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The website of the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ) has information about the OCJ and links to the courts and areas it has jurisdiction over, such as the Family Court, many criminal law matters, and provincial offenses. It also has sections featuring...
This article in the Spring 2012 issue of the West End Legal Services newsletter reminds people receiving benefits from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) that they need to seek permission from ODSP if they need to leave the province for...
A Globe and Mail article addresses these questions: If I've filed for bankruptcy, do I have to disclose this to a prospective employer? Could they legally do a search that would let them find that out? Does this limit my career choices? Will I be...
This booklet has introductory information aimed at assisting students with disabilities and their parents in advocating for education services in public primary and secondary school. This material looks at disability and how it interacts with the...
Recorded on April 26, 2012. Ontario's new Housing Services Act 2011 came into effect on January 1, 2012. This webinar provides an overview of the key elements service providers working with low income tenants should know about.
On its home page, this website has a toll-free phone number and a "get help" form for free assistance finding information on your employment rights. You can also browse its pages on labour standards, holidays, hours of work, leaves of absence,...
This handbook has information on what resources are available to assist families and others who have been affected by homicide. It looks at what families may experience, from "After the police leave...what happens now?" to accessing financial...
This resource discusses the health and mental health rights of young people under 18. Topics covered include the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and health care options for people who do not qualify for OHIP. It has information on the rights of...
This guide to the youth court process is for young people living in Toronto charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). It describes the rights of young people who have been detained or arrested by police, what may happen leading up to the...
This website is intended to provide access to resources, trainings, websites, and documents on the issue of violence against newcomer women from initiatives all across Canada. The site will be contributed to and consulted by lawyers, women's rights...
This webinar, presented by Margaret Capes, Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., looks at telephone scams and other consumer problems with...
The information in this resource is intended to increase your awareness of scams that target Canadians and share some steps you can take to protect yourself. It looks at deceptive marketing practices, such as false or misleading advertising, Internet...
This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to immigration, women, and children. It discusses situations involving immigration and family issues that may arise for non-citizen women and their children. It looks at situations such as...
This Justice for Children and Youth blog post discusses what happens when people have or sell prescription drugs, such as Ritalin, without a prescription.
This zine, prepared for a youth audience, has articles and information on topics related to bullying and the law, presented with comics and other graphics.
Part of the Know Your Rights series, this factsheet looks at what training and licensing you need to work as a security guard and what the eligibility requirements are for a license. It also discusses basic rights such as minimum wage, breaks,...
A successful citizenship applicant must have "an adequate knowledge" of either English or French, and applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 must pass a test, which is supposed to demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship...
This booklet explains the basic rules for property division between separating married spouses, their rights and obligations with respect to the matrimonial home, and what happens to property if one spouse dies. It also explains the different...
This booklet looks at spousal support for married or common-law partners who are divorcing or separating, including the factors that affect whether spousal support must be paid, in what amount, and for how long. It also contains information about...
When parents separate or divorce, issues about how to pay the expenses of raising their children arise. This booklet discusses who has a legal responsibility to pay child support, as well as how to calculate the basic amount to be paid and other...
