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October 18-19: Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention conference
When: October 18-19, 2017
Where: London, Ontario
Luke's Place will facilitate a workshop on using technology to support survivors and advocates in rural and remote communities.
Canada's prison agency closes in on new solitary confinement rules
While the proposals don't come close to satisfying long-standing demands placed on the agency by watchdogs and prisoner-rights groups, they would significantly alter segregation methods.
Ontario allowing employers to fire workers without cause
Most precarious, low-income employees are not unionized and most cannot afford to take legal action against an employer, says Parkdale Community Legal Services' Mary Gellatly.
Final report of the Changing Workplaces Review released
The report recommends changes to both labour relations and employment standards, including the creation of a new "Workplace Rights Act", consolidating the ESA, LRA, and OHSA.
Calgary begins Canada's first external audit of sexual-assault case files
The initiative will involve representatives of local sex-assault centres, medical staff, and an official with Alberta's Ministry of the Status of Women.
Toronto police app maps out mental health services for people in crisis
The hope is that the public starts using the app — which pinpoints the user's location and generates a map of services — to prevent an emergency.
June 6: Access Awareness Event - The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: The View from Canada
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 ET
- Panel Discussion: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. This portion of the program will be available as a live webcast.
- Reception: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W. (at University Avenue), Toronto, please enter through east-side doors facing Nathan Phillips Square. Osgoode Station on the University Subway line is the closest wheelchair accessible subway station.
Join ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Law Society of Upper Canada for a thought-provoking conversation about using the UN process to advance disability rights.
Sexual-assault education now required for new Ontario judges
A recently updated Ontario Court of Justice plan specifies that an education program for newly appointed judges is now mandatory.
Ontario Government Expands Rent Control to All Private Rental Units
The Rental Fairness Act, 2017, expands rent control to all private rental units, including those occupied on or after November 1, 1991.
As of January 1, 2017, the maximum cost of borrowing a payday loan has gone down
As of January 1, 2017, the maximum cost of borrowing a payday loan has gone down to $18 for every $100 that you borrow.
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Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
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May 18, 2017
Charline Grant Settles Human Rights Case with York Region District School Board
After a long struggle, Charline Grant has received a full apology from the school board and assurances of...
MMIW inquiry failing families, says Native Women's Association
Since the national inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women officially launched last September, criticisms have been mounting, and many families have lost faith in the inquiry.
CLEO's Steps in a Family Law Case wins 2017 ClearMark Award
CLEO's Steps in a Family Law Case won first place in the long website category at the 2017 ClearMark Awards, which recognizes excellence in writing and information design.
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May 17, 2017
New passenger bill of rights spells out compensation for air travellers
Minister says airlines must find volunteers to deal with overbooked flights - or up the ante on compensation.
Judicial council fears 'special interest groups' shaping sexual assault training
The Canadian Judicial Council is concerned that if sexual assault survivors help develop training for judges, it could interfere with the independence of those on the bench.
OCA rules on search and seizure
Criminal defence lawyers say the decision has important implications for search and seizure law and when a spouse can waive the privacy rights of an accused person in a jointly owned residence.
Debate heats up on paralegals in family law
The proposal is controversial for lawyers who see their work as being too complex for paralegals and say adding them to the marketplace would not help getting more people legal representation.
Empowering Resilience for Victims & Survivors of Child Abuse June 1, 2017
June 1st, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Register online at: http://www.meetview.com/globalclass20170601/
The Victim Justice Network (VJN) in collaboration with Durham College...
Court hearing landmark challenge to indefinite immigration detention
The court will have to decide whether or not continued detention under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act violates Section 7 and Section 9 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Register today for an upcoming webinar - Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Ontario's ILA Pilot Program
When: May 25, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Online
May 25, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series reviews the pilot program that provides free independent legal advice (ILA...
