Suggest a Project
Making the law work for all Ontarians requires listening to the voices of those directly affected by the law – inside and outside the legal community. We welcome your input and encourage you to get involved with the LCO.
The LCO’s Call for Project Proposals
The LCO is looking for new projects. We recently issued a Call for Proposals for new project ideas.
Who Can Submit a Proposal?
Any person or organization residing in Ontario can submit a proposal. This includes legal professionals, legal organizations, NGOs, governments, academics and members of the public.
What Kinds of Projects is the LCO Considering?
The LCO will consider any project or idea that fits within our mandate and meets our project selection criteria. The selection criteria are set out in the Call for Proposals. In general, the criteria are intended to ensure LCO projects focus on:
- Important legal issues affecting a significant number of Ontarians.
- Issues in which law reform is timely and necessary.
- Promoting access to justice.
- Promoting public engagement in law reform.
The LCO will consider a wide range of project proposals, including projects that address complex, province-wide issues and projects that are limited in scope and duration. The LCO will also support one-time initiatives, such as conferences or forums if they address important law reform issues.
Anybody interested in making a proposal should look at the Call for Proposals for more information about our mandate, criteria and process.
Does the LCO Provide Project Funding?
The LCO is not a funding organization. We do not provide project funding for other organizations.
Does the LCO Partner With Other Organizations on Projects?
Yes. We try to collaborate with individuals and organizations on all of our projects. We are also interested in hearing about joint projects. Please contact us in advance to discuss your idea if you are interested in a joint project.
Process and Deadline
Proposals should be submitted to the LCO at lawcommission@lco-cdo.org. There is no page limit for proposals. The deadline for submitting a project proposal is June 27, 2025. The LCO expects new projects to commence in late 2025/early 2026.
Questions, Comments and Contacts
The LCO encourages individuals and organizations to contact the LCO to discuss their ideas or proposals. Questions or comments can be sent to lawcommission@lco-cdo.org.