Law Foundation of Ontario

Ministry

Attorney General

URL

www.lawfoundation-on.org

Address

20 QUEEN STREET WEST, SUITE 3002, PO BOX 19
TORONTO
M5H3R3

Phone

(416) 598-1550

Fax

(416) 598-1526

Background

Law Society Act (opens a new window)

Function

The Law Foundation of Ontario was established in 1974, as a corporation without share capital, to receive interest on money held in lawyers' mixed trust accounts. The fund is used for legal education and research, legal aid and the establishment and operation of law libraries.

Membership

There are five members of whom two are appointed by the Attorney General and three by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
 

Term

There is no limit in legislation.

Meetings

The foundation meets on an ad hoc basis, approximately six to seven times a year.

Remuneration

Appointees are eligible to receive expenses.

Appointments & Vacancies