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In memory of Wendy Earle

February 21, 2025
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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.

2025 Catalyst Call for Applications

February 3, 2025
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Call for applications information and application form to apply to the 2025 Catalyst Call for Applications
Deadline: February 28, 2025

John Borrows Guthrie Award celebration

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.

$45.5M in funding to Ontario’s leading access to justice organizations

December 11, 2024
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The Foundation approved new 3-year Catalyst grants totaling $45.5M for the program’s current cohort of 25 organizations.

Black Opportunity Fund partnership continues with $460K grant

December 7, 2024
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The Foundation is pleased to again be partnering with the Black Opportunity Fund to support its Justice Grant Program.

Responsive Call for Applications

November 29, 2024
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Call for applications information and application form to apply to the Responsive program
Due date: rolling deadline
Grant amounts: up to $250,000 per year for up to 2 years.

Highlights of our 50th anniversary year

October 23, 2024
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Sharing the collection of words, videos, and images that commemorate and celebrate our 50th anniversary.

New Responsive grants support the legal rights of people faced with a disability, survivors of violence, and Indigenous peoples

September 27, 2024

In the first half of 2024, The Law Foundation of Ontario has made eight new Responsive grants, totaling close to $1.5M.

Summer law student reflections: an enlightening and fulfilling journey

September 13, 2024
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I had the chance to work alongside a very dedicated and skilled group, dive into diverse practice areas, and support the vital work of the Class Proceedings Fund.

Number of grants for articling positions more than doubling

September 11, 2024
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Beginning in 2025, the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program will expand from 8 to 18 host organizations.

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Expanding to serve LGBTQ2S communities across Ontario

By Nathalie Noel | July 13, 2021

The pandemic allowed The 519 to reimagine what it means to provide access to justice and legal services to LGBTQ2S communities.

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A wider role and audience for substantive law training

By Nathalie Noel | July 13, 2021

The pandemic helped CLEO to recognize it can play a useful role in substantive law  training across Ontario.

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Fueling legal help for rural and remote communities

By Nathalie Noel | July 13, 2021

The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County is receiving $250K to further develop its successful “law van” pilot project.

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Building capacity for community-based legal help

By Nathalie Noel | July 13, 2021

Capacity-building for an Inclusive Sector grantees will be better positioned to provide reliable and culturally appropriate legal support.

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We’re moving!

By Nathalie Noel | July 12, 2021

As of September 1, The Law Foundation of Ontario has a new home at 110 Spadina Avenue.

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Job posting: Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant, Class Proceedings Fund

By Nathalie Noel | May 17, 2021

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant for the Class Proceedings Fund.

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