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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
City’s failure to address COVID-19 in homeless shelters may lead to legal action
April 22, 2020
A coalition of groups will commence legal proceedings if the City does not take immediate steps to address the crisis in Toronto's homeless shelters.
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.
Court says doctors must make referrals, despite religious objections
May 15, 2019
The Law Times talks to Kelly Doctor about the Court of Appeal's decision requiring doctors to make an effective referral when they refuse to provide a procedure because of religious objections. UPDATE: Watch video