Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l'Ontario
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Founded in 2007, the LCO is an independent organization that researches issues and recommends Ontario provincial law reform measures.
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How can Canada build public trust in AI while managing its risks? What frameworks and standards are needed to ensure AI is trustworthy and responsibly deployed? Read the LCO’s submission to the National Sprint on Canada’s AI Strategy: www.lco-cdo.org/wp-content/u...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
How can Canada build public trust in AI while managing its risks? What frameworks and standards are needed to ensure AI is trustworthy and responsibly deployed? Read the LCO’s submission to the National Sprint on Canada’s AI Strategy: www.lco-cdo.org/wp-content/u...
Today @upsideofdown.bsky.social (Ryan Fritsch) joins Canada’s national Contract, Consumer, & Commercial Law Conference at @allard.ubc.ca to discuss legislative impacts of LCO's Consumer Protection project in Ontario & what’s next for digital consumer rights in Canada www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...
Consumer Protection in the Digital Marketplace
Project Purpose
The LCO’s Improving Consumer Protection in the Digital Marketplace: Final Report is the first comprehensive, independent review of Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in over 20 ...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today @upsideofdown.bsky.social (Ryan Fritsch) joins Canada’s national Contract, Consumer, & Commercial Law Conference at @allard.ubc.ca to discuss legislative impacts of LCO's Consumer Protection project in Ontario & what’s next for digital consumer rights in Canada www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...
The LCO extends its sincere thanks to Randall Kahgee, who has recently completed his term on the Board of Governors. Randall’s thoughtful contributions have been important in advancing the LCO’s work over the past four years. To learn more about the Board: www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors, comprised of representatives of the founding partners and at-large members, determines policy for the LCO and approves projects, discussion papers and reports, among other resp...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The LCO extends its sincere thanks to Randall Kahgee, who has recently completed his term on the Board of Governors. Randall’s thoughtful contributions have been important in advancing the LCO’s work over the past four years. To learn more about the Board: www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Join LCO Counsels at the Osgoode Hall AI and the Law Annual Forum this Thursday and Friday! Ryan Fritsch will discuss the AI regulatory landscape and privacy and data challenges, and Susie Lindsay will discuss ethics and societal risks in an AI world.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law - OsgoodePD
Artificial intelligence continues to transform the way people do business and practice law. Innovation has also opened the door to a multitude of novel and complex legal issues, challenges and risks. ...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join LCO Counsels at the Osgoode Hall AI and the Law Annual Forum this Thursday and Friday! Ryan Fritsch will discuss the AI regulatory landscape and privacy and data challenges, and Susie Lindsay will discuss ethics and societal risks in an AI world.
osgoodepd.ca/professional...
osgoodepd.ca/professional...
Join us online on Monday, October 27th, for an engaging session on AI in the Canadian criminal justice system, hosted by the LCO as part of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)’s Access to Justice (A2J) Week 2025. Register for free: lso.ca/theactiongro...
A2J Week 2025: AI and Access to Justice in the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Opportunities, Risks and Responses | Law Society of Ontario
<p>The session presents the Law Commission of Ontario’s (LCO) groundbreaking AI in Criminal Justice Project.</p>
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October 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join us online on Monday, October 27th, for an engaging session on AI in the Canadian criminal justice system, hosted by the LCO as part of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)’s Access to Justice (A2J) Week 2025. Register for free: lso.ca/theactiongro...
How can the Ontario Civil Rules promote A2J on AI evidence? Read the LCO’s submission to the AI Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee:
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October 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
How can the Ontario Civil Rules promote A2J on AI evidence? Read the LCO’s submission to the AI Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee:
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We’re shaping the IPC’s next Strategic Plan (2026-2030), and we want your input! From now until November 14, share your views in our short online survey. ow.ly/ViAv50X735F
October 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We’re shaping the IPC’s next Strategic Plan (2026-2030), and we want your input! From now until November 14, share your views in our short online survey. ow.ly/ViAv50X735F
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Nous dressons le prochain Plan stratégique (2026-2030) du CIPVP, et nous voulons connaître votre opinion. Vous avez jusqu'au 14 novembre pour répondre à notre bref sondage en ligne. www.ipc.on.ca/en/about-us/...
October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Nous dressons le prochain Plan stratégique (2026-2030) du CIPVP, et nous voulons connaître votre opinion. Vous avez jusqu'au 14 novembre pour répondre à notre bref sondage en ligne. www.ipc.on.ca/en/about-us/...
The LCO is thrilled to become a partner with Connected Minds, a first-of-its-kind YorkU and QueensU research program that studies the risks and benefits modern technology has on society, now and in the future.
