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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today Ryan is delivering a guest lecture to Prof Elisha Lim’s 4th year undergrad course “AI in Community: Technology for Social Justice?” in the Dept of Humanities, YorkU discussing findings of LCO's forthcoming AI in Criminal Justice: Final Report, with a focus on police use of AI in Canada.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh will be the inaugural fellow of the Raj Anand LCO Access to Justice Research Fellowship. His research will examine AI, algorithmic accountability and access to justice in Ontario’s administrative justice system. lco-cdo.org/en/announcin...

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Announcing the Inaugural Raj Anand LCO Access to Justice Research Fellow – Law Commission of Ontario

The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) and Osgoode Hall Law School are pleased to announce that Dr. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh will be the inaugural fellow of the Raj

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is speaking at the Championing Health Justice Partnerships Conference in Toronto, joining a panel on funding sustainability.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Atlantic Provinces Criminal Judges Group invited the LCO to develop and deliver a full-day training on AI in criminal justice this week in Halifax. LCO's @upsideofdown.bsky.social will lead the program for about 65 judges from across Atlantic Canada, joined by Ontario Justices Lauwers and Kenkel

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A new joint UBC/LCO report by @profbenperrin.bsky.social, Nye Thomas and @upsideofdown.bsky.social proposes 10 consensus-based principles for police AI. The principles will inform the LCO’s final report on AI in the criminal justice system, coming in October. Read more: canlii.ca/t/7nvmp

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

LCO’s Susie Lindsay is in Waterloo this week for Governing Digital Research Methods in Canada, a two-day workshop hosted by the Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute. Today, she is moderating a panel on law reform and rights with Teresa Scassa, Tamir Israel and Kate Robertson.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pamela Cross looks at what the LCO’s recent survey findings tell us about protection orders in Ontario. Pamela Cross examine ce que les récents sondages de la CDO révèlent sur les ordonnances de protection en Ontario. pamelacross.ca/publication-...

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Publication orders: do they work? - Pamela Cross

Research by the Law Commission of Ontario shows how poorly Ontario's protection order system is working. Continue reading Publication orders: do they work?→

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

LCO's Laura Snowdon spoke to Law360 about our new protection order (PO) survey reports. She noted that POs are hard to get, and often breached. However, participants overwhelmingly said POs are important safety tools, and made recs to improve them. More details here: www.law360.ca/ca/all_news/...

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Ontario protection orders often breached, under-enforced: reports - Law360 Canada

A prominent legal institute has released a pair of reports showing wide support for the use of protection orders in Ontario, but also raising major concerns about how the current system works.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Where are Protection Orders breaking down? Our new survey reports share the perspectives of 80 people with lived experience and 257 professionals on Ontario's protection order system—and where change is needed. Read the reports: lco-cdo.org/en/protectio...

Infographic summarizing two LCO surveys on Ontario's protection order system. Surveys of 80 people with lived experience and 257 professionals found broad agreement that protection orders are important but the current system is not working well. The infographic highlights barriers to access, weak enforcement, poor coordination between legal systems, generic order conditions, and recommended reforms including better enforcement, improved access, stronger coordination, and enhanced training.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

LCO’s Susie Lindsay has been invited to discuss the evolution of the Human Rights AI Impact Assessment tool with the BC Ombudsperson, the BC Human Rights Commissioner, the Yukon Accountability Office, the Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner and the BC information and privacy commissioner.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Busy day advancing conversations on AI and justice: LCO ED Nye Thomas is presenting on AI and A2J at the South East Region Clinic Conference in London, ON, and counsel Ryan Fritsch is speaking at Lancaster House on AI at Work: Human Rights, Privacy, and Equity Considerations for Employers and Unions

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Tomorrow, LCO’s Susie Lindsay brings together legal, academic & policy experts from across Canada for an all-day session on non-consensual intimate images & deepfakes. Together, they'll work to define key terms, identify core issues and look at ways to modernize the law to improve access to justice.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is attending the FOLRAC Annual Conference in Ottawa, joining law reform organizations and justice-sector leaders from across Canada to discuss current and emerging law reform initiatives and strengthen collaboration across jurisdictions.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

LCO's Nye Thomas is at the Action Committee on Access to Justice conference in Ottawa. Today, he speaks on “Progress over Perfection.” Tomorrow, he co-chairs “Law Reform and Access to Justice in a People-Centred Justice System.” justicedevelopmentgoals.squarespace.com/spring-2026-...

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Justice Development Goals — Conference agenda

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

What legal safeguards and accountability frameworks should apply to police use of AI tools? Today's AI & Policing Symposium, held online and in Vancouver, explores these questions. The hybrid event is co-hosted by the LCO and Prof. Ben Perrin of Peter A. Allard School of Law.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today, LCO Counsel Susie Lindsay is participating in an interactive workshop at the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum to engage in discussions about the impacts of AI in various fields and anticipated evolutions in the coming years. eventmobi.com/website/cdrf...

