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Queen's Park Contact Information for all MPPs Parm Gill (PC) MPP, member of Provincial Parliament for Milton Electoral District and Minister of Red Tape Reduction

Staff at the constituency office are Commissioners for taking affidavits, and offer this service free of charge

• a Commissioner for taking affidavits may take affidavits and administer other legal oaths, affirmations or declarations
• please call ahead for an appointment

Staff assist individuals experiencing employment, mental health, addiction, relationship, parenting or self management problems through direct service or referrals to appropriate agencies.

Services include:

• Anger & Emotion Management - for adults and youth (fee for service)
• Short term Individual Counselling for Youth and Adults
• Sexting Program - Youth
• Healthy Partner Relationship Program (fee for service)
• Hate Crimes Education and Prevention - counselling and workshops
• Effective Communication
• Life skills programs
• Information & referral to community services
• Record Suspension (Pardon)
• Parenting Program

Most sworn declarations and statements may be commissioned in the Town Clerk's Division by a Commissioner of Oaths. A Commissioner of Oaths (also known as commissioner for taking affidavits) is not the same as a notary public. A Commissioner has authority only to administer oaths and take affidavits. A notary public has much broader authority. If your document requires the signature of a notary, or you require certified copies of documents, then you will need to contact a lawyer or a notary.

• the person signing the affidavit must show government issued identification that contains a current photo and a signature, such as a valid driver's license or passport
• you are required to sign in the presence of the commissioner
• check website for details

The family mediator helps the separating partners identify issues that they need to sort through and to work out their own solution

• a free service available on site at Milton Family Court to help parties resolve their family law matter
• the parties have to have commenced a court proceeding
• there are no property issues mediated on site (property is referred to the offsite mediation service)
• helps to coordinate the Mandatory Information Program in this court

Hears family law disputes that fall under most Ontario legislation including:

• access
• adoption
• child custody
• child protection
• child support and spousal support

Visit the website for a list of the family justice services available to Ontario families facing separation and/or divorce

Hears family law disputes that fall under most Ontario legislation including:

• child custody
• child access
• child and spousal support
• divorce
• division of property

Visit the website for a list of the family justice services available to Ontario families facing separation and/or divorce

• private law library available for local lawyers who are members of Law Society of Ontario and articling students


• after-hour access is restricted to HCLA paid-up members


• search for Halton member lawyers/paralegals on website

Major Services:

• 24 hour crisis lines for abused women
• HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor
• safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children
• individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter
• community agency information and referral when necessary
• court support for interim custody and restraining orders
• children's services
• emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary
• depart planning
• SafePet Program
• advocacy and public education around ending violence against women
• transitional support program
• accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here)

Family Court Support Worker Program

• 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
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Schools programs

• EngageMENt 'male ally' program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what 'healthy masculinity' means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)

A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:

• family law
• immigration law
• criminal law

ServiceOntario provides access to Ontario government information and services - online, in person and by phone. Many services can be completed online, see website for more details The Milton Highpoint Service Counter provides the following in person services (individuals are encouraged to book an appointment online at this centre to help reduce lineups and wait times)

• driver's licenses
• vehicle permits and plates
• accessible parking permit
• driver and vehicle records
• health card and insurance (OHIP)
• organ and tissue donation
• photo card
• authentication of documents
• fishing, hunting and camping
• housing and property
• taxes

Special Note: Standard suite of services provided for Ministry of Labour

• Land Registration services including self-service options will only be accessible online. Please visit the ONLAND application for information on completing your transactions

• answer concerns regarding the care at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), Milton District Hospital (MDH) or Georgetown Hospital (GH)
• the service is available to all inpatients, outpatients, clinic patients, Emergency patients and the community
• Patient Relations Advisor is available and will listen to patients and family members and offer recommendations about the steps which can be taken in resolving their concerns * facilitate effective communication between the patient and their health care team

• needs assessment
• referral to other agencies and government services
• help filling in government forms and applications
• Commissioner of Oaths, document translation and interpretation with service providers
• crisis support counselling
• Youth Achieving Employment Project (YAE) research project to develop an intervention for recent postsecondary graduates struggling to find employment
• Mississauga Cycles cycling mentorship and do-it-yourself Bike Hub
• New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) where seniors help seniors learn computer based social networking skills, digital photography, event management, report writing and also a social and physical exercise club

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

• digital Literacy Training
• free seasonal income tax clinic
• mobile dental clinic
• Orientation to Ontario (O2O) webinars

• many services can be completed online, see website for more details

• driver's licences
  
• vehicle permits, and plates
  
• accessible parking permit
  
• driver and vehicle records
  
• health card and insurance (OHIP)
  
• organ and tissue donation
  
• photo card
  
• authentication of documents

Offers a Commissioner of Oaths, authorized by the Province of Ontario, to take oaths or statutory declarations

• payment can be made by debit card, Visa, American Express or MasterCard
• Please note: if a notary public is required, a lawyer's office should be contacted

• information and referral to community and government programs and services
• information sessions for newcomers and internationally trained professionals by external guest speakers
• information topics: employment, settlement services, government programs, education and training, credential assessment, citizenship and immigration, Canadian labour market, Canadian professional licensing requirements

Programs include:

• monthly information sessions on immigration, citizenship, labour market, education, self-employment, finances
• Settlement Services (schedule applies-call for an appointment)
• Senior's Circle
• Women's Circle
• care for newcomer children ages 6 months and above, with at least one parent on-site
• Free Commissioner of Oaths services available: call for an appointment

A service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing

Services include:

Telephone support service

• get answers to general questions about housing by calling 3-1-1

One-to-one support

• for individuals who are having difficulty finding or maintaining their housing
• connects individuals with community services and resources
• advocates on behalf of renters with landlords and social service agencies
• an appointment must be booked by calling 3-1-1
• appointments are available on specific days in Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville

Halton Rent Connect

• a free service for renters and landlords
• links to housing supports in Halton

Landlord Engagement Specialist

• can help landlords resolve tenant issues
• provides direction to community resources that can help with the Residential Tenancies Act and other responsibilities as a landlord

• support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
• help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
• help with connecting to language classes
• workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture

• life skills support including orientation in clients' language on a variety of topics, such as federal and provincial programs and services, health care issues, managing money, education system, family life, employment
• referrals to community services and other settlement programs
• assistance with searching for, viewing, selecting, and moving into permanent accommodations

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June

• after school activities for children 6-12 years including coding, robotics and life skills
• other programs for youth include Homework Club, and Youth Job Connection, see separate entry

• increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
• activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
• activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, Share Your Talents, gardening, painting and community exploration trips