The Appellant has not succeeded on any of the three steps in the section 15 analysis. He has not satisfied his burden of proof in establishing that his section 15 rights have been infringed. In Law v. Canada, Iacobucci J. stated at paragraph 51: ... It may be said that the purpose of s. 15(1) is to prevent the violation of essential human dignity and freedom through the imposition of disadvantage, stereotyping, or political or social prejudice, and to promote a society in which all persons enjoy equal recognition at law as human beings or as members of Canadian society, equally capable and equally deserving of concern, respect and consideration. ...
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