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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.

LAWS student reflections: many tasks, roles, and paths make up the Foundation

August 7, 2024
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The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program. This year we were fortunate to host Parihaan. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.

John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award

August 6, 2024
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The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2024 Guthrie Award recipient is legal scholar, John Borrows.

2023-2024 PIAF articling highlights

July 29, 2024
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We asked our 2023-2024 Public Interest Articling Fellowship participants to share some highlights of their articling experience. Here is some of what they shared.

Celebrating 50 years of advancing access to justice

June 26, 2024
A colourful logo that says "Celebrating 50 years advancing access to justice"

The Foundation turned the big 5-0 in 2024. It’s a significant milestone in our access to justice journey and a fine opportunity to reflect on our first 50 years.

Picture-perfect Catalyst Day

June 21, 2024
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The room was abuzz with meaningful conversations and connections at the Foundation’s second annual Catalyst Day on May 9, 2024.

Elizabeth Bowker joins Class Proceedings Committee

May 21, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Bowker to the Class Proceedings Committee.

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2019 Responsive grants call for applications

By Nathalie Noel | January 16, 2019

New this year is a second level of Major granting, allowing up to $250K to accommodate unique and transformative projects that have the potential for large scale impact.

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Mary Birdsell Guthrie Award celebration

By Nathalie Noel | November 7, 2018

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered October 30, 2018 to celebrate The Law Foundation of Ontario’s 2018 Guthrie Award recipient: Mary Birdsell. Ms Birdsell is Executive Director of Justice for Children and Youth, a legal aid clinic dedicated to protecting and…

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20 leading access to justice organizations receive core funding through new Catalyst program

By Nathalie Noel | October 31, 2018

Twenty of the province’s leading access to justice organizations received a Catalyst grant from The Law Foundation of Ontario.

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Training trusted intermediaries creates a ripple effect of good information in the community

By Nathalie Noel | October 26, 2018

“It strengthens our communities to have these trusted intermediaries,” says Marla Brown, a lawyer at Hamilton Community Legal Clinic, who co-facilitated the placement Project training sessions.

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Justice and Technology Research Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | October 1, 2018

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Justice and Technology Research Call for Applications
Deadline: December 15, 2018
Grant amount: up to $100K

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Measuring Impacts and Progress Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | October 1, 2018

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Measuring Impacts and Progress Call for Applications
Deadline: November 30, 2018
Grant amounts: Small Grant – up to $25K; Large Grant – $50K to $100K

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