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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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Advocating for the rights of young workers

By Nathalie Noel | December 16, 2016

Jenny and the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre help workers understand and uphold their rights.

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2015 annual report: Putting people at the heart of justice

By Nathalie Noel | December 16, 2016

Putting people at the heart of justice. That’s both our newly adopted vision statement and the theme of our 2015 annual report. The report gives an overview of the Foundation’s granting highlights, organized in the four broad areas in which…

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Isfahan Merali appointed to Board of Trustees

By Nathalie Noel | September 12, 2016

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Isfahan Merali, B.A., LL.B. to its Board of Trustees.

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Eight new Access to Justice Fund grants aim to better understand and protect vulnerable investors

By Nathalie Noel | August 3, 2016

The funded investor rights projects range from hands-on help for individual investors at a first of its kind legal clinic, public legal education and information for seniors about their legal rights when it comes to investing, and a broad range of research exploring: supported decision making; vulnerable investor protective action; remedies under the Ontario Securities Act for corporate misreporting; investor vulnerability and disciplinary action by self-regulatory bodies; investor rights and remedies in Canada; and the experience of low-income families and group plan RESPs.

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Linda R. Rothstein B.A., LL.B. to lead The Law Foundation of Ontario Board

By Nathalie Noel | July 5, 2016

The Law Foundation of Ontario Board of Trustees elected Linda R. Rothstein B.A., LL.B. as its new Chair; the first woman to hold this position. Ms. Rothstein is a partner of Paliare Roland and has served as a Foundation Trustee since 2014.

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Community Leadership in Justice Fellowships awarded to Nikki Gershbain, Sarah Pole, Brenda Young, and Deepa Mattoo

By Nathalie Noel | July 4, 2016

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce it has awarded Community Leadership in Justice Fellowships for the 2016-2017 academic term to Nikki Gershbain, Sarah Pole, Brenda Young, and Deepa Mattoo.

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