LAO Newsroom
News Archive
Listed below is a collection of past news items posted on www.legalaid.on.ca. For more infomation on any of the news items below please forward your inquiry to info@lao.on.ca. If you are a member of the media looking for more information please refer to our Media Page.
2010:
July
LAO board member receives Lincoln Alexander award
Friday, July 2
June
Legal Aid Ontario is committed to transparency
Wednesday, June 30
French toll-free advice lines praised by FLS Commissioner
Tuesday, June 29
Legal aid services at 47 Sheppard Ave. courthouse
Thursday, June 24
Clinic law advice lines for francophones
Wednesday, June 16
G8/G20 Summit: Legal Aid Ontario will maintain client service levels during G8/G20 Summits
Monday, June 14
New verification process helps LAO serve clients faster
Monday, June 7
May
LAO enhances toll-free service to meet record demand
Wednesday, May 26
Interested in Becoming an Area Committee Member?
Friday, May 21
Call for Nominations for the Sidney B. Linden Award 2010
Monday, May 10
April
Clinics Fight to Legalize Rooming Houses in Toronto
Friday, April 30
New payment options for contribution agreements
Wednesday, April 28
Role of area committees evolving to better serve clients
Wednesday, April 14
March
Hamilton District Area Office is moving!
Wednesday, March 24
Block fees will improve legal aid for clients and lawyers
Wednesday, March 24
Etobicoke residents now have more legal aid options
Friday, March 19
Response to article in the Toronto Sun
Wednesday, March 17
More efficient and effective options for legal aid in Toronto
Friday, March 12
February
Email identified in February 18, 2010 Toronto Star article
Thursday, Feb 18
January
Province Moves Forward with Legal Aid Transformation
Thursday, January 28
Legal Aid Ontario transforms services with new family law centre
Tuesday, January 19
LAO increases access points for residents in Leeds-Grenville and Lanark counties
Tuesday, January 19
Major Case Management Office update
Monday, January 18
Legal Aid Ontario transforming services in Sarnia, Chatham and Windsor
Monday, January 18
Legal Aid Ontario - Transforming client service delivery in North York
Friday, January 15
2009:
December
Major Case Management Office
Wednesday, December 30
Eyes on LAO: Toronto Workers' Health & Safety Legal Clinic
Monday, December 21
Legal Aid Ontario Responds to Parry Sound Beacon Star Article
Friday, December 11
November
Major Case Management Office
Monday, November 30
Welcome to our redesigned website!
Friday, November 13
October
The Law Foundation of Ontario: Connecting Region Invitation
Monday, October 26
Eyes on LAO: ARCH Disability Law Centre provides access to justice
Friday, October 9
Government Asks Justice Sidney Linden To Assist Advisory Groups
Friday, October 9
September
Legal Aid Ontario Responds to Globe & Mail Article
Friday, September 25
June
May
Articling Fellowships help Legal Aid Ontario expand services to clients
Wednesday, May 27
Eyes on LAO: New brochure addresses access to justice issues
Tuesday, May 12
April
Eyes on LAO: ISAC focuses on big picture to help more individuals
Monday, April 13
Kenora and Rainy River community legal clinics unite to enhance services
Wednesday, April 1
March
LAO clinic consultation paper decisions
Tuesday, March 24
February
LAO Board seeking members for appointment to the Aboriginal Issues Advisory Committee
Wednesday, February 18
Aboriginal Justice Strategy Update
Wednesday, February 18 /09
January
Eyes on LAO: Legal Aid Ontario provides access to justice in many languages
Wednesday, January 14
2008:
December
Eyes on LAO: Connecting the Pieces - A Year End Progress Review
Tuesday, December 30
Eyes on LAO: Investigations Department makes sure of appropriate use of public funds
Tuesday, December 23
Eyes on LAO: Sorting out the regulations with the Landlord's Self-help Centre (LSHC)
Tuesday, December 16
Eyes on LAO: The Long Arm of Justice for Children and Youth
Tuesday, December 9
November
Legal Aid Ontario looks forward to reviewing entire Code LeSage report
Friday, November 28
Eyes on LAO: New threats make CLEA even more valuable to the disadvantaged
Friday, November 14
October
Barbara Jackman Awarded the Sidney B. Linden Award
Tuesday, October 28
September
Eyes on LAO: Families find the legal help they need with Legal Aid Ontario
Friday, September 12
July
Legal Aid Ontario comment on 'Report of Legal Aid Review 2008'
Monday, July 28
Eyes on LAO: Reducing Court Appearance Across the Province
Thursday, July 17
Legal Aid Ontario: We're on the Move!
Tuesday, July 15
June
Ontario Targets Criminal Justice Court Delays
Tuesday, June 3
May
Eyes on LAO: "3 Month Rule" changes to "Six Month Rule"
Friday, May 16
Eyes on LAO: LSP Process Mapping - A Paperless Journey
wednesday, May 7
April
Eyes on LAO: Legal Aid Ontario developing Aboriginal Justice Strategy
Thursday, April 17
April
Eyes on LAO: Legal Aid Ontario on the move
Tuesday, March 25
Eyes on LAO: Making an "IMPAC" on the Future of Legal Aid
Wednesday, March 12
Eyes on LAO: Project Takes The Measure of Success at Legal Aid Ontario
Wednesday, March 12
February
LAO Responds to Ombudsman's Report
Tuesday, February 26
Eyes on LAO: LAO Pilots New Online Services
Tuesday February 26
2007:
December
Attorney General Announces Criminal Defence Funding Protocol.
Dec.12: News Release / Protocol
July
Provincial Government invests $51 million to improve Access to Justice for low-income Ontarians
July 19 / For more background information please follow this link
Attorney General Announces Tariff Increase for Legal Aid Lawyers
July 18 / For more background information please follow this link
June
Former Legal Aid Ontario Chair Janet Leiper Joins Osgoode Faculty to Help Advance Public Interest Programs
June 22: Read more at the Osgoode website
Ontario government appoints John McCamus as Chair of Legal Aid Ontario
June 21: Read more on CNW Group