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Our Grants Manager Gianne Ewing-Chow was happy to attend Scarborough Community Legal Services's launch last week of its Communities Building Justice Together project. With a Responsive grant, SCLS developed public legal education & info material for & in collaboration with Black & Indigenous communities.

Excited by this initiative by Ontario Bar Association, with Pro Bono Ontario & partners, that will expand pro bono opportunities for lawyers and articling students in Ontario. Learn more ⬇️

Are you interested in working in the public interest to defend, promote and protect fundamental rights and freedoms for all of us in Canada? If so, CCLA has an opportunity for you to start your career with an articling position in the public interest legal sector. The

Missed our recent webinar, Using a Trauma-Informed Approach to Support People with Legal Issues? Watch the recording: cleoconnect.ca/resource/yourl…

Need help uploading documents to the JSO Portal? Watch our quick videos or access our tip sheet to guide you through every step. From preparing your documents to filing for new or existing cases. Access the information here: familycourtandbeyond.ca/filing-family-…

If you need to file court documents but can’t afford the cost, you might be eligible to request a fee waiver. Learn about who can ask for a fee waiver, fees that can’t be waived and how to apply. 🔗: ontario.ca/page/have-your…

AI at trial aims to increase access to justice, but what about risks like manipulated evidence, unequal access to expensive AI tools, few experts to testify? Read about it in Crim AI paper 4: AI at Trial and on Appeal, by Eric Neubauer & Paula Thompson: lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…

For National AccessAbility Week, we celebrate and promote accessibility and inclusion in all areas of life. CLEO is proud to create inclusive, accessible legal information and resources. To learn more visit: - cleo.on.ca - stepstojustice.ca -

This week's blog features a case comment on a contempt motion. This case explains what contempt orders are, when they can be used and what evidence is required for a contempt motion to be successful. Make sure to check it out: ow.ly/LuFv50VIX3m #CaseLaw #CaseComment

The #MobileOutreachClinic will be in Acton this Friday! 📅 May 30, 10AM to 3:30PM Drop in and speak directly with a legal professional about #housing, #employment, #benefits, and more. 💼 No referral or appointment required! #actonON #legalaidontario #knowyourrights

A new series of reports from the Law Commission of Ontario explores the risks and opportunities of AI in Canada’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, sentencing, and trials, with concerns about bias, transparency, and fairness: nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles…

Register for our upcoming webinar for community workers better understand the difficulties LGBTQI+ people face in making refugee claims. ow.ly/vBNu50W05MW

June is Pride Month, a time to honour the history, resilience, and rights of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This month, CLEO is sharing resources to empower 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to navigate legal challenges in employment, housing, healthcare, and more. These websites provide free,

For Indigenous History Month, we’re sharing legal services that support Indigenous communities across Ontario. These organizations offer culturally-grounded advocacy, justice programs, and legal support. Aboriginal Legal Services: aboriginallegal.ca The Ontario

Do you have a law reform research idea? Our Catalyst grantee, Commission of Ontario (Law Commission of Ontario) is seeking new project suggestions. Any person or organization residing in Ontario can submit a proposal. Learn more ⬇️

Nous avons le plaisir de nommer la nomination de Shalini Konanur à notre conseil d'administration. Me Konanur occupe, depuis 2008, les fonctions de directrice générale et d’avocate à la SALCO. En savoir plus : bit.ly/4jDKaH9

Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer que Gerald Chan a été élu à la présidence du Conseil d'administration. Me Chan est conseiller au Barreau de l’Ontario et associé à Stockwoods LLP. En savoir plus : bit.ly/4jDKaH9

We are pleased to announce that Gerald Chan has been elected as Board Chair. Gerald has served on the Foundation's Board since 2023. He is a Law Society of Ontario Bencher & a Partner at Stockwoods LLP. He succeeds Linda Rothstein. See the full announcement: bit.ly/45INmhj

I am excited to assume the role of Chair of this wonderful, impactful organization. I have learned so much from our outgoing Chair, Linda Rothstein, and all of us at the The Law Foundation of Ontario are indebted to her for her inspiring leadership.