LAO announces winners of expanded Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Awards
Press Release March 26, 2026 Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Awards. Established more than 20 years…
Community Consultation Sessions on The Akwesasne Child Rights and Responsibilities Law: Eniethihswanón:na
Press Release Mar 26, 2026 In accordance with Phase III: Community Consultation of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulation (ALEPR), Sections 6.1 and 6.2, the Child Rights and Responsibilities Law,…
Ratitsénhaienhs decision on public policy – ZERO cannabis dispensary licences
Press Release (Kahnawake – 25 Enniskó:wa/March 2026) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that the Ratitsénhaienhs have formally taken a position on the cannabis dispensary…
Legal Aid Ontario releases Racialized Communities Strategy 2026 Action Plan Update
Press Release To coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is pleased to share our Racialized Communities Strategy (RCS) 2026…
Batchewana First Nation – Community Update: Legal Opinion
Press Release Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation would like to provide a further update following our February 26, 2026 communication regarding the return of legal fees from the…
Law Society announces 2026 award recipients
Press Release March 20, 2026 TORONTO, ON — Members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law…
OKT Recognized as a National Leader in Aboriginal Law in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
March 17, 2026 OKT is proud to once again be recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a national leader in Aboriginal law, an honour that reflects the…
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Competency
Press Release Mar 10, 2026 The Indigenous Bar Association (“IBA”) welcomes the decision by the Law Society of Ontario to mandate Indigenous cultural competency training for lawyers across the province.…
Statement to Squamish People: Musqueam Indian Band’s “Rights Recognition Agreement” with the Government of Canada
Press Release March 3, 2026 Council Statement on Musqueam Indian Band’s “Rights Recognition Agreement” with the Government of Canada As you may be aware, the Government of Canada recently announced…
Lawyers Appointed to the King’s Counsel
Press Release March 4, 2026 Fourteen Nova Scotia lawyers are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal community through the King’s counsel designation. Attorney General and Minister of…
