The federal government has revived legislation on sexual assault training for judges, which had died on the order paper when Parliament was prorogued in August.
Parents risk losing custody of children if they discuss domestic abuse they experienced
Survivors of domestic abuse punished for talking about it in child custody cases. Victims accused of poisoning children against the other parent if they bring up violence.
LSO decision on practice fees sends ‘terrible’ message to profession: bencher
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have decided to defer a motion to give lawyers and paralegals a cut in the practice fees to help deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move being called condescending by the lawyer who brought it forward.
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Simplify Justice System for Families and Protect Children
The Ontario government has introduced legislation to make it easier, faster and more affordable for individuals and families to resolve family legal matters. The Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act, 2020, if passed, will help simplify an outdated and complex family law system by modernizing language, simplifying appeal routes and improving the online child support service.
Tax Court judge accused of pressuring U of T law school not to hire human-rights scholar identified
The Canadian Judicial Council is considering multiple complaints against Justice David Spiro, a member of the Tax Court of Canada, over allegations that he sought to influence the hiring process at the University of Toronto’s law school.
Canadian family begs government for help to return as adopted daughter needs medical care
When Derek and Emilie Muth left Calgary to adopt their daughter Zoe in Nigeria last October, they had no idea that nearly a year later — after a terrifying medical ordeal and the onset of a global pandemic — they’d still be stuck abroad with no word on when they can come home.
Court date set for 3 First Nations challenging Gordon Cosens forest management plan
A date has been set for legal proceedings between three northeastern Ontario First Nations and the province, in a fight over the Gordon Cosens Forest management plan.
Immigration services to reopen gradually after pandemic shut down many programs
Immigration officials are beginning gradually to resume in-person services after the pandemic forced many programs to shut down, frustrating immigrants whose lives were put on hold.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shut down immigration tests and citizenship ceremonies in March to protect the health and safety of staff and clients. The department started offering some virtual services over the last few months. Starting this week, it is opening in-person services by appointment only.
Community Connect YYC : One-stop website created to book counselling and social supports
Jessica Williams of Catholic Family Service says she had always wondered why, if people could book hair appointments and other services online, they couldn’t do the same when it came to booking a counselling session or other social service support in Calgary.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT – Child support – Calculation or attribution of income – Financial disclosure – Retroactive awards
Appeal by the mother from a judgment of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia that confirmed the setting aside of an order that required the father to pay $23,000 in retroactive child support.