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Cost of Banking Guide (FCAC)
The Cost of Banking Guide on-line tool is designed to help you find the best banking service package for you. It takes the information you provide and uses it to assess your banking needs. It then presents you with the banking service packages that will best meet these needs.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
An Information Guide to Assist Victims
This booklet provides information about the legal entitlements of victims of crime, the resulting obligations of both the Correctional Service of Canada and the National Parole Board, and explains how victims can provide information to, or receive information from, the Board or the Service. General information about an offender's path through the correctional system after the court has sentenced them is also provided in order to enable victims and the general public to understand and anticipate the usual steps that occur.
Source : Solicitor General Canada
Ontario
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
ACE provides direct legal services to low-income seniors, public legal education, and engages in law reform activities. ACE services and activities are in relation to areas of law of special importance to the seniors' population.
Source : Public Aid Ontario. Advocacy Centre for the Elderly.
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (416) 598-2656
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Business Address :
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly 2 Carlton Street, Suite 701 Toronto, ON M5B 1J3
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Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) is a legal aid clinic that produces clear language, public legal education materials on topics of interest to low income and disadvantaged people.
Source : Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Contact Information :
- Telephone: 416-408-4420
- Fax
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E-Mail :
cleo@cleo.on.ca
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Business Address :
Community Legal Education Ontario 119 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario. M5V 2L1
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Dealing With Separation and Divorce
The following information and Web sites will help you understand the legal issues and processes of separation and divorce in Ontario. Before making critical decisions, you should understand your rights and obligations and the services that are available to help you. Using these links, you will be able to find information about issues that may be important to you, including the care and support of your children, support for you or your spouse/partner and the division of your property. You will also find information about how to find a lawyer and resolve legal issues.
Source : Government of Ontario. Life Events.
Elections Ontario
The official web site of Elections Ontario, your resource for information on all aspects of Ontario provincial elections. Whether you are a voter, a candidate, an educator, a student, or a member of the media, you'll find what you're looking for. And more.
Source : Elections Ontario
Finding a Community Legal Clinic
Community legal clinics provide services to address the unique legal needs of low-income people and communities. Each community in Ontario is now served by a clinic. This Web page tells you how to find a legal clinic in your community.
Source : Legal Aid Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-668-8258
- Toronto: (416) 979-1446
- Fax: (416) 979-8669
- TTY: 1-866-641-8867
- TTY Toronto: 416-598-8867
- Regional offices
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Postal Address :
Legal Aid Ontario 375 University Avenue Suite 404 Toronto ON M5G 2G1
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Finding and Working with a Lawyer
If you have never used a lawyer's services before, you may feel uncomfortable and uneasy - you do not know what to expect. Here is some information that will help you to feel more confident about talking to a lawyer.
Source : The Law Society of Upper Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380
- Toronto: 416-947-3300
- Fax: 416-947-5263
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Business Address :
The Law Society of Upper Canada Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N6
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Postal Address :
The Law Society of Upper Canada Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N6
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Intersection :
Queen Street and University Avenue
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Additional Information :
E-mail: lawsociety@lsuc.on.ca
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Getting Married
Marriage is an important event in a couple's life. You'll be excited and at times challenged by all the preparation and planning the occasion requires. Yet, don't forget some important details like obtaining a marriage licence or updating your identification should you change your name. We hope the information gathered on this site will help you with some of the changes your new life as a married couple brings.
Source : Government of Ontario. Life Events.
Human Rights and the Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Commission's functions are mandated by the Human Rights Code, and include investigating complaints, attempting settlements, conducting public education, and policy development.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General.
Contact Information :
- Toll-free - Human Rights Inquiries: 1-800-387-9080
- Telephone - Human Rights Inquiries: (416) 326-9511
- TTY Toll-free - Human Rights Inquiries: 1-800-308-5561
- TTY - Human Rights Inquiries: (416) 314-6526
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E-Mail :
info@ohrc.on.ca
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The Care Guide | Home
Welcome to The Care Guide, a free and comprehensive resource to help you make informed decisions about senior housing, care services and related matters for you or a loved one including retirement homes, assisted living, independent supportive living, long-term care, home care services, home support services, community support services and alzheimer care options in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
Source : The Care Guide
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-311-CARE (2273)
- Phone: 416-287-CARE (2273)
- Fax: 416-284-2571
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E-Mail :
info@thecareguide.com
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Business Address :
The Care Guide 20 Rivermede Road, Suite 202 Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 3N3, Canada
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The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) is an independent agency that awards compensation to victims of violent crime that resulted in personal injury or death as defined by the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act. Compensation may be awarded where a Criminal Code of Canada offence has been committed in the Province of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1 800 372-7463
- Telephone: 416 326-2900
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Business Address :
Ministry of the Attorney General 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2K1
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Violence in the Family
This Web page gives information on what you can do to stop family violence.
Source : Government of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-800-518-7901
- Telephone: 416-326-2220
- Fax
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Business Address :
Ministry of the Attorney General 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2K1
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What to do when someone dies
When a relative dies, arrangements must be made quickly to settle the affairs of the deceased. This site provides information on all the steps you need to take immediately after someone dies.
Source : Government of Ontario
Canada
About Appeals: Appeals Covered by Review Tribunals
How to file an appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals and information on the appeal process for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Security Agreements, Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Source : Government of Canada. Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
The Border Information Service (BIS)
Are you travelling abroad or involved in importing or exporting? Are you wondering about Canada's trade agreements? The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers you the Border Information Service (BIS) to access general customs information 24 hours a day. Either by telephone or over the Internet, this service will help you find the basic customs information you need.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is based in Montréal (Québec), Canada. It is the only national, community-based, charitable organization in Canada working exclusively in the area of policy and legal issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Source : Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Care Guide - Everything under the sun for seniors' housing and care
Comprehensive guides to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Source : Care Planning Partners Inc.
Employment Insurance & Canada Pension Plan - How to Appeal
A guide for Appealing.
Source : Government of Canada. Tax Court of Canada.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
The FCAC is a newly created agency working to protect and educate consumers in the area of financial services. We provide consumer information and oversee financial institutions to ensure that they comply with federal consumer protection measures.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
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