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Introducing…Our New Associates!
PooranLaw is thrilled to welcome three new associates to our team of dedicated legal advocates. Stephanie Dickson Stephanie will be heading PooranLaw’s new offices in Windsor and London. She is a skilled…
Recent Cases – Adult Children with Disabilities and Daycare Supports
Two recent cases emphasis the need for parents and childcare providers to be better informed about government funded programs and services available to families of people (children and adults) with disabilities. Morden…
New Rules Governing Political Activities of Charities
With the upcoming election, Canadian charities should be aware that the federal government has changed its rules governing political activities. In December 2018, the federal government amended the Income Tax Act (“ITA”)…
Human Rights Commission Launches Inquiry into Issues Affecting Students with Reading Disabilities
On Friday, October 3, the Ontario Human Rights Commissions (“OHRC”) announced that they were undertaking an important initiative into human rights issues that affect students with reading disabilities in Ontario’s public education system….
New Ontario Policy Directive on Service Animals in Schools
In April 2014, 9-year-old Kenner Fee was denied the right to bring his service dog to school by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Kenner has autism, which causes him to be…
Pay Equity Decision has Dramatic Implications for Employers Subject to Proxy
On April 30, 2019, the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice overturned a Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal (Tribunal) decision with dramatic implications for employers using the proxy method. As…
What the Ontario Budget Means for Government Funded Employers
On April 11, 2019, the government of Ontario presented its first budget, Protecting What Matters Most. In its plan, the government laid out its top four priorities for the province: balancing the…
What The Ontario Budget Means for People With Disabilities And Their Families
On April 11, 2019, the government of Ontario presented its first budget, Protecting What Matters Most. In its plan, the government laid out its top four priorities for the province: balancing the…
Government Announces Further Changes to Ontario Autism Program
The Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Hon. Lisa MacLeod announced revisions to the government’s program for autism services this morning. Today’s changes are based on feedback from families and…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.