Why OABP?

Our "PEER Mandate" improves access to justice and combats systemic racism within the justice system by:​

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• Providing mentorship opportunities for Black paralegals to help build capacity within the Black legal community and promote career equality and advancement

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• Equipping Black paralegals with the tools to navigate systemic injustice in the workplace

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• Eliminating the economic barriers which inhibit racialized Ontarians' ability to pursue civil matters related to racism, discrimination, diversity and inclusion. 

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• Recognizing, denouncing and combating systemic inequality in the justice system while equipping all legal professionals with the tools to do the same.