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Latest news and events about legal issues and law reform

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Few Toronto Catholic schools accept non-status students
Posted July 16, 2010 - This Toronto Star article describes a new study that shows that only one in seven Toronto Catholic schools will take in children of illegal migrants, despite an Ontario law that mandates them to accept students regardless of immigration status.
Article source Toronto Star


Canadian Council of Muslim Women opposes the addition of "honour killings" to the Criminal Code
Posted July 15, 2010 - According to the National Post, the Canadian Council of Muslim Women opposes the addition of "honour killings" to the Criminal Code on the grounds "murder is murder" and a special category could stigmatize new immigrants and some ethnic or religious groups.
Article source National Post


Changes to Pardons Eligibility and Application Process
Posted July 15, 2010 - On June 30, 2010, the Government of Canada amended the Criminal Records Act , resulting in changes to how pardons are granted by the National Parole Board.
Article source Parole Board of Canada


Cop watch: No major inquiry into G20 policing yet, but there sure is a pile of probes
Posted July 15, 2010 - Now Magazine reports that, despite public indignation, there are no plans for a single, pre-eminent, and exhaustive review of police actions.


New and Revised CLEO Publications
Posted July 15, 2010 - CLEO is pleased to announce that the following publications are now available on our web site to view and print. They can also be ordered through our online order forms (at the links below).
Article source CLEO


Commissioner Launches Investigation into Decision to Eliminate Long-Form Questionnaire for 2011 Census
Posted July 14, 2010 - A Settlement.org news item reports that the Commissioner of Official Languages has launched an investigation into the Government of Canada's decision to eliminate the long-form questionnaire from the 2011 census.
Article source Settlement.Org


Consultation with not-for-profit sector now online
Posted July 14, 2010 - A Trillium Foundation news release announces that an interactive, online consultation with the not-for-profit sector has been launched as part of The Partnership Project.


Moving Forward on Legal Aid: Research on Needs and Innovative Approaches
Posted July 14, 2010 - The Canadian Bar Association announces the release of Moving Forward on Legal Aid: Research on Needs and Innovative Approaches.
Article source Canadian Bar Association


Ottawa may add 'honour killing' to Criminal Code
Posted July 14, 2010 - An article in the Montreal Gazette reports that the minister responsible for the status of women is taking gender-based violence "very seriously" and called on women's groups and members of the immigrant community to help tackle these "heinous abuses."
Article source Montreal Gazette


September 13: Register now for CLEONet's webinar on Pay Day Loans Act
September 13, 2010 - This webinar focuses on consumers' rights under the Pay Day Loans Act and ways to enforce those rights through the courts and the Ministry of Consumer Services.
Article source Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc.


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