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Licensed paralegals whose licences on March 7, 2014 are not suspended are eligible to vote in the election.
- Abner Bailey
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1 Voting Information Conduct of Election The 2014 Paralegal Bencher Election will be conducted in accordance with By-Law 3 under the Law Society Act, entirely online in March The election will be conducted in both English and French. The Law Society has hired Computershare, a third-party company, to conduct the election. Computershare will voting instructions to all eligible voters on March 12, Voter Anonymity Computershare will randomly assign a control number to every eligible voter. The control number is a personal voter identification number. Only Computershare knows the numbers assigned to eligible voters. The control number is required to access the Internet voting system. An communication from Computershare will be sent to all eligible voters. It will include the control number and a link to the online Internet voting website. The Internet voting system provides voters with the online Voting Guide, ballot and voting instructions, which will provide detailed information on how to vote online. Voters who do not receive, or who lose or delete their control number must contact Computershare toll-free at or if outside Canada and the US, at (514) Voters will be asked to provide their licensee number and other personal identifiers to receive their control number. Eligible Voters Licensed paralegals whose licences on March 7, 2014 are not suspended are eligible to vote in the election. Candidate Information The Law Society of Upper Canada produces a Voting Guide to provide voters with information about the candidates running in the election. All candidates were invited to submit a photograph, biography and election statement for inclusion in the Voting Guide. The Voting Guide will be available on Computershare s election website throughout the election period, and is available on the paralegal pages of the Law Society s website at
2 Voting The Internet voting system on Computershare's election website will open on March 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To vote, voters will go to Computershare s election website, where they will be prompted to enter their control number. Once they are logged into the system, the list of candidates will be displayed. Voters select candidates by clicking the boxes next to the candidates names. Voters can cast up to five votes in total, but may only vote for a candidate once. Voters are not required to cast all five of their votes. Voters can submit their votes only once. The system will not permit voters to vote for more than five candidates. Once the voting session has begun, it will time out after 20 minutes. If this occurs, voters must log back in with their control number and begin voting again. Once voters have made their selections, voters click the Submit button. Voters will then be prompted to review their selections and make any changes they wish prior to final submission of their votes. Once the votes are submitted, voters will receive a confirmation message that their votes have been submitted. Voting closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 31, Announcement of Results The five candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be elected. Tabulation of votes will begin after 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 31, The election results will be announced by news release and on the Law Society s website at once votes have been tabulated. Contact Us For more information about the election, contact the Law Society at or or by at For assistance with Internet voting, including obtaining control numbers, contact Computershare toll-free at or if outside Canada and the US at (514) , Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
3 Candidate List Frank Alfano > Sacha Ally > Robert Burd > Paula Callaghan > Gerri Camus > Tami N. Cogan > Cathy Corsetti > Daniel Foster > Jimmy Gangadin > Anthony Gualtieri > Michelle L. Haigh > Kirk R. Hardy > Stephen A. LaForest > Marie Lalande > Kevin A. Larkin > Brian Lawrie > Marian Lippa > Kristina MacDonald > Benjamin Odinakachukwu Mbaegbu > Jaclyn P. Solomon > Christine L. Stover > Frank Tancredi > Ian G. Wilkinson > Robert J. Wren-Marlow > Marshall Yarmus >
4 Francesco Alfano Frank has been a paralegal since October of He has defended thousands of people charged with Provincial Offences, Summary Criminal charges and has done some discipline work before the Law Society Hearing Panel. In addition to being a practitioner, Frank teaches advanced CPD courses in his effort to raise the bar for the paralegal profession. Frank is also the founder and president of O.P.O.A.G. (Ontario Provincial Offences Advocacy Group). Through this organization, Frank is able to help students and new paralegals get mentoring, network, and a practical education. Lastly, Frank is a law student and continues to build his already existing skill set. I am happy to be running in the 2014 Paralegal Standing Committee Election and asking you to vote for me to serve you on the committee. As a practitioner of 23+ years, I am well aware of the needs of paralegals, how the profession has evolved, the concerns for the public interest, and how to cautiously bring the profession forward into the next 4 years. I have always been a passionate advocate. I have been advocating for clients for over 2 decades. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a relentless fighter. I would like the opportunity to do the same for the profession. To represent your interests. Our interests. Educational standards, the paralegal scope of practice, mentoring, and the job market are currently at the top of the list for paralegals. They are also important to the public. Education should be good enough to ensure proper representation for our clients. Access isn t enough. It should be quality access. The scope of practice should be expanded to increase that access to justice for the public. This will also increase potential jobs for paralegals. It s all tied together. Interconnected. Better education, more permitted work, more jobs, increased quality access. While I agree that such steps should be made cautiously; education and the permitted scope have not changed. In fact, arguably, paralegals can do less today then we could in If elected, I promise to be your voice in raising the bar for our profession. This election is important. You are being asked to choose 5 people who will vote on issues which will affect you. Make sure the people you choose have your interest and the profession in mind when they vote on the important issues that face us all. While there are many great candidates in this election, a vote for me is a positive vote for your interests as a paralegal in the issues we face today and which require development over the next 4 years.
