For Immediate Release
September 2, 2015
News Release
Treasurer’s statement on the report of the French Language Services
Bench and Bar Response Steering Committee
I commend the French Language Services Bench and Bar Response Steering Committee for
the important review of services and recommendations in their response to the 2012 Access
to Justice in French report submitted to the Attorney General today.
We are pleased to see initiatives from the Law Society and other partners in access to
justice in French recognized. The Law Society is committed to continually enhancing its
services to address the needs of the Francophone public and profession.
The Law Society is proud to offer continuing professional development programs in French
as well as a directory of lawyers and paralegals who offer services in French and a service
for the public that provides referrals to bilingual lawyers and paralegals. Our licensing
candidates also learn about language rights during the Licensing Process. In addition, over
the last two years we have launched an access to justice initiative with the French Language
Services Commissioner and supported the development of the pilot Law Practice Program
provided in French at the University of Ottawa.
We hope to continue to be part of the dialogue to enhance services addressing the needs of
French-speaking Ontarians in the justice sector.
Janet E. Minor
Treasurer, The Law Society of Upper Canada
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French Language Services Advisor, The Law Society of Upper Canada
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