Introduction On April 12, 2022 the Division Court of Ontario rendered the decision in Hejka v The Regional Municipality of Durham,2022 ONSC 2233 (CanLII). Bogdan Hejka was a frequent user of Durham Regional Transit services (“Durham”). Mr. Hejka took the specialized transportation service to access his employment, local gym, and community centre, using these services... Continue Reading →
I AM SILVER: Navigating the Legal Field as a Person with Borderline Personality Disorder
This blog post was created to explore the intersectional and humanistic nature of disability. People with disabilities live with and experience the world in a variety of ways and disability can arise for a multitude of reasons. We wish to explore how people with disabilities are affected by their lived experiences and how systemic discrimination,... Continue Reading →
Medical Assistance in Dying Timeline
The following timeline is a simplified resource to outline the history of end-of-life ethics in Canada. The timeline spans from the Rodriguez v British Columbia decision to the most recent amendments to Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation. The timeline represents Parliament and the judiciary's stance on MAiD since its introduction to Canada’s legal system in... Continue Reading →
I AM SUZIE: Disability & The Residential School Legacy
This blog post was created to explore the intersectional and humanistic nature of disability. People with disabilities live with and experience the physical world in a variety of ways and disability can arise for a multitude of reasons. We wish to explore how people with disabilities are affected by their lived experiences and how systemic... Continue Reading →
BLAST- Blogging for Law, Abilities & Societal Transformation 