Skip to content

Joint Open Letter on Ontario’s Bail Reform

November 4, 2024 – Letter on behalf of the Black Action Defence Committee, Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, and the Black Legal Action Centre regarding Ontario’s Calls for Bail Reform We write in response to the recent calls for criminal justice and bail reform made by the Ontario government and echoed by police associations. Cumulatively, […]

BLAC Opportunity – Staff Lawyer – Contract

BLAC is searching for a dynamic staff lawyer to join our team.  The details are outlined here. This is a contract position with attractive benefits including group health and dental, vacation and other personal days.

BLAC Opportunity – Intake Coordinator

BLAC is searching for an intake coordinator to join our team.  The details are outlined here. This is a permanent position with attractive benefits including group health and dental, vacation and other personal days.

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2024

Modern day slavery can be found in many different countries and is marked in several ways. Canada is no exception, with Human Trafficking being recognized by the United Nations as a form of modern-day slavery.  Human trafficking is of significant concern to BLAC as 67% of reported trafficking takes place in Ontario.[1] Debt bondage or […]

New Executive Director & General Counsel: Demar Kemar Hewitt

Toronto, ON August 19, 2024 – The Board of Directors of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is delighted to announce that Demar Kemar Hewitt is the clinic’s new Executive Director and General Counsel. His appointment took effect on June 17, 2024. For the full press release click here. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Our reflection on Emancipation Day! 2024

…no Slave shall be admitted an (sic) evidence in any cause, except in cases of plotting among themselves to run away, kill or destroy their Master. Our reflection on Emancipation Day! On this Emancipation Day, we celebrate the official end of slavery in Canada and other parts of the British Empire. The occasion also compels […]