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Canadian Digital Regulations Forum | Forum canadien des organismes de réglementation numérique

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

LCO Counsel Ryan Fritsch is speaking tomorrow at the Ontario Court of Justice Annual General Meeting in Niagara Falls. Ryan joins Gerald Chan for a panel on AI and the legal profession.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is speaking today at Osgoode Professional Development’s Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice. Nye joins TMU Professor Jake Effoduh for a discussion on “The Impact of AI on Human Rights Law.” osgoodepd.ca/professional...

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Human Rights Theory and Practice - OsgoodePD

Your chance to hear from some of Canada’s leading experts at a time when addressing human rights has never mattered more. Interpreting and applying human rights legislation presents a complex and ofte...

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Welcome to our summer 2026 students! We're excited to be working with these bright minds. Get to know them: lco-cdo.org/en/our-team/... Bienvenue à nos étudiants de l'été 2026 ! Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir ces esprits brillants. Pour les connaître : lco-cdo.org/fr/notre-equ...

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Our Team – Law Commission of Ontario

The People Behind the LCO Meet the staff and board members who bring expertise and vision to law reform in Ontario Who We Are The LCO was founded in 2008 and ha

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The LCO is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Raj Anand LCO Access to Justice Research Fellowship. This fellowship is open to academics, lawyers, post-doctoral researchers and others. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 12, 2026. Find out more: lco-cdo.org/en/raj-anand...

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Raj Anand LCO Access to Justice Research Fellowship Applications Open – Law Commission of Ontario

The LCO is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Raj Anand LCO Access to Justice Research Fellowship, a groundbreaking initiative to suppor

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

What are the top 5 legal risks when using AI in policing? LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is looking forward to addressing this question tomorrow at the Canadian Institute’s 17th Annual Law of Policing Conference in Mississauga. Learn more or register: www.canadianinstitute.com/law-of-polic...

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Agenda | Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

LCO’s Susie Lindsay is speaking today at OsgoodePD’s Public Sector AI Compliance conference. Her panel looks at how AI assessments support enterprise risk management, reinforce accountability, and ensure compliance with emerging regulatory expectations. Learn more: osgoodepd.ca/professional...

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Public Sector AI Compliance: Laws, Risks and Governance - OsgoodePD

Get ahead of AI compliance challenges in the public sector today. New laws and governance frameworks are reshaping how public bodies use AI. Get the knowledge and tools you need to navigate Canada’s e...

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Queensland Law Reform Commission's Evidence Act Review is exploring AI in civil and criminal justice. This evening the LCO meets virtually with the Commission to discuss the cutting edge law reform approaches we’re promoting in Ontario.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

How should the law respond to deepfakes and non-consensual intimate images? LCO’s Susie Lindsay discusses this topic at University of Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute tomorrow at 2:30. Join the conversation on emerging harms and legal response. Register here: uwaterloo.ca/cybersecurit...

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CPI Talk: Intimate Images, Deep Fakes and the Law | Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute | University of Waterloo

CPI is pleased to announce the return of CPI Talks - a public outreach lecture series - at the University of Waterloo. This month's talk features Susan Lindsay on Intimate Images, Deep Fakes and the L...

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The LCO's Susie Lindsay is quoted in this editorial on the growing harms of sexualized deepfakes and the need for stronger legal protections for victims in Ontario. The LCO's Intimate Images & Deepfakes project examines how provincial legislation could be modernized to respond to these harms.

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EDITORIAL: Legislation needed to protect victims of sexualized deepfakes

Ontario is the only province without a civil statute to address the creation of non-consensual intimate images. It's time for us to get on board.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

⏰ Reminder: Consultations for our Protection Orders project close April 10. Hearing from people with lived experience, professional insight, or general interest helps shape our work and recommendations. Read the paper and share your thoughts before the deadline:  lco-cdo.org/en/projects/...

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Protection Orders – Law Commission of Ontario

Project Overview The Law Commission of Ontario is examining why protection orders are failing to prevent intimate partner and family violence in Ontario. At lea

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Rigorous reports, greater reach: the LCO’s new Strategic Plan 2026-2028 focuses on four strategic priorities: - Independent, rigorous & innovative law reform projects - Engagement & public education - Expanding reach - Building a strong, equitable organization Learn more: lco-cdo.org/en/rigorous-...

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Rigorous Reports, Greater Reach: LCO’s New Strategic Plan is Here – Law Commission of Ontario

We’re pleased to share the Law Commission of Ontario’s Strategic Plan for 2026–2028 ! Ontario’s justice system is changing rapidly, challenging the LCO to find

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The LCO is pleased to release an addendum to its submission on proposed AI-related amendments to Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure. The LCO recommends requiring validity, reliability, and bias auditing where AI systems are used in court proceedings. See the submission: lco-cdo.org/en/publicati...

