Legal information and news from across Ontario

Our monthly newsletter highlights legal information resources, news, and events from CLEO and across Ontario. Find more resources in the Your Legal Rights collection.

Resources from community organizations

Combatting anti-Indigenous racism in retail settings

The Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Indigenous Human Rights Program have produced resources that address anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail settings. This includes stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and malls.

The guide and 2 fact sheets have practical information for retail businesses and Indigenous people, both shoppers and retail staff. They cover:

what anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment may look like
what people can do if they see it
what to do to prevent it

The Indigenous Human Rights Program is a partnership between Pro Bono Students Canada and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres.

Information for tenants in Ontario

The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights has created the Ontario Renter’s Guide to help tenants understand their rights:

when they move into their unit
while they’re living there
when they move out

It also includes a list of the top 10 tips for renters.

Renovation rights for Toronto renters

Landlords in Toronto must now get a Rental Renovation License before starting repairs or renovations that require tenants to move out of their units. This new by-law came into effect July 31, 2025.

Renters can use the Renovation Rights Assessment Tool to learn about their rights and connect with resources.

Immigration pathways for homecare and construction workers

FCJ Refugee Centre delivered a webinar called Pathways to Permanent Residence: Caregivers and Construction Workers. The webinar discusses new temporary policies, who’s eligible, and how to apply.

A PDF version of the presentation slides is also available.

Supporting loved ones who are incarcerated

The John Howard Society of Ontario has produced Supporting Loved Ones: A guide to navigating the criminal court and correctional system in Ontario. The guide includes:

Frequently Asked Questions
information about visiting
community resources

Migrant health inequities

Immigration status is a key but often overlooked factor shaping health in Canada. And migrants face significant barriers to care and protections. The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health has released a brief on migrant health that:

examines the impacts of immigration status on daily living conditions and health
recommends ways to address health inequities

Navigating family court for survivors of abuse

Luke’s Place recently produced Collecting and Presenting Evidence in Family Court: A Guide for Survivors.

The guide includes:

a checklist for gathering evidence
tips on how to organize evidence effectively
information on how to present information

New from CLEO Connect

Resources for supporting refugee claimants

CLEO hosted the conference, "Supporting Refugee Claimants: At the Border and After Arrival in Canada" on March 24, 2025, in Windsor, Ontario.

The Conference resources are now available in English and French.

Webinar recording now available in Amharic and Somali

The recording of Navigating the Temporary and Permanent Residence Pathways for Child Welfare Survivors is now available in Amharic and Somali, along with English, French, and Arabic.

What’s happening at CLEO

Catch up on webinars and more

Webinar recording - The right to housing in Canada
On the Radar - New benefit for people with disabilities