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Confronting anti-Black racism

Published June 5, 2020

A message from David Field, president and CEO, Legal Aid Ontario The past several days have been some of the most troubling this past year. As I watch the news, I am saddened and angered by the anti-Black racism and police brutality we have seen on both sides of the border. Anti-Black racism and police…

Racialized Communities Strategy final paper and Racialized Communities Action Plan

Published March 19, 2020

The final paper of the Legal Aid Ontario’s Racialized Communities Strategy is now available. The paper was the result of a three year consultation with clients, staff, stakeholders and communities in Ontario about the experience of racialized people in the justice system and LAO’s role within it. Along with the final paper of the Racialized…

COVID-19: Update on our client services

Published March 18, 2020

We are working with justice partners to ensure the safety of our clients, in our effort against COVID‑19 (coronavirus). We are following advice provided by the Ministry of Health, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Public Health Officials, and we are committed to keeping you informed of any new developments. Please call or check this

Sidney B. Linden award ceremony postponed

Published March 13, 2020

In light of recent concerns with COVID‑19, Legal Aid Ontario has decided to defer the Sidney B. Linden award presentation which was scheduled for March 26. The award ceremony will be rescheduled to another date to be announced. Like everyone in the legal profession in Ontario, LAO is excited to celebrate the achievements of Tim Lutes and his work…

2019 Sidney B. Linden award goes to Timothy Lutes

Published February 5, 2020

This year’s recipient of the Sidney B. Linden Award is Timothy Lutes, a staff lawyer with Legal Aid Ontario’s Provincial Case Management Office. The Sidney B. Linden Award, is given by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to exceptional individuals who help low‑income Ontarians in the pursuit of access to justice. Tim has worked in some capacity for Legal Aid…

New legislation for Legal Aid Ontario

Published December 9, 2019

Legal Aid Ontario welcomes the provincial government’s announcement of a new Legal Aid Services Act, a bill that, if passed, would establish a new framework in which we deliver legal aid services. The proposed changes to the act would ensure continuity and Legal Aid Ontario’s status as an independent corporation accountable to the government and people of Ontario.…

Legal Aid Ontario to restore immigration and refugee services

Published August 16, 2019

Further to the federal government’s August 12, 2019 announcement of $25.7 million in one‑time funding for immigration and refugee services, Legal Aid Ontario is fully restoring services in these areas for the remainder of the fiscal year. Beginning August 16, 2019, legal aid coverage for immigration and refugee services will resume at levels offered prior to April 15, 2019,…


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