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Last weekend, Legal Aid Ontario experienced an unexpected service disruption that caused a temporary system outage that affected the Client Portal. Access has now been restored; but you may notice slower performance while we complete system improvements. To maintain stability, occasional maintenance periods may be required in the coming weeks. If you are having trouble…

The Windsor District Office and Family Law Service Centre (FLSC) will be temporarily closing as we move to a new location. The last day of in-person service at this office will be Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Interim services by phone and by email will be available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. If you wish to…

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has partnered with Windsor Law to improve legal education and representation for Indigenous families in child welfare cases. The project began in May 2025 and will run for two years. Supported by $425,000 in funding from the Law Foundation of Ontario, the initiative will educate lawyers and law students on Bill C-92…

Do you know someone who has shown a strong commitment to supporting access to justice for low-income Ontarians? Is there a person who regularly goes above and beyond in their delivery or support of legal aid services? If so, consider nominating them for a Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Award. Legal Aid Ontario has…

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) will celebrate more people who support and advocate for access to justice, thanks to an expansion of the Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Award. Previously presented as a single award, LAO will now honour four individuals each year for their exceptional impact at different stages of careers dedicated to access…

The ongoing Canada Post labour disruption is impacting Legal Aid Ontario’s ability to send and receive mail. We will continue to process mail as we receive it, and we will resume sending physical mail once the service disruption is resolved. In the interim, we can still process documents using other methods, including in-person or courier…

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has updated its domestic violence awareness training program for lawyers providing legal aid certificate services in family law and duty counsel services in family law and domestic violence. The training includes up-to-date information, such as changes made to the Divorce Act and the legal definition of family violence. Reviewed by community…

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has released the 2025-2030 Action Plan for Indigenous Services. The Action Plan is grounded in the Indigenous Services Department’s (ISD) guiding principles, and aligned with LAO’s mandate, vision, mission and values. It sets out new initiatives and strategies to guide the next five years of work in supporting First Nations, Métis,…

We are pleased to announce the launch of Service Finder, a self-triage tool available on the Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) website. Service Finder allows you to quickly and easily find legal services, locate nearby offices and access legal information and resources for your legal matter. You can use Service Finder to: assess your legal and…

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