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Developed for young people, this resource offers a comprehensive definition of discrimination as well as tips and facts about what they can do if they experience discrimination. The resource includes links to web sites with more information on human...
Developed for young people, this resource defines sexual abuse and sexual harassment and describes the laws in the Criminal Code that govern sexual activity. The resource also gives information for youth victims, including a list of people they can go...
This resource, developed for parents of teens, explains the legal liability that parents may have if drunk young people injure themselves or others after drinking alcohol on their property. The resource offers examples from Canadian court cases...
This fact sheet is for recipients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) who have concerns about how they have been treated by ODSP staff. It explains how to make a complaint to Ombudsman Ontario, how to make a group complaint, and how a...
This resource explains the differences between mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Presented on the web site of the ADR Institute of Canada, the resource answers questions about ways to resolve conflicts besides the traditional litigation process...
This page of the Ontario Association for Family Mediators web site describes how mediation can be used to help family members come to an agreement. Family mediation can resolve, or stop some conflicts before they happen, by helping people agree on a...
This article explains that the Indian Act and Indian Estates Regulations normally govern the estate of a reserve resident who has died. Sometimes, however, the estate may come under the jurisdiction of the courts.
Bail is a term that refers to the release of an accused person from custody while waiting for a criminal trial. This article explains what happens at a bail hearing, and what the courts consider in deciding whether or not to grant bail. It also...
The Gladue court is designed to hear the cases of Aboriginal offenders and propose sentences that are more in line with Aboriginal traditions than imprisonment. This article provides the background and history of the Gladue court and explains how it...
The Teens Hurting Teens study looks at violent crimes against youth committed by other youth. Fact sheets from the study are available for police, prosecutors, child witness support programs, and schools. There is also a summary report that describes...
This document describes resources for landlords in Ontario who are looking for information on the legal rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. It describes Ontario-wide agencies and organizations where landlords can go for more...
In Ontario, people can get tested for HIV without giving their name or address. This is called "anonymous testing." This booklet describes how to get tested, how to find anonymous test sites, and what happens when people are tested. It also explains...
This booklet sets out the rights of a person who is stopped, questioned, searched, arrested, or detained by the police. It also explains when the police can enter or search someone's home.
This page of the Service Canada web site is the main government source of information about the Canada Pension Plan, with links to topics such as eligibility, how to apply, and payment rates.
This resource provides an overview of financial assistance programs for seniors that are delivered by the Canadian government. It describes where people who have lived or worked outside Canada can go to find out if they are eligible for these programs...
This section of the Service Canada web site explains the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), which provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security (OAS) recipients living in Canada. This resource has information about eligibility...
This page of the Service Canada web site explains the Allowance for the Survivor Program, which provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widowed spouses who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension. It has information...
This resource answers questions about the Old Age Security pension (OAS). It explains who can receive OAS, how and when to apply, and what to include with the application.
This resource explains how to apply for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB). It explains who can apply, how to apply, when to apply, and how long it may take to receive a decision. It also describes the hearing, in which...
This resource answers questions about voting in Ontario provincial elections. Prepared for newcomers, it explains who can vote, how to get on the voters list, what issues provincial governments make decisions about, what the role of the Member of...
