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Rights groups fight Canada government's defense of solitary confinement
Canadian law allows for prolonged, indefinite solitary confinement that hurts vulnerable people most and and it must be struck down, lawyers for civil liberties groups argued this week.
ISAC's Media & Policy News: 22 June 2018
The Income Security Advocacy Centre's bulletin includes news, updates, reports, and events from Ontario, across Canada, and around the world.
Bill to expunge gay sex criminal records takes effect in Canada today
Critics say the bill doesn't go far enough, omitting convictions from bathhouse raids which they say targeted gay men even if the laws themselves were not specific to sexual identity.
Inquest jury probing death of homeless man calls for rooming houses, better data and fire safety
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) represented seven community organizations at the inquest.
Indigenous spiritual practices are protected under Ontario's Human Rights Code
The Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes the dignity and worth of every person in Ontario, including status, non-status, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
What CPP reforms mean for Canadian seniors
The reforms are not a panacea, but authoritative, unbiased, high-quality evidence suggests the CPP enhancements are a step in the right direction, says this researcher.
June 28: 'Irregular' not 'illegal,' 'asylum seekers' not 'queue jumpers': Demystifying the Canada-US border crossings and exploring the City of Ottawa's role
When: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Building (Fauteux Hall), 57 Louis-Pasteur Private, Room 302, Ottawa K1N 6N5
This panel will demystify the situation at the Canada-US border, explain the Safe Third Country Agreement, and explore ways Ottawa can support those seeking safety in Canada.
Canada aims to avoid detaining migrant children, but it happens
Canada has also detained migrant children — and in some cases, restricted access to their asylum-seeking parents — despite its stated policy to do whatever possible to avoid it.
Canadians can't light up yet, justice minister warns after 'historic' bill to legalize pot passes
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says the progressive policy that passed will replace the failed model that made criminals rich.
September 26: Elder Law Issues
When: Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Lillian H. Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library, 239 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5
Presentations will address a variety of considerations, different forms of elder abuse, legal rights, and ways a lawyer can help you and your family.
Toronto company criticized for job ad saying 'men are preferred' for 25-pound lifting
Stating a preference of men over women is still potentially grounds for the company to be brought to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, say advocates.
Jury selection report shows system biased, say lawyers
A report by a judge in Ottawa is making waves among lawyers because it reveals the statistics about the composition of juries in two Eastern Ontario regions.
'We made some terrible mistakes': What Canada can learn from Colorado's cannabis legalization
When marijuana stores open across Canada later this year, things will look very different from what happened in Colorado when pot was legalized there in 2014.
CLEO Job Postings: Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst and Access to Justice (A2J) Services Analyst
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst and an Access to Justice (A2J) Services Analyst to help develop...
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Should Canada scrap immigration deal with the U.S. over safety concerns?
The Safe Third Country Agreement is based on both countries being safe for refugees. If Canada cannot remove migrants to the U.S. without safety concerns, some say the deal should end.
New Thunder Bay program helps people save money on electricity
Applicants can qualify for everything from LED lights to new appliances and insulation in Thunder Bay Hydro's new program.
June 20: Annual Law Society of Ontario program honouring Pride Month
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, Panel discussion: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Reception: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto
Join the Law Society of Ontario and the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law (SOGIC) Section of the Ontario Bar Association for our annual program honouring Pride Month.
LSO has responsibility to legal aid: Schabas
Outgoing treasurer Paul Schabas says that a deeper relationship with Legal Aid Ontario is one of the most enduring things he accomplished in the role.
ISAC's Media & Policy News: 15 June 2018
The Income Security Advocacy Centre's bulletin includes news, updates, reports, and events from Ontario, across Canada, and around the world.
July 11: Retiring On A Low Income
When: July 11, 2018, 6 p.m.
Where: Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St., Toronto, Ontario
John Stapleton from Open Policy Ontario shares how to get the most from income security programs like OAS, GIS, CPP, and ODSP.
