CBC Interview About Liberal Leadership
Omar Ha-Redeye was interviewed by CBC News at Mitzie Hunter’s launch for leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Toronto Lawyer
Bill 83 – Second Reading
Bill 83, An Act to proclaim a Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia, passed Second Reading on April 4, 2019. Excerpts from the Hansard available here.
Pee for Free Event at Queen’s Park
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario launched a campaign with March of Dimes Canada on March 18, 2019, to talk to government representatives about the high cost of catheters. Panelists included MPP…
Submissions to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on Bill 68
Omar Ha-Redeye made submissions to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on Bill 68, Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 (COPS Act) on March 7, 2019. His oral submissions are…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated at Queen’s Park on Dec. 3, 2018. The event was hosted by March of Dimes and Spinal Cord Injury…
OLP Provincial Council
Omar Ha-Redeye attended the Ontario Liberal Party’s Provincial Council on Sept. 29, 2018.
Premier Ford – the Early Days
Omar Ha-Redeye discussed some of the policies and politics of the new Ontario government on CJRU with Nancy Cheema. Nancy Cheema and Omar Ha-Redeye discuss the early political moves of…
CBC Interview on Better Local Government Act
Omar Ha-Redeye was interviewed on CBC News by Dwight Drummond on Bill 5, Better Local Government Act, 2018.
Ontario Liberal Party AGM
The Ontario Liberal Party held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Feb. 2-4, 2018 in Toronto. Karen Mock lights Shabbat candles at the Ontario Liberal Party’s AGM with Premier Kathleen…
Parliamentary Debate on Bill C-51
Murray Rankin, Member of Parliament for Victoria, B.C., referenced Omar Ha-Redeye in Parliament on December 11, 2017 during the debate on Bill C-51, which amends the Criminal Code, I want…
Black History Month Celebrations at City of Toronto
The City of Toronto hosted a Black History Month Reception at City Hall on Feb. 22, 2017. The event was also used to unveil an exhibition of artifacts found at…
Changes to the Judicial Appointment Process
Omar Ha-Redeye was interviewed in the Law Times on the judicial appointment process, Omar Ha-Redeye, founder and chair of the Lawyers for Representative Diversity is leading discussions with the government…
Developments in Applying Assisted Dying
Omar Ha-Redeye commented on Slaw on the new Alberta Court of Appeal decision on assisted dying in Canada (Attorney General) v E.F. The decision raises important constitutional issues in light…
Remembering Rob Ford
He wasn’t a great mayor, but he will be greatly remembered.
A Return to an Evidence-Based Justice System
Neil Etienne interviewed Omar Ha-Redeye in the Law Times on the recent Canadian elections and its effect on the justice system: Toronto lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye says Wilson-Raybould’s mandate to review…
Rally for Change in Brampton
Over 7,000 people gathered on Sunday, October 4th in Brampton at the Powerade Centre. See here for a copy of the speech.
CBA Resolution on Solitary Confinement
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Council passed a resolution on August 13, 2015, against the overuse of solitary confinement in Canada. Omar Ha-Redeye addressed Council to modify the wording of…
2015 Black History Month Recognized in Ontario Legislature
The Ontario Legislature recognized Black History Month on Feb. 24, 2015. A statement by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade is available here. Hansard, Feb. 24, 2015 Black…
John Tory Volunteer Party
John Tory hosted a thank you party for volunteers at the Acadian Court on December 17, 2014. John Tory with Omar Ha-Redeye at the volunteer victory party.
Danielle Takacs nominated for the Liberal Party, Brantford
Danielle Takacs is running for the Liberal Party of Canada nomination up in Brant. She is a passionate Liberal and community leader. She is also a tireless advocate for veterans,…