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NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Strengthening Protections for Consumers

2023.11

New legislation proposing measures to eliminate unfair business practices and new enforcement powers to hold bad actors accountable. Quotes: “The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) welcomes the new Consumer Protection Act that will strengthen and reinforce consumer rights and provide new effective remedies to seniors victimized by scams and frauds involving exploitative consumer transactions such as misleading contract terms.

Ontario Government Consultation on Issues Related to Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs)

2023.10

Ontario’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.

ONTARIO NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Connecting Long-Term Care Residents to More In-Home Diagnostic Services

2023.10

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Faster and more convenient access to diagnostics helps reduce avoidable hospital visits. Published October 17, 2023 | via Ministry of Long-Term Care

Safety Study Examines Modern Cars and Ontario Drivers 65-plus Approaching Licence Renewals

2023.10

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Published October 13, 2023 | via Global News

ACE is Hiring! Job Posting: Staff Litigation Lawyer

2023.10

Accepting 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.

‘Circle is broken’: Long-term care resident to undergo MAID Oct. 23

2023.10

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‘Long-term care has become ‘a death factory. I hate that idea,’ says Orillia man, who hopes someone else ‘will pick up the torch’ and carry on his legacy. Published October 12, 2023 | via OrilliaMatters.com

RHRA Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC) Opportunity

2023.10

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October 12, 2023 RHRA Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC) Opportunity RHRA is looking for a new member to join the Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC). RHRA is seeking a Regulated Health Professional Representative (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist, occupational therapist, etc.) to join the council and contribute to key discussions with RHRA. SAC members meet for a maximum of six meetings per year to provide expertise and advice to RHRA about its mandate and strategic priorities.