Toronto, ON, M5H 2N6
Complaint Service -- handles complaints about lawyer or paralegal conduct and services
Toronto, ON, M7A 2G5
- may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- policy development, research and analysis
- public education and training
- reports to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Legal information available online and in print on income assistance, housing law, refugee and immigration law, employment law, family law, domestic and elder abuse, debt and consumer rights and collection agencies, health and disability, criminal law and wills and powers of attorneys
- most publications available in French
Legal information for new Canadians -- print materials in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Simplified Chinese), English, French, Somali, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu
CLEO Connect, cleoconnect.ca -- provides public legal education and information to help community workers assist clients with legal problems
- free training, tools and resources including webinars, podcasts, and research
- ESL resources for teachers
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Law Foundation of Ontario and Department of Justice Canada
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
- approximately 30 minutes per visit
- civil cases only, no family or criminal
- explanation of the claim process (how to start a claim, how to defend a claim, considerations a person should think about before starting a claim, enforcing a judgement, etc.)
- assisting clients in interpreting court rules
- identifying the court forms a person may need
- guiding clients in completing court forms
- providing tip sheets
- identifying strengths and weaknesses of cases
- offering the use of computers and software to help create court forms
- referrals to other legal services
Other services include:
- duty counsel (legal aid lawyer in an Ontario courthouse) - criminal, refugee and immigration, family or youth courts, mental health
- summary legal advice for family law (criminal matters referred to local services)
- certificate program for complex cases
- poverty law, civil services - delivered through community legal aid clinics
- referrals to other social assistance agencies
- Criminal Duty Counsel - 36 Wyndham St S (Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Division)
- Family Duty Counsel - 74 Woolwich St (Ontario Court of Justice, Family and Superior Court of Justice, County of Wellington Courthouse)
Milton, ON, L9T 0H8
A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:
- family law
- immigration law
- criminal law
Free legal advocacy workers offer emotional and practical support navigating the family law and court system
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S6
Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H4
Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H4
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
- legal information and advice
- supportive counselling in navigating workplace conflict
- assistance navigating government programs and protections
- client support through advocacy, letter writing, assistance with form-filling
- mediation with employers
- legal representation in cases regarding unjust dismissals, violations of rights, claims, and appeals
- accessible Know-Your-Rights public legal education workshops on labour rights and protections in plain language
- Building Leadership and Skills workshops regarding legal education, updates on labour law, and capacity-building exercises to empower workers to advocate for their labour rights
Hamilton, ON, L8M 2B7
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W4
Provides lawyers who volunteer their time to make wills for people who cannot afford to pay for these services. Can assist people with disabilities, people with terminal illnesses, single parents, and low-income adults. Operates out of the office of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic.
ON, L8P 4Y7
Services include:
- summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
- information on the polices and procedures of the WSIB and WSIAT
- advice and representation through the stages of an application and hearing of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
- self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
- referrals to other organizations
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
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Community legal clinic
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment and immigration
- may provide representation
- referrals
- community education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Provides Indigenous-controlled and culturally based justice alternatives
- Gladue Reports - preparation of Gladue reports for court proceedings
- Gladue Letters - preparation of Gladue letters for court proceedings
- Yoha:te ne kahsen:na (The Road to Your Name) - cultural learning program facilitated by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers designed for those in the justice system and people supporting those in the justice system
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Program - Indigenous Knowledge Keepers attend each session of Indigenous Peoples Court. They are a cultural resource to Court personnel, justice workers and clients. They are facilitators of client conferences
Satellite office located in Ohsweken
Brantford, ON, N3T 3B2
- duty counsel lawyer will be available to assist with legal concerns
- assistance will also be provided with the completion of forms
Oakville, ON, L6H 2L1
Represents the full time and part time students of Sheridan College
Student Services include:
- Health & Dental coverage - covers gaps in government coverage
- Clubs & Associations - provides guidance, financial and promotional support and meeting spaces for all clubs on campus
- Dressed for Success - campus wide donation program provides students with easy access to winter clothing as well as business clothing
- Empower Me - allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants and life coaches for a variety of issues. Helpline available 24/7, phone 1-833-628-5589
- Legal Advice - free consultations with a lawyer in all areas including family law, immigration, criminal law, real estate business
- Perks program - exclusive discounts and deals offered by community businesses
- Free Condom Dispensers - located inside all SSU washrooms
- Free Menstural Products - located inside all SSu washrooms
- Food First - digital grocery gift cards available for students experiencing food insecurity
- Graduation Photos - traditional and fun grad portraits shot by a professional photographer
