All firefighters are required to undergo physical tests. As part of their tests, they have to be able to drag a 185lb (84kg) mannequin through an obstacle course for a total distance of 30m. Men are much more likely to be successful in this test than women, meaning the test unintentionally discriminates against women.

a. Would a lawsuit against the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters' Association be successful on the grounds that it violates BC's Human Rights Act? Why or why not?

b. Does your answer change if the test also includes running a marathon (42km) in under 5 hours?