ON THE RADAR: New Benefit for Workers when there’s a COVID-19 Lockdown

January 20, 2022

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) In late 2021, the federal government introduced the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). Workers in Ontario could get the CWLB starting on December 19, 2021, when Ontario was confirmed as a lockdown region. In this month’s On the Radar, CLEO provides more … More ON THE RADAR: New Benefit for Workers when there’s a COVID-19 Lockdown

Weather Closure

January 17, 2022

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 due to extreme weather conditions. The Legal Clinic will re-open for online and telephone intakes on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Additional COVID Support for Low-Income Energy Consumers

January 12, 2022

Re-Posted from Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of the Low-income Energy Assistance Program-Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). In addition, the maximum value of grants amounts has been increased. To be eligible for LEAP EFA, the applicant … More Additional COVID Support for Low-Income Energy Consumers

ON THE RADAR: Recent Changes to Ontario’s Rules for “No-Fault” Evictions

December 7, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On September 1, 2021, the government made major changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. CLEO talked about some of these changes in September’s On the Radar. This month, CLEO looks at two new rules that relate to what are called “no-fault” evictions, for … More ON THE RADAR: Recent Changes to Ontario’s Rules for “No-Fault” Evictions

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

November 9, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Many tenants will see their rent go up in 2022 for the first time since 2020. This is because, in most cases, the government of Ontario didn’t allow any rent increases in 2021. For tenants not covered by the rent increase rules … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

Holiday Closure

October 8, 2021

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021 for Thanksgiving. The Legal Clinic will reopen for phone and online intakes on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

ON THE RADAR: Changes to ODSP Forms

October 6, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Recently, the Ontario government changed all the forms in the Disability Determination Package for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) applicants. But while the forms have changed, the legal test that decides whether a person is eligible for ODSP has not changed. This … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to ODSP Forms

Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants

September 16, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Tenants in Ontario are facing new rules that may seriously affect their rights and responsibilities. These changes to the Residential Tenancies Act became law on September 1. This month’s On the Radar looks at 2 of the more significant new rules. Landlords … More Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants