Courtney Mulqueen

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Time to consider mental health issues in COVID vaccination policies

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The rights of those who have legitimate mental health issues that prevent them from getting a COVID-19 vaccination are being ignored but it is only a matter of time before the issue lands before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. Mulqueen, principal […]

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Government needs to get proposed disability benefits bill right

/ Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The federal government’s pledge to establish a monthly disability benefit is promising but needs to be more than mere window dressing to truly help those who are struggling financially or living in poverty, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. The Liberal government introduced Bill C-35, the Canada Disability Benefit Act (CDBA), modelled

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Stress of the pandemic taking increasing toll on teachers

/ Disability Law /

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Teachers dealing with mounting stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic should not face their fears alone, especially when filing a disability insurance claim, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “We are finding there are many teachers who are contacting us suffering from depression, anxiety, and fatigue

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