Showing posts with label family law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family law. Show all posts

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Opening of the Courts 2012

Ontario Court of Appeal - Toronto, Ontario
I attended this year's Opening of the Courts ceremony in Toronto, Ontario. It was a good opportunity to network and expand my understanding of issues in the Canadian legal system.

Some sound bites:
  • collective responsibility to uphold the rule of law
  • a call for increased access to justice
  • simplify court procedures
  • area of greatest need
  • timely manner
  • front end services
  • supporting families in crisis
  • informed choices
  • facilitating resolutions in family matters 
  • renewed focus on child protection and high conflict matters
  • systemic problems beyond our control
  • tighter timelines
  • continued and enhanced collaboration
  • accessible justice in the North
  • roots of needless violence among youth
  • funding for coordinated intervention system
  • meaningful sustainable change
  • power flows from the people
  • due process and equality before the law
  • framework for peacefully and fairly settling disputes
  • respect for the rule of law
  • promote integrity and efficiency
  • responsive to needs