Training & announcements

CLEO Annual Report 2020 / 2021

Read CLEO's four page report for highlights of work we did from April 2020 through March 2021, including our ongoing COVID-19 "hot legal topic" webinar series for community workers.

Training & announcements

Upcoming webinar: Navigating family courts during the pandemic

Family court and related court services have changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic. What counts as an emergency motion? How have parenting time and decision-making been affected? How can survivors of domestic violence navigate family court and related services during the pandemic? Join us on October 5 for a webinar that can help you answer these and other questions you are hearing from your clients.

Training & announcements

New skills-building webinar – Become a Steps to Justice expert!

Join us for a skills-building webinar on Tuesday, August 17 from noon to 1:00 p.m. You'll learn about how you can use CLEO's Steps to Justice website to help your clients!

In the community

Family Court Operations: A pandemic guide

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, family court operations in Ontario continue to be in flux. Luke's Place has produced a new resource providing information on how the courts are operating right now.

In the community

The pandemic and access to justice: Two recent updates

It's still too early to know how pandemic-related changes to access to legal help and court and tribunal hearings will play out over the longer term when things are "back to normal".

In the community

Stop the Spread and Stay Safe program: COVID-19 screening for community organizations

Frontline organizations in Ontario will soon have access to free, rapid, self-administered COVID-19 screening tests through a new Canadian Red Cross program.

Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants

Tenants in Ontario are facing new rules that may seriously affect their rights and responsibilities. This month's On the Radar looks at 2 of the more significant new rules.

More changes to family law

There are changes to Ontario family law procedures taking effect in August and September 2021. This month's On the Radar looks at these changes.

Air conditioners: A hot topic for tenants and landlords

As summer heats up, it's a good time for tenants to pull out their leases and review the rules about air conditioners. This month's On the Radar looks at the different ways air conditioning can be handled in a lease.