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 | Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario | Toronto | Specialty legal clinic * works to better the housing situation of low income Ontario residents including tenants, housing cooperative members and homeless people * no direct legal services for indivi ... [More] |
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| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office | Toronto | Provincial regulatory body * regulates the sale, service and consumption of beverage alcohol * regulates and licenses casino gaming, charitable gaming, lotteries and horse racing * addresses complain ... [More] |
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| ARCH Disability Law Centre | Toronto | Community legal clinic Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability issues * telephone service * limited representation in test case litigation * represent ... [More] |
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| Automobile Protection Association | Toronto | Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid, guide to new and used car recommendations, ... [More] |
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| Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Ontario | Toronto | Federal housing agency * mortgage loan insurance * information on buying a home, renting a home, home renovations, co-operative housing * housing policy and research ... [More] |
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| Canada. Canadian Human Rights Commission | Ottawa | Canadian Human Rights Commission: * administers the Canadian Human Rights Act * handles complaints (including sexual harassment) against organizations * carries out compliance audits of employers and ... [More] |
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| Canadian Environmental Law Association | Toronto | Community legal clinic * legal advice and assistance on environmental issues -- call for details * representation * reports * library * funded by Legal Aid Ontario ... [More] |
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| Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic | Toronto | Community legal clinic * deals primarily with immigration, tenant issues, social assistance, employment rights, human rights, poverty law * most refugee cases referred to Legal Aid * may provide repr ... [More] |
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| Dufferin Parent Support Network | Orangeville | Provides support for parents of school-aged children in the Dufferin area. Services offered: * encouragement to parents to inquire about the resources available to them * interactive workshops on a va ... [More] |
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| Dufferin, County of, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre, Community Support Services - Transportation | Shelburne | Arranges for escorted door-to-door rides to local or out of town destinations including Toronto, Brampton and Barrie for medical appointments. Can also provide a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to accom ... [More] |
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| Dying with Dignity Canada | Toronto | Advocates for assisted dying rules that respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms * personal support to adults suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions, wishing to die on ... [More] |
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario |
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario | Etobicoke Central | Registered Charitable, Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults, under the Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse Seniors Safety Line - Free ... [More] | |
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| Family Transition Place, Support Within Housing Program | Orangeville | Provides permanent supportive housing for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse who are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing, or ... [More] |
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| Green Communities Canada | Peterborough | Promotion of community health * supports local and regional groups, coalitions and networks (social, environmental, economic, and political) that are working on healthy city or healthy community initi ... [More] |
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| Haven of The Heart | Adjala-Tosorontio | Provides shelter and adoption services for domestic pets. May provide assistance (at their discretion) with veterinary services and food to help pet owners who cannot fully afford the cost of keeping ... [More] |
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| HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) | Toronto | Community legal clinic * advice, representation, referrals, advocacy * areas of law include privacy, social assistance, immigration, housing/tenant, pensions, Employment Insurance (EI), private insura ... [More] |
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| Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | Toronto | Resolves disputes under the Human Rights Code and maintains neutrality * does not defend, represent or provide legal advice to either person or organization * holds mediations and hearings Administer ... [More] |
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| IAVGO Community Legal Clinic | Toronto | COVID19 -- staff working remotely, providing representation and legal advice services via phone and email ------------------------ Community legal clinic * representation through all levels of Workpl ... [More] |
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| Income Security Advocacy Centre | Toronto | Specialty community legal clinic * pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the political, ... [More] |
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| Insurance Bureau of Canada, Ontario Head Office, Consumer Information Centre | Toronto | Handles questions and concerns about automobile, property and liability insurance * information on loss prevention, safety tips * presentations to community groups on insurance related topics Communi ... [More] |
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| Justice for Children and Youth | Toronto | Community legal clinic * legal representation in many areas of law including education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights, financial assistance or support and leaving home * legal informa ... [More] |
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| Labour Community Services of Peel | Brampton | Provides legal services related to labour rights and income supports in the Peel Region, including: * legal information and advice * supportive counselling in navigating workplace conflict * assistanc ... [More] |
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| Landlord and Tenant Board, Mississauga Central Office, Landlord and Tenant Board, Mississauga Central Office | Mississauga | Contact for information on telephone and virtual services, in-person service at selected ServiceOntario Centres , or visit LLB website Adjudicative tribunal under auspices of Social Justice Tribunals ... [More] |
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| Landlord's Self Help Centre | Toronto | Community legal clinic and resource centre * information, referrals and summary advice on housing issues from landlord's perspective * educational tools * law reform * rental forms * funded by Legal A ... [More] |
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| National Student Loans Service Centre | Mississauga | Support and information on obtaining student loans and other financial assistance * online services include checking loan details and status, updating mailing and permanent addresses and other contact ... [More] |
