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Zahra Taseer appointed, Neha Chugh reappointed as Foundation representatives on OJEN and LCO Boards

May 6, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Zahra Taseer to serve as the Foundation’s representative on the Ontario Justice Education Network Board of Directors and the reappointment of Neha Chugh as the Foundation’s representative on the Law Commission of Ontario Board of Governors.

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.

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Making the law more accessible for hard-to-reach youth

By Nathalie Noel | September 1, 2018

In partnership with lawyers and legal experts, SKETCH’s Acting OUT-Street Law Smarts program was designed and run by youth to educate frontline workers about the most common legal issues young people experience and the best ways to help.

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Personal and professional growth: A month at The Law Foundation of Ontario

By Nathalie Noel | August 29, 2018

By Afnaan M., LAWS summer student My name is Afnaan M. and I am a high school student who is a part of the LAWS (Law in Action Within Schools) program. The LAWS program provides many opportunities to high school…

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Over $3M in granting made to projects dedicated to family law

By Nathalie Noel | August 29, 2018

Through our national Access to Justice Fund, over $3M in grants were made to support 26 projects in the area of family law.

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Network provides holistic approach to helping clients

By Nathalie Noel | August 1, 2018

Connecting Ottawa is a network of more than 50 frontline service agencies that operate in a wide variety of sectors, such as the legal, health, immigration, and social services. By working together, these organizations can better address clients’ legal issues.

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Connecting Rural Regions Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | July 23, 2018

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Connecting Rural Regions Call for Applications
Deadline: November 1, 2018
Grant amount: Stage 1 – up to $100K; Stage 2 – up to $250K

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Trusted Help Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | July 23, 2018

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Trusted Help Call for Applications
Deadline: October 1, 2018
Grant amount: up to $100K

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