Law Society presents 14 awards to outstanding lawyers and paralegals
Press Release Annual Awards Ceremony recognizes and celebrates exceptional achievements and contributions TORONTO, May 26, 2016 – Members of Ontario’s legal professions were recognized for their exceptional career achievements and…
What Does the Daniels Decision Mean?
Press Release April 20, 2016 By Bruce McIvor The Daniels decision is likely one of the most misunderstood decisions ever released by the Supreme Court of Canada. After taking a…
LAO releases Open Government discussion paper
Press Release April 14, 2016 LAO is releasing the discussion paper, Open Government at Legal Aid Ontario: promoting transparency and accountability in Ontario’s justice system. “The justice system is generally…
FNTC Bulletin: 2016 Annual Laws
Press Release April 8, 2016 The Annual Laws Bulletin is issued by the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) to assist First Nations and their tax administrators in the development and…
Workshop for Indigenous Peoples on Emerging Issues in Aboriginal Law – First People’s Law
March 24, 2016 As part of our commitment to defending and advancing Aboriginal title, rights and treaty rights, we are organizing a series of free, half-day workshops across Canada for…
Legal Rights Webinars
Press Release May 11, 2016 Communication Disabilities Access Canada is hosting a series of 5 free webinars to provide legal information for people who have communication disabilities, family members, social…
Pipeline of Ignorance
Press Release March 16, 2016 In today’s paper the Calgary Herald laments that when it comes to the pipeline debate in Canada, Indigenous people, including Mohawk Kanesatake Grand Chief Serge…
David Estrin awarded Law Society Medal
Press Release 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…
Federation of Law Societies Commits to Effective Response to TRC Report
Press Release 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…
Canada Federal Budget 2016
Press Release 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…
