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Bill 50 Provincial Animal Welfare Act 2008 Constituent comments, "As a supporter of the Toronto Humane Society, I support their concern about section 6 of Bill 50. Section 6 of Bill 50 should be removed" read Hansard record. May 6, 2008 Klees: Letter to The Attorney General appeals for the release of "Rambo" Rambo is a dog now separated from his his owner ...May 2, 2008
Now, what about the rest of the province? June 6, 2007 "Now's the time to put those programs in place where we don't yet have violence in our schools or on the streets, to provide young people an opportunity for a positive focus for their energy." Klees insists every school board in the province should be given the opportunity to submit applications for funding of summer programs. The Town Hall Meeting "Justice in Ontario: Getting it Right" is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Best Western Newmarket Hotel located at 17565 Yonge Street in Newmarket. January 26, 2007 Through my dealings with constituents over the years, I am becoming increasingly aware that our justice system is too often failing the very people it is intended to serve and protect. The injustices that have come to my attention range from costly delays in legal proceedings, to a lack of resources in our courts and protective services. In my capacity as a Member of Provincial Parliament, I have repeatedly called on the government to focus attention and resources on our justice system to ensure timely and efficient access to justice. I am concerned that rather than making progress, we are losing ground in this regard -whether that be in family, civil or criminal justice matters. In an effort to find solutions to this serious issue, I will be joining Heather McGee, LLB and Past President of the Ontario Bar Association in hosting a Town Hall Meeting for the purpose of soliciting input on the issues facing the justice system. The Town Hall Meeting "Justice in Ontario: Getting it Right" is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Best Western Newmarket Hotel located at 17565 Yonge Street in Newmarket. I urge you take this opportunity to come out and share your experience and suggestions with our panel on what needs to be improved, what additional resources are needed, and how the justice system has either helped or failed you. Please contact my office at 905-707-3160 to confirm your attendance to ensure that your voice is heard. Your advice and recommendations will be valued. Sincerely, Frank Klees, MPP
Street Racing click here Ministry of the Attorney General Ministry of Public Safety and Security Klees: December 4, 2006 Push for More Action on Crime November 1, 2006 For Immediate Release Klees: Family Court Backlog Devastating Families (Queen’s Park) Oak Ridges MPP Frank Klees today called on the Attorney General to investigate the administration of the Newmarket Courthouse following revelations of month-long delays at the Family Law Court. Klees raised the issue of what he referred to as "unconscionable delays in hearing cases that results in personal trauma and thousands of dollars in unnecessary costs to the innocent victims of gross mismanagement" at the courthouse. The appeal to the Attorney General, made during Question Period in the legislature came after Klees received a call from a constituent who had unsuccessfully tried three times in the past several weeks to have her case heard by a family court judge. After incurring $5,000.00 in fees for legal representation last Wednesday when there was only one judge available to hear 35 cases, the constituent was told to return today. But when she arrived at the courthouse today, she discovered that there was, once again, only one family court judge available to hear more than fifty cases and that she is facing further court delays and legal costs. Klees asked the attorney general to step in to ensure that his constituent’s case receive a timely hearing and to investigate courthouse administration leading to ensure that court backlogs are reduced significantly and family law cases are brought forward expeditiously. The Attorney General agreed to look into the issue and Klees emphasized that this is not just about this one case but that hundreds of Ontario families are affected by court backlogs and delays.
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Court wait times decline Article in the Era Banner by Joe Fantuzzi Dec 9th 2010 But, Mr. Klees said he believes the province is under-funding justice infrastructure and takes no comfort from the slight statistical declines. "There's a great gap in the intended outcome and outcome itself, " he said. details Wanted man had "07 charges dropped Underfunding is causing the justice system to drop the ball on police work ... article by Joe Fantauzzi February 7, 2008 Family court in crisis May 15, 2007 Klees MPP raises the issue of an under-resourced court system that leaves hundreds of police officers idle, cancels court proceedings, leaves scheduled witnesses frustrated, and robs citizens of their dau in court. See press release Klees advocates for the employees at the Newmarket Court click here Justice system in crisis mode:experts Article in the YRNG by Patrick Mangion, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2007
Huge Costs from Court Backlog Article by Martin Derbyshire, The Liberal Letter to the Editor Klees
got job done On Nov. 1, I contacted Oak Ridges MPP Frank Klees to ask him to help my sister obtain a hearing before a judge at the Newmarket Family Court. This is why: On Oct. 25, we waited all day in court only to be told to return the week after due to the large number of cases before the single judge available that day. But the week after, there were more than 50 cases on the docket. We were told once again to come back on another date. After more than $6,000 in legal costs during the past two appearances in court alone, we were now facing further delays and even costlier fees. Mr. Klees responded to me immediately and called on the Attorney General of Ontario that very day to ensure we received access to a judge when we went back to court Nov. 22. Mr. Klees continued to call on the Attorney General's office by phone and by letter to ensure more judges would be available. I am pleased to say that when we returned to court Nov. 22, there were no line-ups and two family judges were available. We were quickly able to obtain our long-awaited hearing. My family and I wish to thank Mr Klees for his kindness and effective hard work on our behalf and on behalf of women like my sister. We are all very lucky to have such an MPP. He truly gets the job done. REHANA SUMAR RICHMOND HILL
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