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Clinic Resource Office update from LAO Vice President of Policy and Research to all Executive Directors of Community Legal Clinics
- Thurs. Feb 18

Province Moves Forward with Legal Aid Transformation
- Thurs. Jan.28

Major Case Management Office
The Major Case Management Office employs experienced lawyers to provide high quality criminal defence services...
- Fri. Jan.22

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Legal Aid Ontario transforms services in Toronto
- Mon. Mar.1

Implementation of Revised Tariff Rates and Enhanced Rate for Complex Criminal Cases
- Thurs. Feb.25

CLE downloads now available
Downloads, faster shipping and online payment now available from the Quality Service Office
- Tues. Feb.9

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Legal Aid Ontario transformation
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is accelerating and broadening its transformation to make greater use of technology, create value for taxpayers and widen access points for clients.
- Wed. Dec.2



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