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During this time of uncertainty and amid a global health crisis, our mission at ACE continues to be more important than ever, as the older population in our communities especially those in Long-Term Care remain the most vulnerable and hard hit.
What's New?
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The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) and the Ontario Courts Accessibility Committee (OCAC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new survey for court users with disabilities to gather information on the current state of accessibility in Ontario courts.
English version:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OCACSurveyEN
French version:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OCACSondageFR
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Starting this fall ACE will be presenting a 7 part webinar series on Zoom.
Each episode will include a presentation by a staff lawyer followed by a question & answer session.
Seniors can submit questions to be answered live.
*each session will be presented in English & offered in French
Click the title(s) to register for the sessions you'd like to attend.
Planning for the Future part 1 – Legal Strategies dealing with Financial & Property Decisions
Date: October 19 2021 @ 12-1:30pm est
VIEW NOW ON YouTube Recording ~ Presentation Slides
Planning for the Future part 2 – Legal Strategies dealing with Health & Personal Care
Date: October 26 2021 @ 12-1:30pm est
VIEW NOW ON YouTube ~ Presentation Slides
Aging Gracefully - When Can Someone Legally Make Decisions for You?
Date: November 16 2021 @ 12-1:30pm est
COMING SOON YouTube Recording ~ Presentation Slides
Long Term Care Homes part 1 – Getting Ready for LTC
Date: November 30 2021 @ 12-1:30pm est
COMING SOON YouTube Recording ~ Presentation Slides
Long Term Care Homes part 2 – Living in LTC & Knowing Your Rights
Date: December 7 2021 @ 12-1:30pm est
COMING SOON YouTube Recording ~ Presentation Slides
Seniors Housing – Knowing your Legal Rights
Date: January 11 2022 @ 12-1:30pm est
COMING SOON YouTube Recording ~ Presentation Slides
Protecting Yourself & Your Money from Financial Abuse
Date: February 1 2022 @ 12-1:30pm est
COMING SOON YouTube Recording ~ Presentation Slides
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Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission shone a light on the discrimination and institutional failures the senior population in Long-Term Care experience on a daily basis.
This year’s special lecture includes a fireside chat between award-winning journalist Mike Wise and former Associate Chief Justice Frank N. Marrocco discussing the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission’s investigation and recommendations.
View the Recording NOW on YOUTUBE
Opening words by Charles Harnick, QC, Board Chair, bringing greetings on behalf of Legal Aid Ontario.
Following the keynote presentation ACE will host a panel discussion between:
Jane E. Meadus, Staff Lawyer & Institutional Advocate, ACE
Suzan Fraser, Public Law Lawyer, Fraser Advocacy
Dee Tripp, Executive Director, Ontario Association of Residents' Councils (OARC)
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- Press Release: Advocates call for Ontario to improve tracking of heat-related deaths as impacts of climate crisis threaten vulnerable populations Toronto, ON – July 19th, 2021 - PDF Version
- Graham Webb's testimony before the House Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights - May 6, 2021 - time mark 12:16
- ACE Newsletter Vol 16 No 1 - Winter 2020-21
- Offical Report of Debates (Hansard) JP-27 Standing Committee on Justice Policy - Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020
- ACE Submissions to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy RE: Bill 218 - Supporting Ontario's Recovery Acr, 2020
- ACE's Testimony to the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission - September 23, 2020
- Benefits of Legal Clinics for Ontario, April 29, 2019
- ACE's submission to the Standing Committee on General Government on Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017
- Notice re Chronic Care Co-Payment Calculation since September 1, 2017
- ACE made submissions on the Rental Fairness Act, 2017 before the Standing Commitee on General Government on May 10, 2017
ACE in the News
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The Globe and Mail - Canadians died of COVID-19 in long-term care by the thousands. So why are there so few coroners' reports - August 5, 2021
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fm96.com - Coronavirus: Ontario nursing home where 81 died was later cited 13 times for violations - February 22, 2021
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CTV News - St. Jacobs retirement home issued licence revocation by governing body - February 22. 2020
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Global News - Family takes on Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care at Human Rights Tribunal - January 7, 2020
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Hamilton Spectator - Hamilton families say vulnerable seniors ‘paying the ultimate price’ in Conservative cuts to long-term care - August 16, 2019
- over 4 years - Nov 5, 2018
- union - Oct 9, 2018
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CBC Listen - Seniors' Safety Follow - Sept 5, 2018
- - Aug 7, 2018
- forcasted for today it's still pretty tough - Jul 9, 2018
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CBC News - Heat wave drives elderly couple from sweltering nursing home - Jul 5, 2018
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Toronto Star - Hospital failing seniors, retirement home officials say - Jul 3, 2018
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Ottawa Citizen - When dementia patients commit crimes: Can Canada's justicesystem handle the 'grey wave'? - Jun 22, 2018
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The London Free Press - 'Worldwide attention': What to expect as killer nurseinquiry starts - Jun 5, 2018
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Toronto Life - Hallway Health Care - April 16, 2018
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The Sudbury Star - Inquest jury in Sudbury wants action - April 12, 2018
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Ottawa Citizen - Quebec sets rules for use of surveillance cameras in long-termcare homes - Feb 13, 2018
- grandma - Feb 1, 2018
