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Designed for use by unrepresented litigants who need assistance with family law cases as they relate to court processes
- duty counsel lawyer will be available to assist with legal concerns
- assistance will also be provided with the completion of forms
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Provides Indigenous controlled and culturally based justice alternatives
- Gladue Reports - preparation of Gladue reports for court proceedings
- Yoha:te ne kahsen:na (The Road to Your Name) - cultural learning program facilitated by local Indigenous Knowledge Helpers designed for those in the justice system and people supporting those in the justice system
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Program - Indigenous Knowlege Keepers attend each session of Indigenous Peoples Court. They are a cultural resource to Court personnel, justice workers and clients. They are facilitators of client conferences
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Free legal services for low-income people funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Services provided in the following areas of law:
Legal Health Check-Up:
- advice and representation available through this Nonprofit independent community legal clinic to clients who have problems such as housing, social assistance, government pensions and employment insurance
Services provided in the following areas of law:
- Residential tenancies (for tenants)
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Employment issues
- Human Rights
- Consumer Protection
- Notary services
Legal Health Check-Up:
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
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Assisting Indigenous adults charged with a criminal offence to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the court. Helping to navigate the court process
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Helping Indigenous families to navigate through family law proceedings, as well as assisting youth charged with criminal offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act
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Committee mandated through the Education Act as a standing committee of the board
- members include parents who have a direct say in program and service delivery related to Special Education
- committee reports to the board and makes recommendations to the board regarding special education programs and services
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Group of landlords who meet regularly to discuss being a successful landlord and information relating to income property and the Residential Tenancy Act
- local, regional and provincial guest speakers are presented and invited to impart their expertise and assist the group
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The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is mandated through the Education Act as a standing committee of the board. SEAC members include parents with a direct say in program and service delivery related to Special Education. The committee reports to the board and makes recommendations to the board regarding special education programs and services
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ServiceOntario
Office: 519-621-2100Health Card enquiry: 1-888-376-5197
Driver and Vehicle enquiry: 1-800-387-3445
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- Health card enquiries
- Health card renewals
- Drivers license enquiries
- Drivers license renewals
- License plate stickers
- Vehicle registration
- Accessible parking permit
- Driver and vehicle records
- Organ and tissue donation
- Photo card
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To foster competitive, economically diverse, and prosperous agriculture and food sectors and to promote economic development and job creation in rural communities
This local office provides consulting in the areas of production, financial, marketing, human resources and general information for agricultural and rural residents
- promoting value-added agriculture
- increased exports
- improved agriculture and food balance
- encouraging investment and economic development in Ontario's agriculture, food, and rural sectors
- serving as key point of access for rural southern Ontario residents for provincial economic development initiatives
This local office provides consulting in the areas of production, financial, marketing, human resources and general information for agricultural and rural residents
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Advocates provide services that are free, confidential, follow the patient's requests, and are independent from the hospital, and help patients who have concerns about their care, treatment, or quality of life.
Patients in a facility with an advocate can request help with:
- navigating the hospital system
- resolving concerns and negotiating with hospital staff
- referrals to outside community agencies and resources, if necessary
- making informed decisions
- maintaining responsibility for their wellness and recovery
- being involved in all decisions which affect their care, life and treatment
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Arm's length agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development. Works to educate, advices, and represent non-union workers who have been injured at work or who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws.
Services include:
Services include:
- summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
- information on the polices and procedures of the WSIB and WSIAT
- advice and representation through the stages of an application and hearing of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
- self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
- referrals to other organizations
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Women's Services
Office: 905-540-800024-Hour Crisis Line: 905-523-6277
Office: 905-540-8000
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Provides a place of sanctuary, safety and support for women (and their children) with a variety of programs.
Family Court Support Worker Program
Family Court Support Worker Program
- Provides information on the family court process, assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid), referral to specialized services and supports in the community, safety planning, and court accompaniment to proceedings, when appropriate.
- Help women and their children access services to establish violence and abuse-free lives in the community.
- Offer furnished, affordable housing to both single women and women with children for up to one year. Supports are geared to creating greater physical, emotional and financial stability in the aftermath of violence and abuse.
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Women's Services
Office: 905-523-889524-Hour Crisis Line: 905-523-6277
Office: 905-540-8000
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Provides a place of sanctuary, safety and support for women (and their children) with a variety of programs.
Family Court Support Worker Program
Family Court Support Worker Program
- Provides information on the family court process, assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid), referral to specialized services and supports in the community, safety planning, and court accompaniment to proceedings, when appropriate.
- Help women and their children access services to establish violence and abuse-free lives in the community.