5 Sacha Ally 2014 I am 33 years of age and married to a beautiful woman who is also a Licensed Paralegal. We have three energetic and mischievous children and at the time of preparing this bio, my wife and I are expecting our fourth child. I currently hold the position of Treasurer of the Paralegal Society of Ontario (PSO). I am therefore a member of the Executive Committee responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the largest paralegal advocacy group in Ontario. Last year I held the position of Chairman of the PSO's Policy Committee. It was this committee that was the primary contributor for the joint PSO/LPA submission to the Ministry of the Attorney General for the Paralegal 5 Year Review. EXPANSION OF THE PARALEGAL SCOPE OF PRACTICE There have been two major independent reports commissioned by the Ministry of the Attorney General and led by renowned legal professionals; the first was the Ianni Report published in 1990 by Professor Ron W. Ianni. The report strongly supported the provisioning of legal services by Paralegals in the areas of Powers of Attorney, Simple Wills, Simple Uncontested Divorces and Simple Incorporations. The Corey Report lead by former Supreme Court Justice, Peter Cory in 2000, echoed the suggested areas of practice of Ianni and added Simple Real Estate Transactions to the recommended scope of practice of Paralegals. The issue of competency and the public's exposure to risk was addressed by restricting the areas of practice to those areas which were relatively low risk. The public was to be further insulated by suggesting limitations as to the complexity of matters Paralegals could engage in. To date we have seen little, if any, expansion of the Paralegal scope of practice despite the above-mentioned independent reports. COMPETENCY Competency has become the stalwart defence for many of the paralegal profession's greatest critics. Although the most common areas which Paralegals sought to have included in their scope of practice have been carefully selected to minimize risk to the public, the issue of competency is constantly raised to derail attempts at expanding the current scope of practice. The Law Society is currently in the process of implementing a plan to add substantive material to the Paralegal Licensing Exam. This addition of substantive and procedural law concepts is estimated to cost close to $500, over the next 3 years. No coverage of any of the expanded areas of practice are planned to be included in the revised examination. According to this plan, the residents of Ontario will see no additional legal service offerings from Paralegals in the foreseeable future despite the well recorded findings of high self-representation rates in areas that had been historically served by Paralegals prior to regulation.
6 Robert Burd 2014 I have been a paralegal for more than 23 years and a leader in paralegal professional organizations for two decades. Currently, I am President of the Licensed Paralegals Association (LPA). Several members of my family are also paralegals. Our firm is Not Guilty Plea Paralegal Services Professional Corporation, which has advocated for clients in Provincial Offences court since I hold a BSc from the University of Toronto. I am one of only five paralegals elected to the Paralegal Standing Committee (PSC) and have had the honour to represent paralegals as a member of: Professional Development and Competency Committee Challenges Facing Racialized Licensees Working Group Professional Regulation Committee Access to Justice Committee I am seeking the honour of re-election to the PSC. I have been a paralegal for 23 years. Four members of my family are paralegals. I have been involved in paralegal organizations at an executive level since the mid-90s. I have played an important part in paralegal regulation throughout my career. It takes a serious time commitment to serve on the PSC. My paralegal firm allows me the time it takes to be effective. During these past four years, I have built relationships with LSUC staff and lawyer benchers. These relationships are based on mutual respect and recognition of the effort I put in. I am prepared for meetings, with valid submissions. This relationship-building will be crucial down the road, when paralegals push for an expanded scope of practice. Serving on the PSC is not about fame or financial reward. I serve on the PSC to secure and preserve the paralegal profession. I have never lost sight of the fact that it was my paralegal peers who elected me and trusted me to represent them. They know I will argue, vote and make decisions on issues with the best interests of the profession, and the public, in mind. I have remained true to my ideals and will continue to do so. Looking ahead, I hope to make the work of the PSC more transparent to the paralegals it represents at the Law Society. Too often, a lack of communication from our governing body contributes to concerns paralegals raise. Expanding the scope of practice should be on every candidate's list, but this can only happen if the accompanying issue of education is addressed. There is a triad LSUC, accredited colleges, and paralegal organizations that must work together closely and communicate effectively, so that new licensees can secure a place in those areas of practice where there is demand and opportunity. If re-elected, I promise to continue to do all that I can for our profession, while maintaining my fiduciary responsibilities to the Law Society
7 Paula Callaghan I graduated with honours from Algonquin Careers Academy Ottawa, Ontario in I was contracted with my placement host, a criminal Attorney. I opened my practice in 2012, which I maintain today. My areas of practice are Provincial Offences, summary Criminal Offences, Landlord and Tenant and Agency Appearances. I am the current Chair of the Policy Committee for the Paralegal Society of Ontario. I volunteer my spare time doing theatrical plays for various charities with the County of Carleton Law Association and Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program. My previous work experience was as a medical assistant. I have two wonderful sons and have been married to my husband, a surgeon, for 20 years. As a newcomer to the paralegal profession, I am aware of the difficulties facing both practicing paralegals and new graduates. If elected, I will commit to advancing the paralegal scope of practice and will advocate for the educational reforms necessary to achieve that end. I believe that the profession cannot expand into new areas of practice under-qualified. To do so would undermine the reputation our profession has strived to attain since regulation. I believe protecting the public interest should be in the forefront of all changes considered prior to advancing an agenda of expanding scope of practice. My commitment and dedication to our profession is what prompted me to get involved. I firmly believe that access to justice for the truly vulnerable in our society would and could be well served by paralegals. As the current Chair of the Policy Committee for the Paralegal Society of Ontario, at the call of the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO), I coauthored a proposal paper on having the Legal Aid Act amended, allowing paralegals access to certificates within our permitted scope of practice. It is my hope that this is a project the LCO takes on and hopefully effects change to the benefit of paralegals and the public. When advancing or promoting any agenda, I will do so with the public and all paralegals in mind. I acknowledge that I may not have the experience of some of the other candidates but I bring enthusiasm, energy and a fresh perspective. I believe a mix of new and senior paralegals would make a balanced committee giving all paralegals fair representation. I will adhere to all the rules and regulations of the Paralegal Standing Committee. My geographical location will not be a hindrance to my participation on committee business. With all due respect, I ask for your vote. If elected, I will dedicate my efforts in advancing the interests of our profession while maintaining public confidence.
