Monthly Archives: September 2025

Throwback – A History and Future of Legal and Peer Advocacy in the Forensic System in Ontario – HSJCC (2023)

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

This was an important and comprehensive presentation by Executive Director of the Empowerment Council, Jennifer Chambers – my long time cherished client and friend, and me. The event was held by the HSJCC – The Human Services and Justice Coordinating … Continue reading →

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Throwback to Bonnie Bristow’s Book Launch — The Business of Madness (2015)

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

I recently stumbled across this video of a book launch event I spoke at nearly exactly 10 years ago. The Business of Madness is a very important book and Bonnie was an iconic advocate for psychiatrized persons – “consumer / … Continue reading →

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WiCCD’s Exec Appears on JP Rodrigues’ Justice in Pieces Podcast – September 2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

J.P. Rodrigues interviews members of WiCCD’s Executives Amanda Ross (Ontario VP), Tonya Kent (Membership and Diversity co-Chair), Kyla Lee (British Columbia VP), Sweta Tejpal (Assistant Secretary) and Hamna Anwar (Membership and Diversity Co-Chair) appeared on JP Rodrigues’ show Justice in … Continue reading →

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Should the Court offer Interveners the Choice to Appear in Person Again? A lot of loud voices say “Yes” – I say “NO”

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Globe and Mail have been covering the issue here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-at-the-supreme-court-of-canada-judges-and-lawyers-disagree-over-what/ On LinkedIn lawyers are suggesting everyone agrees that The Court should offer a choice to interveners – let them return in person like the parties, if they wish. I personally … Continue reading →

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30 years in the truest trenches – A common law wife’s guide to the Galaxy – September 4, 2025

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Back on September 24, 2022, I celebrated 30 years at the Ontario bar – a big enough accomplishment to be sure. If you want to read about that or listen to the speeches – watch some video and stuff, here … Continue reading →

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CCB Guide 2026 – Now Available – Aug 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The 21st year in a row … this book is printed and available. You can buy it here for this year alone or as a standing order for annual updated releases: A Guide to Consent & Capacity Law in Ontario, … Continue reading →

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