Paliare Roland Named a 5-Star Pro Bono Firm for 2026

We are pleased to announce that Paliare Roland was once again recognized in Canadian Lawyer’s annual 5-Star Pro Bono Firms special report recognizing Canada’s law firms that demonstrate pro bono infrastructure at an institutional level.

Paliare Roland’s steadfast commitment to pro bono work began with the firm’s inception 25 years ago. The firm and its lawyers have represented deserving clients and important causes at every level of the firm. This legacy of pro bono work has always been grounded in the principle that lawyers have a responsibility to serve the public interest. Our long-standing pro bono culture encourages lawyers to take on precedent-setting Charter cases, volunteer as duty counsel, and support organizations through board service and legal advice.

In 2025, in addition to volunteer hours, pro bono advice and other activities as part of pro bono commitment, the firm has:

• Acted for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association in a challenge to the limits of parliamentary privilege in Alford v. Canada (A.G.), 2026 SCC 14;
• Acted for Cycle Toronto in a Charter challenge to the Provincial Government’s decision to remove bicycle lanes in Cycle Toronto v. Ontario (A.G.), 2025 ONSC 4397; and
• Acted for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association in a challenge to the exclusion of refugee claimants from subsidized daycare in Quebec (A.G.) v. Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7.

To read Canadian Lawyer’s full report (now in its fourth edition), click here.

ABOUT PALIARE ROLAND ROSENBERG ROTHSTEIN LLP

Consistently recommended by our peers, Paliare Roland is a top-tier litigation firm. Our talented professionals are widely recognized for outstanding work in complex and important matters where critical interests are at stake. In representing our clients with passion and ingenuity, our team draws from our wealth of experience, commitment to excellence, and pursuit of the highest professional standards. From commercial litigation to labour disputes, from class actions to professional discipline — we get results.

To arrange an interview with one of our lawyers or for more information, please contact:

Orna Dobner
Marketing & Business Development
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
orna.dobner@paliareroland.com