What’s New

  • 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,

  • 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 Defendant’s Claim (Form 10A) to make a claim of your own against the plaintiff or another person or organization related to the Plaintiff’s Claim learn more about the types of claims you can take to Small Claims Court understand how easy or hard it may be to collect your money if you win The pathway is available on CLEO’s Steps to Justice website.

  • New and Revised CLEO Publications – November 8, 2024

    CLEO is pleased to announce a number of updated print and online resources. Visit Order publications to see a complete list of resources that can be ordered for free.

  • On the Radar – EI rates and rent increase for 2025

    As 2025 approaches, it’s time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers and tenants in Ontario. This month’s On the Radar looks at EI rates and rent increases for 2025.