Resource collection

Courtprep.ca

Courtprep was originally created in 2003 as a bilingual, interactive educational resource to help young people prepare for testifying in court. It provides a virtual courtroom tour and included an explanation of court proceedings and witness preparation tips in an engaging way.

Courtprep is a "site developed by youth, for youth." It was...

2SLGBTQI Event Safety Toolkits

Egale has guides for 2SLGBTQI people and their allies on how to stay safe at public events and protests.

Toolkits for racialized people living with a disability and dealing with the criminal legal system

Disability Justice Network Ontario has toolkits for racialized people living with a disability and dealing with the criminal legal system. They also include information that professionals and family and friends can use. The Network also has a printable, plain language toolkit for people in jail. It’s available in various versions, such as large...

Know Your Rights: Repairs and Maintenance

The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights explains what Ontario housing law says about repairs and maintenance of rental units. It explains the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.

Your landlord wants you to sign a Form N11 “Agreement to end a tenancy.” Should you?

Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) has advice for tenants when their landlords ask them to sign an agreement to move out. A landlord and a tenant must sign a Form N11 when they both agree to end a tenancy before its rental period or term ends.

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 National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) will explain how you can help clients who are going...

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 and information about options for their loved ones.

We will share information about:

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The Right to Decide – Community Living Ontario

These resources from Community Living Ontario help outline the decision-making rights of people with intellectual disabilities. They define “legal capacity” and supported decision-making, as well as address issues with substitute decision-making. The series also includes information specific to banking and to youth.

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:

• briefly review the ODSP application process
• explain why clients are often denied
• provide...

Unlocking the AODA: Housing Provider Obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

This resource from the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is designed to inform housing providers and tenants of the responsibilities of housing providers under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).