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July 2, 2025
Centring human rights in Ontario’s workplaces
The Ontario Human Rights Code provides the foundation to build inclusive initiatives by enabling employers and employees to understand and act on their human rights obligations in workspaces. 
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June 13, 2025
Systemic barriers tarnish progress marking 20th anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Twenty years ago, on June 13, 2005, the AODA took effect after all parties of the Legislature unanimously passed this ground breaking law. This landmark legislation set 2025 as the target year for achieving accessibility in Ontario. Although there has been much progress, in the targeted year, that goal is largely unmet.
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March 21, 2025
Follow up to proposed emergency and transitional housing project at 14452 Yonge St.
March 14, 2025Mayor Tom Mrakas Town of AuroraCouncil of the Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Dear Mayor Mrakas and Members of Council,Re: Follow up to proposed emergency and transitional housing project at 14452 Yonge St.
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May 8, 2023
Proposed Amendments to Clarify and Enhance Rental Rules Related to Air Conditioning
  May 6, 2023 Context The government of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) which would clarify and enhance rules related to the installation of air conditioning (A/C) units.
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May 6, 2023
Proposed Amendments to Clarify and Enhance Rental Rules Related to Air Conditioning
The government of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) which would clarify and enhance rules related to the installation of air conditioning (A/C) units.
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