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Job posting: Senior Administrative Coordinator – Class Proceedings Committee

March 24, 2025
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We are seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Class Proceedings Committee.

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

March 18, 2025
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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.

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

March 5, 2025
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Laidlaw Foundation and The Law Foundation of Ontario have teamed up to expand support for Black and Indigenous youth-led access to justice initiatives.

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.

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Gina Papageorgiou appointed to position of Judge

By Nathalie Noel | May 26, 2020

Congratulations to Gina Papageorgiou, the Foundation’s longstanding Counsel to the Class Proceedings Fund on her appointment to the position of Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.

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2020 Access to Justice Fund Call for Applications

By Tracy Au | March 12, 2020

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Access to Justice Fund 2020 Call for Applications
Deadline: May 12, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST
Grant amount: up to $100,000

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Law van treks legal help to people in rural communities

By Nathalie Noel | February 26, 2020

With a Connecting Rural Regions grant, the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County came up with a plan – and a van – to bring legal services directly to rural communities.

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2020 Measuring Impacts and Progress Call for Applications

By Tracy Au | February 18, 2020

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s 2020 Measuring Impacts and Progress Call for Applications
Deadline: June 30, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST
Grant amounts: Between $50,000 and $100,000 or between $100,000 and $250,000

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Nonprofit leaders encouraged to apply for Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship

By Nathalie Noel | February 10, 2020

The call for applications for the Foundation’s Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship is now open.

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Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | February 6, 2020

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship program
Deadline: April 20, 2020
Grant amount: Fellow’s salary – up to $65K; Related costs for academic host – up to $15K

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