Young, addicted and on hold
- April 22, 2008
- David Baker
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Thousands of youths wait for 86 addiction rehab beds funded by the province (none in Toronto) and it can take up to four months to get in for treatment
Parentcentral.ca reports on the issue of adequate medical care for teens battling addiction has received significant media coverage in recent days. » Read the rest
Parents Call for Publicly Funded Treatment Beds for Addicted Teens
- April 17, 2008
- David Baker
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The issue of adequate medical care for teens battling addiction has received significant media coverage in recent days. Bakerlaw frequently represents the families of teens with addictions who require out-of-country medical care (click here to learn more).
A selection of the recent coverage is included below:
Parents call for more programs for teens battling mental illness, addiction, by Lisa Priest, Globe and Mail, 2008/04/14 read article
Parents complain not enough publicly funded treatment beds for addicted teens, CBC/Canadian Press, 2008/04/14 read article
Not enough treatment beds for addicts: parents, CTV/Canadian Press, 2008/04/15 read article
More care urged for addicted teenagers, by Andrea Gordon, the Toronto Star, 2008/04/15 read article
Ontario’s empathy deficit, by Jim Coyle, Toronto Star, 2008/05/02 read article
Social justice: how law firms devoted to pro bono work & doing good get by
- April 11, 2008
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw was featured extensively in a story published today in Lawyer’s Weekly on social justice law firms.
“We try to be creative in how we bring these cases forwards, pro bono, sometimes on a contingency or cap fee basis,” the firm’s Nicole Chrolavicius tells reporter Ben Singer. » Read the rest
Justin Clark: Disabled leave the shadows
- March 18, 2008
- David Baker
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The Toronto Star’s Helen Henderson today published two stories featuring Justin Clark, who with the help of David Baker won a landmark court case in the early 1980s that gave him the right to leave behind life in an institution and live independently:
“For 16 years, Clark heard nothing from his parents – until he turned 18 and a couple of friends started inviting him out on excursions. » Read the rest
Special means to an end
- March 15, 2008
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The Toronto Star today featured a piece by Helen Henderson on activist Claire Mehta, the original complainant in the battle with VIA Rail over wheelchair inaccessible passenger cars. Bakerlaw acted as legal counsel to the complainants in the case, which proved to be a major victory for the community. » Read the rest
Bakerlaw Client and Cancer Survivor Calls on Minister to Grant Out-of-Country Funding
- March 14, 2008
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw client and cancer survivor Sylvia de Vries has called on the minister of to grant funding for necessary out-of-country medical care.
A number of major media outlets reported on her call for action. Click on the links below for the full coverage:
Even huge tumour can’t secure care in Ontario, by Lisa Priest, Globe and Mail. » Read the rest
Bakerlaw welcomes a new associate
- March 5, 2008
- David Baker
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Kelley Bryan is an experienced human rights lawyer who has represented victims of sexual assaults, police assaults, discrimination, and other forms of abuse of power. As the newest Bakerlaw associate, Kelley’s practice will focus on civil litigation, human rights and sexual assault. » Read the rest
Toronto man haunted by U.S. jail nightmares
- February 29, 2008
- David Baker
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The Toronto Star today reported on the plight of Bakerlaw client Benamar Benatta. Mr. Benatta, who was illegally transferred by Canadian officials to the US on September 12, 2001 and held for five years in American custody, is calling on Canadian authorities for a public review of his case. » Read the rest
Parents of autistic kids fight for the right to sue Ontario
- February 11, 2008
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The Canadian Press today published an article on the hearing next week in Ontario Autism Class Action, in which five families, represented by Bakerlaw, are challenging the Ontario government and seven school boards to provide full and timely access to treatment and education for children with autism. » Read the rest
Siksay Calls for Full Public Review of Illegal Transfer of Refugee Claimant
- February 8, 2008
- David Baker
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NDP MP Bill Siksay today issued a press release calling for a full public review of the case of Benamar Benatta. Mr. Benatta was illegally transferred by Canadian officials to the US on September 12, 2001 and held for five years in American custody. » Read the rest