Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts
Recorded on Thursday, March 22, 2012. This webinar reviews basic immigration terms and pointers for women who are not Canadian citizens and whose status may be affected by their partner and the breakdown of their relationship. Discussion will cover understanding immigration status, getting control of the immigration file, and where to look for help. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal...
Watch Your Step on the Internet!
Recorded on Monday, March 19, 2012 - This webinar, presented by Margaret Capes, Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., looks at common scams such as phishing, advance fee frauds, prize and lottery scams, the grandparent scam, and cheque overpayment scams. The webinar reviews the risks of purchasing goods or services online. It covers plans of action to...
Looking for a Family Law Lawyer
Recorded on February 23, 2012 - This webinar is designed for community workers and advocates who support women in finding a family law lawyer. It is a discussion about where to look for a family law lawyer, how to choose and work with one, and some options for clients who aren't satisfied. The discussion will focus on issues primarily from a woman's perspective, and consider options for...
Social Assistance Review Webinar: Understanding the Options
Recorded on February 17, 2012 - The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario released its second discussion paper on February 3, 2012 and is asking for feedback on a number of approaches it could take in reforming social assistance. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar, Jennefer Laidley of the Income Security...
Surviving Home Renovations with the Consumer Protection Act
Recorded on February 13, 2012, this webinar, presented by Margaret Capes, Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., looks at the rights of the consumer who is renovating a house, and how the Consumer Protection Act and the Construction Lien Act protect the owner when contracting for renovations, lawn care, paving...
Social Assistance Review Part 3: Merging OW and ODSP
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is expected to release an Options Paper in early February 2012 with options for reforming Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), followed by a very short period for public response and feedback. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar series,...
Presenting Evidence About Abuse in Family Court
Recorded on February 2, 2012, this webinar, produced by Springtide Resources and Luke's Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children, is designed for community workers who support women who have been abused. Presenting evidence about abuse effectively in family court proceedings is critical to a successful outcome. The webinar looks at what...
Social Assistance Review Part 2: Moving Benefits outside OW and ODSP
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is expected to release an Options Paper in early February 2012 with options for reforming Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), followed by a very short period for public response and feedback. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar series,...
Social Assistance Review Part 1: Tax Delivered Income
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is expected to release an Options Paper in early February 2012 with options for reforming Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), followed by a very short period for public response and feedback. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar series,...
Property Rights and Obligations of Married and Co-habiting Partners
This webinar looks at property issues between married and co-habiting couples that arise during their relationship and following breakdown. Topics include the matrimonial home or shared properties, other assets and liabilities, how to protect property, and issues for surviving spouses. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women...
