News in Legal System
The Law Foundation of Ontario seeks input on its Linguistic and Rural Access to Justice Project
The Law Foundation has released a consultation guide and begun formal consultations for its Linguistic and Rural Access to Justice Project.
Law Commission seeks input on the law as it affects older persons
The Law Commission of Ontario has launched a public consultation on the law as it affects older persons. This consultation is the first stage of a larger project that is expected to develop a new approach to this area of the law.
Legal Aid Ontario calls for Sidney B. Linden Award nominations
Legal Aid Ontario gives the Sidney B. Linden Award annually to honour someone who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to helping low-income people in Ontario.
The Law Foundation of Ontario launches new web site and introduces new granting application process
The Law Foundation of Ontario has updated its bilingual web site and included information on the site about its new granting application process.
Law Foundation awards seven organizations Public Interest Articling Fellowships
The Law Foundation of Ontario has selected seven public interest organizations for the 2009-2010 term of its Public Interest Articling Fellowships program.
Attorney General calling for nominations for Victims Services Awards of Distinction
The provincial government is calling for nominations for the Attorney General's Victims Services Awards of Distinction, which recognize the outstanding achievements of people who provide support to victims of crime.
Lawsuit alleges that poor courtroom interpreting led to miscarriages of justice
A $35-million class-action lawsuit against Ontario's Attorney General alleges that incompetent government-appointed court interpreters have led to miscarriages of justice and even wrongful convictions.
Pregnant woman being held in jail to compel her testimony against boyfriend
A pregnant woman being held in jail to compel her testimony against her boyfriend, who is accused of abusing her, says she hopes he will be acquitted.
Pro Bono Law Ontario opens resource centre for unrepresented litigants
Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO) has opened a legal resource centre for people who cannot afford legal representation for civil matters at the Toronto Superior Court of Justice. The two-year pilot project, called Law Help Ontario, is based in the same building as the Superior Court of Justice.
Province's family court system 'broken,' say lawyers
Family court lawyers are stunned at learning how the government and opposition MPs recently rushed a bill through the House of Commons that touches the heart of Canada’s justice system -- the courts.
