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Goodbye and thank you to a true access to justice champion

March 22, 2024
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable R. Roy McMurtry, a true champion of access to justice for all Canadians.

Job posting: Summer Law Student, Class Proceedings Fund

February 28, 2024
Join our team

We are seeking a Summer Law Student, Class Proceedings Fund

New partnership with Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund

February 15, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce a partnership with the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund.

Responsive Call for Applications

February 13, 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

Survey: Reimagining the Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship

February 1, 2024
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We’re reimagining our Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship. By March 1, 2024, please complete a short and confidential survey about the program.

Call for applications to serve as representative on OJEN Board

January 30, 2024
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We’re calling for applications to serve as the Foundation’s representative on the OJEN Board of Directors.

Growing Possibilities: sharing our strategic plan

January 29, 2024
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As we begin our 50th anniversary year, we are excited to share Growing Possibilities, our 2024-2029 strategic plan.

Responsive grants double in number and support of northern Ontario and Indigenous communities

January 18, 2024
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The Foundation granted more than $5M to fund 41 Responsive grants in 2023, more than double the investment of 2022.

Francisco Rico-Martínez Guthrie Award celebration

January 4, 2024
Linda Rothstein presenting Loly Rico with the round, copper Guthrie Award medal. Linda in a dark blue suit and Loly in a bright red dress, both smiling.

We gathered December 6, 2023 to recognize Francisco Rico-Martínez as the posthumous recipient of the 2023 Guthrie Award.

Nominate an outstanding access to justice champion

The Guthrie Medal

The Foundation is seeking nominations for the Guthrie Award, our signature award to recognize access to justice champions.

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Growing Possibilities: sharing our strategic plan

By Nathalie Noel | January 29, 2024

As we begin our 50th anniversary year, we are excited to share Growing Possibilities, our 2024-2029 strategic plan.

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A young Indigenous woman standing with an older Indigenous woman, both smiling

Responsive grants double in number and support of northern Ontario and Indigenous communities

By Nathalie Noel | January 18, 2024

The Foundation granted more than $5M to fund 41 Responsive grants in 2023, more than double the investment of 2022.

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Linda Rothstein presenting Loly Rico with the round, copper Guthrie Award medal. Linda in a dark blue suit and Loly in a bright red dress, both smiling.

Francisco Rico-Martínez Guthrie Award celebration

By Nathalie Noel | January 4, 2024

We gathered December 6, 2023 to recognize Francisco Rico-Martínez as the posthumous recipient of the 2023 Guthrie Award.

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The Guthrie Medal
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Nominate an outstanding access to justice champion

By Nathalie Noel | January 4, 2024

The Foundation is seeking nominations for the Guthrie Award, our signature award to recognize access to justice champions.

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Join our team
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Job posting: Grants Manager (12-month contract)

By Nathalie Noel | November 14, 2023

We are seeking to hire a Grants Manager (12-month contract).

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Continued support for national Action Committee on Access to Justice

By Nathalie Noel | November 6, 2023

The Foundation continues to support the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters with a new grant of $50K, made through the Foundation’s national Access to Justice Fund.

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