Disability Law The Ontario government has given Maggie an ultimatum: the disabled teen can lose her funding or her independence August 12, 2022 7
Personal Injury Law Harmonized sales tax part of maximum amount of attendant care benefits owed by insurer: court August 8, 2022 3
Insurance Law Her insurance company refused to pay her disability benefits β a jury awarded her a record $1.5M in damages June 28, 2022 5
Personal Injury Law BC Court of Appeal reduces loss-of-earning-capacity award to plaintiff with uncertain plans June 26, 2022 3
Constitutional Law Non-profit group has public interest standing in mental-health law case: top court June 23, 2022 5
International Law This law professor has become the 1st Canadian on UN’s disabilities rights committee June 17, 2022 10
Disability Law Tension between U of T law and disabled students raises a broader policy implication: lawyer June 8, 2022 5
Family denied rescue dog because son has autism files Ontario human rights complaint May 12, 2022 0 8 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
B.C. Police Act needs overhaul to address trust, mental health issues: legislative report May 10, 2022 0 5 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
B.C. becomes first in North America to introduce Anti-Racism Data Act May 2, 2022 0 3 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Bill 23 Overview: Introducing Independent Rights Advice in the Mental Health Act April 29, 2022 0 6 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Historic appointment of Canadaβs first Accessibility Commissioner April 25, 2022 0 11 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Ontario MPP’s Bill addresses flaws in occupational disease claims adjudication April 21, 2022 0 8 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Supreme Court of Canada rejects Nova Scotiaβs appeal of disabilities case April 14, 2022 0 2 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Seniors deserve workplace injury benefits April 12, 2022 0 15 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Judicial review in multiple MVA case reaffirms use of material contribution test for causation February 22, 2022 0 3 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
NSRLP Research Assistant Shannon Meikle explains what “accommodation” in the Canadian court system means February 14, 2022 0 38 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Community Legal Education Ontario discusses changes to Disability Determination Package (DDP) forms, suggests tips for applications October 11, 2021 0 63 Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants.
Medical Law More than 10,000 Canadians received a medically-assisted death in 2021: report August 13, 2022 7
Constitutional Law Quebec Superior Court suspends Bill 96βs translation requirement until constitutionality determined August 12, 2022 8
Disability Law The Ontario government has given Maggie an ultimatum: the disabled teen can lose her funding or her independence August 12, 2022 7