The release included a full human rights waiver he signed without seeking legal advice
A disability. A productivity email. A release signed in three days. On February 18, 2026, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Vice-chair François Henrie dismissed a discrimination application by a former CI Investments Inc. employee, ruling the release he voluntarily signed barred him from proceeding. The case turns on what happened, and what didn’t, between a manager's email and a signature.
Peter Todorovic worked at CI Investments as a RESP Services Associate since November 2015. On August 18, 2020, he consulted an optometrist for vision problems and was referred to two specialists, with appointments only after September 29.
On August 27, his manager emailed him about a drop in productivity. Todorovic replied the same day that he had a health issue with one of his eyes and was waiting for an appointment with specialists.
On September 29, Todorovic was told his position was being eliminated due to restructuring and was terminated on a without-cause basis. He was presented with a cover letter and a Final Release and Indemnity Agreement outlining termination details, including separation allowances and benefits.
The cover letter included a clause stating the agreement "shall represent full and final release and discharge of any liability, including liability in pursuance to the Human Rights Code," and that the parties had "discussed any and all human rights...
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