Listed below are some answers to the more commonly asked media questions we receive. If you require further information than what is provided below please feel free to contact us.

Who do I contact if I have a media inquiry or need to find a spokesperson?

To request comment or information from Legal Aid Ontario, all media inquiry calls must be directed to the Communications and Public Affairs Department. Please contact:

Kristian Justesen
Director, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Group
Legal Aid Ontario
Atrium on Bay
40 Dundas Street West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON
M5G 2H1

Telephone: 416-979-2352, ext. 4782
Toll Free: 1-800-668-8258, ext: 4782
Email: justesk@lao.on.ca
Fax: 416-204-4701

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Can I get information or an update on a client's case?

No. Legal Aid Ontario is bound through the privacy act to protect the confidentiality of our clients and cannot release any client information.

How can I ensure that the media process runs as smoothly as possible?

In order to ensure that media receive the information/spokesperson they seek in a timely and accurate manner, Communications staff will ask a number of key questions, including:

• Caller name, media outlet and contact information (phone, email, fax)
• Story deadline
• What is triggering the story and what questionings/ information/spokesperson are being requested?
• What other sources are being approached for the story?

Recent Media Enquiries

Find the most recent responses to media enquiries here.

Recent Media Enquiries

Find the most recent responses to media enquiries here.

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