Lexology: Where are we with the Languishing Class Action Cases?
LCO Class Action project was mentioned in the most recent article in Lexology. To read further click here.
March 2019
Decoding automated decision-making in the justice system
On Friday, March 22, the LCO along with the Citizen Lab, the IHRP, and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association hosted the first Canadian multidisciplinary forum on Automated Decision-Making in the Criminal Justice System. The Advocatedaily.com recently wrote an article in regards to the event and automated decision-making. To read further click here.
Law Commission of Ontario receives Justice and Technology Research grant from Law Foundation of Ontario
The Law Commission of Ontario is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from the Law Foundation of Ontario’s new Justice and Technology Research grant program. This grant will support the LCO’s Digital Rights Project. This project addresses important legal questions regarding algorithmic and AI accountability, human rights, due process and access [...]
Automated Decision-Making in the Criminal Justice System
Today, the LCO, the Citizen Lab, the IHRP, and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association are hosting the first Canadian multidisciplinary forum on Automated Decision-Making in the Criminal Justice System. Learn more about this innovative and ground-breaking project on the LCO’s Digital Rights webpage.
January 2019
The Sydney Morning Herald: Ambitious 18-month timetable unveiled for defamation law reform
LCO's Defamation Law in the Internet Age project has been mentioned in The Sydney Morning Herald. To read further click here.
TVO: How Doug Ford could bring street hockey back to small-town Ontario
The LCO's report on Joint and Several Liability Under the Ontario Business Corporations Act, February 2011 was mentioned in the article by TVO. To read further click here.
December 2018
Medical Assistance in Dying – The Council of Canadian Academies
The Council of Canadian Academies has published three reports by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying. The Law Commission of Ontario interim and final report for Legal Capacity, Decision-making and Guardianship have been cited. To read further click here.
Former Board Member Lorne Sossin Appointed to Ontario Superior Court of Justice
The Law Commission of Ontario would like to congratulate Lorne Sossin on his appointment to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. To read further on Lorne's appointment click here.
Australia’s defamation laws are ripe for overhaul
The LCO Defamation in the Internet Age project has been mentioned in the latest article in The Sydney Morning Herald. To read the article click here.
10 Year Report – Law Commission of Ontario: Past and Future
LCO is pleased to publish 10 Year Report reflecting on the work accomplished during these past ten years. To read the report click here.