Monthly Archives: March 2026

Anita Szigeti Advocates — Decades of Special Expertise in Representing Patient / Applicants Before the Consent and Capacity Board of Ontario – Anywhere in Ontario

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

I’m here to tell you, if you find yourself challenging something at the Consent and Capacity Board (CCB), you want to get the best representation possible and right now finding that special expertise is particularly difficult. The current systems in … Continue reading →

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“We Belong Here: Safety, Solidarity and Strength In Criminal Defence” – A Keynote Address by Judge Michelle Stanford of Kamloops BC to WiCCD – March 26 2026

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

The Honourable Michelle Stanford delivered a beautiful and energizing Keynote in celebration of Women Judges’ Day and our ongoing celebration of Black History month throughout the year. Thank you to Kyla Lee and Dr. Ruby Dhand for moderating this amazing … Continue reading →

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WiCCD Intervenes in the HAK appeal (“the appeal to end all appeals”) – March 26, 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD is grateful to Maija Martin, our first Litigation Director for the first three years and Megan Stephens who took over that role as the new Litigation and Advocacy Committee Chair. Maija and Megan steered WiCCD’s first intervention together with … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to WiCCD’s President Cassandra DeMelo on being named among the Top 20 Under 40 for London, Ontario – March 12 2026

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Congratulations to Cassandra DeMelo, President of Women In Canadian Criminal Defence for being named among the top 20 under 40 in London, Ontario. Cassandra has served as WiCCD’s President for nearly a year now and was a founding member. She … Continue reading →

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Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD participated as a partner organization this year, once again, in the Law Society of Ontario’s International Women’s Day Program with President Cassandra DeMelo providing some closing reflections. The Paralegal Townhall with J.P. Rodriges and Justin Rochester led two wonderful … Continue reading →

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