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January 20, 2012 - Inquest into the Death of Junior Manon (commenced in Toronto on January 16, 2012)
Lawyers Julian Falconer, Julian Roy and Asha James represent the Manon Family at the Inquest. Junior, an otherwise healthy 18 year old black teenager, died on May 5, 2010 while being forcibly restrained by Toronto Police officers Mike Adams and Stuart Blower. The cause of death, according to the Chief Forensic Pathologist, arises directly from how Junior Manon was restrained by the officers– ie. positional asphyxia. Excited delirium has been ruled out by Dr. Pollanen. Initially Junior Manon ran from police who were trying to arrest him for a driving offence. According to some eyewitnesses to portions of the altercation, Mr. Manon was on the ground in a defenceless position with at least one officer on top of him. Officers were seen using headlocks and punches and one officer was seen striking Junior Manon with his portable police radio.
As a result of a recently released report from the OIPRD, it is now apparent that the same Subject Officer, Mike Adams, is also implicated in the beating of Adam Nobody which occurred on June 26, 2010 during the G20 protests. Mr. Nobody’s counsel in respect of the OIPRD complaint is Paul Copeland. Given the striking similarity between the two incidents and the fact that they were only seven weeks apart, the Manon Family has brought a motion to be permitted to introduce the Adam Nobody OIPRD Report into evidence and to cross-examine Officer Adams in the Inquest proceedings on his alleged use of excessive force on other occasions apart from the restraint of Junior Manon. Argument will be made in Court on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:30am.
Coroner's Court Documents
Manon Family's motion. January 20, 2012
Manon Family's written submissions. January 20, 2012
In the News
"Lawyer fears homicide finding in inquest into teen’s death." February 6, 2012
"Police arrest inquest to hear new cause of death." February 3, 2012
"Cop walked away from dying man, inquest told." February 1, 2012
"Witnesses, coroner are wrong, officer tells inquest." January 30, 2012
"Manon's death 'worst-case scenario': police officer." January 30, 2012
"Toronto officer recounts violent struggle moments before Junior Manon died." January 27, 2012
"Toronto policeman testifies at Manon inquest." January 27, 2012
"Officer tells his story at Manon inquest." January 27, 2012
"Manon family wants G20 report heard at inquest." January 23, 2012
"Cop's 'propensity' to use force needs review, teen's family to urge inquest." January 23, 2012
"Discreditable police conduct in forceful G20 arrest of Adam Nobody report." January 20, 2012
"Charge G20 officers, police watchdog orders." January 20, 2012
"Man’s death in police custody spurs inquest." January 16, 2012
"Inquest to look at police custody death." January 8, 2012
Court Documents
Statement of Claim. November 3, 2011.
January 13, 2012- Schaeffer/Minty Police Notes Case
The Police Officers involved in the Schaeffer/Minty Application have commenced an Application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Court Documents
Court of Appeal Decision. November 15, 2011
Notice of Application for Leave to Appeal. January 13, 2012
Memorandum of Fact and Law. January 13, 2012
Further Documents on Schaeffer/Minty case
January 3, 2012- Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Appeal in Penner v. Niagara Regional Police Services Board et al.
Hearing: January 11, 2012. 9:30AM. Supreme Court of Canada. 301 Wellington Street. Ottawa, ON.
Click here to watch the Supreme Court hearing.
On January 11, 2012, Julian Falconer, Julian Roy and Sunil Mathai will be representing the Appellant at the Supreme Court of Canada in Penner v. Niagara Regional Police Services Board et al. The issue in the case is whether the Ontario Court of Appeal was correct in ruling that negative findings made by a police adjudicator in police complaint proceedings can be used to bar a civil claim against police officers.
Court Documents
Factum of the Appellant, Main Appeal. July 14, 2011
Factum of the Respondents. September 8, 2011
Notice of Appeal. April 21, 2011
Supreme Court Judgment Granting Leave to Appeal. March 24, 2011
Factum on Leave to Appeal. November 26, 2010
Court of Appeal Judgment. September 27, 2010
Further Documents on Penner Case
December 22, 2011- The Police Beating of Dr. Tyceer Abouhassan- Cover-up Allegations Reach the Top
Today, Chief Gary Smith of the Windsor Police Service abruptly retires amidst a growing public outcry over his management of allegations of serious violent misconduct by officers of the Windsor Police Service. Following the Ombudsman's report last week on December 14, 2011 confirming Chief Smith's failures to comply with the most basic obligations to S.I.U., it is now public knowledge that those officers involved in the beating of Dr. Abouhassan and the subsequent cover-up have a track record for serious abuse against members of the public. Chief Smith quits as serious questions continue to mount about the culture of cover-up in the Windsor Police Service.
