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Public Libraries as Critical Partners in Access to Justice

Recorded on October 26, 2022
This session explores recent initiatives in library and justice partnerships in Canada, with panelists sharing initiatives they’ve undertaken to make legal information more readily accessible to the public. Panelists provide an overview of their programs and take part in a discussion moderated by CLEO on the opportunities and challenges of library and justice partnerships,

Unsafe workplaces and low pay: The law and health and safety issues faced by low-income workers in Ontario

Recorded on October 25, 2022
As part of Access to Justice Week 2022, CLEO and Connecting Ottawa hosted this session to discuss the unique health and safety issues being faced by gig and low-wage employees, their rights, and what recourse is available under current employment law.
Speaker: Chetan Muram, Staff Lawyer,

The Eviction Process: Rights of Tenants with Disabilities

Recorded on October 13, 2022
Many landlords discriminate against tenants with disabilities by giving them an eviction notice before doing what is required under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Landlords must take steps to find out more about a tenant’s disability and what special arrangements or ‘accommodations’ may be required to allow tenants with disabilities to remain in their housing.

Navigating the Legal Help Landscape Part I: Community Legal Clinics and Legal Aid Ontario

Recorded on October 3, 2022
Learn about legal services that your clients may be able to access at community legal clinics and Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). The presenters give an overview, and answer questions, on:

what services community legal clinics and LAO offer, and how people can access them
who is eligible for what kind of help
tips to help your clients get through to the support they need

Speakers: 
Ivana Petricone,

Ontario Renters’ Guide

This workbook from the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (formerly CERA) provides a list of top ten tips for renters in Ontario and information about starting, maintaining and ending a tenancy.