Law Commission of Ontario

La CDO lance deux nouveaux projets qui portent sur des questions juridiques émergentes et en pleine évolution en Ontario: Images intimes et hypertrucages lco-cdo.org/fr/nos-projets…, et Surveillance en milieu de travail lco-cdo.org/fr/nos-projets…

The LCO is launching two new projects that address emerging and evolving legal issues in Ontario: Intimate Images and Deepfakes lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…, and Workplace Surveillance lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…. Follow us to stay up to date on how you can get involved!

Exciting news! Today LCO Counsel Ryan Fritsch is attending the 1st meeting of John Howard Society of Ontario’s Digital Access to Justice project investigating how new legal tech can improve access to justice. Read the Law Foundation funding announcement: lawfoundation.on.ca/news/close-to-….

LCO Counsel Ryan Fritsch is quoted in @thewalrus’s piece “When Evidence Can Be Deepfaked, How Do Courts Decide What’s Real?” in relation to his work on the AI in Criminal Justice project. Important read on where law, tech, and trust intersect. thewalrus.ca/when-evidence-…

Laura Snowdon, avocate à la CDO, discute de l'état des ordonnances de protection en Ontario avec Law 360 et soulève certaines questions importantes concernant le projet sur les ordonnances de protection.

LCO Counsel Laura Snowdon discusses the state of Protection Orders in Ontario with @law360ca and shares some of the big questions for the Protection Orders project. Read the article here: law360.ca/ca/articles/24…

Rapports des tables rondes sur l'IA dans le système de justice pénale sont en ligne! Merci à la Commission du droit du Canada pour le financement des tables rondes de Vancouver et Toronto. Rapport final en 2026. Voir la section « Rapports du projet » : lco-cdo.org/fr/nos-projets…

Our Crim AI roundtable consultation reports are live! Thank you to the Law Commission of Canada for its support in funding the Vancouver and Toronto roundtables. Stay tuned for the final report in 2026! Find the roundtable reports under Project Materials: lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…

La CDO renouvelle son programme de bourses de recherche pour étudiants en 2026 et recrutera jusqu’à 11 étudiants en droit de Lakehead, Osgoode, Ottawa, Queen’s et Windsor. Les étudiants intéressés doivent soumettre leur candidature par l’entremise de leur faculté de droit.

The LCO is pleased to renew its Student Scholar Fellowship Program in 2026, hiring up to 11 law students from Lakehead, Osgoode, Ottawa, Queen’s, and Windsor. Interested students should apply through their respective law schools.

La CDO lance une consultation sur l’amélioration des ordonnances de protection dans le droit de la famille et de la protection de l’enfance en Ontario. Aidez-nous à mieux répondre à la violence conjugale et familiale d’ici le 13 mars 2026 : lco-cdo.org/fr/nos-projets…

The LCO has released a new Consultation Paper on improving protection orders in Ontario’s family & child protection laws. We’re seeking input on how to better respond to intimate partner & family violence. Consultations open until Mar 13, 2026. Learn more: lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…

How can Canada build public trust in AI while managing its risks? What frameworks and standards are needed to ensure AI is trustworthy and responsibly deployed? Read the LCO’s submission to the National Sprint on Canada’s AI Strategy: lco-cdo.org/wp-content/upl…

Get ready, @queensulaw students! LCO Counsel Susie Lindsay will be guest speaking tomorrow in the AI & Law class. She'll be discussing issues with AI and human rights, administrative law and civil procedure. Check out the HRIA: lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…

Today LCO's Ryan Fritsch joins Canada’s national Contract, Consumer, & Commercial Law Conference at UBC Allard School of Law to discuss legislative impacts of LCO's Consumer Protection project in Ontario & what’s next for digital consumer rights in Canada lco-cdo.org/en/our-current…

La CDO remercie Randall Kahgee, qui a récemment terminé son mandat à titre de membre du Conseil des gouverneurs. Ses contributions réfléchies ont joué un rôle important au sein de la CDO au cours des quatre dernières années. En savoir plus sur le Conseil : lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-de…

The LCO extends its sincere thanks to Randall Kahgee, who has recently completed his term on the Board of Governors. Randall’s thoughtful contributions have been important in advancing the LCO’s work over the past four years. To learn more about the Board: lco-cdo.org/en/learn-about…

Nous acceptons des candidatures pour la Médaille Mundell 2025! Ce prix prestigieux récompense une rédaction juridique exceptionnelle en Ontario. Vous avez une idée pour un candidat? Proposez son nom avant le 28 nov. 🔗: ontario.ca/fr/page/medail…

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Mundell Medal! This prestigious award honours outstanding contributions to legal writing in Ontario. Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them by November 28. 🔗 : ontario.ca/page/mundell-m…

Join LCO Counsels at the Osgoode Hall AI and the Law Annual Forum this Thursday and Friday! Ryan Fritsch will discuss the AI regulatory landscape and privacy and data challenges, and Susie Lindsay will discuss ethics and societal risks in an AI world. osgoodepd.ca/professional-d…