Government and Courts

FOLA seeks Intervener Status – English Montreal School Board, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec, et al.

FOLA is seeking intervener status at the Supreme Court of Canada in English Montreal School Board, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec, et al.…

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 MAG regarding increase to the Small Claims Court monetary threshold

On April 11, 2025 The Ministry of the Attorney General requested feedback regarding a potential increase to the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court…

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 letter to LSO Treasurer urging release of O’Connor Report

On March 11, 2025 FOLA wrote to the LSO Treasurer regarding the disclosure of reports, including the O’Connor Report, surrounding the Diana Miles controversy. Click…

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…

Chief Justice Morawetz releases revised Guidelines to Determine the Mode of Proceeding in Criminal, Family, and Civil court (PDF) Download File