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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "is%20there%20a%20URL%20to%20paste%20into%20a%20podcatcher%20for%20the%20new%20podcast%20amandatory%20listen...not%20for%20youtube."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 the podcast *A Mandatory Listen* (by The Times of Israel, hosted by Amanda Borschel-Dan) has an RSS feed you can use in most podcatchers. It\u2019s hosted via Omny.fm. ([omny.fm](https://omny.fm/shows/a-mandatory-listen?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s the RSS URL:\n\n> https://omnycontent.com/d/playlist/a2539154-43b6-4c4f-b951-aca300136a80/75c0bfa8-63c5-4376-a31c-af1f00be94ba/179d0e52-a478-4a57-bb7e-af1f00c0279c/podcast.rss ([omny.fm](https://omny.fm/shows/a-mandatory-listen/playlists?utm_source=openai))\n\nTo use it, open your podcast app (podcatcher), look for \u201cAdd by URL\u201d or \u201cSubscribe via RSS,\u201d paste that link, and you should get all the episodes automatically."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "is%20there%20a%20special%20kind%20of%20application%20created%20under%20the%20Ontario%20Human%20Rights%20Code%20called%20a%20public%20interest%20application%3F%20what%20provisions%20of%20the%20code%20refer%20to%20the%20public%20interest%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 under the Ontario Human Rights Code there *is* a special kind of application often referred to as a \u201cpublic interest application.\u201d Here\u2019s a breakdown of what that is, who can bring one, and where in the Code you\u2019ll find the relevant provisions:\n\n---\n\n## What is a \u201cpublic interest application\u201d\n\n- A **public interest application** refers to an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) made by the **Ontario Human Rights Commission (the Commission)** under **section 35** of the Code. Unlike the usual applications under section 34 (filed by individuals who believe their rights have been infringed), these allow the Commission to bring forward issues even if no particular individual has made a complaint, so long as it believes it is in the public interest and that the order sought would be an appropriate remedy. ([ontario.ca](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19/v23?utm_source=openai))\n\n- The Code explicitly distinguishes these from individual applications. Only the Commission has the standing to bring a \u201cpublic interest application\u201d under section 35. This means a person whose rights have *not* been infringed cannot initiate such an application, even if they believe an issue is of public importance. ([minicounsel.ca](https://www.minicounsel.ca/odc/2018/3593?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Relevant provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code\n\nHere are the key sections and their relevance to public interest applications or remedies:\n\n| Section | What it says | How it relates to public interest |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Section 35** | Empowers the Commission to apply to the Tribunal for an order if the Commission *\u201cis of the opinion that \u2026 it is in the public interest to make an application; and \u2026 an order under section 45.3 could provide an appropriate remedy.\u201d** ([ontario.ca](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19/v23?utm_source=openai)) | This is the provision that directly creates the mechanism of a \u201cpublic interest application.\u201d |\n| **Section 45.3** | Under this section, if the Tribunal determines rights were infringed, it may make an order directing any party to \u201cdo anything that \u2026 the party ought to do to promote compliance with this Act.\u201d ([ontario.ca](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19/v16?utm_source=openai)) | This allows the Commission, via a public interest application, to seek remedies aimed not just at resolving individual harms but also preventing future ones. |\n| **Section 45.4 (1)** | Gives the Tribunal power to \u201crefer any matters arising out of a proceeding before it to the Commission if, in the Tribunal\u2019s opinion, they are matters of public interest or are otherwise of interest to the Commission.\u201d ([ontario.ca](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19/v16?utm_source=openai)) | Ensures that public interest issues are hooked into the process even when cases originate elsewhere. |\n| **Rules of Procedure / Form 7** | The procedural rules require that applications under section 35 must be in a specific **Form 7**, and must *\u201cinclude a statement why, in the opinion of the Commission, the Application is in the public interest.\u201d* ([tm2.tribunalsontario.ca](https://tm2.tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/HRTO-Rules_of_Procedure.html?utm_source=openai)) | Demonstrates that \u201cpublic interest\u201d is not just a concept, but a criterion that must be explicitly satisfied in procedure. |\n\n---\n\n## What \u201cpublic interest\u201d means in practice\n\n- \u201cPublic interest\u201d is not strictly defined in the Code, but in practice means issues that affect broader groups, have systemic impact, or involve legal or policy questions beyond a single individual\u2019s case. ([minicounsel.ca](https://www.minicounsel.ca/odc/2018/3593?utm_source=openai))  \n- The remedies sought in such applications often include things like changes to policies, training, or other non-monetary orders meant to prevent discrimination in the future, not just compensation to the individuals involved. ([hrlsc.on.ca](https://hrlsc.on.ca/how-to-guides/completing-and-filing-an-hrto-application/additional-informationsection-8-the-remedy/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up some examples of past public interest applications or how \u201cpublic interest\u201d has been interpreted by the HRTO \u2014 would that be useful?"
    }
]