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Bakerlaw comments on out-of-country-medical issue
- May 6, 2009
- David Baker
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The Canadian Association of Retired People (CARP) recently published an article on the issue of reimbursement for necessary out-of-country medical services.
The piece notes Bakerlaw’s extensive work on this issue in the courts, and includes discussion from Nicole Chrolavicius on this important healthcare issue. » Read the rest
Health law > FAQ: The OHIP Out-of-Country Program
- November 10, 2008
- David Baker
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Sometimes the medical treatment you need is not available here in Ontario. Even when medical treatment is available here, wait lists and other delays can put your health or even life at serious risk.
To address these problems, OHIP provides an out-of-country program that, in certain circumstances, will pay the costs of your medical treatment outside Canada. » Read the rest
Bakerlaw Welcomes Michelle Kushnir
- September 20, 2008
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw is very pleased to announce the arrival of Michelle Kushnir.
Click here to view Michelle’s staff member profile.
Honourary Doctorate Awarded to David Baker
- September 3, 2008
- David Baker
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David Baker is Awarded Honourary Doctorate from Trinity College, University of Toronto
On September 3, 2008, David Baker was honoured by his alma mater with an honourary doctorate degree during its fall convocation ceremony. In his speech, he urged new students to use their university years to explore and discover what they believe in, telling them: “If you have strong personal values, you will prosper.” » Read the rest
Families Take Autism Class Action to Supreme Court of Canada
- August 26, 2008
- David Baker
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The plaintiffs in the Ontario Autism Class Action Lawsuit announced today that they are taking their case to the Supreme Court of Canada, continuing their battle for full and timely access to effective treatment and education for children with autism. Bakerlaw is legal counsel to the five families behind the case. » Read the rest
Blind MBA girds for battle with Ottawa over issue of website accessibility
- August 10, 2008
- David Baker
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The Canadian Press today reported on the case of Bakerlaw client Donna Jodhan, a blind MBA who is challenging the Government of Canada over its inaccessible jobs websites (see below for the recent press release on her case).
Click here to read the full story on the CBC’s website.
Blind MBA challenges federal government over inaccessible jobs websites
- August 6, 2008
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw client Donna Jodhan is challenging the federal government over its inaccessible jobs websites.
“If we don’t stand up and make ourselves heard, the government will keep on dragging its feet,” Jodhan said in a press release issued today. “We need to act now, to make things better for tomorrow’s generation.” » Read the rest
One person, one fare appeal rejected
- May 9, 2008
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s one person, one fare case has received extensive media coverage in the wake of a recent Federal Court of Appeal ruling that rejected a bid by Air Canada and WestJet challenging the one person, one fare policy.
The Canadian Transport Agency ruled early this year that airlines must provide severely disabled Canadians with and additional airline seat without charge for a medical attendant or if their condition requires it. » Read the rest
Reimburse cancer patient, petition asks
- April 23, 2008
- David Baker
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The Globe and Mail’s Lisa Priest reports on the 4,000-signature petition being sent to Ontario’s Health Minister today, demanding that cancer patient Sylvia de Vries be reimbursed for the $60,000 she spent at a U.S. hospital to have a massive tumour removed. » Read the rest
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