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The Law Commission of Ontario is Ontario’s leading law reform agency. The LCO provides independent, balanced and authoritative advice on complex legal policy issues. Our work promotes access to justice and contributes to public debate.
Ontario launches consultations to develop Ontario’s AI governance framework
Today, the Ontario government released consultations for developing a framework for trustworthy AI in Ontario. The link and companion survey are live on Ontario.ca and can be found here.
Canadian Lawyer: Lawyers laud Ottawa’s revival of Law Commission of Canada
The Law Commission of Ontario’s Executive Director, Nye Thomas, discusses the reconstitution of the Law Commission of Canada. Read the article here.
Federation of Law Reform Agencies of Canada welcomes announcement of new federal Law Commission
The Canadian Federation of Law Reform Agencies welcomes the announcement of a new federal Law Commission. Read the release here.
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AI, ADM and the Justice System
The LCO’s multiyear AI, ADM and the Justice System project brings together policymakers, legal professionals, technologists, NGOs and community members to discuss the development, deployment, regulation and impact of artificial intelligence (AI), automated decision-making (ADM) and algorithms on access to justice, human rights, and due process.
Environmental Accountability: Rights, Responsibilities and Access to Justice
The LCO is considering possible reforms to Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights and other contemporary approaches to strengthening environmental accountability in Ontario. Issues include the desirability, feasibility and enforceability of legislating a substantive right to a healthy environment, the responsibilities corresponding to such a right, and proposals for enhancing environmental access to justice.
Last Stages of Life
The LCO’s Last Stages of Life project considers how the law shapes the rights, choices, and quality of life for persons who are