ARTICLES WRITTEN BY MEMBERS

Photo showing the scales of justice and a gavel to represent equal access to justice
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And Equal Justice for All

The line in the title sounds fair. Who could argue with a principle that everyone should have equal access to justice?But is this really the case in practice?Ask a person of colour or an indigenous person if they receive justice equal…
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Chart showing distribution of FSI data for a street in Long Branch
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Numbers Count: The Power of Data

One of the things we learned from all the COA and TLAB hearings we’ve been involved in is how to counter the arguments the builders’ planners use to suggest their clients’ proposals “fit” with neighbourhood character.Our first…
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TLAB: Party vs. Participant

What’s Right for Me?If you find yourself involved in a TLAB appeal, you will find there are two types of role to choose from: Party or Participant.ParticipantFor most residents involved in a TLAB hearing, the choice is easy. You…
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