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12/12/2024

New police record check requirements will come into effect as of January 1, 2025. These changes may impact employers in the developmental services sector who work with children. Read our insights to learn more.

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11/26/2024

Our Make a Will Month series continues. Today, we focus on choosing the right people for your Estate Plan. As you go through the estate planning process, you will be asked to assign roles to specific people, referred to as “Trustees,” to manage your affairs after you’re gone. Choosing the right people or professionals for these roles is a highly personal decision and requires careful consideration.

In our latest article we breakdown what to consider when determining who to name as a Trustee in your Will.

Read our insights: https://shorturl.at/klGIy

11/15/2024

Make a Will month continues!

This week, we’re diving into what is typically included in a Will and what is commonly excluded:

📝 Consider including: Real estate, personal effects, joint accounts, some registered savings plans, digital assets, pets, company ownership and more.

🚫 Common exclusions: Pension plans, life insurance, jointly owned property, and registered plans with their own beneficiaries.

Creating a Will ensures your wishes are clear and your loved ones are supported! Reach out to us to get started on your estate plan.

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11/08/2024

📢 November is Make a Will Month! 📢

Make a Will Month is an opportunity to spread awareness about the importance of creating a Will. This is an important step you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored after you pass away. Here’s why a Will matters:

It ensures your affairs are handled according to your wishes
It lets you name who manages your estate and who inherits your assets
It helps minimize family disputes and reduces costs in managing your estate
It protects arrangements for family members with disabilities

Take time this month to plan for the future. Reach out to us to get started on your estate plan!

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09/26/2024

Canada releases its first National Autism Strategy. Read more.

Canada’s first National Autism Strategy was released today. This moment belongs to all of you - Autistic people, families, and the people who love you - who have tirelessly called for recognition and action for decades.
For the first time, the federal government is committed to ensuring Autistic people and their families are fully included in Canadian society, and their challenges are no longer overlooked. This day represents years of hard work and persistence, a testament to your advocacy, lived experiences, and dedication to creating a better future for all Autistic Canadians and their families.

But while this is a step in the right direction, we know it’s only the beginning. The Strategy provides a high level vision, we must ensure that real, concrete actions follow—actions that bring immediate relief and long-term change for families and autistic individuals across the country.

Read our full response on our blog: https://autismalliance.ca/blog-post-national-autism-strategy/



Healthy Canadians

07/12/2024

Back in November 2023, Brendon Pooran & former PooranLaw Associate, Madison Pearlman, appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal on behalf of Community Living Ontario. CLO was granted intervenor status in a case involving a 24-year-old man living with Down syndrome was deemed a ‘Child of the Marriage’ as defined under the Divorce Act. The motion judge made a temporary parenting order, which is used to detail how divorced or separated parents must split parenting time and day-to-day decision-making for their child. Such orders are typically used in cases involving children who are minors. We emphasized how this designation could possibly set a harmful precedent, depriving adults living with intellectual disabilities of their right to live with dignity, autonomy, and independence.

We were thrilled the appeal was granted last week and the motion judge’s order was set aside. This decision will contribute greatly to protecting the rights of people living with intellectual disabilities in our courts. It is a big win for the DS sector!

Read more: https://shorturl.at/8R047

06/27/2024

June is Pride Month! This month we took the time to reflect on the ongoing fight and continued struggle for equality, acceptance, and the right to love and live freely. This year’s theme for Pride Toronto, was “Be _________”. We asked our team to share their "Be" statement. This mosaic represents our commitment to creating inclusive, safe spaces for our staff and clients alike. A space for you to be your true authentic selves, without fear.

06/08/2024

On June 7, 2024 - NL's provincial government launched a Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit that will achieve a basic income for persons with disabilities.

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Today, the Provincial Government launched a Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit that will achieve a basic income for Persons with Disabilities. The new initiative, enabled by a $26 million investment, further highlights the Provincial Government’s commitment to improving the well-being......

05/16/2024

04/17/2024

The 2024 federal budget was released on Tuesday. We have summarized a few noteworthy items we thought might be of interest to you.

Read more: https://pooranlaw.com/federal-budget-2024-key-highlights/

03/27/2024

In our latest Insights article, we summarize key highlights from the 2024 Ontario Budget that impact people with disabilities, their families, and community-based organizations.

Read more: https://pooranlaw.com/ontario-budget-2024-key-highlights/

03/25/2024

PooranLaw is proud to be selected as a Canadian Law Awards finalist for this year's Lincoln Alexander School of Law Award for Shaping the Future. Finalists were judged on their commitment to: EDI as a core value, to strengthen access to justice for underrepresented communities, to advance legal services through innovation, and to invest in legal education through mentorship and beyond. Winners will be announced at a live event in Toronto, on May 9. Congrats to all the finalists.