Advocates wonder why it wasn't done sooner. ...
Category: Social Services, Justice and Society
Advocates applaud government funding for autism training for educators, but say kids will ‘fall further behind’ without intensive therapy
The Geneva Centre for Autism will deliver the training, which will include a live virtual training session. ...
Calls mount for stronger homelessness response after shelter outbreak started by long-term care workers
The Tories faced outrage at news of homeless long-term care workers who started a COVID-19 outbreak in an Ottawa shelter. ...
Government launches call for applications for organization to oversee key aspects of autism program
Some parents are worried about what the role and qualifications of care coordinators will be. ...
Prisoners describe lack of PPE, sanitation inside jails with COVID-19 outbreaks
Advocates are calling for more prisoners to be released. ...
‘We’re literally just bottlenecking at the top of a cliff,’ mother says as families raise concern about autism program update
Advocates fear they won't see core therapy services rolled out soon. ...
Auditor general calls on Ministry of Indigenous Affairs to ‘take a lead role’ on Indigenous programs and services
The auditor general also said the government should consider creating an independent body to address land claims. ...
PCs strike one schedule in Bill 213, but stand by McVety’s college
Social conservatives had raised concerns about part of the bill concerning marriage officiants. ...
SIU overhaul undermines police accountability, advocates say
The unit will face more restrictions when investigating off-duty officers. ...
Tribunal Watch Ontario alleges partisan interference in tribunal appointments
The group is calling for a review of the tribunal appointments process. ...