8 Gerri Camus Gerri Camus passion for justice led her to the paralegal profession from a diverse background that includes many leadership roles in the corporate world, nursing and self employment sectors. Gerri has also worked as a part-time college instructor in the Paralegal Studies Diploma Program at Metro College in Toronto. As former Chair of the Licensed Paralegal Association s Governance/LSUC Committee, co-founder and Vice President of the Women s Paralegal Association of Ontario and an avid advocate for paralegals, Gerri has participated in meetings with the LSUC, the Attorney General and other important stakeholders. She also coauthored a white paper on Paralegal Immigration Scope of Practice (Bill C-35) and was involved in the presentation before the Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly that included proposed amendment to the Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumer s Act, 2013, namely the Collection Agencies Act (Bill 55). In six short months as Vice-President of the WPAO, Gerri has assisted in the creation of mentorship opportunities for paralegal women bursaries (Humber College s WPAO Student Award) charitable initiatives (Legally Dressed) CPD events networking events awards Gerri s mandate, if elected to the Paralegal Standing Committee, would include the following raising the education and admissions standards of the paralegal diploma programs, opening a dialogue on establishing criteria for internship hosts, implementing a paralegal parental leave program, expansion of scope of practice, promoting a mentoring program for paralegals through the LSUC, that would include a registry of mentor paralegals and their areas of expertise, similar to the one that currently exists for lawyers, increasing public awareness of paralegals by educating the public about paralegals. This would be accomplished by utilizing the LSUC s budget to promote Access to Justice, and systematically revisiting old and outdated legislation to include or exempt paralegals, as the case may be, such as having paralegals included as officers of the court Gerri is honoured to offer her experience, energy and enthusiasm to the Paralegal Standing Committee. She believes change is a necessary aspect in the evolution of the profession.
9 Tami N. Cogan I joined the Ontario Provincial Police as a Constable in After 16 years of active service, I decided to pursue a career as a paralegal. I enrolled in the Algonquin College Law Clerk Intensive program in 2009, followed by the Algonquin College Paralegal program, graduating from both with Honours, then wrote my P1 licence exam in August I m now a sole practitioner, and occasional instructor and guest lecturer at a private college for an Accredited Paralegal Diploma Program. My areas of practice are Human Rights, Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences and Landlord Tenant Board. In my practice I enjoy mentoring paralegal candidates through their required placement hours. Improved Access If elected, I intend to concentrate on working for greater access to justice for the public, and greater access for Law Society members to the deliberations of the governing body. For the Public: Paralegal licensing was, in part, established to promote access to justice. Yet a major paralegal barrier continues to be a lack of knowledge about how we can help. Giving paralegals the right to commission oaths is a good first step. To further increase public access to justice, paralegals should also be entitled to accept Legal Aid Certificates, particularly as many lawyers do not. I will encourage the Law Society to seek this change and to promote it. For Law Society Members: Good governance is based on accurate representation of the electorate. The Law Society greatly improved its members access to continuing education through webcasting. In my opinion it is now time to apply this technology to improving members access to the Society s governance. I believe that allowing members to see the deliberations at Convocation would foster greater interest in, and understanding of, the decisions taken at Convocation, leading to a more engaged membership. For these reasons I will work to ensure that Convocation is webcast. For the Profession Increase Lawyers Knowledge of Paralegals Scope of Practice: There are still lawyers unsure of the skills of paralegals, categorizing them in the same skill set as law clerks. I will seek ways for lawyers and paralegals to work together toward common goals, to improve the efficiency of both. Education: Revising paralegal education and accreditation is a work in progress. Having graduated from a public college with a semester system, and having taught at a private college with a modular system, I know the strengths and weaknesses of both. I also work with paralegal candidates during and after their placement hours and am thoroughly familiar with the challenges faced by those entering our profession. I pledge to continue working to improve paralegal preparation. Conclusion This experience teaching, mentoring and starting my own business provides me with the background to effectively represent our paralegal members.
10 Cathy Corsetti Appointments at LSUC: Chair of PSC & Morris Report Working Group; Appeal Panel Co-chair, Access to Justice Audit & Finance, Equity, LibraryCo Instrumental in forming LSRS/MAP; Distinguished Paralegal Award; Paralegal reception; 5 year review; Bill 111, Commissioner of oaths Proven Professional Leadership: Presenter-Numerous CPD programs, colleges, associations Committed mentor, and student placement provider Active member of PSO & LPA 37 Years focusing on LTB/SCC Humber College Law Clerk graduate in 1977 President and co-founder of Corsetti Paralegal Professional Corporation & Associates, employing three paralegals Personal: Married 35 years, to a paralegal. Our daughter is a high school teacher and our son is a Toronto police officer Why X CATHY CORSETTI for Re-election? I understand clearly what the role requires, and what it takes to expand and promote the paralegal profession. It was a privilege to be elected in 2010 and to chair the Paralegal Standing Committee (PSC). I want to continue to represent paralegals and be a strong voice. During my first term as chair, I cultivated positive working relationships with benchers, stakeholders and Law Society staff. Through these relationships, I have accomplished a great deal. I was instrumental in developing and presenting the Five-Year Review for the Attorney General. Under my leadership, paralegals have been included in the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and the Law Society Referral Service (LSRS). We introduced the Distinguished Paralegal Award, and New Paralegal Reception. Paralegals have become Commissioners of Oaths, by virtue of office. The Law Society Act and Solicitors Act have been amended. I was instrumental in the implementation of a substantive licensing exam, which will commence in In my 37-year career as a paralegal, I have earned a record of success. But this is only the beginning. This is why I seek re-election. With your support, I will be re-elected in March 2014 and build on these Standing Committee successes. Re-election Platform When re-elected, the following issues will continue to be my priorities: Review the scope of paralegal practice, while enhancing education requirements essential to support expansion Examine licensing exemptions, looking to reduce the exemptions as set out in By-Law 4 Improve the reputation of the profession, through strengthening educational requirements and increasing public awareness Promote mentoring for new licensees Continue to advocate for statutory amendments to accommodate paralegals Reach out to paralegals outside the GTA and keep all paralegals informed of the PSC s accomplishments Promote the role of paralegals in the legal community, including Legal Aid Encourage efficient regulation, to ensure stable annual fees Learn more about why it is important that my work on PSC continue: Facebook: Corsetti Paralegal
