The Legal Saga of Toronto’s Mayor: Rob Ford’s Conflict of Interest Case Explained
Rob Ford, Toronto’s controversial mayor, is currently involved in a legal battle that could result in him losing his job. The legal saga began roughly three years ago in February of 2010, when Mr. Ford sent out donation requests for his football foundation to official city lobbyists using official city letterhead. Toronto’s integrity commissioner found…
What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
For those of you in search of an understanding of what exactly the YCJA is, or what it even stands for, you’ve come to the right place! http://images.clipartof.com/small/226120-Royalty-Free-RF-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Handcuffed-Man.jpg Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the governing code in Canada for youth that came into effect in 2003. It covers the prosecution of your case if you are…
Year in Review: JFCY and the PLE Team!
Both JFCY and the PLE Team had a great year in 2012.JFCY’s work in 2012 JFCY lawyers assisted hundreds of young people this year with various legal issues, ranging from defending youth on charges under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, representing youth in family court in making claims for financial support, advocacy around entitlement to social…
Volunteer Spotlight: Arif Hussain
This JFCY Volunteer Profile is about volunteer Arif Hussain. It was written by fellow JFCY volunteer Georjo Tabucan. You know passion when you see it, and in the few months that I’ve been volunteering with JFCY, I’ve been using my detective skills in my quest to write about the perfect volunteer in this top secret…
Can I Leave Home?
Scenario: Isabella’s StoryI am a 16-year-old girl named Isabella. I currently live with my parents and my 3 siblings. I used to have a really strong relationship with my parents, however recently my parents and I have not been getting along. They constantly argue and disagree with my academic choices, my friends and lifestyle choices.…
JOYRIDING
Jessica, a 14-year-old high school student, wanted to go to the mall with her friends after school. Neither she nor her friends, being the same age as her, had a license to drive to the mall and the mall was too far to walk to. At the same time, some of her friends did not…
November 20: Universal Children’s Day
Photo source: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/universal-childrens-day On November 20th, 1959 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the “Declaration of the Rights of the Child.” This declaration includes such principles as special protection by the law to enable children to develop physically, mentally, morally, spiritually, and socially, in conditions of freedom and dignity; entitlement to a name…
JFCY’s AGM: Mon. Nov. 19!
JFCY’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)! It’s that time of year again: time for Justice for Children and Youth’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)! Join us for a fun-filled night where we will be reporting on the work done in the past year at JFCY and honouring our volunteers. Free food and drink will be served. Everyone…
What is Conditional Supervision? What Happens if you Breach it?
Section 105 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act outlines the terms of conditional supervision. Conditional supervision occurs when a young person has been sentenced for a particular offence and serves their sentence in the community, instead of in custody. Conditional supervision can also occur when a young person has completed part of their sentence in custody…
Criminal vs. Civil Cases
In this post, law student volunteer Tracy Chen explains the different between criminal and civil law cases.Criminal Law http://martin-karcazes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Law-books.jpg The purpose of criminal law is to punish behaviour that offends society as a whole, even though only one person may have been harmed. A criminal case involves prosecution by the Crown (government) against an individual.…