- Offer furnished, affordable housing to both single women and women with children for up to one year. Supports are geared to creating greater physical, emotional and financial stability in the aftermath of violence and abuse.
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- Superior Court of Justice - court services respecting civil actions, criminal actions, family actions, small claims court actions and Housing Tribunal enforcement
- Ontario Court of Justice - court hearings for applications under the Family Law Act, Children's Law Reform Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Criminal Code actions, and other related legislation. Applicant/Creditors may enforce through the Court. Payments of criminal fines. No adult provincial offenses are dealt with at this office. Must refer to Norfolk County (re: Highway Traffic Act charges)
- Family Law Information Centre - the office is designed for use by unrepresented litigants who need assistance with family law cases as they relate to court processes. A duty counsel lawyer will be available to assist them with any legal concerns they may have. Assistance will also be provided with the completion of forms. Contact the Court House to book an appointment
- Justice of the Peace - duties include issuing summons, subpoenas, search warrants, swearing criminal code affidavits only, private complaints
- Small Claims Court - for plaintiffs with claims up to $25,000.
- Enforcement Office
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Designed for use by unrepresented litigants who need assistance with family law cases as they relate to court processes
- duty counsel lawyer will be available to assist with legal concerns
- assistance will also be provided with the completion of forms
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Simcoe Service Counter
General Inquiry 1-800-267-8097
Health Card Inquiry 1-888-376-5197
Driver and Vehicle Inquiry 1-800-387-3445 Visit Website
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Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information
Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates
Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
Photo Identification -- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement
- staff assistance, information and referral
Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates
- drivers licences
- accessible parking permits
- copies of records
- product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles
Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
- organ and tissue donor registration
Photo Identification -- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement
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Free legal services for low-income people funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Services provided in the following areas of law:
Legal Health Check-Up:
- advice and representation available through this Nonprofit independent community legal clinic to clients who have problems such as housing, social assistance, government pensions and employment insurance
Services provided in the following areas of law:
- Residential tenancies (for tenants)
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Employment issues
- Human Rights
- Consumer Protection
- Notary services
Legal Health Check-Up:
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
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ServiceOntario
Office: 1-800-267-8097 Health Card enquiry: 1-888-376-5197
Driver and Vehicle enquiry: 1-800-387-3445
Visit Website
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- Health card enquiries
- Health card renewals
- Drivers license enquiries
- Drivers license renewals
- License plate stickers
- Vehicle registration
- Organ and tissue donation
- Photo card
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Duty Counsel, Family Law Information Centre
1-800-668-8258 Office: 905-645-5252 x2516
LAO's Ethics Hotline : 1-877-312-7753
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The Family Advice Duty Counsel is a service run out of the Family Law Information Centre. The program gives advice and assistance on family law matters for people who are not in court the day they attend the centre . The counsel can provide limited general advice to everyone, and if the person meets the financial guidelines set by Legal Aid Ontario, they may be able to assist further.
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A drop-in service that provides legal and non-legal information, regarding family law issues, such as separation and divorce. Services include guides, procedures, information and referral services, Mandatory Information Program (MIP), court-connected mediation services (on-site and off-site) and an advice lawyer.
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During COVID-19, ON-site mediation and face-to-face information (IRC) services are suspended until regular court operations resume. However, Information and Referral Coordinators are still available to assist you remotely. A list of IRCs and their contact information can be found on the website. The Mandatory Information Programs (MIP) are suspended until regular court operations resume. Please contact an AXIS IRC at the court you were scheduled to attend your MIP, and they will provide you information on rescheduling.
Family mediation is a form of dispute resolution where a neutral third party, called a mediator, assists the disputing parties to reach an informed and voluntary agreement on issues such as how to separate, parenting plans, and child and spousal support.
* Available on-site at Family Court for parties on the day of their first appearance, case or settlement or trial management conference, or motion.
* Off-site mediation is also available for parties who need more time or who don't have court proceedings started. Contact us for more information.
Family mediation is a form of dispute resolution where a neutral third party, called a mediator, assists the disputing parties to reach an informed and voluntary agreement on issues such as how to separate, parenting plans, and child and spousal support.
* Available on-site at Family Court for parties on the day of their first appearance, case or settlement or trial management conference, or motion.
* Off-site mediation is also available for parties who need more time or who don't have court proceedings started. Contact us for more information.
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A publically funded agency of the Government of Ontario which provides a continuum of high quality services to low income Ontarians in the areas of criminal law, family, child protection law, refugee law and mental health law. Services include web-based materials, telephone advice service, in-court duty counsel and advice service, staff lawyer service and certificate coverage. The large majority of lawyers in Hamilton accept Legal Aid Certificates.
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