11 Daniel Foster Tracey Gauley, Licensed Paralegal: Daniel Foster, in my opinion, exemplifies the true sense of strong LEADERSHIP. His years of experience bring a wealth of valuable lessons. He is highly intellectual with a razor sharp sense of humour. Jill Bender, Licensed Paralegal: Daniel has shown a remarkable combination of DIPLOMACY, assertiveness, and humility on many occasions. Daniel has a brilliant understanding of pedagogy and is a TIRELESS ADVOCATE for improving paralegal education. I alone, may not be able to shape the future of paralegals, but I can shape paralegals for the future Daniel Foster Business Experience Milestones 2001 Began practicing as a Paralegal 2001 First teaching position at Centennial College 2003 Hired as a Litigation Law Clerk for Smart & Biggar, Fetherstonhaugh 2004 Began teaching Law Clerks and Paralegals at Herzing College 2007 Won Teacher of the Year Award 2007 Promoted to Director of Legal Studies / Program Coordinator 2008 Successfully drafted my first LSUC Paralegal Program accreditation 2011 Began practice as an Education Consultant 2011 Successfully drafted LSUC Paralegal Program accreditation for Centennial College 2011 Hired as Curriculum Developer/Head Instructor for Centennial College Paralegal Program 2011/12 Successfully drafted several additional LSUC Paralegal Program accreditations 2013 Hired as Paralegal Professor / Director of Legal Studies at Metro College 2014 Paralegal Standing Committee electoral candidate I started my career as a paralegal with a VISION to always move forward and to never look back to effect POSITIVE change and to help the public find justice where justice could not be found. Along this wonderful journey, I discovered my PASSION, what it means to be a MENTOR, and the true meaning of INTEGRITY and TRUTH. I also discovered that the paralegal profession has a lot of growing to do. As a paralegal professor, I am of the opinion that we should not handicap future paralegals by making their lives easy. The integrity of this profession begins with the education of its successors. My message is a simple one. I believe that strengthening education requirements will contribute towards building a profession that holds to the same stature as lawyers. Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten. Harvard Professor, B.F. Skinner As a Paralegal Standing Committee member, I will also continue to provide paralegals with a tailored approach to make myself accessible with your questions and concerns. It is paralegals like you and I, together, that need to be positive role models to help shape the future of the profession. It is with this vision that I ask for your vote, so that I may have a voice that represents our vision as one.
12 Jimmy Gangadin I was born in 1985 in Guyana, South America and immigrated to Toronto, Canada in I attended Secondary School in Toronto. Upon graduation I entered the work force and have performed a variety of jobs including working in a factory and in both management and sales at a car dealership. I entered college to become a paralegal in 2010 and graduated with honours in Upon receiving my paralegal license I entered into a general partnership with another classmate and we are now in our second year of operating what is quickly becoming a successful paralegal firm. My main area of practice is in Small Claims Court. I am happily married to my wonderful wife. As mentioned in my biography I immigrated to Canada when I was 13 years old. It was a difficult process for myself and my parents and took me 14 years to achieve Canadian citizenship. My family s negative immigration experience impressed upon me the need for people to have access to affordable ethical representation. It is for this reason that I decided to become a paralegal. I believe that as a bencher I will bring diversity to Convocation. I am young, come from a low socioeconomic background, and immigrated from a developing country. This is not the typical profile of a Law Society Bencher but it is very representative of many in our profession. I am relatively new to the profession and understand the struggles that people entering the profession must face. Many paralegals I ve spoken with would like to practise on their own but find the initial financial and regulatory demands restrictive and I am interested in working on initiatives that could ease this. I also understand where the current education that paralegals receive is both effective and uneffective and believe that I can provide valuable insight that can bring about meaningful change to this education. Through my commitment to my own immigrant community I understand that while we, as a Province, support access to justice it is not always a reality for people of low income or for people who are new to Canada. I am interested in looking at what we as paralegals within the Law Society framework can do to help educate the public about the important services that paralegals provide. I believe that the paralegal profession is an honourable one but know that it is not always viewed as such by the population at large and that our regulation by the Law Society is essential in helping change the negative perceptions that often exist, recognizing however, that it is how we conduct ourselves as individuals within the profession that will ultimately make the difference.
13 Anthony Gualtieri A passionate individual, Mr. Gualtieri has been involved in many diverse fields expressing his passion for justice and his country. Mr. Gualtieri has worked for the Atlantic Council of Canada and attended the NATO summit in Istanbul, Turkey as the Canadian Youth Ambassador in After his time with the Atlantic Council of Canada, Mr. Gualtieri accepted a position with the Atlantic Council of The United States in Washington D.C, and was stationed there in On his return to Canada, Mr. Gualtieri has worked in the field of business and entrepreneurship, non-governmental organizations and volunteered his time bringing to light Canadian contributions and achievements. He recently began writing a self-help book which explores the impacts of media on society. We are Paralegals, but are we really just Paralegals? No, we are not. Many dictionaries classify the term as a paraprofessional, simply - a person who works alongside or assists a professional. This is not all we do and not who we are we are professionals, and we do so much more. As the profession has grown to take on a broad variety of responsibilities and continues to be held to a high standard of education and ethics, the term seems no longer appropriate. We are members of the legal profession, and as part of the profession we have a duty to insure we have the tools necessary to help and assist the public in access to affordable high quality legal services. I believe it is up to us and the Law Society to ensure the public knows who we are and what we can do. I believe a new term is necessary, one that more accurately describes who we are and what we do. Most often the public already has a preconceived notion as to what a Paralegal is. Most are unaware that we have the same duties and responsibilities of a Lawyer, and we can offer the same quality of service. The other provinces in our country as of yet, do not license paralegals nor does any state in the United States. There is confusion when someone is looking for an affordable legal service provider; one instinctively does not seek out a Paralegal. It is time to add another term which encompasses who we are and what we do. The desire for the Paralegals scope of practice to be expanded is an ever present topic within the legal community. Paralegals are motivated, not just by business opportunities but also by the desire to represent their clients fully - throughout the entire legal process. Recommendations have been put forth to allow such expansions. With your support, I will focus my attention to make this a reality. We are members of the legal profession and we are professionals, it s time more people know it.
