights case?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from McAvinn v. Strait Crossing Bridge Ltd. (No. 4), 2001 CanLII 61145 (CHRT):

In an employment context, a prima facie case requires, according to Shakes v. Rex Pak Limited2 proof of the following three elements: a. that the complainant was qualified for the particular employment, b. that the complainant was not hired, c. that someone no better qualified but lacking the distinguishing feature which is the gravamen of the human rights complaint ... subsequently obtained the position.

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