Bike Law Canada & Bike Law Ontario

Bike Law Canada & Bike Law Ontario Bike Law Canada is hosted by Patrick Brown. Cyclist. Advocate for safe streets. Toronto bike lawyer. He can be reached at [email protected] and 1-866-685-3311.

Whether it is a climb up an escarpment, a ride along a waterfront trail, or a trek downhill through the woods, recreational cycling in Ontario is vibrant, growing and the best way to see the province. Riding a bike is also the main and sole means of transportation for many living in the major cities. Although a cultural shift has happened in many communities and a number of politicians get it, the

re still remains a significant lack of biking infrastructure and bike laws that promote safe passage. In addition to commuting to his Toronto office, Patrick Brown enjoys recreational rides throughout Ontario, Europe and the United States. At home, he is active in representing injured cyclists and their families across the province and has been an involved cycling activist seeking to enhance the rights of cyclists.. Due to the alarming number of cycling deaths in Ontario, Patrick and fellow lawyer Albert Koehl initiated and were pro bono counsel in the 2010 Ontario Coroners’ Year Review into Cycling Deaths from 2006 to 2010. He and Albert were awarded the prestigious Champion of the Year Award by the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation for their representation of the cycling community. The Review led to a comprehensive list of recommendations to reduce death and provide safe passage to cyclists. Patrick is one of the founding members of the Toronto Bike Union (now CycleToronto), and is a former director. He is a proud contributor to Advocacy Respect for Cyclists [ARC] who have defended cyclist rights since 1996. He and his firm, McLeish Orlando LLP hold the annual Helmets on Kids Campaign in Toronto and sponsor CycleToronto’s annual “Get Lit” program and the City’s Bike Month. In 2013, the firm was awarded the Bicycle Friendly Business Award by the City for promoting cycling in and outside the office. Patrick is the past President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and is one of the few lawyers in the province who have been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation and also voted into BestLawyers Canada and LEXPERT by his peers. Patrick has chosen to join the Bike Law Network because of its focus on client and cause advocacy. If you have been injured in an Ontario/Canada bike accident and would like to discuss your case with a lawyer who gets cycling, Patrick welcomes your call for a free consultation.

Andrew’s Law is a proposed set of changes in Ontario’s justice bill that would introduce a lifetime driver’s licence ban...
12/03/2025

Andrew’s Law is a proposed set of changes in Ontario’s justice bill that would introduce a lifetime driver’s licence ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death, along with tougher immediate suspensions, impound powers, and higher fines for dangerous and distracted driving. It is an emotionally powerful response to a tragic loss, but on its own it does not come close to addressing the everyday, systemic dangers faced by people walking, cycling, and using mobility devices on Ontario’s roads.​

Andrew’s Law proposes lifetime licence bans and tougher penalties for dangerous driving in Ontario, but experts warn it falls short of addressing the systemic causes of road violence. Learn why advocates say real safety requires protected infrastructure, lower speeds, and stronger vulnerable road ...

Listen to Patrick Brown speaking on Andrew’s Law this morning on CBC Metro Morning.
11/26/2025

Listen to Patrick Brown speaking on Andrew’s Law this morning on CBC Metro Morning.

CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news. Check out our new weekly podcast, This is Toronto [https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1737-this...

10/30/2025

McLeish Orlando is proud to be recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms at the National Tier 1 level, a distinction awarded based on feedback from our clients and peers.

Congratulations to all the firms recognized this year — it’s an honor to be among such outstanding leaders in the legal community. 🏆👏

We had an awesome time at this year’s Big Toronto Bike Ride. A great community of riders, amazing volunteers, and seamle...
10/07/2025

We had an awesome time at this year’s Big Toronto Bike Ride. A great community of riders, amazing volunteers, and seamless organization - it was a great day for a ride around our beautiful city.

Special congratulations goes out to Sandra at , who won this year’s Alex Amaro Cycling Kindness award. Thank you to all of you who nominated someone in our cycling community, we look forward to seeing all of next year’s awesome nominees.

Thanks to Cycle Toronto, Toronto Hydro, McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP, and Curbside Cycle for the support. Bike Law Canada and McLeish Orlando are proud to present this ride and we are already looking forward to next year!

🚲 Join us for The Big Toronto Bike Ride 2025 🚲On Sunday, October 5, 2025, we ride! Cycle Toronto and McLeish Orlando La...
09/22/2025

🚲 Join us for The Big Toronto Bike Ride 2025 🚲

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, we ride! Cycle Toronto and McLeish Orlando Lawyers invites riders of all ages and abilities to take part in a relaxed ~10 km ride through the city. This annual event is a chance to enjoy Toronto by bike, connect with other riders, and support the growth of safer, more bike-friendly streets.

After the ride, gather at Christie Pits Park for a post-ride celebration, and see the presentation of the Alex Amaro Cycling Kindness Award — honouring those who make Toronto’s cycling community welcoming and supportive.

📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM start
📍 Meeting point: Northwest corner of Christie Pits Park

✅ Help celebrate Toronto’s recent wins for bike lanes
✅ Support Cycle Toronto’s work for safer cycling and better infrastructure
✅ Meet fellow riders and enjoy a friendly community event

➡️ Register today to reserve your spot: https://www.cycleto.ca/the_big_toronto_bike_ride_2025

09/10/2025
09/10/2025

The Ontario Governments promotion of speeding and breaking the law by the removal of speed cameras flies in the face of the Chief Coroners Report that noted a pedestrian hit at 50 km/h is five times more likely to die than one hit at 30 km/h. Speed kills. What are you doing?

🌸🚴‍♀️ Nominations closing soon! 🚴‍♂️🌸Know someone making cycling safer, more inclusive, and more joyful in Toronto? Nomi...
09/10/2025

🌸🚴‍♀️ Nominations closing soon! 🚴‍♂️🌸

Know someone making cycling safer, more inclusive, and more joyful in Toronto? Nominate them for the 2025 Alex Amaro Cycling Kindness Award — celebrating individuals or organizations spreading positivity through cycling.
Created in memory of Alex Amaro, this award honours those working to make cycling more accessible, equitable, and sustainable for all.

🗓 Nomination deadline: Sept 15, 2025

🏆 Winner announced at The Big Toronto Bike Ride on Oct 5

💰 Includes a monetary prize

👏 2024 winner: Geoffrey Bercarich, Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists (ARC)

Submit your nomination today ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZfj0kkMB9dmhB5A_rMlIQvqOA029_U5zE7Wj-52sQAq0kdg/viewform?pli=1

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08/16/2025

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This week, we announced all of the details of our Big Toronto Bike Ride presented by McLeish Orlando Lawyers. At the event, we will have the honour of announcing the 2025 recipient of the Alex Amaro Cycling Kindness Award.

The award was created in memory of the eponymous 23-year-old cyclist who was killed while cycling in front of Dufferin Mall, December 2nd, 2020. Alex, who was in her final year of journalism, was a passionate cyclist who embodied kindness, generosity, positivity and humbleness throughout her brief, but vibrant life.

The award is designed to recognize an individual or not-for-profit group/organization who exemplify a positive approach to making cycling friendlier, more accessible, inclusive, environmentally healthier and sustainable for everyone.

Applications will be accepted until September 15th.

To learn more about the award, visit our website:
https://www.cycleto.ca/alex_amaro_award

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