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Connected Minds - Connected Minds
Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society Connected Minds Latest News Upcoming Events and Deadlines Connected Minds Conference Date: October 6-8, 2025 EDI Member Initiated Funds Deadline:...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The LCO is thrilled to become a partner with Connected Minds, a first-of-its-kind YorkU and QueensU research program that studies the risks and benefits modern technology has on society, now and in the future.
www.yorku.ca/research/con...
www.yorku.ca/research/con...
La CDO est fière d’annoncer que le directeur général de la CDO, Nye Thomas, a été nommé au Conseil consultatif stratégique du Commissaire à l’information et à la protection de la vie privée de l’Ontario.
Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer le renouvellement et l'expansion de notre Conseil consultatif stratégique. Leurs conseils indépendants nous aideront à remplir notre mandat et à orienter nos ressources là où elles auront le plus d'impact.
Renseignez-vous sur le conseil et son rôle : ow.ly/HZPn50X5F6P
Renseignez-vous sur le conseil et son rôle : ow.ly/HZPn50X5F6P
October 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
La CDO est fière d’annoncer que le directeur général de la CDO, Nye Thomas, a été nommé au Conseil consultatif stratégique du Commissaire à l’information et à la protection de la vie privée de l’Ontario.
The LCO is proud to announce that LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
We’re proud to announce the renewal of our Strategic Advisory Council: ow.ly/Unh250X5F5a
Their broad range of perspectives will help strengthen IPC’s ability to deliver its mandate in a way that’s most relevant to Ontarians and focus resources where we can have the greatest real-world impact.
Their broad range of perspectives will help strengthen IPC’s ability to deliver its mandate in a way that’s most relevant to Ontarians and focus resources where we can have the greatest real-world impact.
October 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The LCO is proud to announce that LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
This Thursday, Sept 25th, LCO Board member Neha Chugh and Executive Director Nye Thomas will be talking access to justice at the ARAG Access to Justice Conference 2025 in Toronto.
www.a2jconference2025.ca
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Access to Justice Conference 2025 | Toronto + Virtual | ARAG Canada
Join leaders from law, insurance, and advocacy at the Access to Justice Conference 2025. Free event, Toronto + virtual. Register now.
www.a2jconference2025.ca
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This Thursday, Sept 25th, LCO Board member Neha Chugh and Executive Director Nye Thomas will be talking access to justice at the ARAG Access to Justice Conference 2025 in Toronto.
www.a2jconference2025.ca
www.a2jconference2025.ca
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A great morning with @ojenroej.bsky.social at the @lawsocietylso.bsky.social. AI is coming to civil & crim justice. What first principles - Charter Rights, procedural fairness, evidence law - guide us in governing AI through Canadian values? And how do we teach this lens to teens? Law in action!
August 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A great morning with @ojenroej.bsky.social at the @lawsocietylso.bsky.social. AI is coming to civil & crim justice. What first principles - Charter Rights, procedural fairness, evidence law - guide us in governing AI through Canadian values? And how do we teach this lens to teens? Law in action!
Can Canadian criminal courts rely on AI-enhanced evidence? Should AI have a say in bail or sentencing decisions? How will deep fakes be tested and exposed? Today, LCO Criminal Evidence Roundtable explores these issues with justice sector leaders. More at www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
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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August 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Can Canadian criminal courts rely on AI-enhanced evidence? Should AI have a say in bail or sentencing decisions? How will deep fakes be tested and exposed? Today, LCO Criminal Evidence Roundtable explores these issues with justice sector leaders. More at www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
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Should AI influence bail or sentencing decisions? Are AI-powered needs assessments in heath and social sectors reliable? Valid? Accurate? Today the LCO Crim AI Project consults with Legal Aid lawyers at the intersection where AI, evidence law and procedural fairness meet.
www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
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...
www.lco-cdo.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Should AI influence bail or sentencing decisions? Are AI-powered needs assessments in heath and social sectors reliable? Valid? Accurate? Today the LCO Crim AI Project consults with Legal Aid lawyers at the intersection where AI, evidence law and procedural fairness meet.
www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
This Friday, LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is speaking about access to justice to the National Conference of US Bar Presidents at their Annual Mtg in Toronto. Organized by the National Conference of Bar Presidents and the Ontario Bar Association. Catch Nye here: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
The Canadian Bar Association : US and Canadian Perspectives on Tackling Challenges in Today’s Legal Profession
Ontario Bar Association and National Conference of Bar Presidents, with support from the Toronto Lawyers’ Association and Hamilton Law Association
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August 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This Friday, LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is speaking about access to justice to the National Conference of US Bar Presidents at their Annual Mtg in Toronto. Organized by the National Conference of Bar Presidents and the Ontario Bar Association. Catch Nye here: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
It's our students' last week at the LCO and it's been a delight having them shadow and contribute to our AI, Protection Orders, and other projects! We'll start preparing for the next round of student opportunities in the winter. Stay tuned for news on the process!
