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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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Announcing a new, free database of professionalism resources for lawyers

By Nathalie Noel | August 5, 2013

The Centre for the Legal Profession and the Chief Justice of Ontario’s Advisory Committee on Professionalism are delighted to announce the official launch of the Shared Resources Initiative. The Initiative contains free, online professionalism training materials and links to webcast…

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Animal Justice launches online library

By Nathalie Noel | July 29, 2013

Animal Justice Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our new online Animal Law Library, made possible with the support of the Law Foundation of Ontario.

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A significant change for Klemtu

By Nathalie Noel | July 26, 2013

With ATJF funding, Anne Fletcher is able to bring legal services to Aboriginal communities such as Klemtu, which is home to the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nations and is a very remote and isolated island community on the central coast of BC.

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Justice Stephen Goudge receives 2013 Guthrie Award

By Nathalie Noel | May 13, 2013

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that its 2013 Guthrie Award will be presented to Justice Stephen Goudge of the Ontario Court of Appeal.

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Advancing social justice for women with METRAC

By Nathalie Noel | March 1, 2013

Silmi Abdullah articled with the METRAC Community Justice Program. She has had a unique learning experience and says, “It motivates me every second to continue to learn and excel in my work in the area of social justice”.

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Seeing wrongs put right with AIDWYC

By Nathalie Noel | February 1, 2013

Susannah Chung articled with the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC). “It’s pretty emotional to see these clients having endured what they have over years and then finally experience standing before an appellate court and being granted an acquittal.”

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