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Latest news and events about legal issues and law reform

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Videos help people with their legal needs
Posted November 30, 2010 - An article in the YourHome.ca section of the Toronto Star discusses the new video series recently launched by the Law Society of Upper Canada devoted to helping people with their everyday legal needs.
Article source Toronto Star


December 10: Working With Deaf Survivors of Violence
December 10, 2010 - This workshop is for hearing professionals who work with Deaf women who have experienced violence.


December 2: Golden Weasel Award Presentation
December 2, 2010 - The Parkdale Tenants Association (PTA) invites you to the presentation of the Golden Weasel Award to … Premier Dalton McGuinty and his government for weaseling out of his promise to bring back Rent Control.
Article source Parkdale Tenants Association


Poverty reduction key to economic recovery
Posted November 29, 2010 - In a report marking the second anniversary of the province's poverty reduction promise, the 25 in 5 Network for Poverty Reduction says recession has put even more heat on the Ontario government to put its commitment on the front burner.
Article source 25 in 5 Network for Poverty Reduction


Your Law: Ontario Law Simplified
Posted November 29, 2010 - The Law Society of Upper Canada has created short videos featuring legal experts who discuss five areas of law -- real estate, wills and estates, custody and child support, spousal support and property, and personal injury -- and how they can help people resolve their legal issues.
Article source Law Society of Upper Canada


December 15: Register now for CLEONet's Residential Tenancies Act webinar
December 15, 2010 - This webinar gives service providers an overview of Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act.
Article source West Scarborough Community Legal Services


National housing plan legislation passes another vote in Commons: One step closer to passage
Posted November 25, 2010 - With a vote of 141 (yea) and 132 (nay), draft legislation to create a national housing plan for Canada has moved another step forward in the Commons.
Article source The Wellesley Institute


Gay custody battle could set standard
Posted November 24, 2010 - The fight between two Calgary gay ex-lovers over custody of their daughter could advance same-sex parenthood rights in Alberta, says one of the litigants.
Article source London Free Press


Immigration cops to be barred from women's shelters
Posted November 24, 2010 - Canadian authorities looking to deport illegal immigrants will be prohibited from raiding shelters and locations where women are treated for abuse.
Article source Toronto Sun


November 25: Press conference on CBSA directive and women surviving violence
November 25, 2010 - This press conference will discuss a new Canada Border Services Agency directive prohibiting CBSA officers from entering or waiting outside of places where women surviving violence seek services and support.


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