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Job posting: Senior Administrative Coordinator – Class Proceedings Committee

March 24, 2025
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We are seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Class Proceedings Committee.

New multi-year grant to Action Committee on Access to Justice

March 18, 2025
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The Foundation has increased its support of the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters with a $313K 3-year grant.

$1M Law Foundation grant expands Laidlaw Foundation’s Youth Action Fund granting

March 5, 2025
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Laidlaw Foundation and The Law Foundation of Ontario have teamed up to expand support for Black and Indigenous youth-led access to justice initiatives.

In memory of Wendy Earle

February 21, 2025
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We’re saddened by the passing of Wendy J. Earle. Wendy was a remarkable class actions advocate and leader on the Class Proceedings Committee for 17 years.

2025 Catalyst Call for Applications

February 3, 2025
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Call for applications information and application form to apply to the 2025 Catalyst Call for Applications
Deadline: February 28, 2025

John Borrows Guthrie Award celebration

December 14, 2024

We gathered on November 20, 2024 to present John Borrows with the Guthrie Award, the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions.

$45.5M in funding to Ontario’s leading access to justice organizations

December 11, 2024
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The Foundation approved new 3-year Catalyst grants totaling $45.5M for the program’s current cohort of 25 organizations.

Black Opportunity Fund partnership continues with $460K grant

December 7, 2024
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The Foundation is pleased to again be partnering with the Black Opportunity Fund to support its Justice Grant Program.

Responsive Call for Applications

November 29, 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 per year for up to 2 years.

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.

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Call for applications to serve as representative on OJEN Board

By Nathalie Noel | January 30, 2024

We’re calling for applications to serve as the Foundation’s representative on the OJEN Board of Directors.

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Growing Possibilities: sharing our strategic plan

By Nathalie Noel | January 29, 2024

As we begin our 50th anniversary year, we are excited to share Growing Possibilities, our 2024-2029 strategic plan.

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Responsive grants double in number and support of northern Ontario and Indigenous communities

By Nathalie Noel | January 18, 2024

The Foundation granted more than $5M to fund 41 Responsive grants in 2023, more than double the investment of 2022.

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Francisco Rico-Martínez Guthrie Award celebration

By Nathalie Noel | January 4, 2024

We gathered December 6, 2023 to recognize Francisco Rico-Martínez as the posthumous recipient of the 2023 Guthrie Award.

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Nominate an outstanding access to justice champion

By Nathalie Noel | January 4, 2024

The Foundation is seeking nominations for the Guthrie Award, our signature award to recognize access to justice champions.

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Job posting: Grants Manager (12-month contract)

By Nathalie Noel | November 14, 2023

We are seeking to hire a Grants Manager (12-month contract).

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