Updates on payday loans
Steps to Justice has updated information about how much companies can charge for payday loans.
The new amount took effect January 1, 2025. Payday loan companies can now charge up to $14 for every $100 borrowed.
What’s new
New Guided Pathways for peace bond, emergency family law order, and private prosecution
CLEO is pleased to announce 3 new collections of Guided Pathways for people experiencing gender-based violence. Developed in collaboration with Luke's Place, these free online tools help people fill out the court forms they need to apply for:
- a family law emergency motion, including restraining order
- a peace bond
- a...
On the Radar – Freeze on some family and refugee sponsorships
For now, Canada is not taking new sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents and most new private sponsorship applications for refugees. This month's On the Radar looks at these changes.
Updates on family status protection at work
Steps to Justice has updated information about workers' rights when caring for a family member.
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...