14 Michelle L. Haigh I have served on the Paralegal Standing Committee (PSC) continuously since 2006, when I was appointed by the Attorney General. While advocating and lobbying for the rights of paralegals, and the public interest, I have built a solid foundation with staff and benchers. My committee experience includes: Government Relations Access to Justice (co-chair) Treasurer s Advisory Group on Access to Justice Proceedings Authorization Compensation Fund Priority & Planning Equity & Aboriginal Issues For 18 years, I have practiced exclusively in the Small Claims Court and have had the pleasure of mentoring more than 12 paralegals. I am also a Legal Aid Ontario board member I have devoted the last 7 years to developing our profession. I wish to continue to put that experience to work for you. My re-election to the Paralegal Standing Committee (PSC) will ensure continuity, combined with youth and new ideas. I envision a PSC that represents a vast background, covering all the major areas of our current scope of practice. I envision a committee that is committed, experienced and professional. Continue Advocating for Paralegals In the last election, I earned a vote of confidence from the paralegal profession and continued my work on the PSC. I focused on issues to advance the profession, including: Scope of Practice CPD Exemptions to licensing Maintaining fee levels During the last four years, this focus has produced results. Exemptions have been reduced and continue to be assessed. CPD has been finetuned. Annual fee increases have been minimized, and will not increase for two years. Governance, Scope, Access I have been the only active paralegal member of the Governance Working Group, which was instrumental in increasing the Paralegal Benchers, from two to five. I am also active on the Morris Report Working Group, which continues to address recommendations made in that five-year report, including scope of practice for paralegals. Scope of practice issues continue to be a hot topic. We are on the cusp of change. Access to Justice issues are at the fore, in this province and across the country. Paralegals are key to advancing Access to Justice and we have an important role to play in making legal services more accessible. Paralegals are part of the solution. Areas we should explore for expansion of scope of practice include family law, appeals, real estate, wills, and super summary matters. We also need to direct our attention to mentoring programs, increased educational standards/testing, and educating the public about paralegals. My experience and record of commitment will help to make the PSC a well-rounded and effective unit. Please support me for re-election to the PSC.
15 Kirk R. Hardy I am a sole proprietor in Sarnia, awarded my license in I have lived and worked in three Ontario cities varying in size from a small city to the City of Toronto. I have a BA in Sociology (University of Windsor), Diploma in Computers (St. Clair College) and Paralegal Certificate (George Brown College). My previous career at a non-profit Human Services agency holding positions from front-line and culminating in Head Office administration. I have diverse skills ranging from people skills to the technical skills necessary to operate an enterprise and am constantly integrating learning from continuing education into my paralegal work. Throughout my career I have been known to speak out for positive change in the workplace. I am seeking election as a member of the Paralegal Standing Committee in order to advocate for advances in the Paralegal Profession and Access to Justice principles. As a fierce advocate and lobbyist with previous experience as a candidate in local school board elections, I understand how board meetings work and the importance of and applying communication skills effectively. I believe that our profession is comprehensive of both educational programming and field-based learning; recognizing the various skill sets of my colleagues will enable me to continue to build the profession based on these strengths. I was drawn to the Paralegal licensing process because I wanted to work in law and to enter the profession with a strong knowledge base. And I was not disappointed. My training at George Brown College left me no gaps to apologize for. My key contribution to the Paralegal Standing Committee will be through my strong knowledge of how boards function, my commitment to increase scopes of practice and my vision to bolster the Paralegal toolbox with the resources necessary to provide us with the capacity to further Access to Justice principles; the last can only be achieved by giving Paralegals access to our local law libraries and developing business structures as collegial alternatives to the currently predominant sole practitioner model. Further I will advocate to our Government and governing body the changes necessary for Paralegals to provide legal services effectively; I will lobby for the legislation and policy changes that are required to give our profession due recognition for the skills it is built on, whether these skills are acquired through real-life/field experience or more formal educational settings. I will argue against encroachments on our scope of practice which continue to demean our profession and put the public at risk.
16 Stephen A. LaForest Since acceptance to the LSUC (2008) I have had an interest in the workings of The Paralegal Standing Committee and how the Paralegals are regulated. I am aware that there are many areas of practice but, as per my Biography, I have extensive experience with WSIB legislation and the appeals process. Through this experience I have come across various levels of expertise of Paralegals providing legal services to Ontario Employers and Workers. I look forward to contributing to this governing and regulation process. I also feel that my mediation and appeals experience would be an asset to the Committee during panels and meetings. After graduating from The University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education I began my career as an Adjudicator with WCB (WSIB) in Since leaving the WSIB after 14 years in various adjudicative roles, I have been assisting Employers with WSIB issues, Return to Work Programs, Account Management, and Appeals/Tribunal assistance. I am currently (2000) with Manulife Financial as a Disability Management Consultant, Worker s Compensation. I am also an active member on the H&S/ WSIB Committee with the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturing Association and have been able to advise my clients of the ongoing changes at the WSIB.
17 Marie Lalande Cambrian College Administration de bureau (option juridique) «Legal Office Administration» Techniques juridiques «Legal Techniques» Sault College Medical Terminology Algoma University Community Development Employment: Sudbury Community Legal Clinic Elliot Lake/North Shore Community Legal Clinic John Poupore Law Office Collège Boréal taught «Représentation devant Tribunaux administratifs» Representing Before Administrative Tribunals Awards: Recipient of LAO GEM Award 2004 One of a Kind (For the development of French Language Services Initiatives) 2006 Outstanding Achievement (For spearheading a campaign to change retroactive benefits owed to ODSP applicants/recipients) Community Involvement: Elliot Lake Men s Centre Injured Workers Advocates (Elliot Lake) Centre de santé communautaire de Sudbury Carrefour Francophone de Sudbury Comité consultatif Adjointe juridique, Collège Boréal As a Community Legal Worker for more than 20 years and a licensed Paralegal since 2008, I believe that I am a strong voice for change and would well represent Paralegals on the Paralegal Standing Committee. In order to enhance or achieve access to justice by society in general, I believe that all members of the Law Society have an obligation to work together to breakdown barriers and find innovative ways to ensure that the legal system is within everyone s reach. In doing so, I believe that the scope of services provided by Paralegals should be broadened. This would undoubtedly result in the following: reducing backlogs before various Tribunals; avoiding adjournments; minimizing the number of unrepresented individuals; enabling further education to the public as to its basic rights; raising respect and dignity within the different levels of society; promoting law reform initiatives due to lack of affordability; avoiding frivolous or vexatious proceedings. I think that the Law Society of Upper Canada should support an initiative whereby Legal Aid Ontario would provide certificates to licensed Paralegals and not only to lawyers. I believe the Law Society should continue to review the current exempted classes. However, in doing so, diligence should be exercised to ensure the provision of ongoing services that are crucial to certain community groups. The respect of individual ethnicity is at the root of providing high quality legal services. To ensure the quality of work done by its members, the Law Society must continue to provide and promote continuing education in all areas of law whether by Continuing Professional Development programs or by specific initiatives. Reasons to elect me: I am a woman; am bilingual and promote quality services in both official languages; am from Northern Ontario; serve marginalized/vulnerable clients; have more than 20 years of legal experience; as a single parent for many years, have had first hand experience with regards to barriers to justice. If I am not your first choice, or your only choice let me be your alternative choice!
