FP Legal Assistance Modalities

Legal Aid Ontario

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:47:12 -0400

Office phone: 416-979-1446
Toll-free phone: 1-800-668-8258
Fax: 416-979-2948 Administration
E-mail: info@lao.on.ca
Web site: www.legalaid.on.ca
Address: Provincial Office, 375 University Ave, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5G 2G1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (University Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Robert Ward, President and Chief Executive Officer
Languages of service: English ; sign interpreters arranged through Canadian Hearing Society and paid by Legal Aid Ontario
Eligibility: Persons with low incomes - see below for specific services
How to apply: Call for information - certificate application -- no appointment needed, but bring all documents related to case and to personal finances - proof of social assistance required
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - parking close to entrance
Service description: Free legal information and advice

arranges for payment of lawyers through Legal Aid Certificates in cases requiring legal representation
out of court settlement conferences for some civil cases

Legal Aid Certificates -- reimburses participating lawyers for services rendered on behalf of client

financial assessment required
only granted for some types of legal problems, usually criminal, immigration or family law matters
client may have to agree to repay all or part of legal fees
seniors who collect Guaranteed Income Supplement (and do not own property) may have lawyer reimbursed for will preparation

Advice Lawyer -- people who qualify for legal aid financially but whose particular cases are not eligible for a certificate are able to receive some assistance and advice, particularly in family law matters or where a person needs help to file documents
Community Legal Clinics -- provincial office funds and sets policy for independent, specialty and student legal clinics in Toronto (indexed under LEGAL SERVICES and its subheadings)

for services beyond information and advice, clients usually required to meet financial or case eligibility guidelines and not be eligible for Legal Aid Certificate
formal representation only available in particular areas such as tenant issues, immigration, pensions, social assistance, Employment Insurance (EI), workers compensation, poverty law
client may be asked to contribute towards disbursements

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Legal aid; Legal information
Record ID: MET0601
Last complete update: 2007-12-20
Last modification date: 2008-05-07

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:24:24 -0400

Notice As of June 30, 2008, will administer complaints previously filed with the Ontario Human Rights Commission
Office phone: 416-326-1312
Toll-free phone: 1-866-598-0322
TTY phone: 416-326-2027 ; 1-866-607-1240
Fax: 416-326-2199 ; 1-866-355-6099
E-mail: hrto.registrar@ontario.ca
Web site: www.hrto.ca
Address: 655 Bay St, 14th Fl, Toronto, ON, M7A 2A3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (Bay St-Dundas St W)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Michael Gottheil, Chair
Contacts: Richard Hennessy, Registrar
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English ; French
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Administers and enforces Ontario Human Rights Code, which prohibits discrimination in employment, accommodation, contracts, vocational associations, or goods, services and facilities, based on age (16 years and over in accommodation, 18 years and over in services and 18-65 years in employment), sex (includes pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status (includes common law), same sex partnership status, family status, physical or mental disability, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, receipt of public assistance (in accommodation), and record of offences (in employment) Mediates and conciliates complaints on behalf of residents or visitors to Ontario

complaint must be filed within one year of the alleged incident of discrimination
arm's length agency of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Organization type: Provincial Government
Subjects: Complaints; Conflict resolution; Human rights
Record ID: MET1042
Last complete update: 2008-06-27
Last modification date: 2008-07-02

Ontario Victim Services Secretariat

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:44:14 -0500

Ontario
Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Victim Services Secretariat
Victim Support Line
416-314-2447 Toronto area ;
Toll-free phone: 1-888-579-2888
Fax: 416-212-1091
Web site: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/about/vw/vsl.asp
Mail Address: 18 King St E, 7th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5C 1C4
Officers Ann Swallow, Manager, Regional Programs Support, 416-326-2431
Hours: Automated information -- Monday - Sunday 24 hours
information counsellors -- Monday - Sunday 8 am-10 pm
offender information -- Monday - Friday 9-5
Victim Liaison Unit -- Monday - Friday 9-5
Languages of service: English ; French
Service description: Toll free information and support line
provides information on criminal justice system, including arrest and release procedures, parole, probation, conditional sentences, police responsibilities, how to be a witness at a criminal trial
provides access to counsellors for referral to services for victims of crime
provides information on specific adult offenders on probation, provincial parole, and conditional sentences of less than 2 years in custody
allows registration with the automated Victim Notification System, which provides information on changes in release status of an offender
provides access to Victim Liaison Unit

Organization type: Provincial Government

Legal Aid Clinics

admin — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:18:28 -0500

East Toronto
Legal Aid Ontario Student Legal Aid Society Community and Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP)
Address: 519 Church Street Community Centre, 519 Church St, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C9
Intersection: Church St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: (416) 392-6874
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca
Fax: (416) 736-5564

East Toronto
Legal Aid Ontario Advice Lawyer -- Toronto (Dixon Hall)
Address: Dixon Hall, 58 Sumach St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3J7
Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E
Office phone: (416) 863-0498
Web Address: www.legalaid.on.ca