Press Advisory of Dr. Tyceer Abouhassan. December 22, 2011
Statement of Claim. September 29, 2011
In the News
"Secretive cop discipline questioned." January 14, 2012
"Windsor police face $72 million in lawsuits." December 24, 2011
"Surveillance video contradicts Van Buskirk's report." December 23, 2011
"Windsor police officers accused of coverup." December 23, 2011
"Windsor Police Chief retires amid controversy." December 22, 2011
"Windsor police chief abruptly resigns." December 22, 2011
"Six Windsor police officers involved in beating lawsuit have tainted records." December 22, 2011
"Windsor, Ont., police chief failed to report beating: SIU." December 20, 2011
"Chief acts above the law." December 19, 2011
Further Documents on Dr. Abouhassan's Case
December 14, 2011- Schaeffer/Minty Police Notes Case
Today, the Ombudsman for Ontario released a report entitled “Oversight Undermined” which confirmed that the S.I.U. continues to fall victim to improper political interference from the highest levels of the Ontario government. Examples of this interference include the concealment from public view of Director Scott's annual report which documented ongoing police failures to co-operate with the S.I.U.
Lawyers Julian Falconer and Sunil Mathai continue to act for the Schaeffer and Minty families, whose case was recently decided by the Court of Appeal.
"Oversight Undermined" | PDF | Link |
Schaeffer/Minty Families' Press Advisory. December 14, 2011
Court of Appeal Decision. November 15, 2011
Further Documents on Schaeffer/Minty case
November 23, 2011- Workshop: Lawyers and the Media- In the Public Interest
Julian Falconer presented at a workshop held by the University of Toronto's David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, titled, "Lawyers and the Media- In the Public Interest". In addition to relating some of his experiences as a public interest litigator, Julian presented on the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct as well as important professional safeguards counsel needs to bear in mind when dealing with the media.
Program
November 22, 2011- Nishnawbe Aski Nation - Exclusion of First Nations from Jury Rolls
NAN's Special Chiefs Assembly in Thunder Bay: Today, the Honourable Frank Iacobucci addressed 46 First Nations Chiefs from NAN communities, explaining the function of his Inquiry into the jury rolls and introducing his legal counsel, John Terry and Candice Metallic. NAN counsel Julian Falconer addressed the Chiefs by way of update in respect of NAN's role on the Iacobucci review and in order to explain further the Notices sent to NAN communities about their band lists that are the subject of a motion in the R. v. Kokopenace case in the Court of Appeal.
November 21, 2011- Feature Presentation, "A Crime of Illness: Jailing Our Mentally Ill"
Julian Falconer gave a feature presentation at the "Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Changes and Opportunities" conference, titled, "A Crime of Illness: Jailing Our Mentally Ill."
November 15, 2011- Schaeffer/Minty Police Notes Case
In a landmark judgment released today, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has determined once and for all that police officers are prohibited from having lawyers assist them in the preparation of their notes when a member of the public is fatally shot by the police. The case culminates a two year legal battle being waged by two families whose mentally disabled family members were shot and killed by O.P.P. officers in two unrelated shootings.
Court of Appeal Decision. November 15, 2011
Falconer Charney Press Advisory. November 15, 2011
Families' Factum on Appeal. March 15, 2011
S.I.U. News Release. November 15, 2011
Click here to view factums of all parties & intervenors
In the News
"Lawyers can't vet officers' notes in SIU cases, court rules." November 15, 2011
"No lawyer vetting of notes for investigations of police court." November 15, 2011
"Ontario top court rules police under SIU probe cannot have lawyer vet notes." November 15, 2011
"Ont. court says lawyers can't help police write notes." November 15, 2011
"Ontario court ruling a win for families of people killed by officers." November 15, 2011
Further Documents on Schaeffer/Minty case
November 12, 2011- Presentation to Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Fall Conference
Julian Falconer, along with fellow bencher Avvy Go, to address the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers at the annual Fall Conference with a speech titled, "Effective Mentoring in the Legal Profession".
