Humanitarian and compassionate grounds

Aboriginal peoples are confronted by challenges in Canada and internationally, requiring programs, strategies and solutions that ensure their rights are protected under the law.

Abuse and family violence can take the form of physical, psychological, sexual, financial, or emotional abuse. Abuse happens in all kinds of families, including people of all income levels, ethnocultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

In Ontario, there are laws that set out the rights of consumers in transactions between consumers and businesses.

Criminal offences and criminal procedures are defined by federal law and the Constitution of Canada. The Youth Criminal Justice Act applies to young people in trouble with the law.

In Ontario, there are laws that establish a child's right to attend school. These laws also deal with attendance, suspensions, and expulsion, as well as the rights of children who have special needs.

There are laws about hours of work, minimum wage, vacation pay, holiday pay, time off work, health and safety in the workplace, and what a worker can do if they are fired or treated so badly that they are forced to quit.

Covers legal rights when it comes to pollution and environmental damage.

Family law covers legal issues related to the formation and breakdown of families, including marriage and common-law relationships, birth and adoption, separation and divorce, child custody and access, child support, spousal support, division of property, and child protection.

In Ontario, there are laws about access to health care services and to Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage.

In Ontario, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) sets out the law related to rent increases, evictions, repairs, and other issues that affect tenants. The RTA applies to most rental housing, although there are some living arrangements and rental situations it does not apply to.

Includes information on rights under provincial, federal, and international human rights laws, and under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Includes information on rights of refugees and immigrants to Canada, how to seek admission to Canada as a permanent resident or refugee, and Canadian citizenship.

Includes information on the Canadian legal and justice system, Canadian courts (civil and criminal), court processes, and alternatives to court.

Includes information on applying for, appealing, and maintaining income support from the government (social assistance, CPP, and ODSP).

Wills, estates, trusts and power of attorney are common tools used in estate planning: the transfer of a person's assets (e.g. property, money) when they die, and other personal matters including guardianship of dependent children.