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Where there’s a will, there’s a way forward
September 2nd, 2020 by Iler CampbellThis is part of a series of webinars we’re running all September long. Check out the other events here!
We’ve just posted a recording of Celia Chandler’s webinar, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way forward.” Check it out below.
Webinar description:
We all know we’re going to die but most of us assume it’s a long time in the future. COVID 19 made us think a little more about the prospect of death and dying. If you have put off making a will or you’ve had some major life changes and haven’t updated your will, this session is for you. We’ll talk about why having a will makes it easier for the people you leave behind. We’ll also talk about what a power of attorney for personal care and a power of attorney for property are and why you should have those too.
Free webinar series: Back to School with Iler Campbell LLP!
August 20th, 2020 by Iler Campbell
With so much talk about education in the news, we’re pleased to provide a safe option for you to brush up on some important legal topics.
Join us every Wednesday in September for free lunchtime webinars in our Back to School series. No mask required!
Read on for event descriptions and signup links. Can’t make an event? Make sure you’re signed up for our blog — we’ll send a notice when recordings are posted online. Continue reading “Free webinar series: Back to School with Iler Campbell LLP!”
UPDATE: Some Helpful Clarifications from the LTB Regarding Evictions
August 5th, 2020 by Iler CampbellThis post is an update to our April 9, 2020 blog post.
The Ontario Superior Court issued an Order on March 19, 2020, suspending evictions until the end of the calendar month in which the provincial state of emergency is terminated. In accordance with the Order, the Landlord and Tenant Board stated that it would be suspending all hearings related to evictions unless the matter is urgent, such as a serious and ongoing health or safety issue at the residential complex or a serious illegal act that occurred at the residential complex. Despite the suspension of non‑urgent evictions, Landlords were still able to serve eviction notices and subsequently file an eviction application.
The Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to Covid‑19) Act, 2020 became law on July 24, 2020. Section 17 of this statute states “Unless it has been terminated before this section comes into force, the COVID‑19 declared emergency is terminated and Ontario Regulation 50/20 (Declaration of Emergency) is revoked.” Therefore, as of August 1, 2020, residential evictions are no longer suspended. Continue reading “UPDATE: Some Helpful Clarifications from the LTB Regarding Evictions”
A shattered supply chain and unprecedented online demand; how Coach House Books has weathered the pandemic
July 28th, 2020 by Iler Campbell
Coach House Books’ Heidelberg printing press
Having some time at home — okay, a lot of time at home — during the pandemic has reminded many Canadians how edifying, relaxing, and downright satisfying it is to read a good book. The pandemic also reminded a lot of us how important it is to support smaller and local businesses. So, as people settled into lock-down, demand for Coach House books was high. But with a shattered supply chain, it was difficult for them to meet that demand.
Coach House Books publishes literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, and is one of only three publishers in Canada to print their own books; they have a Heidelberg press in their office, an old coach house in an alley at Bloor and Spadina in downtown Toronto. But the shut-down order issued by the province in mid-March meant that they had to close down the printing shop — at a time when only half of their Spring 2020 books had been printed. Those titles have now been rescheduled for times throughout the rest of the year.
Client Profile: How the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is navigating COVID‑19
July 9th, 2020 by Iler Campbell
Audrey King, a Direct Funding program participant since 1995, and her attendant, Louis George wearing face shields as part of the personal protective equipment used to keep each other safe.
Through the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, information about where to find precious commodities like masks and gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) items was shared and traded by many, particularly by individuals with disabilities who need regular physical assistance with activities of daily living like showering and dressing. Many people checked with traditional sources like medical supply stores, online retailers and big box stores, but not everyone would think to order surgical masks from their local convenience store to be delivered the same day, no less, via a food delivery and takeout app.
This unique suggestion came from one Toronto man in a Zoom call with a few dozen other participants of the Direct Funding program, which is administered by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT). The participants are funded by the program to hire and manage the workers who assist them through the day; since it is impossible to maintain physical distance when one person is helping another to take a shower, PPE is critical for the health and safety of both individuals.
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