The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) has made a formal submission to the Ministry of Long-Term Care opposing a proposed regulatory amendment that would limit the online publication of long-term care inspection reports to just three years. We believe this change would significantly undermine transparency and accountability in the long-term care sector.
Read moreWe are thrilled to share that Jane Meadus, ACE’s Institutional Advocate and Staff Lawyer, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Award for Excellence in Elder Law. This prestigious honour is presented annually by the OBA to recognize exceptional members of the legal profession for their outstanding achievements and lasting contributions to the lives of elderly Ontarians.
Read moreSupport for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024 & Amendments to the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 January 6, 2024 Submitted via Ontario Regulatory Registry Website Ministry of Long-Term Care 6th Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1A5 Dear Sirs/Mesdames: RE: Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act,
Read moreWe are excited to invite you to our 40th Annual General Meeting This year’s meeting is a special milestone as we celebrate 40 years of dedicated advocacy and legal support for Ontario’s seniors. Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Time: Registration begins at 6:00 PM | Meeting starts at 6:30 PM Location: 14th Floor,
Read moreEvent Details Date: Friday, November 22 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Mercatto Address: the MaRS Building, 101 College St., Toronto Join us for A Starry Starry Night, a special evening devoted to advancing justice and equity for seniors. Hosted by the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) and the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC),
Read moreFor Immediate Release June 4, 2024, Toronto, Canada — Toronto Heat Safety, a new coalition of tenant advocacy and environmental organizations, is calling on the City of Toronto to implement critical actions to help protect Toronto tenants from extreme heat events. ACORN, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE),
Read moreBILL 200 BANS NOSIs EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY On June 5, 2024, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 200, the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024, which deems NOSIs in respect of consumer goods to be expired effective immediately, and bans the registration of new NOSIs in respect of consumer goods,
Read moreJUDITH A. WAHL July 3, 1952 – May 15, 2024 It is with great sadness that the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly announces the passing of Judith A. Wahl, the founding Executive Director of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) on May 15, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
Read moreOntario’s Regulatory Registry Consultation Proposal Number: 23-MPBSD012 Posting Date: October 17, 2023 Comments Due Date: December 1, 2023 Objective and Scope of this Consultation The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery is commencing this consultation to gather feedback to support the development of new approaches that could be appropriately scoped to address some of the consumer harms associated with the improper use of NOSIs.
Read moreAccepting Applications for: STAFF LITIGATION LAWYER Permanent, Full-Time The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is a community legal-aid clinic that specializes in elder law. We seek a Staff Litigation Lawyer who will be primarily responsible for giving advice and representation to low-income seniors who would not otherwise have access to justice.
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