Cannabis Laws in Ontario – Starting Oct 17, 2018 Post
NEW: visit our Legal Wiki page on Cannabis for more information. PNG version of JFCY infographic below and click here for PDF version Note: original infographic stated that use in public space will not be allowed; the Ontario government has changed their position and has restricted public use in ways similar to alcohol and tabacco restrictions. Please…
Sex Education in Ontario: A Human Rights Challenge? Post
…is 13 and identifies as gay. Under the 1998 Sex Ed Curriculum, he and his peers will no longer learn about diversity in sexual orientation and sexual health as it relates to gay relationships. As well, they will no longer learn how to support the development of positive self-concept for peers questioning their sexual orientation.…
Student Summer Employment Post
…your employer that you intend to take personal leave, and they may require you to provide evidence of the emergency, but cannot require a note from a health practitioner like a doctor or a nurse. You are entitled to 2 paid and 8 unpaid days of personal emergency leave in a calendar year. If you…
Starting Jan 1, 2018: 16 & 17 year olds can enter into a “Voluntary Youth Service Agreement” with CAS for protection services Post
…for people 18 to 21 years of age who were in the care of CAS. This may include funding to caregivers, a Youth-In-Transition Worker, Extended benefits (eg. health, dental), and post-secondary supports (eg. tuition grants) and the Living and Learning Grant which provides financial support during the school year if enrolled in a post-secondary education…
Media Release – UN Review Should Urge Canada To Reform Immigration Detention System Post
…5, 2017 UN Review Should Urge Canada To Reform Immigration Detention System Joint Submission to UN by HR Groups Says Treatment of Children and Persons with Mental Health Conditions Violates International Obligations Toronto, October 5, 2017 — A United Nations review of Canada’s human rights record should urge Canada to make concrete commitments to meaningfully…
BB and JFCY v Minister of Citizenship and Immigration [Immigration Detention of Child] Cases & Decisions
…immigration purposes. The Order may have broader implications for children in immigration detention generally and for raising other factors in detention review hearings, such as the mental health status of detainees. As a result of this case, CBSA Hearings Officers have been instructed to bring this Order to the attention of Immigration Division members, and…
“Especially” and “Particularly”: How The Charter Rights of Children Are Finally Being Granted Unique Consideration By The Courts Post
…young person. Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care v Canada 2014 FC 651 In Canadian Doctors the applicants challenged the constitutionality of the Federal government’s 2012 cuts to health insurance coverage for refugee claimants. The result of the cuts was to significantly reduce the level of health care available to these individuals, and all but eliminate…
Ashley Smith Inquest Cases & Decisions
…Institution for Women. At the inquest, JFCY acted as legal representative for the Empowerment Council. The Empowerment Council is a voice for clients/survivors and ex-clients of mental health and addiction services, primarily of CAMH. On 19 December 2013, the coroner's jury returned a verdict of homicide in the case of Ashley Smith, and provided dozens…
Corporal Punishment Page
…on the effects of corporal punishment on children. Click here for this Statement. Majority of Canadians Support Repeal A Decima poll conducted on behalf of Toronto Public Health found that a majority of Canadians surveyed supported the repeal of section 43 of the Criminal Code. You can view the results of this poll at www.toronto.ca/health/ssl_backgrounder.htm…
