<div>Introduction
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<div>Hi, my name is Tim, and I’m reaching out because I’ve been forced into an overwhelming legal, financial, and mental health crisis after being wrongfully terminated by my former employer, Canada Life.
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<div>This isn’t just about losing a job — it’s about surviving corporate retaliation, ableism, and psychological harm that has taken a massive toll on my body, mind, and family. I am now fighting to hold this billion-dollar corporation accountable while struggling to afford the basic medical care required to keep me alive and stable.
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<div>My Story
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<div>I worked as a Claims Processor at Canada Life while navigating multiple disabilities: Autism, ADHD, CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. Despite full disclosure and an approved IAP (Individual Accommodation Plan), I faced escalating mistreatment, micromanagement, and was pressured to meet arbitrary metrics without regard for my health.
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<div>When I followed HR’s advice and filed a formal discrimination complaint about my manager’s conduct, I was terminated shortly afterward. Canada Life initially told me it was due to “excessive absenteeism” — but then listed “terminated without cause” on my Record of Employment to avoid legal responsibility.
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<div>They then withheld part of my severance unless I signed an Employee Release Form — which would prevent me from suing or speaking publicly. I refused.
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<div>Their tactics — from gaslighting to financial starvation — were clearly meant to exhaust me into silence. But I won’t stay silent.
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<div>Why I Need Help
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<div>Due to this situation, I’ve lost access to vital medications (Concerta and Fluoxetine) and have suffered physical and psychological relapses:
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<div>•	Panic attacks, memory issues, muscle tremors
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<div>•	Weight loss, extreme fatigue, and sleep disruption
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<div>•	Ongoing dissociation, rage episodes, and depressive spirals
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<div>•	Missed medical appointments, including psychiatric reassessments
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<div>•	Chronic pain and inflammation without access to physio or therapy
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<div>•	Falling behind on rent and bills while caring for three children
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<div>My condition is deteriorating and I’m struggling to function. I urgently need to pay for medical documentation, legal counsel, and therapy — all of which are prohibitively expensive.
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<div>What This Fight Represents
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<div>This isn’t just about me. Canada Life profited $3.2 billion last year. They post about DEI and “supporting neurodiversity” while silencing and discarding disabled employees behind the scenes.
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<div>Their strategy is clear:
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<div>•	Weaponize “support” to avoid liability
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<div>•	Gaslight and micromanage disabled workers
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<div>•	Offer silence money when caught
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<div>•	Bet on us being too sick, poor, or broken to fight
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<div>I’m determined to prove them wrong — for myself, my children, and every disabled worker they’ve harmed.
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<div> Update: Human Rights Commission Confirms Violation
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<div>I wanted to give a major update on where things stand. The Manitoba Human Rights Commission has officially confirmed that Canada Life violated my rights under Section 14 of the Human Rights Code.
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<div>After months of pain, silence, and trying to survive while navigating medical and legal hell — this is a major step forward. The Commission has accepted my complaint and acknowledged that I was discriminated against because of my disabilities (Autism, ADHD, CPTSD, Anxiety, Depression).
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<div>This is validation — but the fight is far from over.
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<div> What They Did
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<div>Canada Life fired me while I was in the middle of a documented health crisis. They:
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<div>	•	Denied my accommodations and IAP after approving them.
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<div>	•	Micromanaged me, ignored my medical needs, and wrote me up for things caused by my conditions.
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<div>	•	Retaliated when I reported the abuse — I was terminated shortly after filing a formal complaint.
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<div>	•	Tried to force me to sign a gag order in exchange for part of my severance.
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<div>	•	Played psychological games to exhaust me into silence.
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<div>I refused to be silent.
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<div> What This Has Cost Me
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<div>Since then, I’ve lost access to therapy, medications, and medical appointments. I’m still experiencing:
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<div>	•	Muscle tremors, memory problems, and panic attacks
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<div>	•	Financial collapse — struggling to keep food on the table for my kids
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<div>Despite all of this, I’ve stayed in the fight. Because this isn’t just about me — it’s about everyone like me who’s been mistreated behind closed doors by companies that pretend to support mental health and neurodiversity in public.
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<div>️ Why I Still Need Your Help
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<div>I urgently need to:
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<div>	•	Hire a forensic psychiatrist to assess the full impact on my mental health
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<div>	•	Secure legal counsel to escalate this and prepare for potential class action
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<div>	•	Pay for ongoing therapy, chiropractic care, and medications
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<div>	•	Cover bills and basic survival costs for my family
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<div> How You Can Support
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<div>If you’ve been following this, please:
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<div>	•	Share this update with anyone who needs to hear it.
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<div>	•	If you can, consider donating — even small support adds up.
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<div> My GoFundMe Link: <a href="https://gofund.me/d3a9e3d2" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://gofund.me/d3a9e3d2</a>
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<div>Thank you for helping me keep fighting — for the truth, for justice, and for every worker who’s been cast aside like they don’t matter.
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<div>— Timothy Dobson
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<div>Winnipeg, MB
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