One of our summer students wrote a blog post for the OBA Child and Youth Law Section about a recent case we intervened in, affirming the rights of children with capacity to make decisions about their own health care under Ontario’s Health Care Consent Act.

RT @OJEN_ROEJ: Sarah Pole is the 18th recipient of OJEN’s Chief Justices’ Award. For over 20 years, in various leadership capacities, she h….

JFCY was an intervener at this important @SCC_eng appeal on when a young person can be sentenced as an adult (I.M. / S.B. vs. His Majesty the King (Ontario)) via @reuters) read our full factum #cdnlaw #canlaw #crimlaw.

Honour Indigenous identity and culture. June marks Canada's National Indigenous History month. #NIHM2024 Amplify Indigenous voices, traditions and contributions - keep learning and growing.

Pride Month - Be Proud. Be Pride. Reflect. Empower. Unite.

RT @TheAgenda: Many undocumented youth struggle to access public services like health care and education. Does Canada do enough to protect….

Our ED, Mary Birdsell, will be speaking at the upcoming @OBAlawyers Program Advanced Issues in Child Protection Law on May 22. Check out the agenda - we'd love to see you there:

RT @Vote16Canada: On May 29, join Vote16 Canada, @apathyisboring, @TheSamaraCentre, @blackvotecanada and more for Canada's first ever Vote1….

We are happy to share that Katherine Long, one of our lawyers, was elected to the @_CAPSLE board last week. Go Katherine! Thank you to Emily Chan, JFCY lawyer, who served on the CAPSLE board from 2020-2024.

JFCY lawyers are looking forward to presenting about student rights at the @_CAPSLE 2024 annual conference. April 28-30, 2024 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto:

Empowering women empowers humanity. Break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and foster inclusivity. This #InternationalWomensDay let's #InspireInclusion #IWD2024.

Today is a day dedicated to standing up against bullying. @pinkshirtday recognizes the importance of unity, inclusivity, and diversity of all people. Together, let's spread kindness, empathy, and understanding. Every small act of compassion makes a difference. #LiftEachOtherUp.

RT @thewalrus: Canada offers specific immigration pathways for many different kinds of workers but none for kids. Sarah Pole, founder of @J….

RT @CLEOLegalRights: The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is a community legal clinic that provides free legal services in Ontario to peopl….

RT @CLEOLegalRights: In case you missed it, at Steps to Justice you can learn what to do if you’re discriminated against because of your ra….

RT @CLEOLegalRights: Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities while we continue to work aga….

The GED is ending - last day is register is this Wednesday, January 31. Check out @the_learninghub .

Exciting news! 🌐🚀 Our new website is live! Explore our user-friendly platform for the latest on our legal programs, information on your rights, and a variety of resources, including publications and videos. #NewWebsite #JFCY #WebsiteLaunch #Legal #Law.

Your #GivingTuesday donations are making a difference. Thank you for your generous support and commitment #ChildrensRights #HumanRights #GiveBack #JFCY.

This #GivingTuesday, let's make a difference. Your donation today will be matched up to $2000. Double your impact and champion children’s rights. #giveback #donatenow #childrensrights #jfcy