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“The pratiquO pilot project was created to expand and increase access to French-language services in the justice system and I am thrilled to see it become a reality. The aim of this initiative is to encourage our jurists to practise in French for the benefit of Franco-Ontarians across the province.”
— Marie-France Lalonde, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
“This centre will go a long way toward building a more responsive, accessible and modern justice system. It sends a strong message to Ontarians and all Canadians, that we value the inclusion of the French language in our legal system.”
— Yasir Naqvi, Attorney General of Ontario
“The Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law is very proud to make use of its particular expertise in establishing this one-of-a-kind continuing professional development centre. Thanks to the support of Ontario, pratiquO will provide continuing professional development for jurists and other justice system stakeholders – in French.”
— Alain Roussy, Director of pratiquO, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law
“The Law Society is delighted to see the development of focused French legal training for licensees through pratiquO, and we are very pleased to support this unique, new initiative. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with the University of Ottawa and pratiquO, in helping to make increased French legal training content available for licensees, while also better enabling them to meet their `continuing professional development requirements.”
— Paul B. Schabas, Treasurer, Law Society of Upper Canada
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