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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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Kimberly Murray receives 2014 Guthrie Award

By Nathalie Noel | September 17, 2014

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2014 Guthrie Award recipient is lawyer, educator, and community leader Kimberly Murray.

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Kris Kozell Wins Exemplary Justice Educator Award

By Nathalie Noel | August 29, 2014

  The Law Foundation of Ontario Congratulations Kris Kozell on receiving the 2014 Hux-Kiteley Exemplary Justice Educator Award from the Ontario Justice Education Network. The annual award recognizes a teacher in Ontario who has demonstrated leadership in the area of…

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Adam Vasey awarded Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship

By Nathalie Noel | August 7, 2014

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce it has awarded a Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship for the 2014-2015 academic term to Adam Vasey.

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Former Trustee Janet Minor elected to Law Society’s top office

By Nathalie Noel | June 26, 2014

The Law Foundation of Ontario congratulates its former Trustee Janet Minor on her election as Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She succeeds former Treasurer Thomas G. Conway. The Treasurer is the top-elected official of the Law Society,…

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Creating a just and supportive environment for refugee claimants

By Nathalie Noel | June 26, 2014

With a two-year grant, Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support developed the Volunteer Legal Support Program to increase the help available for unrepresented refugee claimants.

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New cy-près awards will promote access to justice across Canada

By Nathalie Noel | May 20, 2014

The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Access to Justice Fund has received additional cy-près awards – funding that will be used across the country to advance the ideal of a truly accessible justice system. The Access to Justice Fund, the first…

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