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The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of 6 new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective March 26, 2026. 🔗: news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/10…

To help support local tourism and drive economic growth, Ontario is expanding “bring-your-own” (formerly tailgate) event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

His writing has made a significant impact in the field of youth justice, contributing to substantial policy and legal reform by suggesting new approaches for evaluating and incorporating the testimony of children and youth.

Professor Bala is an internationally recognized expert on family and children’s law and a distinguished professor at Queen’s University Faculty of Law.

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2025 David Walter Mundell Medal, Professor Nicholas Bala. This award celebrates Ontario writers who have made distinguished contributions to law and letters. 🔗: news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/10…

Breaking down barriers, increasing access to justice. Accessibility coordinators are here to help individuals with disabilities get the accommodations they need to fully participate in court proceedings and access services. 🔗: #section-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ontario.ca/page/going-cou…

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The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee is encouraging bilingual candidates to apply to become a judge in the #OntarioCourtofJustice. Click the link below to learn more about what is required and apply. ℹ️️: ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jaac/adver…

Donate with confidence. The Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee plays a vital role in helping protect the public interest by overseeing how charities operate. Learn more about their role in charitable donations: 🔗: ontario.ca/page/charities…

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Need legal advice? A paralegal can assist with small claims court, prosecution of provincial offences, and tribunals. A lawyer can help with a broader range of complex legal matters and represent clients before the courts

Court isn’t the only option. Mediation offers an alternative way to resolve some types of disputes with the help of a neutral third party. This can help with coming to a resolution without the need to go to trial. Learn more about family mediation: 🔗: ontario.ca/page/family-me…

Are you attending court and English or French is not your first language? #DYK: You have the right to a court interpreter to assist you in understanding the proceedings? Learn more about the interpreter services that are available. 🔗: ontario.ca/page/get-court…

Are you going through separation or divorce? Learn more about what family justice services are available and how to access them: 🔗: ontario.ca/page/family-ju…

As a practicing lawyer or paralegal in Ontario, did you know that you can apply to be a notary public? Learn more about the role, what is required and how you can apply. 🔗: ontario.ca/page/becoming-…

📸: Photographed in May of 1951, this image offers a glimpse inside the magistrates’ courtroom in Hamilton, ON #OntarioHeritageWeek Photo credit: @LawSocietyLSO archives

Look closely and you may notice the Union Jack flag beside the judge’s bench — this picture was taken 14 years before the adoption of our current Canadian flag.

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The Law Society of Ontario’s online photo archive has a collection of over 12,000 images. 📸: Photographed in May 1951, this image shows the doors into the Magistrates’ courtroom (now known as Justice of the Peace).