October 26, 2011- Keynote Speech: Literature for Life's Black, White & Read All Over Fundraising Gala: A Celebration of Intellectual Potential
Julian Falconer gives keynote address at Literature for Life's Fundraising Gala, "Black, White & Read All Over: A Celebration of Intellectual Potential."
Event Pictures | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
September 30, 2011- Ashley Smith Inquest
The Smith Family's motion for a mistrial has been allowed and a new Inquest ordered. The Ashley Smith Inquest originally presided over by Dr. Bonita Porter has been declared null and void. In declaring what amounts to a mistrial, the new coroner, Dr. John Carlisle, recognized that attempting to maintain a proceeding that has been "limping along" would take more resources and time than simply starting afresh, free of the procedural deficiences of the original Inquest.
In the News
"Ontario coroner to launch new Ashley Smith inquest." September 30, 2011
"Coroner orders new inquest into death of Ashley Smith." September 30, 2011
"Ashley Smith lawyer glad 1st inquest scrapped." October 1, 2011
"Ashley Smith inquest to begin anew." October 1, 2011
Further Documents on Ashley Smith Case
September 13, 2011- Drennan Family Takes on Wind Companies' Gag Clauses
Shawn and Tricia Drennan are landowners
facing a pending windfarm project known as Kingsbridge II. Kingsbridge II will
consist of upwards of 150 turbines one of which will be as close as
approximately 650 meters from their home. Twelve more turbines will be located
within the surrounding two kilometers. After learning that eleven families
living amongst two different wind projects (one located in their neighbouring
township) had their homes purchased by wind companies, the Drennans sought to
gather key information from these former residents about the adverse health and
safety effects of the wind turbines. However, they learned that as a part of the
buyout agreements, these residents were blocked from discussing any negative
experiences with the wind turbines, including adverse health effects.
The
Drennans, supported by the community group S.W.E.A.R. (Safe Wind Energy for All
Residents) will go to Court, asking the Court to invalidate the non-disclosure
clauses which gag their neighbours as fundamentally against the public
interest.
Issued Notice of Application. September 12, 2011
Press Advisory. September 12, 2011
Map of Kingsbridge II Wind Power Project
Map of Shawn and Tricia Drennan's house
Correspondence between counsel | 1 | 2 |
In the News
"Ont. couple goes to court over wind farm health concerns." September 13, 2011
"Farm couple challenges gag order of those who sell land to wind farms." September 13, 2011
"Family fights wind power gag order." September 13, 2011
September 12, 2011- NAN Calls for Inquiry into Deaths of 7 First Nations Youth
At a press conference today, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, represented by Julian Falconer, has called for a Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of 7 First Nations Youth from remote Reserve communities who died while attending school far from home in Thunder Bay.
NAN Press Release. September 12, 2011
Court of Appeal Judgment. March 10, 2011
In the News
"NAN calls for inquiry into teen deaths." September 15, 2011
"NAN calls for inquiry." September 13, 2011
"NAN calls for Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of seven NAN youth in Thunder Bay." September 12, 2011
"Thunder Bay youth deaths spur inquiry calls." September 12, 2011
"‘We’re hopeful’." September 9, 2011.
Further Documents on Nishnawbe Aski Nation
September 9, 2011- Exclusion of First Nations from Jury Rolls
Today, the Coroner on the Inquest into the Death of Reggie Bushie ruled that the 2011 Thunder Bay Jury Roll is legally invalid as there is a “systemic exclusion of young [First Nation] adults” based on the evidence that while First Nations Reserves represent 5% of the population, they accounted for only 1% of the Jury Roll. Jury questionnaires were returned to Post Offices as “undeliverable” at 10 times the provincial rate. Dr. Eden found that this has been going on for a number of years but that the Sheriff (Thunder Bay Court Services, AG) simply accepted the low response numbers and had not exercised diligence in attempting to address the exclusions. The Coroner ordered the Sheriff to produce a Jury Roll that is representative of First Nation Reserve residents.
