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

By Nathalie Noel | December 11, 2024

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

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Black Opportunity Fund partnership continues with $460K grant

By Nathalie Noel | December 7, 2024

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

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Responsive Call for Applications

By Rohana Buzamlak | November 29, 2024

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.

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Highlights of our 50th anniversary year

By Nathalie Noel | October 23, 2024

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

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

By Nathalie Noel | 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.

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Summer law student reflections: an enlightening and fulfilling journey

By Nathalie Noel | September 13, 2024

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.

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