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Caregiver Access to Justice in Canada: Addressing the Challenges Faced by Migrant Workers
Introduction Canada has long relied on migrant workers to fill gaps in the labour market, particularly for jobs related to domestic work. Since the end of the Second World War, tens of thousands of individuals, predominantly women from the Global South, have come to Canada to fulfill vital caregiving roles. As of 2021, there are
Read NowAccess to Justice: Interview with Justice George Czutrin
This article originally appeared on The Lawyer’s Daily on October 16, 2017 as part of Thomas Cromwell’s exclusive The Lawyer’s Daily column dedicated to access to civil and family justice. It is part one of a two-part interview with The Honourable Justice George Czutrin. Family law is a flash point for access to justice. Some
read nowCFCJ Senior Research Fellow, Les Jacobs Elected to The Royal Society of Canada
We are thrilled to offer our most heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Les Jacobs on being elected to the Royal Society of Canada. Dr. Jacobs has long been a member of the CFCJ family, serving in various capacities over the years including as Academic Director and Executive Director. Dr. Jacobs is currently a Senior Research Fellow
read nowAccess to Justice: The Action-Oriented, Result-Driven Views of John Sims
This article originally appeared on The Lawyer’s Daily on August 31, 2017. It is the third article in Thomas Cromwell’s exclusive The Lawyer’s Daily column dedicated to access to civil and family justice. John Sims was recently named a Member of the Order of Canada for his commitment to access to justice and for his
read nowEveryday Legal Problems and the Cost of Justice – Age, Gender, Region, Education and Born in Canada
As part of the CFCJ’s national Everyday Legal Problems and the Cost of Justice in Canada study, over 3,000 people in Canada were surveyed about their attitudes towards and experiences with the justice system in Canada. Specifically, they were asked about the kinds of civil and family justice problems they experience, their methods of dealing
read nowCourt Delays and Inadequate Funding: An Equation for Vulnerability for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Canada
Through last year’s R v Jordan ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada illuminated what it dubbed a “culture of complacency” within the Canadian courts. This issue revolves around ongoing delays and has been the subject of many discussions on efficiency in the courts and the importance of timely judicial appointments. While most commentary on this
read nowAccess to Justice: New Book Will Spark Deep Debate about the Meaning, Causes of Injustice
This article originally appeared on The Lawyer’s Daily on August 16, 2017. It is the third article in Thomas Cromwell’s exclusive The Lawyer’s Daily column dedicated to access to civil and family justice. Will we recognize injustice when we see it? And what is injustice anyway? I suspect that these questions are never far from
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