National and Provincial Resources for SRLs
Our “National and Provincial Resources” directory lists organizations, websites, and resources, categorized geographically, that may be helpful for self-represented litigants.This most recent version has been updated as of April 2026, and contains entries for every province and territory, as well as for many cities in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
Users can click the arrows to sort the resources according to name, city or province.The directory is an ongoing initiative and can now be updated regularly. If you know of an organization/website/resource that should be added to our list, please email us at representingyourself@gmail.com.Thanks to RA Lyann Ordenes-Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant Asha Walker and Project Manager Dayna Cornwall for their many hours of hard work on this project.
| Name | Province | City | Description | Further Notes | Address/Contact | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) is a non-profit organization established in 1982 as a registered charity. CIWA is a culturally diverse settlement agency that recognizes, responds to, and focuses on the unique concerns and needs of immigrant and refugee women, girls, and their families. They provide newcomer, employment, and business services. They also have a legal clinic. | CIWA's legal clinc provides legal advice, legal representation & advocacy, document preparation, notary services and referrals. | 138 4 Ave SE, #200, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4Z6 https://ciwa-online.com/resources/contact-form/ | https://www.ciwa-online.com |
| Calgary Legal Guidance | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Legal Guidance exists to provide legal assistance and information to disadvantaged persons who would not otherwise have access to such services. | Summary advice clinics, social benefits advocacy, immigration law, domestic violence/family law, pre-apprehension child welfare, Indigenous law, survivors of sexual assault, elder law, homeless outreach, and ID clinics. Services are provided by appointment only. | 100, 840 – 7th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 3G2 Phone: 403-234-9266 Fax: 403-234-9299 Email: clg@clg.ab.ca | http://www.clg.ab.ca |
| Calgary Public Library | Alberta | Calgary | The library offers ebooks and audiobooks, a platform (Kanopy) to stream movies and TV, a platform (Freegal) to listen to music, online resources, a library hotline, and a digital library. | https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/locations Phone: 403.260.2600 | https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/ | |
| Calgary Worker's Resource Centre | Alberta | Calgary | Helps Calgarians understand and access the rights and benefits they are entitled to as workers under a variety of employment-related legislation. Programs include Casework, Public Legal Education, and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. | 999 8 Street SW, #440, Calgary AB, T2R 1J5 Phone: 403-264-8100 | https://www.helpwrc.org/ | |
| Centre for Newcomers | Alberta | Calgary | Centre for Newcomers is a non-profit immigrant settlement agency offering services & language training for newcomers in Calgary. They provide settlement services, career & employment services, youth & family services, and language instruction. | Northgate Mall #125 565 - 36 Street NE (Main Office, North side) 403.569.3325 #262 495 - 36 Street NE (2nd Floor Office, West Side) Calgary, AB - T2A 6K3 403.452.7574 Village Square 2623 56 Street NE 403.452.3467 Calgary. AB - T1Y 5J1 403.452.3467 | https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/ | |
| Family Mediation Society | Alberta | Calgary | A non-profit organization that promotes development and appropriate use of mediation as an alternative to court action. | Help for parents, articles, child inclusive guidelines, training | #1650, 246 Stewart Green SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 3C8 Phone: 825-910-6722 Toll-free: 877-233-0143 | http://afms.ca/index.php?pid=1 |
| Kerby Centre | Alberta | Calgary | This resource was created to assist older people (55+) to live as well as possible, for as long as possible, as residents in the community. | Their Calgary branch includes resources such as active aging services, a Wellness Connection Centre, a fitness studio, benefits & pensions supports, and general senior supports (e.g., Information Department). | 1133-7 Avenue S.W., Calgary AB, T2P 1B2 Phone: 403-265-0661 Fax: 403-705-3211 Email: generaloffice@unisonalberta.com | https://unisonalberta.com/calgary-home/ |
| Law Society of Alberta | Alberta | Calgary | The Law Society offers a list of lawyers licensed to practice in Alberta. Look under "For the Public" at the top of the page. | Find other useful links, such as public resources and financial claims. | Suite 700, 333 11th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1L9 Phone: 403-229-4700 Toll-free: 1-800-661-9003 | https://www.lawsociety.ab.ca |
| Mediation Calgary | Alberta | Calgary | A charitable organization of volunteers who provide conflict management and dispute resolution information and assistance through collaborative services and workshops to neighbours, community associations, and not-for-profit groups. | Phone: 403-269-2707 | https://www.communitymediation.ca/ | |
| Student Legal Assistance | Alberta | Calgary | A pro bono legal clinic that provides legal information and representation to low-income residents of Calgary and the surrounding area. | They practice criminal, civil, and family law, traffic & bylaws, landlord-tenant matters, and notaries. | 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Phone: 403-220-6637 | https://slacalgary.com/ |
