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Forum: Where woman abuse and child safety intersect
Date March 9, 2010 to March 10, 2010
Time All day
Where Doubletree by Hilton, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto
This forum aims to promote awareness of the impact of woman abuse on the safety and well being of children and families, to build and showcase collaborative programs, and to identify trends, new...
CIC information sessions for the Haitian community in Toronto
Date February 5, 2010
Time 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where East Scarborough Storefront 4040 Lawrence Ave. E
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is participating in a number of information sessions for the Haitian community in Toronto in order to provide people with information on the special...
Switzerland to hold referendum on lawyers for animals
A news article reports that Switzerland will hold a referendum next month on whether domesticated animals should have the right to be represented by lawyers in court.
The legal profession's dirty little secret
A blog post discusses the fact that, due to high stress in their profession and aggravated by a poor economy, depression has become a major problem among attorneys.
Online database for LGBT youth resources launched in Ontario
An online province-wide database of resources for lesbian, gay, bi, and trans youth in Ontario is now live, featuring social clubs, recreation and leisure opportunities, as well as health and...
Register now: Webinar on sexual harassment and violence in the workplace
Date February 18, 2010
Time 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where Online
Please join us for CLEONet's upcoming webinar, "Bill 168: Ontario's New Legislation on Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Workplace," February 18, 2010, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There are limited...
Scaffold deaths prompt probe of workplace safety laws
The Ontario government will conduct an independent investigation into lax labour, workplace safety and enforcement laws in wake of the Christmas Eve scaffold deaths and a rash of construction...
Conference on human rights and persons with intellectual disabilities
Date April 21, 2010 to April 22, 2010
Time All day
Where Niagara Falls
This conference will explore challenges to creating awareness of human rights violations with regard to persons with intellectual disabilities and to developing a plan to end this abuse.
Lawyers say justice not being served
A news article reports the reactions of Brockville lawyers to recent Legal Aid Ontario announcements of service changes.
Legal aid boycott ends
A Toronto Star article reports that Ontario lawyers have ended an eight month boycott of the province's legal aid system with a seven year agreement.
Provincial government announces end of legal aid boycott
The provincial government has announced major changes to the legal aid system and the end of the legal aid boycott.
Register now for CLEONet's upcoming webinar on human rights in your workplace
Date February 3, 2010 to February 3, 2010
Time 12:00 p.m
Where Online
Please join us for CLEONet's upcoming webinar, "Human Rights in Your Workplace," February 3, 2010, from 12 to 1 p.m. There are limited spots available, so you must register by January 29.
March 27: Forum on newcomer policy recommendations to overcome poverty
Date March 27, 2010
Time 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where 1774 Queen Street East, Toronto
A forum will be held on Saturday, March 27, to discuss how to improve access to employment for newcomers and how to build communities where immigrants and refugees participate fully in civic life...
Legal Aid Ontario - Transforming client service delivery in North York
By streamlining administration and increasing front line client services, Legal Aid Ontario is changing the way it delivers its services in North York to make help and information more easily...
Shakeup coming to Legal Aid in Sarnia
Legal Aid Ontario, which administers the provincially-funded legal aid system in Ontario, said last week it is "transforming" services in Sarnia.
Kitchener bylaw violates rights of poor and disabled, municipal board says
A Kitchener bylaw that aims to clean up a downtown neighbourhood violates the rights of poor and disabled people and must be changed, says a provincial tribunal.
Legal Aid Ontario transforming services in Sarnia, Chatham and Windsor
Legal Aid Ontario is changing the way it delivers services to the communities in Sarnia-Lambton, Chatham-Kent, and Windsor-Essex, making greater use of technology, streamlining administration, and...
Ontario Human Rights Code Cards now available for download
These cards are meant to be printed and posted in workplaces to let clients, co-workers, and volunteers know that the organization where they are posted supports human rights for all Ontarians.
Legal workers speak out about Toronto Community Housing eviction practices
A Toronto Star columnist talks to community legal clinic workers who deal with the arrears and eviction cases of tenants at Toronto Community Housing.
Bay Street law firm extends helping hand to high-risk neighbourhood
A project operating through an innovative outreach centre called the East Scarborough Storefront in Toronto connects lawyers from Heenan Blaikie with locals who are left in limbo by the province's...