Coroner's Ruling. September 9, 2011
In the News
"Coroner suspends inquest into native teens death." September 8, 2011
Further Documents on Nishnawbe Aski Nation
September 2, 2011- Schaeffer/Minty Police Notes Case
Hearing: September 7-9, 2011, Courtroom 1, 10:00AM. Court of Appeal for Ontario. 130 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON.
In an appeal set to be heard over three days in the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Families of two mentally disabled men fatally shot by police in June, 2009 will argue that it is time to end suspect police practices in S.I.U. investigations. "Widespread practices" such as officers keeping two sets of notes; subject and witness officers retaining the same lawyer (who is bound by the rules to share all information between his clients); delaying bringing in the S.I.U. (while police union lawyers and representatives are immediately notified and attend on scene) are all issues that prompted the Families to take the police to Court.
Families' Notice of Application. November 4, 2009
Notice of Appeal. July 19, 2010
Endorsement of Justices Sharpe, Blair and Rouleau. February 4, 2011
Families' Factum on Appeal. March 15, 2011
Justice Low’s decision on the Respondents’ Motion to Strike. June 23, 2011
S.I.U. News Release. June 23, 2011
Ontario Regulation made under the PSA Amending O.Reg. 267/10. June 23, 2011
LeSage Report. April 4, 2011
Click here to view factums of all parties & intervenors
In the News
"Appeal judges skeptical about police “note vetting” claim." September 8, 2011
"Panel reserves decision on Levi Schaeffer family's appeal, decision could take months." September 8, 2011
"Families appeal for SIU changes in Ontario court." September 8, 2011
"Be vague about how many times you shoot, officers in SIU probes told." September 7, 2011
"Court to hear families' appeal in separate police shootings." September 6, 2011
"Schaeffer shooting issues head to appeal." September 3, 2011
"Family of Peterborough man shot by OPP returning to court next week to appeal ruling on SIU investigations." September 3, 2011
"Ontario Acts On Recommendations." June 23, 2011
"Police officers probed by SIU to face new curbs". June 24, 2011
Further Documents on Schaeffer/Minty case
August 11, 2011 - Exclusion of First Nations from Jury Rolls - Historic Review Announced, Justice Iacobucci Appointed
Today, the Ontario Government announced that an independent review will be conducted into the issue of First Nations Reserve community members' exclusion from jury rolls in Ontario.
Former Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Justice Frank Iacobucci has been appointed to conduct a systemic review by reporting on past practices, and to make recommendations to enhance representation of First Nations in the justice system.
Mandate of Jury Roll Inquiry. August 11, 2011
NAN Press Release. August 11, 2011
NAN Backgrounder on Jury Roll. August 11, 2011
Letter- Julian Falconer to Attorney General Chris Bentley. September 10,
2008
Response from Attorney General Chris Bentley to Julian Falconer. October
15, 2008
Ontario Press Release. August 11, 2011
In the News
"NAN deputy chief applauds investigation into jury rolls." August 13, 2011
"Ontario to review lack of First Nations jurors." August 12, 2011
"Ont. calls inquiry into aboriginal participation on juries." August 11, 2011
Further Documents on Nishnawbe Aski Nation
July 29, 2011 - Huffington Post
Today, Julian Falconer joined the Huffington Post Canada team of bloggers. See his first piece on the Coroner's system:
Death and Taxes: The Coroner's Inquest System Can't Change or Won't Change?
July 28, 2011 - Exclusion of First Nations from Jury Rolls- Bushie Inquest
Arguments were completed today in Thunder Bay on the pre-inquest motion in to the legality of the 2011 Thunder Bay Jury Roll. Julian Falconer and Sunil Mathai, counsel for Nishnawbe Aski Nation (along with counsel for ALST, Jonathan Rudin), argued that the 2011 Jury Roll is invalid because of the lack of representation of First Nation Reserve community members on the Roll. The Presiding Coroner, Dr. Eden, has reserved judgment on the motion.
In the News
"Day Three." July 28, 2011
"Lawyer representing NAN says pre-inquest has uncovered ‘damning indictments’." July 22, 2011
"Supervisor wasn't aware of duty to recruit natives, inquest hears". July 21,
2011
Further Documents on Nishnawbe Aski Nation
July 21, 2011 - Ashley Smith Inquest
The Smith Family, joined by the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies filed a Notice of Motion on July 20, 2011, regarding the legal validity of the Order removing Dr. Porter and appointing Dr. Carlisle as presiding Coroner over the Inquest into the Death of Ashley Smith. This replacement Order, made without notice to any of the parties to the Inquest, came just 8 days after Dr. Porter indicated that she would be releasing rulings on three motions outstanding before her, one of which concerned the production of the Joliette videos.
