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Introduction to Nonprofit Governance
Recorded on July 7, 2023
This workshop explores the rights, duties, and liabilities of members, directors, and officers. It also explores different ways to structure membership and Boards.
Preparing for a virtual tribunal hearing
This web page from the Human Rights Legal Support Centre can help self-represented applicants take part effectively in a virtual hearing at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Though the page focuses on human rights issues, it has links to Tribunals Ontario policies and resources and has advice that is useful for any Tribunals Ontario hearing.
Read moreODSP Appeal Handbook
This 24-page handbook From Waterloo Community Legal Services helps a person prepare for an ODSP hearing at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). It includes definitions, timelines, and points to consider.
Most SBT hearings are now virtual. Tribunals Ontario has a guide to help people prepare for a videoconference: Guide to Videoconferencing | Tribunals Ontario.
Immigration updates
This factsheet from Connecting Ottawa sums up recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) about visitor visas and open work permits for spouses, as well as selecting Permanent Resident applicants through the Express Entry system.
Read moreHousing tip sheets and videos
Waterloo Community Legal Services has many tip sheets and videos for tenants about housing issues. The 1-page tip sheets cover tenants’ rights, many Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) notices, and the eviction process. New videos cover the eviction process, when a landlord can enter the unit, and the N11 and N12 LTB notices.
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