Webinars/Webinaires

Going to court without a lawyer: tips and traps

Recorded on July 23, 2024

Do you have clients who must represent themselves in a legal case? Many people earn too much to be eligible for legal aid or community clinics but cannot afford a lawyer.

Moya McAlister and Jennifer Leitch of the...

Understanding special immigration measures, eligibility criteria, and pathway options for Gazans

Recorded on July 18, 2024

Many people are confused about Canada’s special immigration measures for people in Gaza. Recent changes to the program have only added to the confusion. People are turning to community and settlement workers for support...

ODSP Denied: Navigating the Social Benefits Tribunal

Recorded on July 4, 2024

Assisting clients with Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) medical eligibility appeals can be challenging. Our experts will discuss the appeals process at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). They will:

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CPP-Disability: A Guided Pathway to request reconsideration or appeal when denied

Recorded on June 6, 2024

Do you support clients who applied for Canadian Pension Plan–Disability (CPP-D) benefits and were denied? Or who had their request for reconsideration declined? This webinar will help community workers understand the...

Pride and Protest: Strategies to Protect and Advance 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights in Ontario

Recorded on May 28, 2024

The Ontario Human Rights Code protects queer and trans communities from discrimination. But our communities continue to experience hate speech, violence, and exclusion, as well as lower levels of income and wellbeing....

Femmes autochtones et femmes de minorité visible : comment s’applique la loi?

Enregistré le 15 mai 2024

Vous explorerez de manière interactive les aspects clés du droit de l'emploi, de la discrimination, de l'équité salariale, du harcèlement, de l'équité et de la diversité, ainsi que des demandes d'accommodement.

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Supporting international students: understanding new rules and restrictions

Recorded on May 14, 2024

International students increasingly seek support from community workers when facing issues with work, housing, tuition, and immigration. There have also been many changes to international student rules recently. This...

Droits des personnes 2SLGBTQ+ au sein des foyers de soins de longue durée et des maisons de retraite

Enregistré le 25 avril 2024

Cet atelier s'adresse aux personnes francophones travaillant en intervention souhaitant acquérir des connaissances pratiques et des stratégies pour soutenir et défendre les droits des aîné.es 2SLGBTQ+ dans les...

Foyers de soins de longue durée – Processus d’admissibilité et droits des résidents

Enregistré le 7 mars 2024

Cette session abordera les différences fondamentales entre les maisons de retraite et les foyers de soins de longue durée.

Conférencière :
Me Monique Woolnough est avocate à la clinique juridique francophone...

Part 2: Relocating with children during divorce or separation

Recorded on February 15, 2024

Amendments to the Divorce Act in 2021 introduced new steps that a parent must take before relocating with their children. This webinar series provide community workers with practical information and resources to...