Notice of Motion. July 20, 2011
In the News
"Smith family's lawyer protests coroner switch." July 22, 2011
"Coroner swap could imperil Ashley Smith inquest." July 21, 2011
"Ashley Smith's family questions coroner's removal." July 20, 2011
Further Documents on Ashley Smith Case
July 7, 2011 - CAO Betty McIntosh's Wrongful Termination
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Township of Hamilton, Betty McIntosh, has retained lawyers Julian Falconer and Sunil Mathai to contest her wrongful and arbitrary termination after 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to her community. To date, no one, including Ms. McIntosh, knows why she has been terminated. Council has flatly refused to give reasons or permit her the right to be heard.
"Special meeting called over McIntosh issue." July 13, 2011
"Council still split on decisions." July 12, 2011
"Fired township CAO fires back." July 7, 2011
"Lovshin must turn things around". June 29, 2011
"McIntosh issue deferred again." June 23, 2011
June 30, 2011 - Ashley Smith Inquest
On June 29, 2011, the Office of the Chief Coroner announced that Dr. Bonita Porter will be retiring this coming November, before the completion of the Inquest into the Death of Ashley Smith.
Dr. John Carlisle has been appointed to preside over the Inquest effective immediately. The Inquest is scheduled to resume on September 12, 2011.
News Release from Ontario Government
"New Presiding Coroner Appointed to Ashley Smith Inquest." June 29, 2011
In the News
"Ashley Smith case prompts soul searching over value of coroner's inquests." July 9, 2011
"Coroner at Ashley Smith inquiry abruptly replaced." June 29, 2011
"Christie Blatchford: New coroner in charge of Ashley Smith inquiry is also, tellingly, a lawyer." June 29, 2011
"Ashley Smith coroner calls it a career." June 29, 2011
"New coroner appointed to Ashley Smith inquest." June 29, 2011
Further Documents on Ashley Smith Case
June 29, 2011 - Exclusion of First Nations from Jury Rolls
Julian Falconer and Sunil Mathai represented Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) on a motion for leave to intervene on two criminal cases before the Court of Appeal. In both cases, the appellants have sought to set aside their convictions on the basis that First Nation people living on reserve communities were excluded from jury rolls at the time of their jury trial. The Court of Appeal granted NAN’s request for leave to intervene and granted it the exceptional right to assist in developing the record on the appeal. On July 21 and 22, 2011, the Inquest into the Death of Reggie Bushie will resume in Thunder Bay where NAN will be entitled to cross-examine various provincial government officials on the exclusion of First Nation people on the Thunder Bay jury roll.
Decision of Justice O'Connor. July 6, 2011
News Release: Inquest Hearing Into The Death of Reggie Bushie Announced. July 5, 2011
Further Documents on Nishnawbe Aski Nation
June 23, 2011 - Schaeffer/Minty Police Notes Case
Today, the Ontario Government amended the rules regarding police co-operation with S.I.U. investigations. The new amendment, effective August 1, 2011, prohibits (a) witness and subject officers from jointly retaining counsel; and (b) all officers from directly and/or indirectly communicating with one another. Finally, the new amendments require officers involved in an S.I.U. investigation to complete their memobook notes by the end of their shift.
Ontario Regulation made under the PSA Amending O.Reg. 267/10
S.I.U. News Release. June 23, 2011
In the News
"Ontario Acts On Recommendations." June 23, 2011
"Police officers probed by SIU to face new curbs". June 24, 2011
Further Documents on Schaeffer/Minty case
June 23, 2011 - G20 Policing
The Toronto Police Service released a report detailing their operations and conduct during the G20 Summit in Toronto. The report detailed that the Toronto Police Service formed a G20 Investigative Team due to an increased number of complaints regarding the conduct of police officers during the G20 Summit. The G20 TPS review resulted in 108 officers receiving disciplinary action for the removal of their identification and 1 officer being charged under the Criminal Code for assault with a weapon.
