Caroline has applied for a job at StoreCo (a large retail chain).According to Section 8 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, StoreCo may legally decline to hire Caroline on the basis of which of the following reasons?
A) her age (she is 47)
B) the fact that she is pregnant
C) her criminal conviction when she was 22 years old
D) her family status (she has 2 young children)

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Under the Canadian Human Rights Act, discrimination based on age, pregnancy, and family status is prohibited. However, a criminal conviction may be a valid reason for not hiring if it is relevant to the job.

Caroline Has Applied for a Job at StoreCo (A Large