Health Law

David Baker’s Comments on the Autism Programming Changes

• April 6, 2016
• David Baker
• 3 Comments

Thousands of children with autism, 5 years or age or over, who had been waitlisted for private intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) services funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) for years have been peremptorily cut off. I don’t think “crisis” is an overstatement, when describing the circumstances in which these children and their families find themselves. » Read the rest

Autism Funding Withdrawn for Children over the age of 5

• March 31, 2016
• Kimberly Srivastava
• 7 Comments

Our office has been contacted by dozens of parents concerned about the recently announced changes to the availability and eligibility of IBI programming for young children with autism.

For those who don’t know, children with autism thrive when supported by intensive behavioural intervention (IBI). » Read the rest

David Baker Participates in the Vulnerable Persons Standard Press Conference

• March 2, 2016
• David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker participated in the Vulnerable Persons Standard press conference yesterday.

The Standard seeks to balance access with protection in physician-assisted death.

Check out the highlights from unveiling of the Vulnerable Persons Standard and listen to the clarifications offered by the experts involved in creating the standard. » Read the rest

Vulnerable Persons Standard

• March 1, 2016
• Kimberly Srivastava
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Key stakeholders from across Canada have come together to create the Vulnerable Persons Standard. This standard is intended to act as a guide for legislative representatives who will be drafting the laws related to physician assisted death.

“The Vulnerable Persons Standard is a series of evidence-based safeguards intended to protect the lives of Canadians. » Read the rest

Bakerlaw’s David Baker in Globe and Mail Op-Ed

• February 29, 2016
• David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker and Professor Trudo Lemmens were featured in a Globe and Mail op-ed this weekend explaining how the Federal Special Committee on physician assisted dying went beyond the scope of Carter and ignored important evidence.

You can read the piece here (link).

David Baker’s Reaction to the Federal Committee Report on Physician Assisted Dying

• February 26, 2016
• David Baker
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Watch David Baker discuss his reaction to the Federal Committee Report on physician assisted dying.

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Tune in at 1hour, 46 minutes.

To view the CBC page click here (link).

Federal Committee Report Recommendations on Physician Assisted Dying

• February 26, 2016
• Kimberly Srivastava
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The Special Joint Committee on Physician Assisted Dying reported their recommendations yesterday. Bakerlaw’s David Baker was among the witnesses who presented to the Committee during its consultation period. To review David’s submissions see our earlier blog post here (link).

The Report reaches well beyond what was contemplated by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Carter v Canada decision. » Read the rest

David Baker on CBC’s Power and Politics

• February 2, 2016
• David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker was on CBC’s Power and Politics last night debating different legislative approaches to physician assisted dying. Mr. Baker appeared with Professor Jocelyn Downie.

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Or visit the CBC’s website here (link).

David Baker on CBC’s Power and Politics

• February 1, 2016
• David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker is scheduled to appear on CBC’s Power and Politics at 6:30pm tonight! He will be discussing physician assisted dying with Professor Jocelyn Downie.

If you miss it, check out our blog tomorrow to see the clip.

David Baker Presents to Special Committee on Physician Assisted Dying

• January 29, 2016
• David Baker
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here (link)Bakerlaw’s David Baker presented to the Special Joint Committee on Physician Assisted Dying. Mr. Baker was joined by University of Toronto Professor Trudo Lemmens.

The panel is tasked with providing recommendations for how the Federal Government should respond to the Carter v Canada decision legalizing physician assisted suicide in Canada. » Read the rest