For the first time in Ontario, new research commissioned by The Law Foundation of Ontario examined the role of frontline workers, also called ‘trusted intermediaries’, in providing legal information and help.
May 24, 2018
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March 6, 2018
More core funding available for Ontario’s nonprofit justice sector
The Foundation’s new Catalyst program is a multi-million dollar program that offers eligible organizations the chance to apply for core funding for a three-year time period.
February 26, 2018
Paul M. Cooper appointed to Board of Trustees
The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul M. Cooper to its Board of Trustees.
January 10, 2018
2016 annual report: Supporting law students to serve the public
For close to 45 years, The Law Foundation of Ontario and Ontario’s law schools have been partners in helping to advance access to justice. The Foundation’s latest annual report focuses on this partnership and, in particular, the ways that the Foundation’s leadership and granting have supported law students to serve the public, bringing tangible legal help to people in our communities.
December 6, 2017
Guthrie Award celebration for Reem Bahdi
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered December 5, 2017 to help present Professor Reem Bahdi with the Foundation’s signature Guthrie Award.
December 5, 2017
20 years of access to justice: looking back, looking forward
A deeper understanding of ongoing and emerging issues and renewed optimism to address them Twenty years ago, The Law Foundation of Ontario presented the Guthrie Award for the first time. Since then, the Foundation has recognized 13 leaders for excellence…
October 2, 2017
Class Proceedings Fund welcomes Sandra Barton
The Class Proceedings Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Barton to its Class Proceedings Committee. Ms Barton is a partner at Gowling WLG based in Toronto and has extensive expertise in complex commercial litigation matters, class action defence, professional liability defence, and in trademark and copyright disputes.
September 13, 2017
New report highlights impact of Access to Justice Fund across Canada
The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to release Access to Justice Fund 2017, a new report that highlights the impact that the Access to Justice Fund (ATJF) is having in Ontario and nationally. In fact, the Foundation is proud…
August 2, 2017
First-hand insights into community-based articling
A new evaluation by The Law Foundation of Ontario provides insights into how articling programs can increase access to justice for linguistic minorities and rural and remote residents.
August 2, 2017
Participate this fall to help design access to justice solutions for youth
The Law Foundation of Ontario recently made a grant to Ryerson University’s Legal Innovation Zone, working closely with the Ontario Justice Education Network, for a project called the Youth Access to Justice Initiative. It will apply technology and the law…