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Joint Statement re Benamar Benatta by Prominent Human Rights Organizations
- December 30, 2008
- David Baker
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11 December 2008
The Honourable Peter Van Loan
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
269 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P8
Dear Minister,
We are writing this letter out of a deep concern about the Government of Canada’s Statement of Defence recently filed in the Ontario Superior Court in the case of Benamar Benatta…view the full statement in Adobe pdf format or in text format.
Balpreet Singh Boparai
- December 12, 2008
- David Baker
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BALPREET SINGH BOPARAI SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HIS 2008-2009 ARTICLING TERM AT BAKERLAW AND HAS SINCE BEEN CALLED TO THE BAR. CONGRATULATIONS BALPREET!
Balpreet Singh grew up in a small community north of Toronto. He studied political science at the University of Toronto and graduated with a B.A. » Read the rest
Air Canada charges extra fare to woman for her immobilized leg
- December 11, 2008
- David Baker
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In January of this year, Bakerlaw clients won a landmark ruling requiring airlines to provide an extra seat to disabled Canadians for a medical attendant or if required by their condition.
The decision takes effect on January 9th, 2009. In the meantime, unfortunately, Air Canada has required a Newfoundland woman to pay for an extra seat because her leg is in a cast and cannot be bent. » Read the rest
Let’s stop penalizing disabilities – including obesity
- December 11, 2008
- David Baker
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The Globe and Mail today published an excellent opinion piece by Andre Picard on the one person, one fare case. (In January of this year, Bakerlaw and its clients, the council of Canadians With Disabilities, won a landmark ruling in the case requiring airlines to provide an extra seat to disabled Canadians for a medical attendant or if required by their condition.) » Read the rest
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal in autism lawsuit
- December 4, 2008
- David Baker
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A number of media outlets have reported on the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to grant leave to appeal in the Autism Class Action Lawsuit.
Click here to read the CBC’s story.
Click here to read the Globe and Mail’s story. » Read the rest
Supreme Court Rejects Application for Leave to Appeal in Autism Class Action Lawsuit
- December 4, 2008
- David Baker
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Today the Supreme Court of Canada rejected the application for leave to appeal filed by the plaintiffs in the Ontario Autism Class Action Lawsuit.
The five families behind the case, which seeks full and timely access to treatment and education for children with autism, expressed their disappointment over the decision, and noted that they would be meeting with David Baker, their legal counsel, in the coming days to determine next steps. » 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