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The Ministry of Labour has updated its Guide for Joint Health and Safety Committees and Health and Safety Representatives in the Workplace to reflect changes resulting from Bill 160. It has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some...
This blog post creates a scenario in which a young woman is being sexually harassed by her teacher. It discusses what she can do about it, what her legal rights are, what Criminal Code offenses are involved, and what consent means. It lists...
The Ministry of Labour has updated its Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to reflect changes resulting from Bill 160. It has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health...
This chart has referral information to sources of help for a variety of legal problems including where to get help with birth certificates, registering a complaint against various professionals, small claims court, debt problems, family law matters,...
What legal issues do young people face if they are caught drinking in public? This blog post looks at the laws that may apply, including those that prohibit underage drinking, drinking in public, and, possibly, local laws.
The problem with the Internet is that anyone can publish to it. A video from the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta provides specific criteria to help readers determine if online legal information is useful. It includes considerations such as...
This information sheet explains why it is important for refugees with permanent status to apply for citizenship as soon as possible.
This information sheet, part of the Learn Law series, explains how to complain to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario if you believe you have been discriminated against. It discusses how to make a claim, the types of remedies that the Tribunal can...
A blog post from Justice for Children & Youth discusses how a youth record can affect whether or not a young person can cross the border.
This two-part blog post creates a possible scenario in which young people are discriminated against to demonstrate how, as the law in Ontario currently stands, children and youth under age 18 are not protected from age-based discrimination.
This resource offers basic information about sponsoring family members who are outside Canada to come and live here as permanent residents. It includes sections on who can be sponsored, the sponsor's responsibilities, what can happen if sponsors...
This Justice for Children and Youth blog post describes what the Children's Aid Society (CAS) in Ontario does to protect children under 16 from harm. It lists the rights children have if they have been removed from their home by the CAS and explains...
Developed as a presentation for new entrepreneurs, this resource provides an introductory overview of legal issues for small businesses. Topics include the three basic forms of business organization: Sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporations...
This Government of Ontario website tells how to change your name due to a relationship by looking at these topics: How do I assume or unassume a married name? How do I legally change to my partner or spouse's name? How do I legally change my name back...
The home repairs benefit for people on social assistance is being cancelled as of January 2013. This article in the September 2012 Northwest Community Legal Clinic newsletter describes two other Ontario government programs that may help people on...
What happens if I miss my curfew? For the family of a young person under the age of 16, this can be a serious issue. This blog post discusses what happens if someone under the age of 16 is found to be in a public place after midnight without an...
Justice for Children and Youth has produced a video about the law around fake or borrowed IDs (identification cards) in Ontario. Watch three teens as they learn about the possible consequences for getting caught with IDs that have false information on...
Produced by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, this website includes these topics: Buying a Newly Built Condo, Buying a Resale Condo, Condominium Costs, Living in a Condo, How Condominiums Are Run, and Working with Your Condo Board.
The Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services offers information to consider when buying a cell phone, such as getting a written copy of your contract, and comparison shopping.
This blog post from Justice for Children and Youth looks at the rights of children when it comes to leaving home, at what age they can decide where to live, what "emancipation" from parents is, and whether parents must support children financially if...
