Tag: Legal
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Welcome to The Contract Enforcement BLAWG!
What’s a Blawg? A Blawg is an online journal or blog dealing with topics related to the law. This Blawg will contain posts with tidbits of legal info you might find useful in your toolbox for building worker power within OPSEU/SEFPO. Various staff in the Contract Enforcement Division will contribute posts on useful cases and…
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The fight against racism is a fight from all corners
OPSEU/SEFPO is deeply concerned about a recent court ruling and the sweeping implications it could have for the protection of union members’ human rights. In October 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision Northern Regional Health Authority v Horrocks to dismiss a human rights complaint, finding that a Manitoba human rights adjudicator did…
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Court ruling in BC a timely reminder of the value of public healthcare in Ontario
In an overwhelming victory for Canada’s public healthcare system, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled in September that laws limiting two-tier healthcare in Canada do not violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This case, brought forward by Dr. Brian Day and his affiliates, lasted for over ten years and fought to undermine…
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Pensions Case: Notice of Settlement and Information on Claims Process for eligible CCAC members
Pensions Case: Notice of Approval Notice of approval of settlement and claims process TO: ALL PERSONS WHO WERE MEMBERS OF OPSEU, ONA, AAHP:O, CUPE or CIPP, BETWEEN 1996-1998, AND WORKED AS EMPLOYEES FOR MUNICIPALITIES OR OTHER EMPLOYERS PROVIDING HOME CARE SERVICES AND WHO WERE THEN TRANSFERRED TO A COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRE (“CCAC”) BETWEEN…
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Equality Law
I. Legislation • Human Rights Code http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h19_e.htm • Occupational Health and Safety Act http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90o01_e.htm • Workplace Safety and Insurance Act http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_97w16_e.htm II. General Information and Case Law Aboriginal Rights • R. v. Marshall; R. v. Bernard [2005] This is a leading Aboriginal rights decision from the Supreme Court of Canada determining the extent of constitutional…
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Legal Services
We currently represent members at Local 525 – Neighbourhood Legal Services Local 525 – Legal Aid Ontario Local 525 – Injured Workers" Consultants Local 455 – Community Advocacy & Legal Centre Local 525 – Parkdale Community Legal Services Inc. Local 525 – Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services Local 525 – Scarborough Community Legal Services Local 525…