Sexual Assault Prevention Month 2022
- May 24, 2022
- Mariah Campbell
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Content warning: Sexual assault and harassment
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month (link) in Ontario and across Canada (link). Formerly referred to as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the name was changed in recent years to signify that awareness alone is not enough; to effectively support survivors, action is key. » Read the rest
bakerlaw has moved!
- April 8, 2022
- BakerLaw
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After over 10 years at 4711 Yonge Street, bakerlaw has moved into a new office space in downtown Toronto.
Our new office is located at:
205 Richmond Street West
2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 1V3
Our phone numbers, fax number, and email addresses remain the same at this time. » Read the rest
Manitoba based Charter challenge aims to bring change to disability payment claw-backs
- March 28, 2022
- BakerLaw
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On March 21, 2022, The Winnipeg Free Press published an article outlining the Charter challenge that Mr. Paul Hutlet has launched with the assistance of bakerlaw. The article, “Disability payment program structures face constitutional challenge” can be found here (link). » Read the rest
Canadian youth challenge the current Federal voting age under sections 3 & 15 of the Charter
- March 15, 2022
- BakerLaw
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In December 2021, a group of 13 Canadian youth filed a court challenge in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to lower the federal voting age. The Applicants represent youth across the country and range from 12 to 18 years of age. » Read the rest
Working for Worker’s Act, 2021 brings changes to the workplace
- March 14, 2022
- BakerLaw
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On December 2, 2021, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“Act”), came into force amending several existing Acts impacting employer and, in some circumstances, employee obligations. You can find the full Act, including the dates each Schedule of amendments comes into force, here (link). » Read the rest
Guest Blog: Self-Care Measures for Care Providers
- February 3, 2022
- BakerLaw
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Bakerlaw recognizes the important role played by caregivers in avoiding unnecessary institutionalization. Ontario’s new (link) Long-Term Care Bill may leave those who refuse to be institutionalized and their caregivers without support. Bakerlaw is concerned this new legislation may not comply with Ontarians’ Charter equality rights, by forcing them to accept institutionalization when community care and support would be preferable. » Read the rest
BAKERLAW 2022 2L SUMMER STUDENT POSITION (MAY-AUGUST)
- February 2, 2022
- BakerLaw
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Bakerlaw is hiring a second-year law student for the summer of 2022. Interested candidates should send their application package to Kathleen Osther (kosther@bakerlaw.ca) by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Application packages must include:
- A cover letter highlighting the applicant’s experience, interest, or aptitude in Charter and human rights matters;
- The applicant’s CV;
- Transcripts from both undergraduate degree and law school;
- A short writing sample (no more than 5 pages; excerpts accepted);
- Names and contact information for 2 references (please do not include reference letters in the package).
Human Rights Day 2021
- December 10, 2021
- BakerLaw
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Today marks the 73rd annual Human Rights Day, which celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (link) as put forth by the United Nations in 1948.
This year’s theme for the celebration is “EQUALITY – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights”, which relates to Article 1 of the UDHR – “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” » Read the rest
Charter challenge claims CERB and CRB discriminated against people with disabilities
- December 7, 2021
- Daniel Mulroy
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On November 26, 2021, the Toronto Star published the article “CERB and CRB discriminated against Canadians with disabilities, new Charter challenge claims” (link). This article outlines the Charter challenge Ms. Valerie Jacob has launched, with the assistance of bakerlaw, claiming that the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (“CERB”) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (“CRB”) discriminated against her, as a worker with disabilities. » Read the rest
Dr. Poland Lai explores the impact of COVID-19 on individuals receiving and/or providing care
- December 1, 2021
- BakerLaw
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Dr. Poland Lai (link), Assistant Professor at York University, article Falling through the care cracks: younger people in long-term care homes (link) explores the issue of young persons with disabilities residing in Long-term care homes. She argues that LTC homes are not always considered as the most appropriate place for young persons with disabilities to reside, but the stark reality is that this is sometimes one of very limited choices available. » Read the rest