Updates on family status protection at work
Steps to Justice has updated information about workers' rights when caring for a family member.
What’s new
EI rates and rent increases for 2025
Steps to Justice has updated information about changes that take effect in January 2025:
EI benefits increased on January 1, 2025. The new maximum amount is $695 a week or $417 a week, depending on the type of benefit.
The guideline rent increase for...
Temporary immigration programs
Steps to Justice has new information on some of Canada's temporary immigration programs. These programs are for people from places that are in crisis.
The crisis could be caused by, for example, a war or a natural disaster like an earthquake or famine.
Every program is for a specific country or region and has different rules, including:...
On the Radar – Changes to estates law for married partners
Starting January 1, 2025, married partners who are separated for 3 years or more get nothing from their partner's estate when they die. This month's On the Radar looks at changes to estates law for married partners.
New Guided Pathway: Responding to Small Claims Court Cases
CLEO is pleased to announce the new Guided Pathway for people who are being sued in Small Claims Court. This pathway allows someone to reply to the Plaintiff's Claim, make a claim of their own, or both.
This pathway can help you:
- fill out a Defence (Form 9A) to reply to a Plaintiff's Claim against you
- fill out a...