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Goodbye and thank you to a true access to justice champion

March 22, 2024
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable R. Roy McMurtry, a true champion of access to justice for all Canadians.

Job posting: Summer Law Student, Class Proceedings Fund

February 28, 2024
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We are seeking a Summer Law Student, Class Proceedings Fund

New partnership with Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund

February 15, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce a partnership with the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund.

Responsive Call for Applications

February 13, 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

Survey: Reimagining the Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship

February 1, 2024
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We’re reimagining our Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship. By March 1, 2024, please complete a short and confidential survey about the program.

Call for applications to serve as representative on OJEN Board

January 30, 2024
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We’re calling for applications to serve as the Foundation’s representative on the OJEN Board of Directors.

Growing Possibilities: sharing our strategic plan

January 29, 2024
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As we begin our 50th anniversary year, we are excited to share Growing Possibilities, our 2024-2029 strategic plan.

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

January 18, 2024
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The Foundation granted more than $5M to fund 41 Responsive grants in 2023, more than double the investment of 2022.

Francisco Rico-Martínez Guthrie Award celebration

January 4, 2024
Linda Rothstein presenting Loly Rico with the round, copper Guthrie Award medal. Linda in a dark blue suit and Loly in a bright red dress, both smiling.

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

Nominate an outstanding access to justice champion

The Guthrie Medal

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

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2022-2023 PIAF articling highlights

By Nathalie Noel | July 21, 2023

We asked our 2022-2023 Public Interest Articling Fellowship participants to share some highlights of their articling experience. Here is some of what they shared.

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Job posting: Operations & Administration Coordinator

By Nathalie Noel | July 20, 2023

The Foundation is seeking an Operations & Administration Coordinator.

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Responding to inflationary pressures

By Nathalie Noel | July 5, 2023

In response to the extraordinary inflationary pressures faced by grantees and the Foundation’s improved financial situation, we proactively increased grants for many of our programs.

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Delightful Catalyst Day

By Nathalie Noel | July 5, 2023

After a long, pandemic-forced delay, we were delighted to be able to gather in-person with our community of Catalyst grantees this spring.

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Au revoir and thank you to Paul Evraire

By Nathalie Noel | July 5, 2023

After 15 years of dedicated service, Paul Evraire, KC, is stepping down from the Class Proceedings Committee.

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Lisa Brisebois joins The Law Foundation of Ontario as Director, Human Resources & Operations

By Nathalie Noel | June 26, 2023

We’re pleased to announce the hiring of Lisa Brisebois, BA, CMC, as Director, Human Resources & Operations.

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