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LCO Submission to the Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee, AI and Bias Addendum | Submission – Law Commission of Ontario

See also the original submission .

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The Law Commission of Ontario’s updated website is now live! The new site offers improved navigation, clearer access to publications, and enhanced bilingual functionality. While our look has been refreshed, our mission and mandate remain unchanged. Learn more: lco-cdo.org/en/the-lco-u...

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The LCO Upgrades its Website – Law Commission of Ontario

The Law Commission of Ontario is pleased to share that its updated website is now live. This upgrade is part of an effort to improve how users access and naviga

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The LCO website will be temporarily unavailable starting at 10:00 a.m. today as we complete scheduled upgrades. We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing the updated site shortly.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Consultations on the Protection Orders project have been extended until April 10! You can help shape our recommendations to prevent intimate partner violence by reading the consultation paper and sharing your thoughts with us: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...

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Improving Protection Orders

Project Overview and Status The Law Commission of Ontario is examining why protection orders are failing to prevent intimate partner and family violence in Ontario. At least 434 people — mostly wom...

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The LCO website will be temporarily unavailable on March 11 as we complete scheduled upgrades. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve navigation, search, and access to our publications.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Susie Lindsay's panel today at the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI’s conference at UNESCO House centred on the complexities of AI governance and efforts to improve mitigation measures. Great discussion!

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Tonight @upsideofdown.bsky.social is giving a talk at Prof Ben Perrin’s @allard.ubc.ca criminal law class, on Facial Recognition Technology and policing in Canada Ce soir Ryan parlera au cours de droit pénal du prof Ben Perrin de @allard.ubc.ca, sur la technologie de reconnaissance faciale au Canada

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Tomorrow, LCO's Susie Lindsay heads to Paris to speak at the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI’s annual conference at UNESCO House She’ll present Canada’s first Human Rights AI Impact Assessment (HRIA). Conference: www.iaseai.org/our-programs... HRIA: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...

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IASEAI - International Association for Safe and Ethical AI

Building a global movement for safe and ethical AI. Join IASEAI to ensure AI systems operate safely and ethically, benefiting all of humanity.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

⏰ Reminder: Consultations for our Protection Orders project close March 13. Hearing from people with lived experience, professional insight, or general interest helps shape our work and recommendations. Read the paper and share your thoughts before the deadline:  www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...

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Ryan Fritsch @upsideofdown.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Speaking this morning to ~80 high school students of the Law In Action Within Schools (LAWS) program was a chance to return the favour! Over the years LAWS students have contributed to projects at @lco-cdo.bsky.social and some have gone on to legal careers.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The LCO is launching two new projects that address emerging and evolving legal issues in Ontario: Intimate Images and Deepfakes www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre..., and Workplace Surveillance www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre.... Follow us to stay up to date on how you can get involved!

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Today LCO Counsel @upsideofdown.bsky.social is attending the 1st meeting of John Howard Society of Ontario’s Digital Access to Justice project investigating how new legal tech can improve access to justice. See @lawfoundationon.bsky.social's funding announcement: lawfoundation.on.ca/news/close-t...

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Close to $7M in core funding to eight leading access to justice organizations - The Law Foundation of Ontario

The Law Foundation of Ontario has approved 8 new Catalyst grants, representing $6.9M over 3 years.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

LCO Counsel @upsideofdown.bsky.social is quoted in @thewalrus.ca's piece “When Evidence Can Be Deepfaked, How Do Courts Decide What’s Real?” in relation to his work on the AI in Criminal Justice project. Important read on where law, tech, and trust intersect. thewalrus.ca/when-evidenc...

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When Evidence Can Be Deepfaked, How Do Courts Decide What’s Real? | The Walrus

AI is pushing Canada’s justice system toward a crisis of trust

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our Crim AI roundtable consultation reports are live! Thank you to the Law Commission of Canada for its support in funding the Vancouver and Toronto roundtables. Stay tuned for the final report in 2026! Find the roundtable reports under Project Materials: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...

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AI in Criminal Justice

Project Overview The Law Commission of Ontario’s AI in Criminal Justice Project is a groundbreaking survey and analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Canadian criminal justice system. The pr...

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The LCO is pleased to renew its Student Scholar Fellowship Program in 2026, hiring up to 11 law students from Lakehead, Osgoode, Ottawa, Queen’s, and Windsor. Interested students should apply through their respective law schools.

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Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario @lco-cdo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The LCO has released a new Consultation Paper on improving protection orders in Ontario’s family & child protection laws. We’re seeking input on how to better respond to intimate partner & family violence. Consultations open until Mar 13, 2026. Learn more: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...

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Improving Protection Orders

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