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

Cassandra DeMelo Takes on Acting President Role for WiCCD – September 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD is pleased to announce that Cassandra DeMelo who has served as our Treasurer since the organization’s inception is now Acting President of WiCCD until such time as elections can be held pursuant to our new governance structure.  Cassandra has … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Police Attempt To Extort the Crown – Criminal Lawyers hold hands and sing Kumbaya – in an unironic way for the sake of the administration of justice

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

ICYMI here is some media on what Edmonton police has gotten up to – spoiler alert: nothing good! https://globalnews.ca/news/11405045/edmonton-police-crown-manslaughter-letter/ The good news is the beauty of strength in numbers as Crowns and Defence come together. Plus the usual suspects such … Continue reading →

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Talking about Involuntary Treatment for Drug Users is a Super Important Conversation – Join us

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

For more about this speaking engagement and conference – event, see my earlier blog here

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CBC Radio Canada on the Vancouver Van Attack & Fitness of Mr Lo in the Lapu Lapu Festival Incident

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

I was interviewed by William Burr for CBC’s Radio Canada on the law of fitness in preparation for the Judge’s decision on the fitness of the accused in this case. There is a publication ban on the proceedings apart from … Continue reading →

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The 2025 Blue Jays

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

This team has given us a great season and tremendous hope. I have my family’s tickets for the post-season. And if there’s a Game 7 of the World Series, I’ll be first on the field bottling the dirt! Thanks boyz … Continue reading →

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Update on My Stalkers – They’re Cowards

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

My History of Being Stalked is Finally Over and I’ve Conquered the Bullies Only took 5.5 years but I’ve done it – praying it will stay this way forever. Here is the background My public note to them that may … Continue reading →

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Asper Centre’s Report on Public Interest Intervention in the SCC and below – September 9, 2025

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

It was a privilege to participate in the Roundtable that gave rise to the The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights‘ and Cheryl Milne‘s Report on the status of public interest intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada | Cour … Continue reading →

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Talking about the LSO CEOSS with J.P. Rodrigues on Justice in Pieces – September 8, 2018 – about my motion at the LSO AGM Sept 18 2025 at 5:15 pm

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The motion is now published on the Law Society’s Annual General Meeting Page on its website You can also find information on how to register to attend, debate and vote on the motion, here: Law Society Virtual Annual General Meeting … Continue reading →

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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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