Lawyer Lisa Bildy joins us to talk about the Justice Centre's recent action filed against the Ontario government over lockdown rules restricting relatives from visiting family members in long-term care.

Justice Centre News Release, Aug 25, 2020: Ford government sued after months of lockdown of seniors in long-term care

Justice Centre Court filing (PDF): VINCENZINA DE SAO JOSÉ, personally and as litigation guardian for MAFALDA MAIONE, and SUSAN MILLS, personally and as litigation guardian for  BARBARA MILLS Applicants - and - ONTARIO (CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH and MINISTER OF LONG-TERM CARE) Respondents

Justice Centre News Release, Jul 17, 2020: Family members to launch lawsuit against Ford government for violating seniors’ Charter rights

Justice Centre News Release, Jun 24, 2020: Court action pending if governments continue to deny visitors to long-term care homes

Community Legal Education Ontario: Every Resident - Bill of Rights for people who live in Ontario long-term care homes

Toronto Sun, Jul 23, 2020: Families still fighting to see their loved ones

Ontario NDP, Jul 20, 2020: NDP MPP Gretzky tables motion, urges Ford to create COVID-19 Essential Caregiver Strategy

CBC, May 26, 2020: Ontario long-term care homes in scathing report could face charges, says Ford

Supreme Court of Canada, Sep 10, 1999: New Brunswick (Minister of Health and Community Services) v. G. (J.)

Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens

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