July 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It's our students' last week at the LCO and it's been a delight having them shadow and contribute to our AI, Protection Orders, and other projects! We'll start preparing for the next round of student opportunities in the winter. Stay tuned for news on the process!
Last week to send your law reform project ideas to the LCO! What laws need to be updated? www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Dernière semaine pour envoyer vos idées de projets de réforme du droit à la CDO ! Quelles lois doivent être mises à jour ? www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Dernière semaine pour envoyer vos idées de projets de réforme du droit à la CDO ! Quelles lois doivent être mises à jour ? www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
June 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Last week to send your law reform project ideas to the LCO! What laws need to be updated? www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Dernière semaine pour envoyer vos idées de projets de réforme du droit à la CDO ! Quelles lois doivent être mises à jour ? www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Dernière semaine pour envoyer vos idées de projets de réforme du droit à la CDO ! Quelles lois doivent être mises à jour ? www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
The LCO is pleased to welcome two new board members: Olha Dobush (MAG Appointee) & Natalia Rodriguez (LSO Appointee). We'd like to thank departing members Jane Mallen & Shalini Konanur for their significant contributions to the LCO. Read more: www.lco-cdo.org/en/lco-annou...
LCO announces appointments of two new Board of Governors members
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is pleased to announce the appointments of two new members:
Olha Dobush (MAG Appointee), term effective May 22, 2025.
Olha is the Assistant Deputy Attorney Gener...
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June 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The LCO is pleased to welcome two new board members: Olha Dobush (MAG Appointee) & Natalia Rodriguez (LSO Appointee). We'd like to thank departing members Jane Mallen & Shalini Konanur for their significant contributions to the LCO. Read more: www.lco-cdo.org/en/lco-annou...
What legislation governs Crim AI use in Ontario, Canada and the world? What's working, what isn't? What can we do about it? Find out in Crim AI series paper 5: Systemic Oversight of AI in Criminal Justice, by Brenda McPhail, Marcus Pratt & Jagtaran Singh: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...
June 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
What legislation governs Crim AI use in Ontario, Canada and the world? What's working, what isn't? What can we do about it? Find out in Crim AI series paper 5: Systemic Oversight of AI in Criminal Justice, by Brenda McPhail, Marcus Pratt & Jagtaran Singh: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...
LCO’s @upsideofdown.bsky.social (Ryan Fritsch) led a discussion yesterday at the Canadian national conference of civilian police oversight agencies about the challenges and opportunities of AI in criminal justice. Get involved in LCOs criminal AI consultations: www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
June 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
LCO’s @upsideofdown.bsky.social (Ryan Fritsch) led a discussion yesterday at the Canadian national conference of civilian police oversight agencies about the challenges and opportunities of AI in criminal justice. Get involved in LCOs criminal AI consultations: www.lco-cdo.org/CrimAI
Four weeks left to submit a proposal for LCO's upcoming law reform projects! For more details: www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Il reste quatre semaines pour soumettre une proposition pour les prochains projets de réforme du droit de la CDO ! Pour plus de détails : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Il reste quatre semaines pour soumettre une proposition pour les prochains projets de réforme du droit de la CDO ! Pour plus de détails : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
June 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Four weeks left to submit a proposal for LCO's upcoming law reform projects! For more details: www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Il reste quatre semaines pour soumettre une proposition pour les prochains projets de réforme du droit de la CDO ! Pour plus de détails : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Il reste quatre semaines pour soumettre une proposition pour les prochains projets de réforme du droit de la CDO ! Pour plus de détails : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Today, LCO Counsel Laura Snowdon is presenting findings from the LCO’s review of restraining order decisions in family court at the Feminist Legal Theory and the Family Conference, hosted by UofT.
May 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, LCO Counsel Laura Snowdon is presenting findings from the LCO’s review of restraining order decisions in family court at the Feminist Legal Theory and the Family Conference, hosted by UofT.
Today, LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is talking AI, access to justice and law reform to Canadian law reform execs at the Federation of Law reform agencies of Canada in Vancouver.
May 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today, LCO Executive Director Nye Thomas is talking AI, access to justice and law reform to Canadian law reform execs at the Federation of Law reform agencies of Canada in Vancouver.
Welcome to our summer 2025 students! We're excited to be working with these bright minds. Get to know them: www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Bienvenue à nos étudiants de l'été 2025 ! Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir ces esprits brillants. Pour les connaître : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Bienvenue à nos étudiants de l'été 2025 ! Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir ces esprits brillants. Pour les connaître : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
May 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Welcome to our summer 2025 students! We're excited to be working with these bright minds. Get to know them: www.lco-cdo.org/en/learn-abo...
Bienvenue à nos étudiants de l'été 2025 ! Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir ces esprits brillants. Pour les connaître : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...
Bienvenue à nos étudiants de l'été 2025 ! Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir ces esprits brillants. Pour les connaître : www.lco-cdo.org/fr/a-propos-...