The Bison Express is a railway that operates freight trains running from southern to northern Alberta. Employees at The Bison Express are expected to load freight, operate heavy equipment and clear the track when snow or debris gets in the way. Those applicants who cannot meet these standards are not selected.

 a. Give an example of a situation where The Bison Express could claim the legal defence of bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) for not hiring a candidate. If the candidate who was not hired based on the BFOR wanted to make a claim, which Human Rights jurisdiction would the claim be under.

b. Explain a situation where The Bison would be required to implement an Employment Equity program and the steps they would take to implement the Employment Equity program.