Other consumer protection issues
Services
What the clients may say:
- "I’m going to a private career college, but I’m not learning the things I need to know."
Legal Services
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
Works as a resource to Ottawa’s community legal clinics to provide legal services to seniors.
JusticeNet
Connects low to middle income individuals with legal professionals – lawyers, mediators and paralegals- who have agreed to work at a reduced rate. In order to use JusticeNet, individuals must make a net family income that is no higher than $59,000 per year.
Law Society Referral Service
Provides the name of a lawyer or paralegal who best fits a person’s stated needs. The service is not designed to provide legal advice or second opinions.
Legal Aid Ontario Client Service Centre
Provides legal aid services to eligible persons. Eligibility is based on financial, and legal factors.
Ottawa Legal Information Centre
Offers legal information services, such as general explanations regarding the law and other legal topics, and is not authorized to provide legal advice or legal assistance.
Reach Canada
Educates and informs persons with disabilities, family members, lawyers and the general public about the rights and interests of persons with disabilities and ensures that quality legal and social representation is provided. Provides lawyer referral services for people with disabilities through a network of lawyers who volunteer.
Other Services
Ministry of Consumer Services
Provides information to consumers about their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace and mediates written complaints relating to car repairs, home renovations, loan brokers, fitness clubs, collection agencies , paving & lawn care contracts, and internet purchases.