Resources

Links to organizations and government sites that can help with legal information in Ontario.

These links go to other organizations. I'm not responsible for the content on those sites.

Refugee and immigration

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) The tribunal that hears refugee claims, immigration appeals, and detention reviews.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) The federal government department that handles immigration applications, visas, and citizenship.
CLEO: Refugee and Immigration Law guides Plain-language guides to the refugee system and immigration process in Ontario.
- All CLEO legal topics: full index of legal areas CLEO covers
Legal Aid Ontario: Immigration and Refugee Information on getting legal help with refugee and immigration matters through Legal Aid.
Ontario Settlement Services Settlement support for newcomers to Ontario, including language training, employment help, and community connections.

Ontario government: Family Law Overview of separation, divorce, custody, and support in Ontario.
CLEO: Family Law guides Plain-language guides to family law topics including divorce, custody, and child support.
Department of Justice Canada: Family Law Federal government information on divorce, child support guidelines, and parenting arrangements.
Legal Aid Ontario: Family Law Legal Aid services for family law matters, including a lawyer referral service.

Legal Aid Ontario Find out if you qualify for a Legal Aid certificate and how to apply.
Law Society of Ontario: Lawyer Referral Service Get a referral to a lawyer for a free 30-minute consultation.
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) Plain-language legal information on many topics in Ontario law.
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) Legal help and information for tenants in Ontario.

Canada Pension Plan: Disability benefits Government information on CPP disability benefits and how to apply.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Ontario government information on ODSP income and employment supports.
Social Security Tribunal of Canada The tribunal that hears appeals of CPP and Employment Insurance decisions.

These resources provide information, not legal advice for your specific situation. If you need advice, contact a lawyer.

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