18 Kevin A. Larkin I was born on October 24, 1969 in Windsor, Ontario where I currently reside with my wife of 19 years and our two daughters, Jessica and Megan. I graduated from St. Clair College with a Diploma in Business Marketing and Information Systems in That same year I began working for the Collection Service of Windsor Ltd. I worked as a Collection Officer and was later promoted to Manager, then Vice President, before becoming President in I have proudly been representing clients in Small Claims Court since I have recently launched AIM Paralegal Services Professional Corporation where I provide a broad range of paralegal services throughout Windsor-Essex County. As a paralegal, I believe that the annual dues payable are too high. I will commit to reviewing the process and justification for such fees and will work with elected Benchers and the administration to find ways to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Paralegals pay $ whereas lawyers pay $1, in annual dues; however, unlike lawyers, paralegals are extremely limited in the services they can offer and how much they can bill for their services in comparison to lawyers. Following my election to the Paralegal Standing Committee I will work to provide more transparency in how the annual dues are calculated, and what programs the dues are spent on. For the amount of fees charged, the Law Society of Upper Canada ("LSUC") should be providing additional programs geared towards the specific concerns of paralegals. Alternatively, fees should be reduced if the status quo is maintained. I further believe that the LSUC should be providing better seminars regarding procedures and the general process of preparing for and going to trial in Small Claims Court and proceeding to hearings at the administrative boards paralegals appear in front of. More resources and supports should be provided for paralegals navigating the Small Claims Court and administrative board systems. As an example, many of the Continuing Professional Development ("CPD") hours do not effectively address basic court procedure and strategies pertaining to court proceedings. I will ensure that any paralegal, no matter how long they have been licensed, has access to the information, resources and supports necessary to be an effective advocate for his or her clients. This can and should be addressed through a better managed CPD program. Finally, I will work hard to not only preserve and maintain the services that paralegals are currently allowed to perform, but to also increase the scope of services paralegals can offer for a broader practice and opportunity to represent more clients. Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to representing my fellow paralegals on both the Paralegal Standing Committee and as a bencher of the LSUC.
19 Brian Lawrie In 1983, I decided to help unrepresented citizens fight their traffic tickets and I left the police department. In 1985, I was prosecuted by the LSUC for defending citizens. I went to trial and eventually won the right for paralegals to provide competent, affordable, legal representation. Consequently, the need for access to justice was identified. I established that same right to representation in Alberta (1987) and Manitoba (1988). I have been directly involved in every paralegal governance initiative since 1986, including: Bill 7 and Bill 42; Ianni Report; Cory Report; Access to Justice Act, I was an Attorney General Bencher appointee in I remain as dedicated as ever to advancing this profession but... I need your vote! Platform When elected, I will focus on the following items: Maintain regular communication between the PSC and licensed paralegals. Develop ways to increase public and potential paralegal employer awareness of the role, relevancy and availability of the licensed paralegal to work within the legal and lay environments. Establish strict and uniform paralegal education standards to ensure each graduate has the technical knowledge required to succeed in the marketplace. Investigate and implement new ways to encourage the mentoring of graduates. Review the exemption process to ascertain any negative impact on the profession as a whole and, if any exists, provide a remedy. Identify the degree of acceptance of the licensed paralegal within the legal system itself and, where deficient, address and remedy same. Support all reasonable initiatives designed to enhance or expand the scope of practice. I have consistently pressed for professional recognition and rights for paralegals. I have worked on government initiatives, and served with the Paralegal Standing Committee as an Attorney General's appointee. I remain as dedicated today as I was when I first set out to ensure the public has access to competent, affordable legal representation. I need YOUR vote, to continue to advance the profession.
20 Marian Lippa 20+ years of legal experience in Criminal, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant and Provincial Offences and as a Paralegal Agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Own and operate a successful practice and past walk-in legal office assisting all income levels in the community. Achievement of honours in my legal education with opportunity to teach in private and community colleges. An active mentor to Paralegals and students through co-op, shadowing, CPD s, lectures and as a Director of the PSO. My Superior Court action representing the rights of all Paralegals in Ontario was met with notoriety, praise by my peers and the legal community resulting in my nomination for The Distinguished Paralegal Award (R. v. Lippa, 2013 ONSC 4424). As a proven and fearless advocate for the Paralegal profession, I have fought to improve the respect for Paralegals in my highly publicized court action R. v. Lippa, 2013 ONSC I will continue to advocate for legislation changes in all laws that currently do not include Paralegals. I have more than 20 years of legal experience as a Paralegal in a wide area of law. Additionally I serve as a Paralegal agent with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Running a successful independent practice for many years, my advocacy for the profession has afforded me a broad understanding of the legal world s political system. My passion for this profession has been channelled through my commitment and training of numerous Licenced Paralegals and students to ensure effective mentoring. I am honoured to be continuously called upon for lectures at the colleges and CPD presentations in order to promote continuing education within our profession. My primary focus is to help raise the standard of education for all Paralegals, students and Licensees inclusive. I believe that increasing the length of instruction to allow for a deeper understanding of theory at the college level, as well as, expanding the education scope of choice to include more university degree programs, will be critical to the success of future generations of Paralegals. My goal is to create a standard of education that will give us the ability to compete at the same level of competency in areas of law which we share in common with the lawyers. I will work with the LSUC to increase articling hours to ensure students are given real and practical hands on experience so that they have the skill set they need to be successful. To do this, I will seek to provide incentives to employers to take on students. I will promote the expansion of our scope of practice into areas such as Family law, Estate and Corporate law by working with the LSUC to help create additional educational requirements that will ensure competency for those who wish to practice in these areas.
