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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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That’s Not Fair!: New book helps children understand their rights and freedoms

By Nathalie Noel | April 5, 2016

With imagination and humour, That’s Not Fair! taps into children’s natural sense of justice and makes it easy and fun to think and talk about the rights and freedoms of people in a democracy.

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Program brings restorative justice to youth

By Nathalie Noel | March 28, 2016

Lanark County youth will benefit from restorative justice with a new three-year outreach initiative, courtesy of the Lanark County Community Justice Program (LCCJP) and funded in part by The Law Foundation of Ontario.

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Free legal help to resettle Syrian refugees

By Nathalie Noel | March 1, 2016

The Law Foundation of Ontario has made a grant of nearly $90K to Lifeline Syria and the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program to support free legal help that will assist the arrival of Syrian refugees in the Toronto area.

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Legal services for Indigenous peoples experiencing discrimination

By Nathalie Noel | March 1, 2016

The Provincial Aboriginal Human Rights Training Initiative will deliver training to Friendship Centre staff across the province to promote access to legal services for Indigenous people experiencing discrimination.

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Paul Le Vay appointed to Board of Trustees

By Nathalie Noel | March 1, 2016

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Le Vay to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Le Vay was appointed to the board by the Attorney General of Ontario to replace outgoing trustee Chris…

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Grant bolsters free legal help to resettle Syrian refugees

By Nathalie Noel | January 12, 2016

The Law Foundation of Ontario has made a grant of nearly $90,000 to support free legal help that will assist the arrival of Syrian refugees in the Toronto area. The grant furthers the partnership of Lifeline Syria and the Refugee…

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