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Lawyers representing the family of Nooran Rezayi , a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Longueuil, Quebec, are calling for accountability after allegations of interference in the investigation. Rezayi was killed on September 21, 2025 , in a suburban neighborhood south of Montreal. Quebec’s police watchdog (BEI) has accused local officers of questioning witnesses and attempting to obtain video footage , actions that could compromise the independence of the probe. Lawyers for Rezayi’s family insist such interference cannot go unpunished. The family has filed a $2.2 million lawsuit against the Longueuil police and the city, claiming “unreasonable and disproportionate force” was used against the unarmed teen. His mother, Fahima Rezayi, has urged authorities to ensure accountability, stressing that “this must never happen again.” The case has sparked outrage and renewed calls for reform in Quebec’s policing system. Critics argue that protecting the watchdog’s independence is ess...
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Ontario Doctor Battles $600K COVID-19 Billing Repayment in Court

 

Dr. Elaine Ma, right, administers a dose to a patient during a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., on Jan. 2, 2022.

A Kingston family physician, Dr. Elaine Ma, is challenging a provincial order requiring her to repay more than $600,000 to Ontario’s Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) over alleged improper billing tied to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Dr. Ma, widely recognized for her role in organizing drive-through vaccination clinics during the height of the pandemic, administered shots to thousands of residents at sites such as St. Lawrence College and Richardson Stadium. Her efforts earned her praise as a “hero” and an Award of Excellence from the Ontario College of Family Physicians in 2021.

However, provincial auditors later determined that her clinics did not meet OHIP’s billing requirements. Officials allege she billed 21 times the eligible payment amounts, leading to a repayment order of approximately $600,962.61 plus interest for services provided between July 2021 and January 2022.

Dr. Ma has since filed for a judicial review in Ontario’s Divisional Court, arguing that the repayment order is unfair given the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic and the urgent need for mass vaccination. She has expressed uncertainty about the consequences if repayment is not made, noting that her billings could be garnished.

The case highlights the tension between frontline medical efforts during the pandemic and the province’s strict billing rules. While Dr. Ma’s clinics vaccinated more than 27,000 people, the Ministry of Health maintains that proper procedures were not followed. The outcome of the court review could set a precedent for how Ontario handles similar disputes involving pandemic-era medical services.

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