Despite the findings in the Toronto Police Service report, there continues to be many unanswered questions about the conduct of police officers during the G20 Summit. The report states that the Toronto Police Service is committed to assisting with the many ongoing civilian reviews, examining their findings and using the lessons learned to assist in planning and preparing for future events.
TPS After Action Review. June 23, 2011
In the News
"Toronto police were overwhelmed at G20 review reveals." June 23, 2011
"G20 tactics too strong at times." June 24, 2011
"Lawyers unsatisfied with Blair's G20 report." June 24, 2011
"Critics push for full G20 inquiry." June 24, 2011
June 23, 2011 - METRAC Keynote Speech
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Respect in Action (ReAct) Youth Violence Prevention Program, Julian Falconer gives the keynote address at the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) Annual General Meeting.
June 16, 2011 - University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Convocation
Julian Falconer presents the convocation address to graduates of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
Julian Falconer's Convocation Address
June 10, 2011 - Exclusion of First Nations from Jury Rolls
Legal argument being heard today on the legality of jury rolls in R. v. Montour at the Brantford Court on Wellington Street.
On March 10, 2011, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the right of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (represented by Julian Falconer and Julian Roy) and two First Nations families (represented by A.L.S.T.) to inquire into the systematic exclusion of on-reserve First Nations from jury rolls. In overruling the two Coroners (Drs. Eden and McRae) and reversing the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal concluded that NAN and the families had presented “compelling affidavit evidence showing that in the neighbouring District of Kenora the jury roll had excluded nearly all First Nations persons living on a reserve” (par. 2). Laskin J.A., for the Court, was expressly critical of the “run around” that First Nations received from the A.G. and the Coroners in respect of “quite reasonable” requests for information (par. 72). The Court of Appeal ordered that the Senior AG official in charge of Court Operations, Robert Gordon, attend both Inquests for questioning about the District of Thunder Bay Jury Roll as “there is no reason to think that the unrepresentativeness of the jury roll in the District of Kenora is unique” (par. 71).
Court Documents
Court of Appeal Judgment. March 10, 2011
Joint Factum of the Appellants. March 22, 2010
R. v. Wareham Transcript. March 11, 2011
Correspondence with Federal Government
Letter from Julian Falconer to Federal Government. March 22, 2011
Response from Federal Government. April 20, 2011
Questions in the House
Hansard Transcript. May, 17, 2011
Further Documents on Nishnawbe Aski Nation
June 6-7, 2011 - Canadian Institute Conference on 'The Law of Policing'
Julian Falconer co-chairs (along with Brian Gover) the Canadian Institute's conference, “The Law of Policing: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Oversight, Discipline & Civil Liability".
The Law of Policing: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Oversight, Discipline & Civil Liability
June 4, 2011 - Tropicana Community Services- Community Builder Award
Julian Falconer received the 2011 Community Builder Award from Tropicana Community Services at the 2011 Caribbean Ball.
"Community 'Family Meeting' Urged." Share Magazine. June 8, 2011
June 1, 2011 - G20 Policing, Adam Nobody
Julian Falconer appears before the Morden Inquiry on behalf of Adam Nobody and the Free Press Coalition and urges Justice Morden to report on "the blue wall of silence" that exists at the Toronto Police Service.
Julian Falconer on Canada AM- "G20, Accountability and Beyond"
"Last Chance to Speak at G20 hearing." June 12, 2011
"Toronto Police G20 probe a "cat and mouse" game, lawyer warns." June 1, 2011
"Police behaviour at G20 decried at inquiry." June 1, 2011
Further Documents on Adam Nobody case
The Road to Health: A Final Report on School Safety
The School Community Safety Advisory Panel (Chaired by Julian Falconer) released its Final Report containing more than 100 recommendations to help improve the safety and enhance the culture at the TDSB.
Video Highlights
"The Politics of Punishment: |
Kicking off Black History Month at the Westin Harbour: The Time is Now |
Awards and Recognition
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Named one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada |
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Recipient of Planet Africa Group's prestigious Marcus Garvey Award |
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Recipient of the Urban Alliance Race-Relations Medal |
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Recipient of Pride News Magazine's African Canadian Achievement Award |
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University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award for Community Contribution |
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University of Toronto Recognition: One of the 100 Most Notable Graduates of the 20th Century |
