Archives: Webinars
Partner Abuse: How Can a Restraining Order Help?
Recorded on April 30, 2019 – Review or refresh what you know about Restraining Orders: when you can get one for a family abuse or violence situation in Ontario, and how they are similar and different from Peace Bonds. This webinar is part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series, co-presented by METRAC’s Legal Director, Tamar Witelson, and family law lawyer Malerie Rose of Rose
Read moreImmigration, Women and Violence: Making a Claim on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
Recorded on March 28, 2019 – Women who don’t have legal immigration status in Canada may have a close relationship with a child in Canada; and/or they are affected by violence, either in Canada or in their country of origin. These situations make an application for permanent residence based on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds an option.
Read moreHow Survivors Of Partner Violence Can Work With Their Family Lawyer: what to ask for and what to expect
Recorded on March 11, 2019 – How can a survivor of intimate partner violence make the most of the working relationship with their lawyer in a family law case? How can misunderstanding and further trauma be avoided?
Read moreChanges to social assistance: What Was Announced, What It Means, and What’s Next
Recorded on December 6, 2018 – On November 22, 2018, the Ontario government announced a number of changes to Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Read moreSocial Assistance in Ontario: What’s happened and what’s next?
Recorded on September 27, 2018 – On July 31, 2018, while scrapping the Basic Income pilot, the Ontario government announced that a number of improvements to Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) would not take place in the Fall of 2018 as scheduled.
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