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Ontario Government brings in 'pay transparency' bill aimed at closing gender wage gap
Pay transparency measures will begin with the Ontario public service before applying to large employers.
On the Radar: Sexual harassment and human rights in Ontario
This month's On the Radar talks about making a human rights complaint about sexual harassment at work.
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CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario)
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March 06, 2018
Two years after they said they didn't, Toronto police admit they use Stingray cellphone snooping device
Toronto police have used an IMSI catcher, also known as a Stingray, in investigations ranging from a major drug and gun case to a bank robbery.
LCO Launches Consultation Survey to Hear About Your Experiences
The Law Commission of Ontario has launched a survey to hear about the experiences faced by all Ontarians when dealing with and navigating through the last stages of life.
Legal profession overdue for #MeToo movement to end 'inappropriate' conduct by judges, lawyers: litigator
A feminist lawyer tells law students their age and professional inexperience in no way disqualifies them from speaking out, fighting injustice, and leading change.
'Neglect of duty' found in review of Thunder Bay police investigation into death of Indigenous man
First Nations chiefs are calling for the resignation of the Thunder Bay police chief after OIPRD finds "deficiencies" in the investigation of the death of an Indigenous man in 2015.
Groupe de soutien pour femmes francophones ayant vécu de la violence de leur partenaire
CFS Ottawa will offer an 11-week support group for francophone women who have experienced or are experiencing abuse from a partner.
5 Questions Renters Ask About Heat
ACTO staff lawyer Karen Andrews has more than 20 years of experience as a tenant lawyer and answers 5 questions about having no heat or not enough heat.
March 23: Older Women and Domestic Violence
When: Friday, March 23, 2018, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ET
Where: Online
This webinar is presented by Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at METRAC and Rochella Vassell from Elder Abuse Ontario, as part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) project.
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CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario)
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March 02, 2018
March 12: Parental Alienation, Family Law, and Mothers: a discussion
When: Monday, March 12, 2018, 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Where: Online
This webinar is presented by Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at METRAC and Malerie Rose, Lawyer, Rose Family Law as part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) project.
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CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario)
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March 02, 2018
Size as a human right in a #MeToo world
While sexual assault has dominated headlines, a larger discussion of fat‑shaming hasn't quite broken through to the mainstream in the same way.
Register today for an upcoming webinar: Parental Alienation, Family Law, and Mothers on March 12, 2018
Date:March 12, 2018
Time: 12:30pm to 1:45pm
This webinar is presented by Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at METRAC and Malerie Rose, Lawyer, Rose Family Law as part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) project and hosted by CLEO.
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CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario)
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March 02, 2018
Register today for an upcoming webinar: Older Women and Domestic Violence March 23, 2018
Date: March 23, 2018
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Register at:
https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=oso0gvpex4c6&campaign=lnr2t3ssij7a
This webinar is presented by Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at METRAC and Rochella Vassell from Elder Abuse Ontario, as part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) project and...
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CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario)
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March 02, 2018
Ontario Government Launches New Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence
New measures include improving services and supports, early intervention to help youth who have experienced violence, increased public education, and training for service providers.
'Own use' evictions on the rise in Toronto
Data provided by the Social Justice Tribunals Ontario (SJTO) shows "own use" eviction applications have almost doubled over the last five years.
Canadians' confidential tax info to be shared with police in other countries
Michael Bryant, executive director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, accuses the government of using the budget to hide controversial changes.
March 6: Justice for Youth
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Centennial Branch, Toronto Public Library, 578 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON M2R 1N7
Emily, a lawyer from Justice for Children and Youth, will answer questions about rights at school, sexting gone wrong, consent, and all your other questions.
London community rallies around cancer survivor hit with fine for offering patients at-cost rides to hospital
Jeff Schlemmer, head of Neighbourhood Legal Services, has started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost of the fine.
Budget 2018: What's in it for justice
The government has pledged new money for Canada's court system, access to justice, and fighting sexual assault and harassment in the workforce.
March 14: Harassment at the Workplace
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Fairview Library, Room 2, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, ON M2J 4S4
