ON THE RADAR: New benefit for people with disabilities

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a new government benefit that people can now apply for. It’s a monthly payment for people who are: For information, check out the latest edition of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR. This post gives general legal information. … More ON THE RADAR: New benefit for people with disabilities

ON THE RADAR: Temporary EI changes in response to U.S. tariffs

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On March 30, 2025, the Government of Canada made temporary changes to regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. This was in response to the United States putting tariffs on Canadian goods and the risk to jobs in Canada. These changes are meant to … More ON THE RADAR: Temporary EI changes in response to U.S. tariffs

Holiday Closure

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday and Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. The Legal Clinic will reopen on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30 a.m.

ON THE RADAR: EI rates and rent increase for 2025

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) As 2025 approaches, it’s time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers and tenants in Ontario. For information on EI rates and rent increases for 2025, check out the latest edition of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR. This post … More ON THE RADAR: EI rates and rent increase for 2025

ON THE RADAR: Changes for international workers and students

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Recent immigration updates include limits for international workers and the end of some policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes for international students are expected later this fall. For more information, check out the latest edition of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR. This … More ON THE RADAR: Changes for international workers and students