News & Events
Province's family court system 'broken,' say lawyers
Posted March 31, 2008 - Family court lawyers are stunned at learning how the government and opposition MPs recently rushed a bill through the House of Commons that touches the heart of Canada’s justice system -- the courts.
Article source Law Times
Ruling on legal fees could have a chilling effect on access to justice for minorities
Posted March 31, 2008 - A lawyer involved in a class action lawsuit that allowed same-sex couples to collect Canada Pension Plan survivor funds says a Superior Court decision in the case could have a negative effect on access to justice for minorities.
Article source Law Times
Case spotlights need for more bilingual judges
Posted March 26, 2008 - The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that in denying a French-speaking man's request to adjourn his case because no bilingual judge was available, a superior court judge violated the man's right to a bilingual proceeding.
Article source Law Times
Don't forget people on social assistance, says income security clinic after Ontario's 2008 budget
Posted March 26, 2008 - The Income Security Advocacy Centre is encouraged by the efforts at poverty reduction in the Ontario budget, but says the two per cent increase in social assistance is barely adequate for people receiving it.
Article source Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Law Commission seeks input on the impact of fees charged for cashing government cheques
Posted March 26, 2008 - The Law Commission of Ontario is seeking public input on whether high fees for cashing government cheques are of concern to Ontarians, and if so, on how to address concerns.
Article source Law Commission of Ontario
Immigration changes unfair, critics charge
Posted March 25, 2008 - Proposed changes to the immigration act may allow the overhaul of Canada's immigration system, but critics fear they could also allow Immigration Minister Diane Finley to ram through changes without parliamentary -- and public -- oversight.
Article source Toronto Star
Legal clinic offers workshop for women survivors of abuse on managing multiple legal processes
Posted March 25, 2008 - From April to June 2008, the Barbra Schlifer Clinic is offering to deliver workshops for women survivors of spousal abuse on how to manage the multiple legal processes they may be involved in.
Article source Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
Rights tribunal confirms private college has duty to accommodate students with disabilities
Posted March 25, 2008 - The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has issued its decision in a case in which a blind student said the Trebas Institute discriminated against him in his efforts to enrol in a music business administration study program.
Article source Ontario Human Rights Commission
Ontario's poverty reduction measures a good start but more needed, says income security clinic
Posted March 18, 2008 - The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) called the Premier's funding for three priority programs "a good start" toward a Poverty Reduction Strategy, but said, "They've got a long way to go."
Article source Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Energy board offering to meet with consumer groups about energy supply options
Posted March 17, 2008 - The Ontario Energy Board continues to meet with consumer groups across the province as part of its ongoing awareness campaign entitled "The Energy Choice is Yours."
Article source Ontario Energy Board
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