FOLA Submissions

FOLA provides feedback to the LSO: Modernizing the Law Society of Ontario’s lawyer licensing candidate assessment process

The Law Society of Ontario opened consultation for Modernizing the Law Society of Ontario’s lawyer licensing candidate assessment process with a deadline due January 31,…

FOLA provides feedback to the LSO: Piloting pro bono services as an eligible activity for Continuing Professional Development hours

The LSO’s consultation request for Piloting pro bono services as an eligible activity for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) was due December 31, 2025. FOLA provided…

AI Subcommittee Consultation – Civil Rules Committee

On July 17, 2025 The AI Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee requested feedback regarding proposals with respect to the use of AI and technology…

FOLA Submissions: Civil Rules Review

In the Fall of 2023 Chief Justice Morawetz of the Superior Court of Justice and Attorney General Doug Downey announced their support for a comprehensive…

FOLA Submission to LSO regarding Indigenous Cultural Training Course

The LSO issued a Call for Comment regarding a proposed Indigenous Cultural Training Course, click here to access the website. Click here to access FOLA’s…

FOLA’s submission regarding LSO’s Proposed Governance Reforms

FOLA submitted comments to the LSO regarding proposed governance reforms on January 31, 2025. Click here to download the PDF.

FOLA’s submission regarding the Increased Transparency on Licensee Reporting and Disclosure to the Public

FOLA raises significant concerns in response to the Law Society of Ontario’s Consultation regarding “Increased Transparency on Licensee Reporting and Disclosure to the Public”, submitted…

FOLA responds to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Consultation regarding the Rules

On November 22, 2024 FOLA provided commends in response to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s consultation relating to the Rules of Procedure. The HRTO’s…

FOLA provides comments to the Refusals Motions Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee

On April 30, 2024 FOLA provided comments regarding proposed amendments to Rule 34.12 and Rule 30.03 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, to the Refusals…

FOLA Submission on Civil Juries Download File