The Future of Our City Series
Doug Ford vs the People: Taking Ford to the Supreme Court
Ausma Malik in Conversation with Don Eady
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Join us for a free event on Thursday, March 4 to learn about Progress Toronto’s case at the Supreme Court of Canada as we take on Premier Doug Ford! 2018 Toronto City Council candidate and 2014-2018 TDSB Trustee Ausma Malik (bio) will be in conversation with Progress Toronto’s lawyer at the Supreme Court Don Eady (bio).
In 2018 Doug Ford changed the rules and wards in the middle of our election, weeks before voters went to the polls — an unprecedented attack on Toronto and local democracy. It threw our elections into disarray, trampling on the rights of candidates and voters.
Alongside thousands of Torontonians, Progress Toronto has fought this all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. We now have official intervenor status at the Supreme Court and on March 16, 2021 the case will be heard.
Join us on March 4 to hear from both Ausma Malik and Don Eady about how we got here, the arguments Progress Toronto has submitted to the Supreme Court, and what this decision by the Supreme Court could mean for Toronto’s 2022 election and cities across Canada.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
6:30pm ET
This online conversation will be hosted on Zoom and the link will be provided with registration
This is a free event, but we welcome donations to support our work for a better city. You can donate by clicking here.
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About our speakers:
Ausma Malik:
The first hijab-wearing Muslim woman elected to public office in Canada, Ausma Malik is known for staring down hate and inspiring hope for racial justice, economic reconstruction, and democratic renewal. On doorsteps, at the mic, and in digital spaces, Ausma skilfully flips the narrative from austerity to solidarity with heart and humour. Currently the Atkinson Foundation’s Director of Advocacy and Organizing, she collaborates with community organizers and policy innovators to advocate for decent work and a fair economy. Ausma is also a member of the advisory committee for Ryerson University’s Centre for Labour-Management Relations, and the host of Just Work It -- Atkinson’s podcast for millennial organizers. From 2014 to 2018, she served as a Trustee elected to the Toronto District School Board. Ausma was a 2018 Toronto City Council candidate.
Don Eady
Don Eady is Board Member and Founding Advisor to Progress Toronto. Don practices union-side labour law, employment law, administrative law and government relations. He also advises various clients on election and election finance issues.
From 1991-1994, Don was Special Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Labour. He was involved in the development of the Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, as well as amendments to the Labour Relations Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Don was counsel to the Ontario Public Service Employees Union with respect to the Walkerton inquiry.
Don has represented Progress Toronto, including before the Supreme Court of Canada in March 2021, in the constitutional challenge to the Ford Government’s Bill 5 that changed the municipal ward boundaries during the 2018 municipal election.
When Don isn't providing legal advice you can find him at his son's hockey games across the city or volunteering his time to local political campaigns.