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Heather Johnston appointed to appointed to The Law Foundation of Ontario Board of Trustees

November 22, 2022
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The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment  of Heather Johnston to its Board of Trustees.

Monique Jilesen joins Class Proceedings Committee

October 27, 2022
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Jilesen to the Class Proceedings Committee.

Growing community support for people with disabilities

October 18, 2022
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Reach’s project will develop resources and training for frontline workers to enhance their ability to identify legal issues, conduct effective intakes, and facilitate referrals, all centering around the lived experiences of people with disabilities.

Wrapping legal supports in dignity and belonging

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The Legal Information for Indigenous Youth Aging Out of Care project will provide Indigenous youth with legal information and facilitate connections to community supports.

Upholding the rights of people who are unhoused

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Community Justice Collective, and its partners, are developing and delivering public legal education resources tailored to legal issues faced by unhoused residents.

Developing legal services for the Métis community

October 17, 2022
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The Métis Nation of Ontario Justice Program provides legal support and education to Métis people through culturally relevant services, legal information and legal resources, justice system navigation, and legal referrals.

Coordinating housing and legal supports

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With an Access to Justice Fund grant, Living Space launched the Access and Diversion project to help the most marginalized members of its communities.

Protecting natural laws and landscapes

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With a Responsive grant, CELA and ANA are developing a legal toolkit for establishing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas.

2021 annual report: A Just(ice) Recovery

October 3, 2022
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We’re proud to release our 2021 annual report: A (Just)ice Recovery.

Roberto Lattanzio receives 2022 Guthrie Award

September 28, 2022
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The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2022 Guthrie Award recipient is disability rights advocate, Roberto Lattanzio.

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Job posting: Senior Administrative Coordinator – Class Proceedings Committee

By Nathalie Noel | March 24, 2025

We are seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Class Proceedings Committee.

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New multi-year grant to Action Committee on Access to Justice

By Nathalie Noel | March 18, 2025

The Foundation has increased its support of the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters with a $313K 3-year grant.

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$1M Law Foundation grant expands Laidlaw Foundation’s Youth Action Fund granting

By Nathalie Noel | March 5, 2025

Laidlaw Foundation and The Law Foundation of Ontario have teamed up to expand support for Black and Indigenous youth-led access to justice initiatives.

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In memory of Wendy Earle

By Nathalie Noel | February 21, 2025

We’re saddened by the passing of Wendy J. Earle. Wendy was a remarkable class actions advocate and leader on the Class Proceedings Committee for 17 years.

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2025 Catalyst Call for Applications

By Tracy Au | February 3, 2025

Call for applications information and application form to apply to the 2025 Catalyst Call for Applications
Deadline: February 28, 2025

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John Borrows Guthrie Award celebration

By Nathalie Noel | December 14, 2024

We gathered on November 20, 2024 to present John Borrows with the Guthrie Award, the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions.

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