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Alberta government’s failure to support legal aid is bad for Canada

For immediate release: July 7, 2024 “The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) is alarmed…

Jul 5, 2024 Media Release

FOLA Congratulates Peter C. Wardle as Treasurer of Law Society of Ontario (2024-2025)

For immediate release: June 20, 2024 The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) congratulates Peter…

Jun 20, 2024 Media Release

How many judges have to speak out before the federal government listens? FOLA calls for rapid efforts to fill judicial vacancies

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) is sounding the alarm on the Trudeau government’s…

Apr 26, 2024 Media Release

FOLA reacts to Zameer verdict

The following statement was made by Douglas W. Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario…

Apr 23, 2024 Media Release

FOLA Congratulates 2023 Award Winners

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) congratulates its 2023 award winners Michelle Gerrits, Mary-Jo…

Apr 22, 2024 Media Release

FOLA urges Provincial Government to de-politicize and return independence to Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee

Premier Ford’s comments at a news conference this morning, doubling-down on the position that judges…

Feb 23, 2024 Media Release

FOLA: Courts must exercise significant care and restraint citing lawyers in contempt

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) is encouraged that local criminal lawyer Genevieve Eliany’s…

Jan 23, 2024 Media Release

FOLA appoints Ian Hu as Director of Policy and Advocacy

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian…

Jan 15, 2024 Media Release

Law Society annual meeting adopts FOLA motion calling for new efforts to bring lawyers and paralegals to under-served communities

At the May 10, 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO),…

May 12, 2023 Media Release

FOLA motion calls for new efforts to bring lawyers to under-served communities

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) has moved a motion at the annual meeting…

May 3, 2023 Media Release