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Navigating the Human Rights Tribunal process: From application to decision – Part 3

Recorded on May 28, 2025
This 3-part series focuses on tips, techniques, and considerations for filing an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the mediation process, and preparing for a hearing. Part 3 focuses on the following topics:

Case Management Conference Calls
Hearing preparation and process
Post-decision issues

Speakers:
Demar Kemar Hewitt,

The Refugee Claim Process Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help front-line workers navigate the refugee process in Canada, and provide support to refugee claimants.
The toolkit focuses on the front-end refugee process, including the crucial differences between Port of Entry and Inland claims.

Self-directed training modules on how to support Black and Indigenous clients

The JHSO has new self-directed training modules on how to support Black and Indigenous clients who are involved in the legal system. JHSO designed the modules along with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and the Black Legal Action Centre.

Uneven Scales

This report examines the unique civil legal needs and collateral issues faced by Black and Indigenous people in Ontario who have been involved with the criminal legal system. These communities are disproportionately over-represented in the system and face collateral issues such as evictions, loss of income support, and loss of employment.

Know Your Rights: Printable Resources for Ontario Renters

Know your rights: Rental Housing Basics, a series of fact sheets on Ontario housing law. Topics include human rights, preventing eviction, repairs and maintenance, and record keeping for tenants. All are in English, and some are also in French, simplified Chinese, Hindi, Persian, and Spanish.