On July 3, 2014, a Hearing Officer with the Landlord and Tenant issued what we believe to be the first order of the LTB under the new co‑op eviction system – the file number is TNC‑00001‑14.
Continue reading “First Decision of the LTB related under Eviction Law Reform”
Making decisions on behalf of an elderly family member as he or she becomes incapable of doing so is a familiar issue for many of our clients. This is particularly fragile territory for housing providers as their tenant and member populations age. They have the tough job of working with tenants and members and their families as the issue of incapacity arises. This can lead to major conflict, some of which ends up in the courts.
Continue reading “Elder Law: Law Commission to Consult the Public on Capacity Issues”
With the recent provincial election, a bill containing amendments to the Ontario Not‑Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) died. These amendments will now need to be put before the legislature in the form a new bill. As a result, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services states that ONCA is not expected to come into force before 2016.
Provincially incorporated organizations now have lots of time to familiarize themselves with ONCA. Below are some helpful resources to assist organizations:
http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/mcs/en/pages/not_for_profit.aspx
This morning the Human Rights Commission formally launched its “Policy on Preventing Discrimination based on Mental Health Disabilities and Addictions.” The policy is the product of many years’ work and flows directly from the Commission report, “Minds That Matter: Report on the consultation on human rights, mental health and addictions”, a report, released in 2012, that made 54 recommendations in the areas of government, housing employment and services.
We’re currently accepting applications for the 2015 – 2016 articling year. We’re looking for like-minded progressive people to join our team. Please submit your application (including cover letter, resume, reference letters and copies of your transcripts) by Friday, July 4 to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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