When Charges are Laid in a Domestic Dispute - What to Expect

Recorded on May 31, 2012 - This webinar looks at the legal process when criminal charges are laid in a domestic dispute. It covers the complete process, from police involvement to the resolution of the case, and what women can expect, whether they are the complainant or the accused. This webinar is produced by METRAC (The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children) as part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC), and Karen Bellinger, legal counsel at Downtown Legal Services, a community-based, student legal clinic at the University of Toronto law school.

To download presentation materials or watch a video archived version of this webinar visit www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84556 .

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Telephone and Mail Agreements

Recorded on May 23, 2012 - Contracts made by telephone or mail are called remote agreements and are subject to Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002. This webinar, presented by Margaret Capes, Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., looks at telephone and mail remote agreements: what must be included in the agreement, what the seller or vendor cannot do, and where to turn if the agreement is not fulfilled.

To download presentation materials or watch an archived version visit
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84391.

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Introduction to Criminal Law in a Violence Against Women Context

Recorded on May 3, 2012  - This webinar is designed for community workers who support women who have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or criminal harassment, and are involved with the criminal court system. It looks at roles of key players within the criminal system, common charges under the Criminal Code and Provincial Offences Act, jargon used in the court system, and advocacy roles.

To download presentation materials or watch a video archived version of this webinar visit http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84204

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Introduction to the Ontario Housing Services Act

Recorded on April 26, 2012 - Ontario's new Housing Services Act 2011 came into effect on January 1, 2012. This webinar provides an overview of the key elements service providers working with low income tenants should know about.

To download presentation materials or watch an archived video of this webinar visit: http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84202.

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Fighting Telephone Trickery Using Consumer Protection Laws

Recorded on April 16, 2012. This webinar, presented by Margaret Capes, Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., looks at telephone scams and other consumer problems with phones. It reviews the role of the Competition Bureau, the Ministry of Consumer Services, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre in combatting telephone trickery. Examples of recent versions of these scams will be reviewed so attendees will have an idea of what to watch for in their everyday lives.

To download presentation materials or watch a video archived version of this webinar visit http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84200.

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Immigration, Women, and Children: Part II – Sample Situations

Recorded on April 12, 2012. This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to immigration, women, and children. It discusses situations involving immigration and family issues that may arise for non-citizen women and their children. It looks at situations such as non-citizen women with Canadian-born children, and sponsorship when relationships break down. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and Raoul Boulakia, a lawyer and certified specialist in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship law. Those not already familiar with basic concepts related to immigration status should review Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts. 

To download presentation materials or to watch an archived video of this webinar visit http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84116.

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Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts

Recorded on Thursday, March 22, 2012. This webinar reviews basic immigration terms and pointers for women who are not Canadian citizens and whose status may be affected by their partner and the breakdown of their relationship. Discussion will cover understanding immigration status, getting control of the immigration file, and where to look for help. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and Raoul Boulakia, a lawyer and certified specialist in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship law. The presentation slides included below address all the topics covered in the webinar plus a section on How to Find Help.

Please note that this webinar is part one of a two part series. For more information see Immigration, Women, and Children: Part II – Sample Situations.

To download presentation materials or watch a video archive of this webinar visit http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/84078.

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