What is the proper procedure for a complaint to be deferred pending the outcome of the other process?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Ryan v. West Vancouver Police Department, 2015 BCHRT 104 (CanLII):
Thus, if a complainant wishes to pursue an alternate process, such as a formal complaint or grievance, the proper course is to file a complaint in a timely manner and request that the complaint be deferred pending the outcome of the other process, under s. 25 of the Code: Segal v. Active Fire & Safety Services and another, 2014 BCHRT 252.
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