SUMMARY

The purpose of this enactment is to provide for a specific instance where the public interest in a limited disclosure of a record of a conviction that has been pardoned supersedes the right to privacy of the pardoned person. This instance is where the conviction was for a sexual offence against a child and the person convicted applies for a position of trust with respect to a child or children.

The disclosure would be made only to those with responsibility for the child or children who are considering the application. Unauthorized disclosure by them would be an offence.

The enactment also amends the Canadian Human Rights Act to provide that a job requirement and hiring practice for child trust positions that discriminates against a person on the ground of a pardoned sexual offence against a child is not a discriminatory practice giving rise to an offence under the Act.