Workshops

Program Objectives

• Provide comprehensive legal assistance to immigrants, refugees, and racialized minorities.

• Empower newcomers with tools and knowledge to understand their rights and navigate complex legal systems.

• Promote access to justice and legal protection for vulnerable individuals.

Support Services

• Weekly Free Legal Drop-In Sessions

  • Free One-on-one legal consultations available

• Assistance Areas Include:

  • Housing disputes

  • Immigration and humanitarian aid

  • Employment issues

  • Legal letter writing

  • Family reunification matters

  • Tenant education (under the Residential Tenancies Act)

• Specialized Support for Survivors

  • Legal and emotional assistance for victims of:

    • Domestic violence

    • Discrimination

    • Hate crimes

• Education and Advocacy

  • Workshops and information sessions to increase awareness of legal rights.

Key Services Offered

1. Client Referrals for Legal Representation

• Immigration & Refugee Law

  • Assistance with permanent residency, refugee claims, work/study permits.

• Employment Rights & Protections

  • Information on fair treatment, wage entitlements, workplace safety, and discrimination.

• Housing Rights

  • Support with tenancy issues, lease agreements, and landlord disputes.

• Family Law Support

  • Guidance on divorce, custody, child support, and family reunification.

• Legal Aid Access

  • Help in accessing legal aid and community-based legal services.

· Human Rights

o The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person simply because they are human regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.

Are you seeking clarity on family legal matters? Do you want to understand your rights and responsibilities in areas like marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, or domestic issues?.

You are invited to our upcoming Family Law Workshop a practical session designed to empower individuals and families with the legal knowledge they need.

LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

This workshop aims to equip immigrants and newcomers with vital legal knowledge to navigate Canada’s immigration system confidently. Through expert-led sessions, participants will explore immigration categories, application processes, pathways to permanent residency and citizenship, and how to access legal protections and support services.

Date: July 24, 2025

Topic: PR Pathways for Workers, Students and Failed Refugee Claimats

PR PATHWAYS FOR WORKERS, STUDENTS, AND FAILED REFUGEE CLAIMANTS

HOW TO STAY AND BUILD TOWARD PERMANENT RESIDENCY

Understanding legal pathways, status strategies, and case-based learning Reassure attendees: no legal advice given, but guidance is practical and empowering.

BUILDING STRONG PR APPLICATIONS

Workshop Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the key legal tests and factors used to assess PR applications

• Learn how to organize and present persuasive evidence in H&C, PNP, and sponsorship cases

• Know how to time applications strategically in relation to removal orders, status issues, or employer offers

• Learn from real-life case studies and audience examples

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Outline of Topic

• Legal Framework

• Framing Strong H&C Applications – Going Beyond the Basics

• PNP Pathways for Workers and Students

• Timing and Legal Strategy – What to File, When, and Why

• Building Evidence Like a Lawyer Would

• Live Case Scenarios & Strategy Walkthrough