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| Ontario Civilian Police Commission | Toronto | Independent quasi-judicial civilian tribunal * functions separately from police * conducts hearings regarding appeals of police disciplinary penalties * conducts investigations and inquiries into the ... [More] |
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| Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Invading Species Awareness Program | Peterborough | Conservation initiative raises public awareness about invasive species and works to prevent their spread. Partnership of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the Ontario Ministry of Natur ... [More] |
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| Ontario Health - Trillium Gift of Life Network | Toronto Downtown Central | Plans, promotes, coordinates and supports organ and tissue donation across Ontario * coordinates the retrieval and distribution of organs and tissues * organizes public and medical education and aware ... [More] |
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| Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council | Toronto | Administer and enforces Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) * ensures registration of dealers and salespersons * inspects dealerships * receives consumer complaints * conducts investigations and prosecut ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Family Responsibility Office | Toronto | Enforcement of new or revised court orders or domestic contract/agreements * action taken includes garnishment of wages, collection of income tax refunds and Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, seizur ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Education, Central East Region, Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing | Toronto | Licences and inspects all group child care programs including child care centres and home child care agencies * online child care finder includes licensing reports * assesses licensed programs in acco ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Peterborough - Mailing Address, Natural Resources Information and Support Centre | Peterborough | Not a walk-in customer service counter Provides free information by phone, teletype and email to the public about Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's programs and services. Topics of interest ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Consumer Protection Ontario | Toronto | Public information and advice on consumer rights and responsibilities, complaints and consumer protection legislation * attempts to mediate complaints arising from regulated sectors of the marketplace ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Health, Public Health Care | Toronto Downtown Central | Responsible for administering and coordinating the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for ... [More] |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Sexual Health Infoline Ontario |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Sexual Health Infoline Ontario | Toronto Downtown | Province-wide free anonymous counselling, information and referrals to sexual health clinics and community agencies on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, birth control options, sexual orientat ... [More] | |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Toronto - University Avenue, Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Toronto - University Avenue, Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors | Toronto | Dental care program funded by the Provincial government * provides free, routine dental services for low income adults who are 65 years of age or older * coverage period ends yearly on July 31, no mat ... [More] | |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Employment Ontario Contact Centre | Toronto | Information on training, apprenticeship opportunities, education, skills, and experience to achieve employment goals * service provided through a toll-free phone number and a website * service is also ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region West, Newmarket, Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region West, Newmarket | Newmarket | Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000 Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment: * sets out maximum number of hours that ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line | Toronto Downtown Central | Government service concerning long-term care homes and Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) in Ontario * handles concerns and registers complaints about long-term care homes and HCCSS * in ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Rental Housing Enforcement Unit | Toronto | Regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties * responds to complaints about offences under the Residential Tenancies Act * investigates complaints up t ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Southern Region - Peterborough | Peterborough | Administrative office overseeing the operations and activities of the district offices within the region. |
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| Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office, Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office | Toronto | Advocacy, advice, education and representation: * summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance ... [More] |
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| Prisoners HIV / AIDS Support Action Network, Prisoners HIV/AIDS Support Action Network | Toronto | Community-based prisoner health and harm reduction organization that provides support, education and advocacy to prisoners and ex-prisoners * system advocacy * counselling in person or by telephone (c ... [More] |
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| Prosper Canada | Toronto | Assistance in developing programs which focus on financial literacy and coaching, helping people with low income to file taxes and access government benefits, improving access for low income people to ... [More] |
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| Service Canada, Orangeville, Orangeville Service Canada Centre | Orangeville | One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services. Service Request Form Request a phone call about one or more of the following programs: * Employment Insurance * Canada Pens ... [More] |
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| Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, Ville-Marie, Canadian Sport Helpline | Québec | Canadian Sport Helpline for sports related issues * offer support to victims and witnesses of harassment, abuse and discrimination * anonymous, confidential and independent service * share and valida ... [More] |
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| Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Orangeville, Public Health | Orangeville | COVID-19 Visit Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health for updates regarding COVID-19 Community health service promotes and protects the health of the community. Offers a wide range of clinics, clas ... [More] |
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| Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Shelburne, Public Health | Shelburne | COVID-19 Visit Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health for updates regarding COVID-19 Community health service promotes and protects the health of the community. Offers a wide range of clinics, clas ... [More] |
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| Workers Health and Safety Legal Clinic | Toronto | Community legal clinic * advice and representation * advocacy * research and consultation for individuals * community education * law reform * referrals to union organizers * outreach, particularly to ... [More] |