FOLA Submissions

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: Civil Rules Review Phase 1

On April 5, 2024 FOLA provided comments regarding the Phase 1 Consultation Paper to reform the Rules of Civil Procedure. Phase 1 is complete and…

FOLA Submission on Civil Juries Download File

FOLA’s Submission on the 2023 Federal Budget Download File

FOLA Submission on the Libel and Slander Act Download File

In Ontario, the law of defamation is a complex mix of common law rules and statutory provisions. Ontario’s Libel and Slander Act has not been updated to…

FOLA Submission on Amendments to the Juries Act Download File

In March, 2019, FOLA presented our formal submission to the Ministry on their proposed amendments to the Juries Act.   In part, FOLA recommended that…

FOLA’s Submission on Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes Download File

Lindsey Park, MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General, recently led review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes.  The government’s review explored…