What’s New
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New information for victims of gender-based violence
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: violent offences, such as assault and sexual assault, and offences that involve controlling or manipulative behaviour, such as criminal harassment.
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New and Revised CLEO Publications – October 27, 2023
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.
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Leaves and benefits for new and expecting parents
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.
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Information for tenants about damage and deposits
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.
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New and updated CLEO publications – August 16, 2023
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.