Access to justice as a key social determinant of health. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined January 2019
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📊 This week the Ontario government will share their budget to protect Ontarians amid the tariff crisis.
📅 Recently, we shared our recommendations for government which can also protect renters against the crisis.
✔️ Read our recommendations here:
🔗 buff.ly/5jHpPh0
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We call on the Gov't of Canada to finalize the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) regulations by March 7 to “Guarantee the CDB” will be paid out as promised on July 1, 2025. You can help by signing this letter drafted by the March of Dimes.
win.newmode.net/marchofdimes…
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February is Black History Month. This month, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians throughout history. We also recognize the ongoing need to address systemic inequality and social justice.
Steps to Justice has information about common legal problems. This includes information about:
-human rights: stepstojustice.ca/human-righ…
-complaints against the police: stepstojustice.ca/questions/…
-attending a protest: stepstojustice.ca/questions/…
-permanent resident pathway for people who were in state care: stepstojustice.ca/questions/…
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Nearly 30% of seniors in Canada are at risk of social isolation, which can lead to serious consequences including premature death.
St. Michael’s Hospital’s Academic Family Health Team created a program to help prevent these outcomes.
Learn about SEED: unityhealth.to/2024/12/socia…
ALT SEED client Edith Endrenyi (left) with link worker Sandesh Basnet (right).
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Media Advisory: Over 600 Ontario health workers have signed an open letter calling on Ford govt to reverse their deadly decision to close supervised consumption services. Health workers will be at Queen’s Park today at 9:30am speaking to our concerns. #onpoli
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I wrote for my alma mater, Maytree Canada, about the intersection of front-line work and lived experience with public policy-making — or, rather, the lack of intersection. We need a seat at the table to reform policies that directly impact us and our work! maytree.com/publications/why…
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Ont's #health system falls short for #disabled youth
Turning 18 should be a party, but for youth w/disabilities it's often described as falling off a cliff
Thrust from a coordinated system of care into a disjointed system not designed for them.
#ONpoli
hollandbloorview.ca/stories-…
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Here's a story in Saturday's Star about the deep poverty denying disabled people an opportunity to thrive. It shares findings from the Wellesley Institute report, "Thriving in the City with a Disability" on the higher costs of living with a disability thestar.com/news/gta/toronto…?
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You’re all invited to our AGM happening next Thursday, September 26th, from 6-8 at our office (and on zoom). There will be snacks and lively discussion about issues facing downtown east communities.
RSVP - general@nls.clcj.ca
See our Annual report here: nlstoronto.org/uploads/4/4/3…
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Check out our amazing speakers lineup for Toronto's September 15 Rally and March Against Racism and for #StatusForAll. Join us at 1 pm at City Hall this Sunday.
Register now: MigrantRights.ca/Sept
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Bringing legal services directly into healthcare settings results in policy advocacy, according to a new study published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. @shah_nishwa @Stonejenge @NavPersaud @AndrewDPinto @ProjectMUSE muse.jhu.edu/article/919804
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This #IWD2024, we are reflecting on the intersection between housing instability and gender.
While Canada has committed to the right to housing, women and gender diverse people disproportionately bear the weight of the rental affordability crisis.
ALT Purple graphic with images of different women all making the heart sign with their hands. The text reads "International Women's Day. Happy International Women's Day. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024
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This study drew from legal clinic experiences helping PRs try to access citizenship under the tougher language and knowledge requirements, and higher fee, which the Liberal government has left intact. journals.openedition.org/rem…
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Steps to Justice now has information on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more: stepstojustice.ca/questions/…
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I have a new op ed in the Star. Food insecurity is out of control. Current policies are not working. Good food is vital for health. It is an essential utility. The price of Canada’s nutritious food basket should be regulated so all families can afford to eat healthy meals.
Canadians deserve to live in a country where everyone can afford to eat a proper meal. Read the latest op-ed written by @JesseRosenberg and @kwame_mckenzie for the @TorontoStar. thestar.com/opinion/contribu…
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Thanks to @UofTLaw for recognizing the clinical legal education we provide students through the @JusticeProgram. It’s an honour & a privilege.
Congratulations to all 2023 recipients, including #UofTLaw graduates Andrew Foley (JD 1991), Jessica Orksin (JD 2005), Padriac Ryan (JD 2011), and Jennifer Stone (JD 2004)! xitter.cf/uoftalumni/status/1748…
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Join us on Jan 25th! Dealing with separation or divorce: A Guided Pathway to help couples resolve disputes. This webinar helps community workers understand the Family dispute resolution Guided Pathway and how to support clients to use it.
Register here: ow.ly/8MYl50QpYbM
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CALL TO ACTION!! 👇
*URGENT CALL TO ACTION*
We, alongside the @SHJNetwork are asking people to contact members of the Housing and Planning Committee in order to put a stop to the upcoming unjust changes to the RGI application system. You can do that using this doc:
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
