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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
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
- David Baker
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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
Crucial hearing in autism class action lawsuit to take place on Monday, February 11 at Court of Appeal for Ontario
- February 6, 2008
- David Baker
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Court to rule on whether class action on autism treatment and education can continue
A high-stakes hearing in a landmark autism class action lawsuit will take place at the Ontario Court of Appeal on Monday, February 11 at 10:30 am. The Court will hear arguments on several key issues in the case, in which parents are fighting the Ontario government and school boards for full and timely access to effective treatment and education for children with autism. » Read the rest
Autism Class Action Lawsuit
- February 1, 2008
- David Baker
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Appeal hearing on a preliminary motion at the Court of Appeal for Ontario
A crucial day in court that will determine whether we will be allowed to continue the fight for full and timely access to ABA/IBI intervention. Bakerlaw is legal counsel to the five families behind the class action. » Read the rest
Five lost years: How Benamar Benatta ‘disappeared’ after 9/11
- January 26, 2008
- David Baker
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The Canadian government sent him to the U.S. where he was accused of being behind the 9/11 bombings: ‘The way they accused me, I thought my life was over’
The Ottawa Citizen today published an extensive feature on Bakerlaw client Benamar Benatta. » Read the rest
Ottawa XPress editorial on Benamar Benatta
- January 24, 2008
- David Baker
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The Ottawa XPress today published an editorial on 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
An Evening with Benamar Benatta
- January 20, 2008
- David Baker
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“He’s a Muslim who knows about airplanes. Do with him what you will…”
Canada’s First 9/11 Rendition To Torture: An evening with Bakerlaw client Benamar Benatta
Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 pm
Public Service Alliance of Canada Hall, 233 Gilmour Street (at Metcalfe)
Featuring Benamar Benatta, a refugee from Algeria who, without benefit of legal counsel or hearing, was illegally handed over to the U.S. » Read the rest
Demand a Public Review for Benamar Benatta
- January 15, 2008
- David Baker
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Vigil and Walk to Prime Minister’s office to Present Petitions Demanding a Public Review
Wednesday, January 30, 10:30 am
Meet at Eternal Flame, Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Please take a few moments before January 28 to sign the petition demanding a public review of the case of Canada’s first post 9/11 rendition to torture at. » Read the rest