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A reckless romance brings Diana Prescott to Gull Harbor. Pride makes her stay but locks her heart tight. Then she meets Will Applegate. Too perfect and way too good for Diana, given her history. But what woman can turn down an ice cream tour of southern Michigan?
Will brings out the best in her. She even volunteers for Sunday afternoon dances at the nursing home where he's the administrator. Men over seventy with bowties and bald spots feel safe. Of course, Will hangs around, wanting more than a dance. She begins to melt under the heat of his blue eyes, hotter than a July beach day.
Turns out Diana and Will are good together, like turkey and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy...until an accident robs her of the one thing her missing mother left behind. Her delicate blonde beauty. She shuts down and Will is at a loss. Not a good time for his sister to dump a surly niece on him. But Diana recognizes teen-age abandonment. She steps up to help with resources honed by experience. Love takes them deeper than the surface‑‑ a lesson Will and Diana might learn together.
After a few turns on the dance floor, Will slowed down. Heat burned through Diana's body when his hand tightened on her waist. "So why me?"
She blinked. "What do you mean?"
"Why did you ask me to dance for the lady's choice and not your date?" His left arm remained rigid, keeping his distance. She liked that. Needed that separation right now.
"Cole and I were fixed up." How embarrassing to admit it.
"Really? A beautiful woman like you could have anyone."
His matter of fact tone made her smile. "You think so, huh?"
"I know so, not that I'm complaining. I'm kind of new here, trying to learn the ropes." He whipped her around and broke into a brisk two-step. She welcomed the diversion.
Then he slowed down. Diana caught her breath. "So you're not mad that your date's interested in another man?"
He trained those all-knowing eyes on her. "Look, I may be a country boy, but I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. The dance sounded like fun and I felt like coming so I asked Kate. I don't meet many women at the nursing home... I mean, not under the age of sixty."
With a rueful smile, he did a back step and she followed. "California swing, right?"
His eyes widened. "You know the steps?"
"Yes, as a matter of fact."
"Game on."
What followed was exercise enough to glue Diana's dress to her body like a leotard. When they passed under an overhead fan, she squeezed one firm bicep and stopped. "Stay. Just for a minute."
"Right. Let's rest." Will cupped her right hand on his chest. They swayed in place. She felt the steady thud of his heart under his damp shirt.
But just when her resolve was weakening, he spun her out and whipped her back again. "What was that?"
"I like to surprise people."
"I'll keep that in mind." She laughed at his pleased smile. Really, Will was a trip. This guy might be fun. But she couldn't let her guard down. Not after what had happened last time. "I don't usually act like this. Don't take me seriously."
"What if I want to take you seriously?" Will pulled her even closer.
"Guess we'll just have to see about that." She licked her dry lips.
She couldn't. She wouldn't. But maybe.
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Barbara Lohr writes contemporary romance, both adult and New Adult. A flair for fun and subtly sexy love scenes is her trademark. Her Windy City Romance series presents dynamic women, hot heroes, and heartwarming stories. The Man from Yesterday series launched with Coming Home to You, a nostalgic backward glance at past relationships in Gull Harbor, a small Michigan beach town.
In Barbara's books, feisty women take on hunky heroes and life's issues. Travel has always been a passion and foreign lands often provide settings for her work, along with Michigan beaches. She likes to cook and makes a mean popover, although dark chocolate is her favorite food group. She lives in the South with her husband and a cat that insists he was Heathcliff in a former life.
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A partner at a prominent law firm who used Twitter to call for segregated "Islamic airports" is to leave his job, it has emerged.
Clarke Wilmott has said that partner Jamie Foster given his notice, which was offered "prior to his tweet".
The tweets, which were sent on Sunday as the speculation grew around the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, were picked up by the blog Legal Cheek.
Foster, who worked at the Taunton-based regulatory and litigation firm, defended his comments on Twitter but deleted the tweets.
A spokesperson for Clarke Willmott told Legal Cheek that it disassociated itself from the views:
"Mr Foster's comments in no way reflect the views of Clarke Willmott LLP.
"We are a diverse business and we do not support such views.
"Clarke Willmott LLP confirms that prior to his tweet Mr Foster had already provided his notice which has been accepted and he will be leaving the firm in due course."
On Twitter, Foster insisted he did not hold extreme views:
For the record I am a great fan of hardworking moderates of all colours and creeds. Keep your apologies for extremism and sloth to yourself.— Jamie Foster (@1jamiefoster) March 11, 2014


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How To Get A Louisiana Birth Certificate
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Once you have filled the forms, you should take the forms to the registry and the registry will give you a card that contains a serial number that you will use to pick your child's birth certificate. The birth certificate takes three weeks to be processed and the entire process is free.
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I thought he was this typical skinny cyclist macho guy, with his computer games, his bike messengering, his grades always hovering around a pass, his button down shirts and his beer drinking with his mates while ogling women.
I was the president of a literary society, had several book cases filled to the brim cluttering up my room and the tiniest tv possible, which wasn't even mine but on loan from a friend. I would spent hours playing trivial pursuit down at the local pub with my friends, and on the way home would pick up artsy movies to watch late into the night.
Had his cyclist friend and my house mate not lied on S. behalf that he was going to be kicked out of his current abode and needed a place to stay, and didn't we have a spare room after the islander guy had left, I don't think we would have ever met. Our worlds simply did not intersect.
My heart didn't care and decided to go off to live at his place anyway. I think it took my mind six months to get over itself and accept that my heart had found the One without any help from my critical faculties.
