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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
Join our team

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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Monique Jilesen joins Class Proceedings Committee

By Nathalie Noel | October 27, 2022

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Jilesen to the Class Proceedings Committee.

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Growing community support for people with disabilities

By Nathalie Noel | October 18, 2022

Reach’s project will develop resources and training for frontline workers to enhance their ability to identify legal issues, conduct effective intakes, and facilitate referrals, all centering around the lived experiences of people with disabilities.

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Wrapping legal supports in dignity and belonging

By Nathalie Noel | October 18, 2022

The Legal Information for Indigenous Youth Aging Out of Care project will provide Indigenous youth with legal information and facilitate connections to community supports.

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Upholding the rights of people who are unhoused

By Nathalie Noel | October 18, 2022

Community Justice Collective, and its partners, are developing and delivering public legal education resources tailored to legal issues faced by unhoused residents.

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Developing legal services for the Métis community

By Nathalie Noel | October 17, 2022

The Métis Nation of Ontario Justice Program provides legal support and education to Métis people through culturally relevant services, legal information and legal resources, justice system navigation, and legal referrals.

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Coordinating housing and legal supports

By Nathalie Noel | October 17, 2022

With an Access to Justice Fund grant, Living Space launched the Access and Diversion project to help the most marginalized members of its communities.

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