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Published March 4, 2019
This year’s recipient of the Sidney B. Linden Award is given Mary Birdsell in honor of a 22‑year career developing innovative ways for young people to find access to justice. Ms. Birdsell is the executive director of Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY), a legal aid clinic that offers legal services for young people under 18 and homeless youth under 25….
Published January 16, 2019
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) reaffirms its commitment to meeting clients’ needs in its new five‑year strategic plan. “The needs of the client are paramount, and this sentiment was echoed by all, both inside and outside the organization,” says David Field, LAO’s president and CEO. “LAO will be guided by the strategic goals in this plan as…
Published November 29, 2018
Canada Post is working to process backlogs across the country and has advised that mail delivery delays will continue over the next few months. Legal Aid Ontario will continue to use alternatives to Canada Post services where possible. Alternatives to Canada Post service Call us toll‑free at 1‑800‑668‑8258 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In…
Published November 23, 2018
Starting Monday, November 26 2018, our new address is: 275 Slater Street Suite 1101 Ottawa K1P 5H9 For more information, please contact: Ottawa Legal Aid Office at 613‑238‑7931 Integrated Legal Services Office at 613‑569‑7448
Published October 23, 2018
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is releasing a summary of its racialized communities strategy consultations, which helped LAO learn more about the issues faced by racialized people when it comes to getting the legal services they need. The consultations, which ran from the winter of 2017 into the spring of 2018, were held with racialized groups,…
Published October 22, 2018
Alternatives to Canada Post service Call us toll‑free at 1‑800‑668‑8258 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In certain cases, LAO can e-mail, fax or courier your documents or arrange for you to pick them up at a district office or a courthouse. You may also arrange to receive your documents through your lawyer. In…
Published September 18, 2018
It’s time to send in your nominations for the Sidney B. Linden Award! The deadline for submission is Friday, November 2, 2018, at 5 p.m. The award is named after Justice Sidney B. Linden, the first chair of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), who has been involved with legal aid for over 35 years. LAO created the Sidney B. Linden Award to honour exceptional…
Published September 12, 2018
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has posted its first quarter report for 2018/19. The report provides an overview of its major initiatives and provides a snapshot look at the organization’s service levels and financial health. The first quarter report, which covers the period of April to June 2018, highlights: the start of LAO’s strategic planning process…
Published July 23, 2018
Text by Josephine Li Design by Loulwa Elali In Canada, abuse is never tolerated. There are laws in Ontario that protect you against domestic abuse. What is domestic abuse? Physical Sexual Emotional Financial Domestic abuse happens between Spouses/partners Parent/caregiver and child Caregiver and family member Family member and elderly person Examples of domestic abuse Physical…
Published July 6, 2018
“Your openness, collaboration and dedication are a model to LAO employees and reflect positively on the organization.” David Field, LAO president and CEO Congratulations to Lynn Bradley, LAO Supervisory Duty Counsel at L’Orignal Court, east of Ottawa. Recipient of the 2018 Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain‑East branch’s Earl Eaton Award of Distinction, Lynn has been recognized for…
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