Archives: Resources
Report to Police Explainer
These animated videos show how to report hate-motivated crimes and incidents to police. Produced by the Council of Agencies Supporting South Asians, the videos are available in in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Urdu. They also provide resources for Ottawa, Peel, York and Greater Toronto areas.
Read more
Expansion of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) – what it means for those seeking refuge in Canada
Recorded on Thursday April 20, 2023
This webinar discusses exceptions to the STCA and how to make a refugee claim at a port of entry under an exception. It also outlines the dangers faced by claimants who enter Canada irregularly between ports of entry and are at risk of deportation to the U.S.
Le processus d’expulsion et les accords de remboursement en droit du logement
Enregistré le 5 avril 2023
De nombreux propriétaires discriminent les locataires en leur donnant un avis d’expulsion avant de faire ce qui est requis en vertu de la Loi sur la location à usage d’habitation (LLUH).
L’objectif de l’atelier est de fournir des informations et des ressources pour aider les clients qui sont touchés par ce problème.
Challenging CERB and CRB overpayment notices
Recorded on April 4, 2023
We are pleased to share that Pro Bono Ontario has now started a CERB/CRB Overpayment Program for eligible Ontario residents. In the last year, the federal government has been demanding that thousands of recipients pay back their CERB or Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). Many of these recipients are low-income people struggling to make ends meet.
Before you travel
This webpage has information and resources for people who are thinking of travelling from the USA to make a refugee claim at official land ports of entry into Canada and at irregular points of entry.
Read more