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Toronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Hudak Math
It doesn’t add up.
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Barreau du Quebec Oppose measures in Bill 60
A report by Barreau du Quebec on Bill 60 has been leaked to the media, opposing the measures proposed by the Parti Québécois. See Slaw for details. Barreau Du Quebec Report on Bill 60
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Canadian Tamil Congress 2014 Pongal Dinner
The Canadian Tamil Congress hosted its seventh annual Pongal Dinner at the Hilton Toronto / Markham Suites Conference Centre. Sponsors of the event included Himelfarb Proszanski LLP, Chapel Ridge, Money Gram, Sujan Shan, Dynevor Express, Abi Singam, Ideal Developments, Jaff Networks and Central City. Congratulations to the Canadian Tamil Congress
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Predicting Politics in 2014
Omar Ha-Redeye shared a panel on Newstalk 1010 with John Wright of Ipsos Reid and Cal Bricker of Waste Management to discuss the future of federal, provincial and municipal politics. The show will be aired several times over the holidays.
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Interview on Cyberbullying Legislation and Privacy Laws
Omar Ha-Redeye spoke to National Magazine TV on cyberbullying legislation and internet privacy. Critics have charged that Bill C-13 aims in part to revive a whole host of lawful access provisions from Bill C-30, the controversial internet-surveillance bill that the government dropped earlier this year following a public outcry. National wrote
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: South Asian Bar Association Annual Gala
The South Asian Bar Association held its annual gala and awards at the Park Hyatt Toronto Yorkville. The keynote speech was provided by Premier Kathleen Wynne. The following recipients were honoured: Sukanya Pillay – President’s Award Gita Anand – Practitioner of the Year Neil Puddicombe – In-House Counsel of the Year
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: South Asian Heritage Month at the Ontario Legislature
On May 28, 2013, the Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) partnered with several other organizations to host an event at the Ontario Legislature to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. The event was co-hosted by Hon Michael Coteau, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, MPP Todd Smith and MPP Jagmeet
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: 2013 CJPAC Action and “Buttgate”
The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) hosted its ACTION Party on March 8, 2013 at the Arcadian Court. Justin Trudeau and Omar Ha-Redeye Marc Garneau and Omar Ha-Redeye Omar Ha-Redeye and Kirsty Duncan Omar Sharif Jr and Omar Ha-Redeye Rob Ford and Omar Ha-Redeye An incident at the event involving
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Ontario Divisional Court Ruling in Magder v. Ford
The Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has overturned Justice Hackland’s ruling in Magder v. Ford. For a summary of the case see Slaw. Magder v. Ford, 2013 by
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: 2013 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy | Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | Kathleen Wynne Omar Ha-Redeye will be provided coverage of the 2013 Leadership Convention as an accredited blogger. Featured posts: How Wynne Just Lost My Support Jade Hip Hop Academy Opening Harinder Takhar is No Canadian Obama, but He’s Needed Austerity is the Real Story at
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Post-Convention Celebrations
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy |Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | | Kathleen Wynne Delegates from all camps came together to celebrate the new Premier of Ontario. The Wynne recipe for success. Even Santa supports Kathleen Wynne.
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Results of the Third Ballot
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy |Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | | Kathleen Wynne The results of the third ballot: Sandra Pupatello 867 votes 43% Kathleen Wynee 1149 votes 57%
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Interview with Warren Kinsella (Pupatello Camp) Before the Third Ballot
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy | Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | Kathleen Wynne
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Results of the Second Ballot
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy |Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | | Kathleen Wynne The results of the second ballot: Gerrard Kennedy 284 votes 13.7% Sandra Pupatello 817 votes 39.4% Charles Sousa 203 votes 9.8% Harinder Takhar 18 votes 0.9% Kathleen Wynee 750 votes 36.2% Takhar will automatically be dropped for the 3rd ballot. Although he joined
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Why I Joined the Wynne Camp
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | | Kathleen Wynne It took them some time. In fact quite a bit of time. But eventually members of the Wynne camp addressed my concerns about the “ethnic” voting strategy. An apology was issued to those who received the messages, and I personally observed it being
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D.: Interview with Chris Drew (Wynne Camp) Before Third Ballot
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy | Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | Kathleen Wynne
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Bill 115 Protests Grow Outside Leadership Convention
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | | Kathleen Wynne Teachers protesting Bill 115 have swollen to hundreds in number, blocking off the entire Carlton Street outside Maple Leaf Gardens. Delegates report difficulties entering the premises, and several have missed votes as a result of the entrance being obscured. Some delegates wearing
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Results of the First Ballot
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | | Kathleen Wynne The results of the first ballot: Eric Hoskins 150 votes 7.2% Gerrard Kennedy 281 votes 13.5% Sandra Pupatello 599 votes 28.7% Charles Sousa 222 votes 10.7% Harinder Takhar 235 votes 11.3% Kathleen Wynne 597 votes 286% Hoskins will automatically be dropped for the
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: Austerity is the Real Story at the OLP LDR Convention
Eric Hoskins | Gerard Kennedy Sandra Pupatello | Charles Sousa | Harinder Takhar | Kathleen Wynne Slush filled sidewalks are tough enough to traverse first thing in the morning. They’re even more difficult when protesters form a narrow gauntlet to the entrance of Maple Leaf Gardens. Omar Ha-Redeye speaks to protesters. Omar Ha-Redeye speaks to protesters. Teachers are in
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