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Federal government fills Ontario court vacancies
Ottawa has announced 22 new judicial appointments for Ontario following criticism that the large number of vacancies is delaying cases — but only three of the new judges are women.
Ontario appoints task force to review sexual abuse by health professionals
The province has launched a task force “to review and modernize” laws that deal with sexual abuse of patients by health professionals, following a Star investigation into doctors who continue to practise despite being found guilty of such misconduct.
Union takes Ontario to court over welfare computer problems
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) filed an application Tuesday for an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court, urging it to order that the problem-plagued Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) “cease to be used . . . until the system can provide reliable, timely, accurate benefits to the recipients” of welfare and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) payments.
http://metronews.ca/news/canada/1242113/union-takes-ontario-to-court-over-welfare-computer-problems/
Arrests made, $1 million in stolen vehicles recovered in Ontario auto fraud investigation
Seven people have been arrested and more than $1 million in stolen automobiles have been recovered after a joint investigation into an alleged auto theft ring operating in Durham Region, York Region and Toronto, the Insurance Bureau of Canada said Tuesday.
Proclamation Date for Amendment To Prejudgment Interest Rate
The result of this amendment is the alignment of the prejudgment interest rate used in calculating court awards for non-pecuniary losses made under a motor vehicle liability policy with the rate determined under the Courts of Justice Act, as it may be revised from time to time. The current interest rate is 1.3 per cent. http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/autobulletins/2014/Pages/a-15-14.aspx
Nova Scotia to review policy around insurance for catastrophic injuries
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s community services minister says there will be a review of the government’s policy around insurance settlements for those who have suffered catastrophic injuries.
Former TV reality star surrenders for felony insurance fraud
A former reality show star has become the latest C-list celebrity to suffer the consequences of committing insurance fraud.
$75,000 Non-Pecuniary Damages For Chronic Pain Following Three Collisions
Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, assessing fault and damages following a series of collisions.
http://www.ilstv.com/75000-non-pecuniary-damages-chronic-pain-following-three-collisions/
Task force appointed to review sexual abuse by health professionals
The province has launched a task force “to review and modernize” the laws that deal with sexual abuse of patients by health professionals.