Steps to Justice has new information on crimes involving gender-based violence and private prosecutions. A crime involving gender-based violence is a crime committed against someone because of their gender.
This includes:
CLEO is pleased to announce a number of new and updated print and online resources. Visit cleo.on.ca/en/order-publications to see a complete list of resources that can be ordered free of charge.
Steps to Justice now has an easy-to-use chart that shows the leaves and benefits available to new and expecting parents.
In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act gives unpaid pregnancy and parental leaves. Parents can also get paid Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits.
Steps to Justice has updated information for tenants when their former landlord asks for money because of damage. Usually, landlords must now go to the Landlord and Tenant Board to ask for money, instead of Small Claims Court. Landlords cannot keep a rent deposit or key deposit because there's been damage to a unit.
Steps to Justice has updated information about the minimum wage increase that took effect on October 1, 2023.
