Resource collection

Guide for LGBTQI+ Asylum Seekers Crossing the Canada-U.S. Border

Haven: The Asylum Lab has produced a toolkit for LGBTQI+ people in the United States who are thinking about seeking asylum in Canada. The toolkit includes information on:

• the asylum process
• the Safe Third Country Agreement
• things to think about when seeking asylum
• a list of legal and community services

Know Your Rights: Protesters guide and tip sheet

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has released an updated Know Your Rights: Protesters guide. The guide helps people understand:

• their rights when taking part in protests, and
• what to do if they’re detained or arrested.

CCLA also has a one-page tip sheet for protesters.

Droit de l’emploi : Les incontournables du contrat de travail (2ème partie)

Enregistré le 09 septembre 2025

Rejoignez-nous pour notre série en droit de l’emploi et plongez dans les fondements du contrat de travail en Ontario. Ce webinaire interactif vous permettra de :

• Parcourir les éléments essentiels d’un contrat de travail;
• Identifier les clauses clés à surveiller;
• Explorer les recours...

Droit de l’emploi 101: Comprendre la loi en Ontario (1ère partie)

Enregistré le 28 août 2025

Êtes-vous une personne travaillant en intervention communautaire ou simplement curieuse de mieux comprendre vos droits et obligations en milieu de travail? Ce webinaire est pour vous! Nous explorerons les points suivants :

• Les lois applicables en matière d'emploi, avec un survol des thématiques clés :
  
  
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Supporting Loved Ones: A guide navigating the criminal court and correctional system in Ontario

The John Howard Society of Ontario has produced Supporting Loved Ones: A guide navigating the criminal court and correctional system in Ontario. The guide includes:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• information about visiting
• community resources

Collecting and Presenting Evidence in Family Court: A Guide for Survivors

Luke’s Place recently produced Collecting and Presenting Evidence in Family Court: A Guide for Survivors.

The guide includes:

• a checklist for gathering evidence
• tips on how to organize evidence effectively
• information on how to present information

Migrant Health Issue Brief

Immigration status is a key but often overlooked factor shaping health in Canada. And migrants face significant barriers to care and protections. The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health has released a brief on migrant health that:

• examines the impacts of immigration status on daily living conditions and health

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Pathways to Permanent Residence: Caregivers and Construction Workers

FCJ Refugee Centre delivered a webinar called Pathways to Permanent Residence: Caregivers and Construction Workers. The webinar discusses new temporary policies, who’s eligible, and how to apply.

Renovation Rights Assessment Tool

Landlords in Toronto must now get a Rental Renovation License before starting repairs or renovations that require tenants to move out of their units. This new by-law came into effect July 31, 2025.

Renters can use the Renovation Rights Assessment Tool to learn about their rights and connect with resources.

The Ontario Renter’s Guide

The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights has created the Ontario Renter’s Guide to help tenants understand their rights:

• when they move into their unit
• while they’re living there
• when they move out