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Tory calls charter challenge over shelters ‘disappointing’
April 27, 2020
CP24 talks to Jessica Orkin about the Charter challenge that Toronto Mayor John Tory finds 'disappointing'.
‘The situation is dire’: Provinces scramble to provide respite for homeless amid COVID-19
April 26, 2020
CTV News spoke to Jessica Orkin about the legal action challenging the City's failure to implement COVID-19 safety measures in its homeless shelters.
Toronto groups file legal action against the city
April 25, 2020
CBC speaks to Jessica Orkin about the legal challenge that seeks to force the City to address the "deplorable" conditions in the city's shelter system
A look back at some of our notable 2019 cases
February 12, 2020
In 2019, we argued dozens of important cases in the courts on behalf of labour unions, student associations, First Nations, public interest organizations and individuals. Here's a look back at some of them.
Student federations launch court challenge
May 28, 2019
The Globe & Mail speaks to Steven Shrybman about a court challenge to the government's plan to make student fees optional at universities and colleges.
Supreme Court strikes down federal voting limits on Canadian expatriates
January 12, 2019
The Lawyer's Daily talks to Louis Century about a landmark SCC judgment on voting rights.