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5th Annual Mental Disorder and the Law Conference – CLA and LAMDA Feb 22 2020

It’s that time again folks – the FAMOUS – Annual Mental Disorder in Criminal Justice Conference. A fabulous day of excellent speakers with a mock hearing you won’t soon forget to top it all off – Come and SEE this!! … Continue reading

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Newest Director of Pilot Place Society – Homes for Adults with Mental Health Issues

Honoured to be elected tonight to the Board of Directors of Pilot Place, a housing provider for clients with serious mental health issues. A place that really cares about the clients. Home

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Back in the Supreme Court Again – 02 20 2020 – G v Ontario

Received word that my client the Empowerment Council – advocates extraordinaire – has been granted leave to intervene in a case I’ve been committed to ensuring justice is done for over a decade – G v Ontario – the case … Continue reading

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LEAF to HOST Panel on Cuts to Legal Aid – What you can do to help January 23 2020 U of T Law school

Very excited to reunite with LEAF after 30 years. Honoured to be part of this distinguished panel of fabulous women lawyers. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cuts-to-legal-aid-how-can-the-legal-profession-help-tickets-88068064953?ref=estw Here is an article setting out the impetus for the event https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/business/articles/17561/leaf-to-host-panel-on-what-lawyers-can-do-to-help-legal-aid

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Victims Can’t Intervene in Criminal Appeals –

A very important case. I was counsel to Mr. Gajewski, the Respondent in the motion by the Victim seeking to intervene in this criminal appeal. https://lnkd.in/g36JnFE

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“Busy But NOT Popular” – I get honourable mention in a new book about mental health systems

From Anna Mehler Paperny’s New Book “Hello I want To Die: Please Fix Me” – an important read. Among other things, this is her take on me. I’ll take it. Thank you Anna.

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If You Like Mental Health Laws, and Getting Caught in the Rain

Then Come to Portland Oregon October 28-31, 2020 and become a leader who gives a talk on mental health and the law.  Come and find out whether Portlandia lives in the real world, if you like the show – which, … Continue reading

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Not Criminally Responsible – one of my cases covered in Simon Lewsen’s piece in “The Local” October 29 2019

Finally – a well-written thoughtful much-needed piece on the Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) designation and the horror-show that is the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health right now for clients as a result of irresponsible hysterical fear-mongering including by people … Continue reading

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NCR Verdicts Explained in Main Stream Media October 2 2019

I was glad to be given this opportunity to educate in main stream media regarding what the Not Criminally Responsible Designation really means. It is a special verdict. There is a great deal of damaging misinformation out there. This piece … Continue reading

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Check out NARPA’s New Board of Directors NOW posted

It’s pretty cool to see my name up in “lights” – representing CANADA on the NARPA Board!! Really honoured to be part of this historic, totally awesome organization led by professional and client advocates involved in the mental health systems, … Continue reading

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