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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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Two resources aim to improve the experiences of Indigenous people with the legal system

By Nathalie Noel | May 29, 2018

Aboriginal Legal Services recently developed two resources to help Indigenous people, and those who work with them. These resources were designed to improve the experiences of Indigenous people with the legal system.

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New research: Legal help on the frontlines

By Nathalie Noel | May 24, 2018

For the first time in Ontario, new research commissioned by The Law Foundation of Ontario examined the role of frontline workers, also called ‘trusted intermediaries’, in providing legal information and help.

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More core funding available for Ontario’s nonprofit justice sector

By Nathalie Noel | March 6, 2018

The Foundation’s new Catalyst program is a multi-million dollar program that offers eligible organizations the chance to apply for core funding for a three-year time period.

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2018 Catalyst Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | March 1, 2018

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Catalyst Call for Applications
Deadline: June 1, 2018

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Paul M. Cooper appointed to Board of Trustees

By Nathalie Noel | February 26, 2018

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul M. Cooper to its Board of Trustees.

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2016 annual report: Supporting law students to serve the public

By Nathalie Noel | January 10, 2018

For close to 45 years, The Law Foundation of Ontario and Ontario’s law schools have been partners in helping to advance access to justice. The Foundation’s latest annual report focuses on this partnership and, in particular, the ways that the Foundation’s leadership and granting have supported law students to serve the public, bringing tangible legal help to people in our communities.

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