Thomson Rogers is thrilled to have two of our associates make the Best Lawyers in Canada, Ones to Watch List.
Congratulations to Lucy Jackson and Ava Williams for this notable credential.
Read more: https://t.co/os2tMYMkv3
As we collectively (and rightfully) pile on the Ford Government, never forget that in the midst of a pandemic (and despite universal condemnation) they passed legislation seeking to protect LTC operators and themselves from liability. Nearly 2000 LTC residents have died since.
A client says about Thomson Rogers' Lucy Jackson “In every bad situation there are still good people helping others. Lucy was one of those people who made a difference.” Lucy's currently seeking damages for those impacted by Extendicare (Canada). More info https://t.co/ciKRdL75Zj
Meet Olive the cat — who has been exploring the Dufferin Grove community throughout the pandemic and meeting all different kinds of people along the way. We spoke with Olive’s owner about the adventures of her mischievous feline and connections she’s made. Take a look.
Some residents in Roncesvalles had a bit of a scare on Tuesday morning after waking up to their favourite local shops draped in "For Lease" signs. It was all part of a campaign to remind people of the importance of shopping local right now. @TalRicci has the details.
NEW: Advocates, lawyers and families of long-term care residents are demanding the Ford government change immunity legislation that they say makes it "significantly harder" to hold nursing homes homes accountable for #COVID19 deaths.
https://t.co/CYsyT49U5s
NEW: The Ford government is protecting businesses, health-care providers and organizations from getting sued over inadvertently spreading #COVID19. https://t.co/XtPYUSVeKM
The B.C. Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that says wearing earbuds in both ears while driving — even if they're connected to a dead phone — constitutes distracted driving.
Drivers can only wear one earbud. https://t.co/PoLEkWJ2Yn @alexem
Christopher Parsons, a senior research associate at Citizen Lab, said for the app to work properly, it requires 65 to 80 per cent of all Canadians to use it, but the current version of the app makes that impossible. https://t.co/tWAcmZr1Gd
Lack of (affordable and accessable) childcare has been a major barrier to women in the workplace for decades, let’s not backtrack on our minor progress...
Parents say they're struggling with the ripple effect of no school or child care. Some warn a mass exodus of working parents — and moms in particular — is on the horizon if families don't get more answers and support. https://t.co/bypiVvotvE
Parents say they're struggling with the ripple effect of no school or child care. Some warn a mass exodus of working parents — and moms in particular — is on the horizon if families don't get more answers and support. https://t.co/bypiVvotvE
“I think one of the things that is very clear is our current system of supporting seniors across this country has not worked”
81% of COVID-related deaths in Canada were LTC residents vs. 42% in other OECD countries #nolegalimmunity
This legislation is severely problematic. It would impact the ability of LTC residents and their families to hold these for-profit corporations accountable #nolegalimmunity
SCOOP: The Ford government is considering granting some degree of immunity from civil lawsuits related to #COVID19. The move would give liability protection to organizations and people if they spread the virus while "acting in good faith."
https://t.co/hqdkGj7tRD
NEW Senior executive of a long-term care company that runs 37 homes in Ontario mocks family members and speaks of "another blood-sucking lawsuit" without realizing she hadn't ended her online call. The executive is no longer employed. Story by @adamsmiller
https://t.co/oGvzJECOKX