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Apr 20, 2022

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong will be speaking at at Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference taking place in Toronto from April 20 to 21,…

Mar 1, 2022

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, those in the surrounding regions, and everyone affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including colleagues and clients in…

Feb 4, 2022

The Julius Alexander Isaac Moot – Black Law Students’ Association of Canada

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand will be participating as a Judge in the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot organized and hosted by the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada…

Feb 1, 2022

WeirFoulds EDI 2021 Year in Review

As we settle into 2022, our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee is reflecting on its accomplishments in 2021 and setting goals for the upcoming year. Part…

Dec 15, 2021

Raj Anand writes to the editor of The Globe and Mail regarding Quebec’s Bill 21 and the recent dismissal of a teacher for wearing a hijab

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of Ontario Human Rights Commission wrote a letter to the editor of The Globe and Mail, published on December 15,…

Nov 10, 2021

Partner Raj Anand receives the 2021 SOAR Medal

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has received the 2021 Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (“SOAR”) Medal. SOAR is a non-government, non-partisan organization…

Oct 20, 2021

2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference

Lisa Danay Wallace, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ IT and IP Law Practice Group, will be moderating a panel at the 2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference. The two…

Oct 5, 2021

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law group will be chairing the 20th Annual Charter Conference being hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on October 5,…

Oct 1, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Anand assists the Assembly of First Nations in obtaining the Federal Court’s decision in upholding landmark compensation order for First Nations children

On September 29, 2021, one day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Federal Court released its 109 page decision in Canada’s attempt to set…

Sep 30, 2021

WeirFoulds marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part educational series

WeirFoulds acknowledges that we practice law on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and…

Aug 18, 2021

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Group, will be Chairing the Ontario Bar Association’s panel “Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity” on Wednesday,…

Jun 22, 2021

WeirFoulds stands with the Muslim community and condemns Islamophobia

Earlier this month, four members of the Afzaal family were tragically killed, and another seriously injured, in London, Ontario, when they were struck by a driver, who…

Jun 8, 2021

WeirFoulds mourns the loss of 215 Indigenous children

Last week’s discovery of the remains of 215 children, at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, British Columbia, is…

May 26, 2021

Food That Touches the Heart: Re-Orienting Asian Food

In Celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2021, WeirFoulds is excited to collaborate with ZERO11ZERO/Iron Bay Media, Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice (“CCNC-SJ”) and Myseum of…

May 19, 2021

WeirFoulds collaborates with Zero11Zero, CCNC-SJ and Myseum of Toronto to hold virtual event

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2021, WeirFoulds LLP (“WeirFoulds”) is pleased to announce that they, in collaboration with Zero11Zero/Iron Bay Media, Chinese Canadian National Council for…

May 12, 2021

WeirFoulds kicks off Asian Heritage Month 2021 with an educational webinar, “Not Your Model Minority: The Problem with Asian Stereotypes”

The month of May is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many achievements and contributions of Asian Canadians. The theme for this year’s Asian…

Apr 26, 2021

Raj Anand provides comment to The Hill Times on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal policy and legislation

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand provided comment to Alice Chen of The Hill Times in an article published on April 21, 2021, on the need for widespread gender-neutral…

Apr 23, 2021

The Lawyers Daily reports on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 60th anniversary celebrations featuring Raj Anand

WeirFoulds Partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Raj Anand was interviewed by the OHRC as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations…

Apr 9, 2021

WeirFoulds LLP Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been, and continues to be, challenging for all of us. However, we acknowledge the Asian community, including our Asian…

Feb 23, 2021

WeirFoulds employment lawyer Megan Mah recognized as 2021 FACL Young Lawyer of the Year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Megan Mah, associate of our Employment Law Practice Group, is the recipient of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers’ (FACL) Ontario…

Feb 5, 2021

WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month

On February 1, 2021, WeirFoulds’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee launched an Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month. Open to all members…

Feb 1, 2021

Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, collaborated with Kathy Laird and Ron Ellis, QC, on an opinion piece that…

Jan 28, 2021

WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage

As we start a new year and as the pandemic continues, it is increasingly difficult to continue to feel connected as we manoeuvre through the day-to-day challenges…

Jan 5, 2021

Featured in The Globe and Mail: Frank Walwyn’s reflections on his own success as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world last year

Frank Walwyn, Partner at WeirFoulds LLP was featured in The Globe and Mail’s article of January 4, 2021 titled, “Are the Walwyns change leaders or exceptions in…

Nov 26, 2020

Raj Anand discusses Tribunal Watch Ontario’s alarm on the politicization of senior appointments to Tribunals Ontario, in The Lawyers Daily Magazine

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and longstanding member of the Law Society Tribunal and Gary Yee (previous chair of three Ontario tribunals), discuss the concerns raised by Tribunal…

Nov 18, 2020

For Women in Law: A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance – SCG Legal

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be facilitating For Women in Law: A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance on November 18, 2020 from 11:30…

Nov 5, 2020

Press Freedom & Land Defence – JHR Indigenous Media Talks

WeirFoulds Partner Peter Jacobsen will be speaking at Press Freedom & Land Defence, hosted by JHR Indigenous Media Talks, on November 5, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. On September…

Oct 29, 2020

Fireside Chat with Law Firm Diversity Professionals – SCG Legal

Partner Raj Anand will be speaking at a Fireside Chat with Law Firm Diversity Professionals on Thursday, October 29, at 2:30 P.M. EDT. This session is a…

Jul 21, 2020

Raj Anand responds to Globe & Mail opinion piece on the 2020 anti-racism movement

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds Partner and former chief commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, sent a letter to the Globe & Mail in response to the July…

Jun 9, 2020

WeirFoulds’ Lisa Borsook joins The Prosperity Project to help stop COVID-19 from setting back Canadian women

Economic insecurity, increased caretaking responsibilities, and domestic violence are just a few examples of how women and young girls are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

May 21, 2020

WeirFoulds to be recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

WeirFoulds is a proud continued supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Since 2005, the firm and its employees have made numerous donations, and…

May 11, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers continue the Firm’s longstanding commitment to Pro Bono Ontario during COVID-19

WeirFoulds has long-supported Pro Bono Ontario (PBO), a registered charity with a mandate to bridge the gap between low-income Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer and lawyers…

Mar 26, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers start #CommunityOverCOVID movement to donate would-be lunch money to local food bank

While many professionals have started working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Health Canada has issued a…

Mar 10, 2020

Celebrating IWD 2020: WeirFoulds welcomes The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin and recognizes the efforts of women across the firm

For a second year in a row and in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), the WeirFoulds Women Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds to submit a…

Feb 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Women, Girls e-Mentorship and First Generation Network partner for 3rd annual speed mentoring event

On Friday, February 14, 2020, WeirFoulds Women (WFW) hosted its third annual Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (GEM), a Toronto-based charity that offers a year-long mentorship program…

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