| Sunrise Healing Lodge | Alberta | Calgary | Since 1974, Sunrise Healing Lodge Society has provided Indigenous based programs dealing with addictions in the community. They help men, women, and their families recover from the destructive effects of alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions. Programs provided include Impatient Treatment, Family Counselling, and Outpatient Treatment. | Community resources highlighted by the Sunrise Healing Lodge include resources for cultural programming, addiction and treatment, mental health, medical, grief, housing, education, identification, family/child support and education, legal assistance, budget and financial, nutritional and cooking, and exercise and physical wellness. https://nass.ca/community-resources/ | 1231 34 Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6N4 Phone: (403) 261-7921 Fax: (403) 261-7945 EmaI12il: nasgeneral@nass.ca Admissions Phone: (403)-269-5567 Admissions email: admissions@nass.ca Admissions Fax: (403) 269-5578 | http://nass.ca/ |
| The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary | Alberta | Calgary | The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provide social, cultural, educational and employment services to the Aboriginal peoples within the Calgary Metropolitan area. AFCC provides care for our children, our elderly, our in need and our homeless; enabling access to cultural and spiritual care; offering referrals for suitable housing, food, clothing, pursuit of education, skill development and training; and building a resourceful Aboriginal community. | Community Connection, Housing Services, Honouring the Bonds, Client Services, Outreach/Cultural Reconnection, Youth & Family Drumming, Eagle Spirit Survivors Group, Bring Your Wisdom Women’s Group, Indigenous Language Revitalization, and Youth Engagement Strategy. | Indigenous Hub / Main Office (iitaohkanitsini’kotsiiyio’p – “place of conversation”) Address: 316 – 7 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0J2 (Downtown, off City Hall C-train platform) | https://www.afccalgary.org/ |
| Women’s Centre of Calgary | Alberta | Calgary | Offers women opportunities to both receive and provide support, connect with others, and build community through a variety of programs. | 39 - 4 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3R6 (403) 264-1155 info@womenscentrecalgary.org | https://www.womenscentrecalgary.org/ | |
| ADR Institute of Alberta | Alberta | Edmonton | The ADR Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides outstanding service to clients and students, and assists more than 450 members engaged in the practice of arbitration and mediation throughout the province of Alberta. | 3438 78 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6B 2X9 Phone: 780-433-4881 Email: info@adralberta.com | https://www.adralberta.com | |
| John Howard Society of Alberta | Alberta | Edmonton | A non-profit agency that promotes and supports healthy and safe communities by engaging in activities that address the determinants and consequences of crime. | They offer a variety of programs and services, such as restorative justice, Indigenous, youth, and adult programs. | John Howard Society of Alberta 6909 – 116 St., Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 4P2 https://www.johnhoward.ab.ca/contact-us/ | https://www.johnhoward.ab.ca/ |
| Edmonton Community Legal Centre | Alberta | Edmonton | Edmonton Community Legal Centre offers free and confidential legal advice at evening clinics to individuals who are in a low-income financial bracket and do not qualify for Legal Aid. | In particular, ECLC provides services to individuals surrounding legal issues that pertain to: • Civil Law • Debt • Employment and Wrongful Dismissal • Family Law • Adult Guardianship/Trusteeship • Human Rights • Immigration Law, including Temporary Foreign Workers • Income Support Advocacy • Landlord-Tenant Matters • Small Claims • Social Benefits • Wills | Edmonton Suite 200, 10020 100 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 0N3 Phone: 780 702 1725 Fax: 780 702 1726 Email: intake@eclc.ca Grand Prairie Office 10101 – 100 Avenue, Grand Prairie, AB, T8V 0S4 Phone: 780-882-0036 | https://www.eclc.ca/ |
| Edmonton Law Library | Alberta | Edmonton | General services include Customized Legal Research Services (available to registered Law Society of Alberta clients only). | Statute or Case Note-up, Subject Search, Document Request and Access Materials from other Libraries. | 2nd Floor, Law Courts Building, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton AB, T5J 0R2 Phone: 780-422-2342 Toll-free: 866-230-8068 | https://lawlibrary.ab.ca/our-libraries/edmonton/ |
| Edmonton Public Library | Alberta | Edmonton | The Edmonton Public Library provides a variety of resources that may be valuable to you. | “LawSource,” which provides Canadian legal information that includes case law, the Canadian Encyclopedic Digest, legislation, the latest Supreme Court cases, other courts, tribunals, and more. | 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square N.W. Edmonton, AB, T5J 2V4 Phone: 780-496-7000 | https://epl.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations?_gl=1*1tdt3w9*_ga*MTg2ODAzMjgyNS4xNjk0NDQzODMy*_ga_G99DMMNG39*MTY5NDQ0MzgzMi4xLjEuMTY5NDQ0MzkwNC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_8HX5BMFYV0*MTY5NDQ0MzgzMi4xLjEuMTY5NDQ0MzkwNC4wLjAuMA |
| Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton | Alberta | Edmonton | The Elizabeth Fry Society provides supportive services and practical assistance to persons in conflict with the law or at risk of becoming in conflict with the law, with particular focus on women and young women. | They provide information and educate women and young women about criminal justice processes and community resources. They advocate on behalf of women and young women who are incarcerated, in the court system and in the community. Finally, they promote community awareness regarding the social conditions that may contribute to women and young women becoming in conflict with the law. | Main Office and Courts Office Suite 700, 10242 105 Street, Edmonton AB, T5J 3L5 Phone: 780-421-1175 Toll-free: 1-866-421-1175 Fax: 780-425-8989 Visitation Centre (Centre 170) 10403 – 172 Street NW, Edmonton AB, T5S 1G4 Phone: 780-638-5454 (Edmonton and area) Toll-free: 310-0000 then dial 780-638-5454 (Alberta) | https://www.efrynorthernalberta.com |
