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Lawyer Lisa Bildy joins us to talk about the Justice Centre's recent action filed against the Ontario government over lockdown rules restricting relatives from visiting family members in long-term care.Justice Centre News Release, Aug 25, 2020: Ford government sued after months of lockdown of seniors in long-term careJustice Centre Court filing (PDF): VINCENZINA DE SAO JOSÉ, personally and as litigation guardian for MAFALDA MAIONE, and SUSAN MILLS, personally and as litigation guardian for BARBARA MILLS Applicants - and - ONTARIO (CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH and MINISTER OF LONG-TERM CARE) RespondentsJustice Centre News Release, Jul 17, 2020: Family members to launch lawsuit against Ford government for violating seniors’ Charter rightsJustice Centre News Release, Jun 24, 2020: Court action pending if governments continue to deny visitors to long-term care homesCommunity Legal Education Ontario: Every Resident - Bill of Rights for people who live in Ontario long-term care homesToronto Sun, Jul 23, 2020: Families still fighting to see their loved onesOntario NDP, Jul 20, 2020: NDP MPP Gretzky tables motion, urges Ford to create COVID-19 Essential Caregiver StrategyCBC, May 26, 2020: Ontario long-term care homes in scathing report could face charges, says FordSupreme Court of Canada, Sep 10, 1999: New Brunswick (Minister of Health and Community Services) v. G. (J.)Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the show (https://www.jccf.ca/donate/)