Certification: First Step to Access to Justice for Immigration Detainees

The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Richard v The Attorney General of Canada illustrates that the amendments to the preferable procedure requirements in the Ontario Class Proceedings Act, 1992 are no impediment to Charter breach claims asserted by vulnerable class members. The court certified the class proceeding on behalf of […]

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Lawsuit brought against the Toronto Police Service

On October 13, 2022, Taresh Ramroop, known by his friends and family as “Bobby”, suffered a mental health crisis. He experienced psychosis, delusions and paranoia including a fear that someone would break into his apartment. The Toronto Police Services (“TPS”) were called and attended at Bobby’s apartment after he began throwing clothes and other household […]

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