Author Archives: Anita Szigeti

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About Anita Szigeti

• Called to the Bar (1992) • U of T Law grad (1990) • Sole practitioner (33 years) • Partner in small law firm (Hiltz Szigeti) 2002 - 2013 • Mom to two astonishing kids, Scarlett (20+) and Sebastian (20-) • (Founding) Chair of Mental Health Legal Committee for ten years (1997 to 2007) * Founding President of Law and Mental Disorder Association - LAMDA since 2017 * Founder and Secretary to Women in Canadian Criminal Defence - WiCCD - since 2022 • Counsel to clients with serious mental health issues before administrative tribunals and on appeals • Former Chair, current member of LAO’s mental health law advisory committee • Educator, lecturer, widely published author (including 5 text books on consent and capacity law, Canadian civil mental health law, the criminal law of mental disorder, a law school casebook and a massive Anthology on all things mental health and the law) • Thirty+ years’ experience as counsel to almost exclusively legally aided clients • Frequently appointed amicus curiae • Fearless advocate • Not entirely humourless

Bharwani Judgment Released by SCC July 25 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The release of this Judgment in R v. Bharwani from the Supreme Court of Canada was a highly anticipated event, given the importance of the issues before the Court – potentially changing the law in the staples of criminal justice … Continue reading →

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Law360 Article on Bharwani in the SCC July 26 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Here is a link to the Article by Cristin Schmitz published in Law360 on July 26 2025 Law360 Article on Bharwani in the SCC Released July 25 2025  Link to the Judgment itself:  R v. Bharwani 2025 SCC 26 SCC … Continue reading →

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Do NOT get sick in Ontario Under This Government

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Usually around this time of summer I like to post about our garden, our roses, lillies, hydrangeas and all the beautiful things that make me smile and provide moments of joy. As I have done many times before on this … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The Jays beat the Yankees for the second day in a row and we got to go to this game! My son was there – probably took this photo. And I got to paint my Canada Day nails! Very moving … Continue reading →

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Video Recording of our Review Board Law Panel – WiCCD and LAMDA’s Mental Disorder Law Conference April 26 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

This panel discussion is now released on WiCCD’s Youtube. Caveat re this panel – I had two operations in the week leading up to this event and was heavily medicated during the day of – I could not recall participating … Continue reading →

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In Praise of “Legal Aid Lawyers” — June 22 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

PREAMBLE – I am going to add a note up front now that this piece is gaining so much traction. On this sweltering Sunday it has already made thousands of “impressions” and has been reviewed by hundreds. I want to … Continue reading →

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June 17 2025 is a Great Day – Daughter Scarlett graduates cum laude from her first University Degree

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Already onto her second – my heart is bursting with pride and joy! You can watch the whole Convocation on YouTube as archived here TMU Early Childhood Studies Convocation June 17 2025 The fun starts at 1:19:30 with Charlotte Lapointe … Continue reading →

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It’s the Little Things In Life – like painting my nails

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Yes, some days are very gloomy. Even when it’s sunny out there like today. Still, for those of us who are thoughtful about life and in touch with our feelings, dark days are inevitable. We have our rose garden this … Continue reading →

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Roses, Irises and Peonies – June 2025

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Our front garden is Overflowing with Beauty!

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Our Tulip Gardens & Some Surprise Irises — May 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

It really was not a banner year for tulips, sadly. We tried our best and my long-suffering spouse dutifully planted all the new bulbs I painstakingly ordered last fall, but this was just a bad season for them overall. The … Continue reading →

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