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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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Nadia Campion joins Class Proceedings Committee

By Nathalie Noel | July 24, 2023

The Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadia Campion to the Class Proceedings Committee.

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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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