LCO and OHRC release Human Rights AI Impact Assessment
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) have developed a comprehensive new tool to help organizations evaluate AI systems for human rights compliance. The...
View ArticleLCO Appears Before Bill 194 Standing Committee
On November 15th, the LCO’s Nye Thomas and Susie Lindsay will appear before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy to discuss Bill 194, the provincial government’s first effort to regulate AI use by...
View ArticleLaw Commission of Canada: Call For Proposals For Financial Support
The Law Commission of Canada (LCC) is inviting proposals for financial support for conferences, seminars, and meetings that align with its mission to engage Canadians in the evolution of law. Proposals...
View ArticleThe LCO announces the appointment of a new Board of Governors member
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Colleen Flood to its Board of Governors. Dean Flood will serve as the representative for the Law Deans of Ontario,...
View ArticleLaw Times: Colleen Flood joins LCO Board of Governors
Read the latest article in the Law Times on Dean Colleen Flood joining the LCO Board of Governors.
View ArticleLCO is a McLachlin Fund 2024 Recipient
The LCO in partnership with Osgoode Hall Law School is excited to announce that we've received a grant from the The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Access To Justice Fund, held at Vancouver...
View ArticleLCO releases Human Rights AI Impact Assessment Backgrounder
AI impact assessments are a leading strategy to promote “trustworthy AI” in government and private sector AI systems. In November 2024, the Law Commission of Ontario and Ontario Human Rights Commission...
View ArticleLaw Times: LCO Releases Backgrounder on HRIA
Read the latest article on the Law Times about the publication of the Backgrounder that the LCO released on March 3rd to provide context on the LCO/Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) AI Human...
View ArticleImproving Protection Order Surveys Launched!
We need your help to improve protection orders for intimate partner violence and family violence. If you have personal or professional experience with restraining orders, peace bonds, bail release...
View ArticleLaw360: LCO Releases Surveys to Improve Protection Orders
Law360 interviewed the LCO’s Laura Snowdon about the two surveys we launched to improve protection orders for intimate partner violence and family violence in Ontario. Laura highlighted concerns about...
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