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Wills and Powers of Attorney Resource Sheet

Connecting Ottawa has updated this resource sheet for people to better understand what information and services are currently available for low-income clients in Ottawa who cannot afford to pay a lawyer to draft these documents. Available services are listed for information only.

Note that some services are specific to Ottawa.

Transition Child Benefit Resource Sheet

Connecting Ottawa has updated this resource sheet on the Transition Child Benefit (TCB): for people who get money from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), but do not get the Canada Child Benefit, or get less than the full amount of Canada Child Benefit.

Canada Child Benefit Resource Sheet

Connecting Ottawa has updated this resource sheet on the Canada Child Benefit (CCB): a tax-free monthly payment to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. 

Questions majeures des couples en instance de divorce ou de séparation

Enregistré le 27 mai 2022

Ce webinaire aborde les questions clés que les couples en instance de divorce ou de séparation voudront aborder, comme expliquer ce que l'on entend par temps parental, droits de visite et contact. Combien de temps l'enfant passera-t-il avec chaque parent et comment le temps parental doit-il être organisé ? Est-ce que...

What Makes a Good Referral?

Recorded on May 25, 2022

Using examples, 11 Ontario show us how 211 operators build trust, identify needs, then deliver useful information and referrals to people who contact them with problems with a legal aspect. 211 information and referral specialists also tell us how community agencies partner with 211 to serve their clients. And...

Understanding and Preventing the Eviction Process

Recorded on May 12, 2022

Many tenants vacate their rental units upon receiving a Notice of Termination when in fact this is just the first step in the eviction process. In this Lunch and Learn we provide a brief overview of the eviction process and examine common errors in eviction notices. This webinar provides community workers with...

Navigating Virtual LTB Hearings

Recorded on April 28, 2022

The online hearing process can be intimidating and overwhelming for tenants. In this Lunch and Learn we demystify the online hearing process and share what to expect and how to support your clients so that they can participate as fully as possible. We discuss how to access Tenant Duty Counsel and mediation services...

Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law

This web page summarizes Ontario laws that relate to elder abuse and neglect. Categories include:

• Health Care
• Personal Planning
• Privacy
• Employment
• Immigration and Income Assistance
• Key Contacts

Available in EN and FR.

What to expect at a phone or videoconference hearing

This one-page tip sheet included five important things to consider during your remote hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), and what to do if you are not able to attend the hearing.

An Overview of the Bail Process in Ontario

This one-page infographic (poster) describes what happens after someone is charged with a crime. The poster includes the principles and timelines involved in bail hearings, pre-trial detention, and bail conditions.