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Applying for a Legal Aid Ontario certificate
Recorded on May 19, 2026
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) provides legal help to people in Ontario with very low incomes. One way LAO helps is by giving people who qualify a legal aid certificate. A legal aid certificate covers the cost of a private lawyer to work on a person’s legal problem for a certain number of hours.
Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
Recorded on May 7, 2026
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides limited, short-term health coverage for refugees and other groups with certain immigration statuses. It covers them for basic health care until they qualify for a provincial or territorial plan, such as the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
Starting May 1,
Understanding how Bill C-12 impacts refugee claims
Recorded on April 29, 2026
The Government of Canada’s Bill C-12: Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act became law on March 26, 2026.
The changes Bill C-12 makes to Canada’s refugee and immigration system affect refugee claimants and people thinking of making a refugee claim. There are now more limits on who can make a refugee claim,
Living on OW/ODSP and turning 65?
Turning 65 can bring major changes for people receiving social assistance. ISAC has a tipsheet to help individuals protect their income and benefits during this transition. There’s also a companion resource for service providers and health professionals that support clients.
Read moreC-12 is now law. Find out how you are affected.
This tool allows refugee claimants to figure out it if they are affected by Bill C-12. The tool is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
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