Resource collection

Part 1: Newcomers and the Canada Child Benefit

Recorded on March 8, 2022

This lunch and learn clarifies some common misconceptions about the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) as it applies to newcomers. There are grave consequences for clients who apply for this benefit without understanding the eligibility criteria. This webinar provides community workers, particularly those who are new to the...

Testaments et procurations : présentation, enjeux et outils juridiques

Enregistré le 24 février 2022

Nos experts de la communauté expliquent les règles concernant les testaments et les procurations, en donnant des exemples pratiques. Sachez accompagner vos clients pour bien comprendre et rédiger ces deux documents afin d'anticiper les éventuels conflits qui pourraient exister après leur décès, dans la gestion de...

Toolkit for Housing Service Providers: Housing Laws and Rights in Ontario

This webpage summarizes Ontario rental housing laws, rules and responsibilities, including laws governing social and Rent-Geared-to-Income housing. Sections include:

• Knowing the law
• Landlords’ responsibilities
• Following the rules
• Implementing the right to housing

John Howard Society Learning Hub

An online platform for frontline workers serving justice-involved people in Ontario with skills-based training, resources on housing, income assistance, employment and accessing legal aid and a referral map.

 

Benefits wayfinder

Prosper Canada launched the Benefits wayfinder, an online tool that simplifies the search for government benefits for people seeking ways to boost their incomes and/or reduce their expenses.

Prosper Canada offers an online tool with four ways to search for government benefits:

• 'Starting Points' suggests benefits for people in...

COVID-19 Income Benefits for Workers

Recorded on February 1, 2022

What are my options? Responding to Workplace Sexual Harassment Flowchart

The Community Advocacy and Legal Centre of Belleville created a helpful flowchart on a person’s options after experiencing workplace sexual harassment.

Black Femme Legal Toolkit

A 21 page toolkit from Black Femme Legal provides legal education, referrals and support to Black queer women, femmes and gender diverse workers across Ontario. Toolkit sections include System Navigation, Legal Resources, Non-Legal Resources.

 

Navigating Steps to Justice: A Webinar

Recorded on: January 18, 2022

CLEO's Deborah Bourk offered a free, one-hour workshop on how you can use Steps to Justice.ca to help you respond to common legal questions. This workshop was for municipalities and community workers in Southwest Ontario.

Participants learned how to navigate Steps to Justice to find easy-to-understand legal...

Paths to Justice: Scams

This 5-page tipsheet created by CALC highlights important information on scams that includes:

• Examples of different kinds of scams
• What to do if you have been scammed
• Prevention tips
• What to expect when you call to report the scam
• Important resources