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David Estrin awarded Law Society Medal
March 16, 2016 Last week, the Law Society of Upper Canada announced that David Estrin, counsel in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office, is one of 14 members of Ontario’s legal community who will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and community contributions. Estrin will be presented with the Law Society Medal at an awards ceremony […]
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Legal Aid Ontario invests $3.3 million in 54 provincial legal aid clinics
March 15, 2016 Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is investing $3.3 million in funding to expand client services by addressing the unmet needs of low-income Ontarians and vulnerable or specific client groups. The money will go to 54 legal aid clinics to support collaborations between and among clinics and community organizations. This $3.3 million investment comes […]
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Federation of Law Societies Commits to Effective Response to TRC Report
March 11, 2016 The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has committed to respond to the Calls to Action published in the 2015 report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in a manner that respectfully engages representatives of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and promotes reconciliation. In its 2015 final report, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission included […]
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Indigenious Bar Association Supports the Williams Lake Band in Application for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada
INDIGENIOUS BAR ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE WILLIAMS LAKE BAND IN APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA Ottawa, Ontario – The Indigenous Bar Association (“IBA”) supports the Williams Lake Band in its application for leave to appeal a decision of the Federal Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. […]
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CBA Applauds Work of Truth and Reconciliation Commission
March 14, 2016 The CBA joins the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in encouraging all levels of government, and other public and private institutions in Canada, to carefully consider the calls to action and to take appropriate steps toward reconciliation. Many of the calls to action are consistent with CBA policies and have our unqualified […]
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Law Society Announces 2016 Award Recipients
Law Society introduces J. Shirley Denison Award in recognition of significant contributions to access to justice and poverty issues. Toronto, ON — Fourteen members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their exceptional career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 25, 2016, at Osgoode Hall. “This year’s recipients are outstanding […]
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Canada Federal Budget 2016
March 24, 2016 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM EDT Toronto, Canada Please join our leading tax lawyers for an insightful analysis of the 2016 Federal Budget and its potential implications for businesses and investments in Canada. This webinar will go beyond a mere “repetition” of the changes and the Department of Finance commentary. It is […]
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Supreme Court Grants Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Challenge to Line 9: Community Hopeful of Meaningful Consultation with the Crown
Supreme Court Grants Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Challenge to Line 9: Community Hopeful of Meaningful Consultation with the Crown MUNCEY, March 10, 2016 – the Supreme Court of Canada has granted the Chippewas of the Thames leave to appeal a decision of the Federal Court of Appeal relating to an Application before the […]
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Province Passes Act to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment
Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Progress Report Released March 8, 2016 Today Ontario passed the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act to help build a province where everyone is free from the threat of sexual violence and harassment, and to strengthen support for survivors. The legislation is one of the 13 commitments within […]
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Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) and the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) Granted Leave to Intervene in R. v. Barton
March 8, 2016, Edmonton – On March 8, 2016, Alberta Court of Appeal Justice Berger granted the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) and the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) leave to intervene in R. v. Barton at the Alberta Court of Appeal. LEAF and IAAW are pleased that the Court […]
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