Justice with John Carpay
John Carpay, founder and president of The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, talks about the issues--legal, political and cultural--that concern him most. The Justice Centre (website jccf.ca) has been going strong for ten years, so there is a lot to discuss. With facilitator and producer Kevin Steel, each week John will bring you up to date on the latest, as well as provide insights about the law and the fight for freedom.
Justice with John Carpay
Ep. 34 Lisa Bildy on Long-Term Care
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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
