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Justice for Children and Youth has produced a blog post that looks at human rights law in Ontario, how young people might encounter discrimination on the grounds of sex, and what they can if they experience it.
To assist those participating in a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board hearing, the Board has created an interactive online tour of a hearing site. The virtual tour shows what a typical hearing site looks like, what the roles are of people who may...
This information sheet explains some of the changes to the Interim Federal Health Coverage Program that take place effective June 30, 2012.
Currently, an H&C application is the most common way that clients who are unsuccessful with their refugee claim get to stay permanently in Canada. This information sheet explains some of the changes that will take place to the H&C application...
In their blog presenting legal information for youth dealing with important issues, Justice for Children and Youth look at making a will, and power of attorney for personal care (POAPC).
The Ministry of Consumer Services has a web page that explains your rights when it comes to car repairs. It covers finding a good repair shop, estimates, warranties, invoices, what happens if the shop doesn't do a good job, what happens if you...
CliquezJustice, available (in French, with some English), is a website that explains Canada's legal system (together with simulated trials), and matters relevant to employment law, family law, immigration, contracts, wills and powers of attorney....
This section of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website provides information on the how to sponsor spouses, partners and dependent children to come to Canada. There is also a section related to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC...
This Justice for Children and Youth blog post looks at marriage and age, marriage and sex/gender, and briefly discusses the history of same-sex marriage in Canada.
Everyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring that products being sold are safe and meet current regulatory requirements. This page on the Health Canada website has lists of products banned in Canada and products that are...
Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) looks at what happens when young people skip school for no legitimate reason. What does the Ontario Education Act say? What if you are sick or having a religious holiday? What are the consequences likely to be?...
You have a number of different options to choose from when making a legal claim against your boss. It is important that you choose the right one for your situation. This factsheet provides basic information about those options.
This webinar covers basics about who is entitled to support for themselves and their children after a relationship breaks down, how amounts are calculated, and how to start the process. It is presented by Tamar Witelson, Legal Director, Metropolitan...
The Office of the Children's Lawyer (OCL) and Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) both represent children and youth on legal issues, but they are different organizations doing different things. This JFCY blogpost sorts out the differences.
The latest in the Learn Law series, this information sheet looks at the options available to you to enforce your rights if you've been fired. These options include claims under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Code...
This post on the Justice for Children and Youth blog focuses on drunk, or impaired, driving. It looks at what happens when someone is caught driving impaired and how the Youth Criminal Justice Act affects the way the police interact with a young...
This post on the Justice for Children and Youth blog looks at what the Employment Standards Act says about legal wages for young workers, how much time you are allowed for lunch breaks, and how to get pay you are owed.
This publication discusses what the legal issues are for a young person who is thinking of leaving home. Some questions it looks at: When can I decide where I want to live? Do my parents have to support me? Can I go to school if I am not living at...
This guide explains what people caught shoplifting can do if they receive a letter from the store demanding payment, if they are asked to sign a document by store security guards, or if they receive a letter from a collection agency or a Statement of...
This resource discusses children's right to attend school, at what age a person can be legally excused from attending school, and at what age a student has the legal right not to attend school. There is information for immigrants and newcomers, blind...