- Equipment Loan program - includes calculators, sketch pencils, architectural tools as well as safety glasses, lab coats, and calipers
Offices also located at the Hazel McCallion Campus and the Davis Campus
Brantford, ON, N3S 7N8
Free legal services for low-income people funded by Legal Aid Ontario
- advice and representation available through this Nonprofit independent community legal clinic to clients who have issues such as housing, social assistance (OW,ODSP,CPP-D), government pensions and employment insurance and Employment
- Residential tenancies (for tenants)
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Employment issues
- Income Maintenance (OW)
- Disability issues (ODSP, CPP-D)
- Consumer Protection
- Notary services
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
Oakville, ON, L6K 3V3
Community legal clinic that helps low income individuals living in Halton with their legal problems, for free
- office is located in Oakville, but staff are available to meet clients in Milton, Burlington, Oakville, and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton)
- community outreach clinics at various locations including local libraries, food banks, courthouses, and outreach organizations on a rotating basis
Depending on the kind of problem, may be able to help by providing:
- Summary Advice
- Brief Services
- Representation
- Referrals for legal problems they cannot assist with, and to other community organizations like food banks, social and health services, crisis intervention agencies, and navigation help
Support can be provided for:
- Income Support and Public Benefits
- Housing Law
- Employment Rights
- Human Rights
- Secondary Legal Consultation
- Indigenous Rights and Services
- Youth Rights
Mobile Legal Clinic
- serving Acton and Georgetown
- a lawyer on site providing free legal information and advice in each community on alternating Fridays
- schedule will be posted on social media
ID Clinic
- offering monthly ID Clinics to provide assistance with the legal barriers preventing members of the Trans, Non-Binary, and Queer communities from accurately identifying themselves on official documents
- more information on website (haltonlegal.ca/id-clinic)
Legal Health Check-Up
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
- visit website to take the check-up (legalhealthcheckup.ca)
Note:
- HCLS does not provide a full range of services, nor does it provide legal aid certificates
- callers needing certificates or help in family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board compensation, etc. should contact a Legal Aid of Ontario office
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Offers a variety of workshops and support groups, both in-person and virtually
- please visit website or Eventbrite for more details and to register
Assertiveness Coaching
- learn how to ask for and receive the things you want from life
- practice communication skills to be more assertive at work, in relationships and other areas of your life
Self-esteem Series
- focuses on making positive changes and facing challenges head on
- provides the opportunity to foster friendships, build confidence and promote positive thinking
Divorce and Finance workshop
- a divorce financial analyst discusses financial mistakes women can avoid
- topics include selling or keeping your home, support payments, income tax, banking and credit
Family Law 101
- one day seminar introducing the basics of Family law and covering everything women need to know about separation and divorce
- topics include property division, spousal support, child custody and access, separation agreements and child support
Coffee and Conversation
- join the group for lighthearted conversation and snacks
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:
- family law
- immigration law
- criminal law
Free legal advocacy workers offer emotional and practical support navigating the family law and court system
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1S6
Tin pantry -- in collaboration with the Mississauga food bank
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program -- individual and peer support, life skills guidance, personalized plan of action, addiction prevention
Journey together: indigenous child and family outreach program -- deliver culturally specific experiences geared towards children and families attending EarlyON centres
Indigenous court worker program -- support, liaison services, resources and information on matters relating to the judicial system
Gladue writer -- write and submit a Gladue report to provide information to the court - for sentencing purposes - regarding the life circumstances if an Indigenous offender
Gladue aftercare -- case management to ensure the clients are meeting the needs of their sentencing conditions
Indigenous mental health and addictions -- sweat ceremony, sharing circles, one on one sessions with Elders, Healers and Seers
Urban aboriginal healthy living program -- nutrition education, physical fitness activities
Cultural resource
- cultural and recreational program
- traditional teaching
- drumming circles
- talkin circles
- one on one, group and peer informal counselling
- community referrals
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3V8
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D), employment, subsidized housing, immigration (limited)
- may provide representation
- referrals
- community education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Satellite clinic held at
Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Dr, Thursdays 3 pm-6 pm
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H8
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Community legal clinic
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), immigration, Employment Insurance (EI), workers' rights, advocacy and education on poverty law issues
- speakers
- assistance in community group development
- law reform
- referrals
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Toronto, ON, M9V 4E3
Appointments by telephone, in person, or virtually. Limited walk-in service available on Thursday afternoons.
- free legal services in the areas of social assistance, housing, employment, Employment Insurance, immigration, and human rights
- family law matters - call Metro Toronto Family Law Services 416-696-2992 or email [email protected]
Community legal clinic services include:
- summary advice and legal information
- deals primarily with disability benefits, immigration, social assistance, tenant issues, employment law and worker's rights
- also family law - call for appointment
- referrals
- community education
- ID Clinic
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario