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COVID-19: Ongoing list of supports for lawyers

Published April 3, 2020

As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LAO is working to offer more business support and information to service providers. Please bookmark this page and check back often to see what additional supports have been created to help you. Billings and payments Billing deadlines are extended for accounts due between March 16, 2020…

2019 panel lawyer self-report deadline extended to May 31, 2020

Published April 3, 2020

We recognize that you may be having difficulty getting the information you need to complete your 2019 lawyer self‑report due to the current situation with respect to COVID‑19. As a result, we have extended the deadline for you to file report to May 31, 2020. If you have questions or require further assistance, please email panels@lao.on.ca.

Coverage for temporary absence permit (TAP) requests expanded to include other release remedies at federal and provincial levels

Published March 31, 2020

As part of LAO’s continuing response to COVID-19, lawyers may apply for legal aid coverage on behalf of in-custody clients requesting temporary absence permits and other release remedies available at the federal and provincial levels. A new application form is available on our website. This coverage, first announced March 31, has been expanded to include…

Apply for legal aid on behalf of clients in custody during COVID‑19‑related disruptions

Published March 30, 2020

In addition to business supports LAO is providing lawyers announced March 26, and as part of our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawyers across Ontario may, temporarily, apply for legal aid on behalf of clients that are in custody, when clients cannot. This practice, already in effect at the Toronto South Detention Centre, is being…

COVID‑19: Update from Legal Aid Ontario and message to lawyers

Published March 26, 2020

As part of our ongoing response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is working to offer more business support and information to lawyers. We are committed to instituting interim business solutions, and are eager to work with you while cooperating with the courts and Ministry of the Attorney General to maintain access to justice….

COVID-19 Expanded detention review hearing representation services

Published March 25, 2020

In recognition of the high risk that detained clients may face from the COVID-19 pandemic, our refugee law offices are giving priority to legal services for clients in immigration detention. Staff counsel in Toronto and Hamilton are available to provide detention review hearing representation to clients in immigration detention in central, southern or northern Ontario…

Legal Aid Online updates to reflect Bill C‑75 amendments to Criminal Code

Published February 19, 2020

Bill C‑75 amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada include the hybridization of about 118 straight indictable offences, and standardization of a new maximum term of imprisonment for the majority of summary conviction offences to two years, less a day. Legal Aid Online will be updated to reflect this on February 23rd. Changes will include: Adding “Summary Conviction” to the election…


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