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Job posting: Grants Manager

December 19, 2024
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The Foundation is seeking to hire two Grants Managers, at least one of which must be bilingual in English and French.

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.

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.

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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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Job posting: Legal Assistant, Class Proceedings Fund

By Nathalie Noel | May 29, 2023

The Foundation is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to the Class Proceedings Committee and Class Proceedings Fund.

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New LiRN project aims to bring access, equity, and innovation to Ontario’s legal library system

By Nathalie Noel | May 9, 2023

The Foundation approved a grant to the Legal Information and Resource Network to support law library access and innovation across Ontario.

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Job posting: Director, Human Resources and Operations

By Nathalie Noel | March 30, 2023

The Foundation is seeking a Director of Human Resources and Operations.

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