Supporting an Abused Woman to Bring an Emergency Motion

Recorded on February 27, 2014 - Emergency motions are a family court process that allows the parties to obtain a short-term order quickly in certain serious circumstances. Very often, the need for such a motion arises at the beginning of a case, before either party has engaged a lawyer. This webinar walks frontline workers through the emergency motion process, explores the common reasons that emergency motions fail, and discusses how to assist an abused woman to gather evidence and present it effectively so she can obtain the order she needs.

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Cyberintimidation : aspects légaux

Présenté le 13 février, 2014 - La technologie a pris une grande place dans notre quotidien et ce même dans nos relations sociales. Malheureusement, l'intimidation ne fait pas exception et pour les jeunes, l'utilisation de la technologie pour intimider est un réel fléau. Une gamme de médias digitaux ou appareil de communication sont utilisés pour envoyer et distribuer des formes d'expressions rabaissantes ou offensantes. Les lois et procédures applicables sont mal connues. Pourtant, elles existent et sont même en développement. Que dit le Code criminel, la Loi sur les écoles tolérantes ou encore les projets de loi sur le sujet ? Quelles sont les procédures, les limites et les ressources disponibles ? Le webinair fera un survol des aspects légaux de la cyberintimidation en Ontario.

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For more information on this webinar visit the Training section of the Your Legal Rights website at: www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/training

Helping Clients Deal with Criminal Arrest

Recorded on February 6, 2014 - This webinar, intended for community workers, looks at some of the legal issues facing people at point of arrest to help understand how we can minimize stress for clients who may face criminal charges. It covers legal rights, the criminal charge cycle and bail process, and what services and supports are available to clients especially with regard to helping vulnerable clients. For more information see: http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/helping-clients-deal-criminal-arrest

For more information on this webinar visit the Training section of the Your Legal Rights website at: www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/training

Les droits des francophones en Ontario

Présenté le 29 Janvier, 2014 - Dans ce webinaire, l’avocate bilingue Julie Lassonde donne un aperçu des droits des francophones en Ontario. Le webinaire fournit des statistiques sur les francophones de l’Ontario. Il explique le cadre juridique des droits linguistiques en Ontario, y compris le droit aux services en français. Il traite aussi des meilleures pratiques pour répondre aux besoins des francophones.
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Ontario Francophone's Rights

Recorded on January 29, 2014 - In this webinar, bilingual lawyer Julie Lassonde gives an overview of Ontario Francophones’ rights. The webinar provides statistics about Ontario francophones. It explains the legal framework of linguistic rights in Ontario, including information about the right to services in French. It also discusses best practices to respond to the Francophone population.

For more information on this and other webinars visit the Training section of the Your Legal Rights website at: www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/training

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

Recorded on December 12, 2013 - A victim of a violent crime may be eligible for a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) award. This webinar gives an overview of the CICB process, including who is eligible, how to apply, common myths, timelines, the hearing process, offender notification, award amounts, and reasons to apply.

 For more information on this webinar visit the Training section of the Your Legal Rights website at: www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/training

Advocating for Refugee and Other Precarious Status Clients on Social Assistance Matters

Recorded on December 11, 2013 - A growing number of immigrant and refugee clients are having their benefits illegally terminated based on a misapplication of social assistance regulations. This webinar looks at how immigration status and/or a removal order impacts eligibility for Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program and how recent changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act are being interpreted by some caseworkers. It also covers ways to advocate with caseworkers, how to request information, what information to include in an internal review of a decision to terminate benefits, and where to get additional help. For more information on this webinar visit the Training section of the Your Legal Rights website at: www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/training