News & Events
Law Foundation of Ontario launches Linguistic and Rural Access to Justice Project
Posted February 15, 2008 - The Law Foundation of Ontario has launched a project aimed at improving access to legal information and services by people who don't speak English or French and people living in rural or remote areas.
Article source The Law Foundation of Ontario
Human Rights Commission seeks consultation on mental health discrimination and police record checks policy
Posted February 11, 2008 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released a "Draft Policy on Mental Health Discrimination and Police Record Checks" for public consultation.
Article source Ontario Human Rights Commission
Immigration wait times up 20 per cent
Posted February 11, 2008 - Immigration wait times have surged more than 20 per cent since 2004, according to statistics released by the Liberals in Ottawa. Some groups of immigrants are forced to wait a staggering 2,300 per cent longer than others depending on where they're from and what immigration category they fall under.
Article source Toronto Star
Survey shows more judges needed now in family court
Posted February 5, 2008 - A survey of lawyers across the province on the issue of judicial resources in family, civil, and criminal law shows that an increase to the judicial complement is needed in the family court. Some areas of the province are reportedly experiencing delays of several months in obtaining a case conference, say members of the bar.
Article source Law Times
Fact sheet explores women's experiences of social programs
Posted February 4, 2008 - The latest fact sheet published by the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) explores women's experiences of social programs for people with low incomes. Most of the people who rely on social assistance benefits in Canada are likely to be women, children, and people with disabilities.
Article source Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
MPP faces human rights probe over 'crazed' remark
Posted February 4, 2008 - Liberal MPP Tony Ruprecht is facing a human-rights complaint over a letter he wrote last year opposing a social housing project in his Toronto riding, saying the area was already plagued with "crazed individuals." A group of activists who have mental health issues allege Ruprecht's remarks discriminate against people with mental illness and have filed the complaint with help from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario.
Article source The Globe and Mail
Ontario government launches campaign to help Francophone victims of domestic violence
Posted February 4, 2008 - The Ontario government is launching a new French-language version of a popular campaign to prevent domestic violence. The Neighbours, Friends and Families campaign - in French, Voisin-es, ami-es et familles - places emphasis on prevention and better community supports for abused women and their children.
Article source Government of Ontario
Policy paper calls for a medium-term sickness/disability income benefit
Posted February 4, 2008 - This paper from the Caledon Institute of Social Policy focuses upon a serious weakness in Canada’s income security system for millions of Canadians whose work and earnings are interrupted on a temporary or recurring basis by illness or disability.
Article source Caledon Institute of Social Policy
Disability adjudication a slow, stressful process
Posted February 1, 2008 - In response to a Kenora resident's experiences applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program, a community legal clinic lawyer points out some of the problems with the program's application and appeals processes.
Article source Kenora Daily Miner and News
Refugee deal with U.S. remains in force
Posted February 1, 2008 - Refugees hoping to seek protection in Canada from the U.S. will continue to be turned back at land borders until the Federal Court of Appeal decides if the United States can be deemed a safe place for asylum-seekers.
Article source Toronto Star
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