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Published June 29, 2021
After thoughtful, thorough consultation with Indigenous stakeholders, the Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS) at Legal Aid Ontario is publishing Relationships First, Business Later, Part I, of a consultation report on the AJS’s and LAO’s effectiveness in the delivery of legal aid services to Indigenous clients in Ontario. It is vital for us to be the most effective…
Published May 10, 2021
As part of our ongoing response to COVID-19, LAO has temporarily reinstated certificate coverage for substitute decision makers (SDM) in Consent and Capacity Board (CCB) end-of-life proceedings. Until further notice, applications for this coverage will be expedited, and financial eligibility requirements waived for the SDM or the incapable person. If an applicant does not have a lawyer…
Published March 30, 2021
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is committed to the professional development of private bar lawyers who take on legal aid work. Our second chair mentorship program permits new and mid career lawyers to learn from the knowledge and experience of senior lawyers on interesting and complex cases. Serving as ‘second chair’ on a case, new or…
Published March 23, 2021
Due to routine maintenance and system upgrades, Legal Aid Online will be unavailable March 27, April 16 (from 5 pm ET) ‑18 and May 15‑16 2021. We thank you for your understanding.
Published March 16, 2021
Legal Aid Ontario has launched a new program that uses both private practice and LAO staff lawyers to provide legal representation to all unrepresented immigration detainees in their detention review hearings. The Immigration Detention Representation Program (IDRP) is a free service available to anyone in immigration detention in Ontario who would like representation in a…
Published March 5, 2021
Lawyers can now submit invoices through Legal Aid Online for bail hearings for block fee and tariff matters on certificates issued on or after January 1, 2021. LAO announced that it was doubling compensation for virtual bail hearings last month in recognition of bail hearings taking significantly longer to prepare for and conduct during COVID‑19. This…
Published February 8, 2021
This is a news posting. Please read the update “COVID-19: Update on temporary certificate authorizations for immigration matters” for up-to-date information. The following authorizations have been extended until September 30, 2021. An additional two hours will continue to be added to all new Basis of Claim certificates. Lawyers may now request an additional two hours…
Published February 3, 2021
Please be reminded to send all mail to Legal Aid Ontario’s provincial office in Toronto. All legal aid staff offices are currently closed due to COVID‑19, and any correspondence sent to the local legal aid offices may be delayed. Upload your information to Legal Aid Online, or mail or fax information to: Legal Aid Ontario…
Published February 2, 2021
With the move to virtual hearings during COVID‑19, Legal Aid Ontario recognizes bail hearings are taking significantly longer to prepare for and conduct. To account for this increase in time, LAO will double compensation for bail hearings for block fee and tariff matters on certificates issued on or after January 1, 2021. This temporary support is…
Published February 1, 2021
The annual self-report for panel lawyers is now available in the Personal Info section of Legal Aid Online. Complete yours by March 31, 2021 to renew your legal aid panel membership, confirm ongoing compliance with panel standards, and to update your panel standing. In recognition of COVID‑19’s impact, we have made important changes to our…
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