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| sickness benefits |
sickness defined |
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Summary:
Illness in 14(b) does not include illness of a child which prevents a parent from working. BOWNESS applies. No discrimination based on sex whether or not it is normally the female who has to look after a sick relative. Charter not offended.
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| board of referees |
rules of construction |
intent and object |
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Summary:
Before seeking the intention of words in a statute or regulation, there must first be uncertainty in the meaning of the words used.
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| board of referees |
jurisdiction |
priority of law |
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Summary:
If sections of a statute do not cover all situations, it is for Parliament to remedy it if it deems this necessary, and not for judges to undertake by interpretation to fill any perceived gaps.
