Launching New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit

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New investigations team will strengthen oversight and resident safety TORONTO — The Ontario government has created a new Investigations Unit to ensure every long-term care resident lives with dignity and experiences the quality of care they deserve. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, the new 10-person unit will be an effective deterrent and tool when escalated enforcement is needed …

Ontario Cracking Down on Auto Theft

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Province tackling organized crime networks and holding criminals accountable OAKVILLE — The Ontario government is fighting auto theft by investing $51 million in new measures to help police identify and dismantle organized crime networks and put thieves behind bars. The funding will support first-of-its kind auto theft prosecution teams to investigate and prosecute criminal organizations that profit from stolen vehicles. …

Ontario Celebrates Excellence in Legal Writing

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Ottawa Law Professor Carissima Mathen Awarded Mundell Medal TORONTO ­– The Ontario government has awarded the 2022 David Walter Mundell Medal for excellence in legal writing to Carissima Mathen. Carissima Mathen is one of Canada’s leading experts in constitutional law and a law professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law Common Law Section. Her written work demonstrates a commitment …