Archives: Webinars
Ontario’s new Children’s Law Reform Act: A webinar from Luke’s Place and CLEO
Recorded on January 25, 2021
Ontario recently significantly revised its family law that deals with custody and access to align it with the federal Divorce Act. In this webinar, you will learn about the changes, with a focus on their impact on women fleeing abusive relationships.
Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer;
Resisting burnout and building resilience during COVID-19: A workshop recognizing the hard work of frontline workers
Recorded on December 15th, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers have continued to provide support to clients and communities, many of whom have been thrown into crisis. Racialized communities have been disproportionately affected, compounding existing inequality. Many frontline workers are also working remotely, making it more difficult to assist and connect with clients in this isolating time.
Housing and tenants’ rights during COVID-19
Recorded on November 19th, 2020
Many tenants who can’t pay the rent are facing an uncertain future. What options do they have? What are the landlord’s obligations to their tenants around maintenance and privacy issues? Legal experts will answer these questions and more during this upcoming webinar. You will also receive updates on the eviction process,
Rights of long-term care residents and their families during COVID-19
Recorded on November 5, 2020
Long-term care (LTC) homes and residents have been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the restrictions on residents and visitors in LTC, the rights of residents when in lock-down or isolation, and rights of residents to have visitors. Legal experts will also discuss the complex issues of consent and capacity within LTC homes.
Safety planning before, during and after separation – A webinar from Luke’s Place
Recorded on November 24, 2020
This webinar examines key safety issues for women leaving an abusive relationship from the time the woman begins to consider separation, throughout the separation and family law processes and beyond, providing tips and strategies so women and their children can be and feel as safe as possible.