This month it's been ten years since we met.
S. brought Mario Kart into the house, and we'd all pile into his room to play. As I am rubbish at cooking for one, I'd end up cooking for everybody. We hung out, we laughed, I gave him dating advice, he gave me clothing advice, he'd call me from the pub to tell me what he was up to and I would sit in his big squashy leather chair watching his tv because it was much nicer than mine and had a better reception of rubbish programs. In emergencies I would dash into his room, because he also owned the largest (and quite possibly only) mirror in the house. Over the course of a year, our lives slowly slotted into one another, until one day we signed up for salsa classes together.
Next month, on E.'s birthday, it'll be nine years that we've been together.
He's still not my type. I don't think I am quite his cup of tea either. But our relationship is not build on common interests or recognition. It makes it harder sometimes, I think, because we need to let go of ourselves to be able to see each other. But I think we do. Because we want the same life and we have the same dreams and we want it together. Because we love each other and we love E. and love is not easy and light and fluffy like a Care Bear Rainbow. Ours is a lot uglier and a lot stronger than that.
This post was inspired by yAnn over at Yannisms, and the thread Love Stories was started by June at MAMAwearPAPAshirt.


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The Android Invasion (airdate January 15, 1984)
Intro: The Germans call it a doppelganger, and it is said that everyone has one. It might prove disconcerting to meet one's double. It would be mind-boggling to meet a whole convention of them, your own and everyone else's, too. Fortunately, Time Lords are not easily boggled, although they have been known to be moderately surprised. You may be, too, as you realize the implications of "The Android Invasion."
"Next Week": We have all heard the expression "brainless idiot." But few of us, I wager, have heard the phrase "bodiless genius." That is the appellation that applies to Morbius. Or more correctly, "bodiless evilgenius." The quondam Time Lord's grey matter repines in a bowl full of the elixir of life [!]. Journey with us to the planet Karn, next Sunday night at 11, and view for yourself "The Brain of Morbius."
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Think you can out rock Ronson, mix and mash up better than Annie Mac, or cause Tinie Tempah to Pass Out? If so, we want to hear from you right now!
At Crown Paints we're passionate about creativity and we know the country harbours so much untapped potential; you're a talented bunch and now we want to hear what your creativity actually sounds like.
We're launching a major new competition to find the next big musical thing: a nationwide search that will offer one undiscovered artist a once in a lifetime chance to provide the soundtrack for Crown's new 'it's not just paint, it's personal' TV ad.
Working with top music blog www.anewbandaday.com we'll be unearthing the hottest new sounds from the music world to find someone brilliant to work with – earning them the type of national exposure money can't buy.
So here's the deal – we get a great new sound for our TV ad and you get the chance to show the world what you can really do. Bands, solo artists, producers and DJs can all apply for their chance to provide their very own original music to enhance our innovative 'it's not just paint, it's personal' TV campaign.
We want a track that's personal to you and one that reflects Crown Paint's unique approach – something that's individual, energetic and packed with personality and feeling. The winner will go on to enjoy an all-expenses-paid session to record your song at Salford's prestigious Blueprint Studios – home to artists including Elbow, Gorillaz and Mark Ronson – as well as a digital release on iTunes to coincide with the TV ad's launch.
Finalists will be introduced to some of the music industry's most sought after experts too – including legendary 'bandmaker' James Endeacott – the man who signed The Strokes and The Libertines.
So if you're looking for national exposure, want to stamp your mark on the musical landscape, and fancy a session in a top recording studio – this could just be your first real break and the gig you've been waiting for.
Taking part is simple; all we require is your track (in MP3 format), your email address and some background about you as an artist, which can be emailed to email@example.com. Alternatively, you can upload your track and details to our Sound Cloud here www.soundcloud.com/crownpaintsmusic
The competition closes on 27th November 2010. For full terms and conditions please visit http://www.whatispersonaltoyou.com/Default.aspx
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What a start to the summer we've had on Fraser Island with absolutely stunning weather all through Christmas and well into the New Year. Australia Day saw the weather turn briefly as Ex-Cyclone Oswald moved down the Australian coastline… but since then it's been business as usual for us - aside from some large puddles, downed tree branches and left litter, which the resort gardeners promptly gathered up to use for mulch in our onsite nursery.
We've also had a good variety of bush fruits in season around Kingfisher Bay this summer. The aptly-named Blue Tongues have finished fruiting - they were both delicious and amusing for our smaller guests as they tended to stain tongues blue for a few minutes. However, we still have Blue Quandongs, Blueberry Ash, and some sweet and lovely Lillypilly fruit waiting to be discovered during our guided day walks.
|The life cycle of a Loggerhead Sea Turtle
This month we've also seen one of our Sea Turtle species – the Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) - feeding on the oyster shells down near Kingfisher Bay's jetty on the western side of Fraser.
These animals lay their eggs on the far north-west coast of the island from October with baby Loggerheads starting to hatch around mid-January (see picture below).
What you may not know is that a special group of volunteers – including our own Ranger Guide/Resident photographer Peter Meyer (who has helped in the past) - work tirelessly with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers to assist the turtles during nesting season on Fraser Island. As the local Fraser Coast Chronicle reported the volunteers spend weeks in isolation at Sandy Cape (on the northern tip of the island) and each day at around 3.30am they go in search of nests.
|Loggerhead hatchlings - The Fraser Coast Chronicle
DID YOU KNOW? Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups dating back 200 million years.
A little closer to the resort, we've seen plenty of beautiful Bluespotted Stingrays (Neotrygon kuhlii - see picture below) off the jetty. These animals have their eyes on the top of their head and the mouth and nostrils on their underside and, over time, have had to adapt to feed. In order to get at the food under the sand, these animals hover over the spot where they sense food is and pulse their sides up and down until the sand fans out beneath and behind them. It's then a simple matter to scoop food - mainly crabs - into their waiting mouths.
|The Bluespotted Stingray is simply striking
As we move further into February, we'll be turning our attention to the skies above Fraser Island and Hervey Bay with a report on our feathered friends. Stay tuned tree huggers!