Often, one of the most frustrating things is finding information on the basics. This section is not only a directory related to the law matters but a handy tool to make it easier for you to find the steps you need to follow. Here you will find the links that will take you directly to the source.
GENERAL INFO
General Info | Ministry of the Attorney General
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ |
Find Legal Aid Offices | Ontario Legal Aid, 416-979-1446 www.legalaid.on.ca |
Find a lawyer or a paralegal | Law Society of Ontario https://lso.ca/home Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5H 2N6 General line: 416-947-3310 Toll-free: 1-800-268-7568 Fax: 416-947-5263 Lawyer and Paralegal Directory |
Complaint Against a Lawyer or Paralegal | Complaints Services – Law Society of Ontario Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5H 2N6 General line: 416-947-3310 Toll-free: 1-800-268-7568 Fax: 416-947-5263 |
Clearance Letters | Police Headquarter 40 College Street, Toronto Tel: 416-808-2222 7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton Tel: 905-453-3311 Ext. 4345 |
Crime Stoppers | 416-222-8477 |
Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO)is a charitable organization that offers pro bono (free) legal services for people who need help with civil (non-family and non-criminal) matters, can’t afford to hire a lawyer and don’t qualify for legal aid. Services:
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Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO) www.pblo.org/Law Help Ontario
www.lawhelpontario.org/ LawHelpLive To use the system, just type in your question & it is sent immediately to a LawHelpLive Coordinator who will start a “chat” with you to answer your question. There are 2 centres in Toronto: at the Toronto Superior Court of Justice & at Small Claims Court (provide services to self-represented litigants two days each week) |
LAWSUITS AND DISPUTES
Suing and Being Sued
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Small Claims Court
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Family Law
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Human Right CodeThere are fifteen grounds of discrimination under the Code: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, disability, age (18 and over, 16 and over in occupancy of accommodation), marital status (including same sex partners), family status, receipt of public assistance (in accommodation only) and record of offences (in employment only) | ServiceOntario
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h19_e.htm |
To resolve applications brought under the Ontario Human Rights Code | The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
www.hrto.ca/hrto/?q=en
general enquiry
E-mail: hrto.tdpo@ontario.ca
T. 416-326-1312
Toll-free: 1-866-598-0322
TTY: 416-326-2027
TTY Toll-free: 1-866-607-1240
Fax: 416-326-2199
Mail: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
655 Bay Street, 14th floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2A3
The Tribunal is located at 655 Bay Street, 14th Floor in Toronto between Elm Street and Gerrard Street. Drop-offs are best done on side streets such as Walton Street to the north of 655 Bay Street or Elm Street to the south. |
Making a Discrimination Claim | You must file an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Their website has an Applicant’s Guide, Respondent’s Guide, Plain Language Guide, and the Rules of Procedure Governing Part IV Applications Forms: |
Legal services to people who believe they have been discriminated against. The Centre will provide legal assistance to individuals in taking an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario to resolve a human rights dispute. | Human Rights Legal Support Centre
https://www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/welcome |
The OHRC provides leadership for the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights, and builds partnerships across the human rights system | The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) www.ohrc.on.ca/en |
LANDLORD & TENANT
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 | ServiceOntario www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_06r17_e.htm |
All matters related to problems between Landlord & Tenants (No Commercial) | Landlord and Tenant Board https://tribunalsontario.ca/ 416-645-8080 Toll-free: 1-888-332-3234 Toronto South Regional Office 79 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 212 Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M6 Fax No. 416-326-9838 Toronto North Regional Office 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 700 Toronto, Ontario M2N 5X5 Fax: 416-314-9567 Durham Regional Office 2275 Midland Avenue, Unit 2 Toronto, Ontario M1P 3E7 Fax: 416-314-8649 or 1-888-377-8808 |
Landlords having problems with tenants | Landlord and Tenant BoardHelp for Landlord (including application forms and guidance) |
Tenants having problems with Landlords | Landlord and Tenant BoardHelp for Tenant (including application forms and guidance) |
Rent Increase Guideline | Landlord and Tenant Board |
TICKETS & FINES
Info about common offences:
The following enforcement agencies can issue provincial offence tickets:
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Ministry of the Attorney General
https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ |
How to fight a ticket? | Ministry of the Attorney General |
Access to Information and Privacy
Access to Information Act | Human Resources and Skills Development Canada |
Privacy Act | Department of Justice |
CIVIL MATTERS, Official Documents & Forms
Authentication of Documents | Service Canada
General Inquiries: 1‑800‑267-8376 |
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www.toronto.ca/registry-services/index.htm |
Birth certificate
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ServiceOntario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario |
Newborn registration service | ServiceOntario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario
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Changing your Name | |
If you have been injured as a result of a crime of violence committed in Ontario. Where adequate proof exists, the Board may award compensation depending on every specific case. | Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 439 University Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto ON M5G 1Y8 Toll-Free: 1-800-372-7463 |
Death certificate | ServiceOntario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario |
Ontario Government Forms | ServiceOntario |
Service Canada – Forms | Service Canada |
Online Certificate Application
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ServiceOntario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario
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Marriage Services
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ServiceOntario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario |
Search for a marriage registration | ServiceOntario
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Apply for a Canadian Passport | Passport Canada |
Social Insurance Number (SIN) | Service Canada
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