Archives: Webinars

Pathway to status for refugee claimants working in healthcare during COVID-19

Recorded on March 31, 2021
The federal government introduced a new program that would allow some refugee claimants working in the healthcare sector to apply for permanent residence. The program aims to acknowledge refugee claimants’ exceptional service working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A CLEO legal expert shared details about who qualifies for the program,

Recent Changes to the Law: The Divorce Act, Bill C-78

Recorded on March 29, 2021
This webinar addresses the legislative changes to the Divorce Act Bill C-78:
This webinar will address:

New changes to The Best Interests of the Child legislation which have been added to the Divorce Act;
Specific reference to family violence as a factor in considering a Child’s Best Interests;

Preventing Bias in Service Delivery: A Child Welfare Lens

Recorded on March 25, 2021
The webinar addresses the impact of the intersectionality of gender-based violence with unconscious bias through a Child Welfare Lens, you will learn about:

Equity Work is Emotional Work – Expanding our E.I. and not our I.Q
Identifying Systemic Barriers & Roots of Oppression
Unconscious Bias and Intersectionality through a Child Welfare Lens
Exploring Pathways to Social Justice within Gender-Based Violence
How to be an effective ally within the systems and structures?

Housing and tenants’ rights during COVID-19

Recorded on February 24, 2021
Thousands of tenants across Ontario have fallen behind on rent due to the pandemic. Facing risk of eviction, many tenants find themselves uncertain about their rights as they struggle to keep their housing. What options do tenants have to deal with rent arrears and possible eviction?

Income Benefits during COVID-19: Updates and review of provincial and federal benefits and how they interact

Recorded on February 4, 2021
The federal government introduced new and temporary income benefits last year to help people cope with the impact of COVID-19. At the same time, the provincial government introduced temporary financial supports, particularly for those on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Join us to understand which federal and provincial benefits are still available,