South Etobicoke Community Legal Services

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Description
Community legal services, including:
  • summary advice
  • brief services
  • representation
Level of services provided is determined on a case-by-case basis

Direct legal services in four areas of law, including:

Social assistance and income maintenance:
  • Ontario Works (OW)
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • Old Age Security (OAS)
  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
  • Federal Child Tax Benefits
Housing:
  • evictions
  • Landlord and Tenant Board orders
  • rent subsidy
  • pests
  • harassment and discrimination
  • maintenance issues
  • other Landlord and Tenant matters
Immigration:
  • humanitarian and compassionate applications (H&C)
  • permanent residence applications (PR)
  • sponsorship applications and sponsorship breakdowns
  • loss of status and deportation
  • work permits
  • visitor permits
  • study permits and temporary resident permits
  • issues related to citizenship
Employment:
  • Employment Insurance (EI)
  • wrongful dismissal
  • breaches of the Employment Standards Act
  • harassment and discrimination in the workplace
  • workers' rights

Other services include:
  • public legal education
  • law reform initiatives
  • providing referrals for legal matters outside our areas of law
  • public outreach and community development
Eligibility
Financial eligibility: low-income individuals whose family size, income, and assets are within the guidelines set by Legal Aid Ontario

Some legal services such as summary advice and referrals may be available to higher-income individuals

Residency requirement: South Etobicoke, includes areas east of the Humber Creek, south of Eglinton Ave W, and west of the Humber River
Application Process
Call for appointment

Walk-ins accepted, immediate assistance may not be available
Office
416-252-7218
Fax
416-252-1474
Web Site
Visit Website
Mailing Address
5353 Dundas St W
Suite 210
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H8
Canada
Languages
English, Farsi, French, German, Punjabi, Interpretation services are available upon request
Contact
Hardehn Punia, Clinic Manager
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None for legal services, clients may be asked to pay for court or tribunal fees and medical reports
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; pay parking underground
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
May 2, 2024
Address
5353 Dundas St W, Suite 210
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H8
Cross street: Kipling Ave and Dundas St W
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Etobicoke