FACL

Thank you for visiting the website of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers - Ontario Chapter (“FACL Ontario”). In 2007, FACL was founded in Toronto by a small group of Asian Canadian legal professionals, many of whom remain active and provide guidance through our Advisory Committee.

We are united by a common interest in promoting equity, justice and opportunity for Canadians of pan-Asian origin, in both the legal profession and the wider community.

In a very short time, FACL has come a long way. FACL’s conference has drawn 350 participants from across Canada, and FACL Ontario has over 850 members. FACL chapters In British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia add hundreds more members.

We welcome you to join us as a member. If you have interest in becoming active in FACL, you are welcome to contact us at communications@facl.ca, or reach out to a member of our Board.

Brendan Wong
President, FACL Ontario

June 17, 2017
Congrats to CSALC!
Congratulations to the Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic, formerly the Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic, for their new name and successful rebranding exercise! Services have been expanded to include all of Ontario, with a new toll-free number to match: 1-844-971-9674 See the Clinic’s full press release: CSALC Media Release (June 16, 2017)
June 14, 2017
Congratulations to new judicial appointees!
FACL Ontario congratulates Chris De Sa, appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket! For further details, be sure to check out the formal press release here. FACL Ontario further congratulates Nitya Iyer, Q.C., who was appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. Press release for British Columbia appointees can be found here.
June 5, 2017
Invitation: The Case for Change at the Economic Club of Canada
The Economic Club of Canada is inviting FACL Ontario members to a panel event, The Case for Change: Is the Canadian Legal Profession Facing a Diversity Deficit?. The event is on June 19, 2017, 11:30 – 1:45pm at the Hilton Toronto at 145 Richmond Street West in Toronto. Panelists will include: Charlene Theodore LL.B., Counsel Ontario English» Read More