Settlements with Law Firm Defendants and with FFCF/Gleeson Defendants

On Friday, October 18, 2013, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlements with the Law Firm Defendants (including Edwin C. Harris Q.C.), and with the Funds for Canada Foundation, Mary-Lou Gleeson, Matt Gleeson and Gleeson Management Associates Inc. (the “FFCF/Gleeson Defendants”). The settlement agreements are available below. The settlement with the FFCF/Gleeson Defendants…

Diversity Gap on the Bench

Do you see yourself reflected in the Canadian judiciary? For many in our increasingly diverse society and profession, the answer is “no”. There is a glaring gap of diversity among our judges. According to a 2012 study by Ryerson University’s Diversity Institute, only 2.3 percent of federally appointed judges (i.e., on provincial superior and appellate…

Settlements with Law Firm Defendants and with FFCF/Gleeson Defendants

The Plaintiff has entered into settlements with the Law Firm Defendants, including Edwin C. Harris Q.C., and with the Funds for Canada Foundation, Mary-Lou Gleeson, Matt Gleeson and Gleeson Management Associates Inc. (the “FFCF/Gleeson Defendants”).  The settlement agreements are available here and here. Both settlements remain subject to the Plaintiff obtaining court approval.  The motion…