| Student Legal Services of Edmonton | Alberta | Edmonton | The mission of SLS (Student Legal Services of Edmonton) is to provide free legal information and assistance to the low-income community in Edmonton to contribute to legal reform and legal education efforts as they impact on poverty law issues. | A student-managed, non-profit society. SLS practices criminal law, civil and family law, and human rights law, and contributes to legal education and reform. | University (Main Office) 11036 88 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 0Z2 Phone: 780-492-2226 Downtown (Criminal) Office #100, 9924 106 Street N.W. Edmonton, AB, T5K 1C7 | https://www.slsedmonton.com |
| McMan Youth Family and Community Service | Alberta | Edmonton, Edson, Ft. McMurray, Grande Prairie, Whitecourt | A range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. Services include assistance with housing, basic needs, help navigating the Alberta government benefits system, referrals to other agencies and other services. To find the office closest to you, click on the provided location links. Once at the homepage, click “contact us” on the tool bar. This will lead you to a page that shows the administrative office as well as all offices in that geographic area and what programs are offered. | Family Intervention, Foster Care, Group Care, Supported Independent Living, Disability Services Programs, Family Support and Respite / North East Alberta FASD Network, Family Support and Respite / North East Alberta FASD Network | Central Administration Office: Unit 121, 4804 50 Street, Innisfail, AB, T4G 1C2 Phone: 403-227-5580 Fax: 403-227-5541 Email: central@mcmancentral.ca | https://www.mcman.ca |
| Fort Macleod Court of Justice | Alberta | Fort Macleod | General webpage for the Fort Macleod Court of Justice. | Criminal sittings are every Wednesday at 10:00 am; Family & Youth sittings occur every 3rd Friday (Youth) at 10:00 am, and every 3rd Friday (Family & Child Enhancement) at 9:30 am. | 244 Chief Red Crow Blvd, Fort Macleod, AB, T0L 0Z0 Phone: 403-553-5003 For general court information, please call 1-855-738-4747 | https://albertacourts.ca/cj/court-practice-and-schedules/locations-map/location-detail/fort-macleod |
| Kainai Peacemaking Program | Alberta | Fort Macleod | The Kainai Peacemaking Program (KPP) has been providing justice services to its community members since 2008. | Along with its partners, the KPP focuses on restoring communal relationships by revitalizing traditional Blackfoot practices into justice processes. Their services are open to the Crown prosecutor, Alberta provincial courts (including youth and family courts), child welfare agencies, Blood Tribe schools, elder advisory groups and a variety of other community-services agencies. | Annabel Crop Eared Wolf Phone: 403-737-3753 Email: annabelcew@bloodtribe.org | https://rjalbertacourts.ca/262-2-4-2-2-2-2-2 (not the official website) |
| Legal Aid Alberta | Alberta | Lethbridge | Legal Aid Alberta assists Albertans facing legal issues by helping them navigate their journey through the justice system and find lasting resolution to their legal challenges. | They also provide information and resources specifically for SRLs. | #244 – 200 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge AB Phone: 403-381-5194 | https://www.downtownlethbridge.com/profile.asp?bPageID=2441 |
| Lethbridge Family Services | Alberta | Lethbridge | Lethbridge Family Services is a highly accredited charitable organization helping nearly 7,000 people annually to improve their quality of life. The organization provides services to those in need, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, religion, gender identity, and family structures. | Offers community-based support to facilitate human potential, choice, and independence. Through advocacy, public education, prevention, intervention, and community development, Lethbridge Family Services responds to emerging family needs. | https://www.lfsfamily.ca/contact | https://www.lfsfamily.ca/ |
| Lethbridge Legal Guidance | Alberta | Lethbridge | Lethbridge Legal Guidance provides free legal assistance, information, and advocacy to individuals experiencing financial difficulties who need legal services and representation and who do not qualify for legal aid. Volunteer lawyers provide legal information and advice. | • Family issues such as separation/divorce, adult interdependent relationship, custody and access, and child support • Civil issues such as debt, small claims, landlord/tenant, traffic/bylaw • Employment law and how it can pertain to social benefit issues such as Alberta Works, AISH and Canada Pension Plan benefits • Criminal law issues and Personal Injury • Immigration issues such as sponsorship, work permits, Canadian citizenship and permanent residency | 423 – 5th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2B6 Phone: 403-380-6338 Fax: 403-380-3661 | https://www.lethbridgelegalguidance.ca |
| Medicine Hat Legal Help Centre | Alberta | Medicine Hat | Provides free legal information and advice to low to moderate income people who have a legal issue but do not qualify for Legal Aid. | Family law, employment issues, debt and foreclosure, estate administration, estate/life planning, immigration issues, landlord and tenant disputes, and civil matters. | 477 – 3rd Street S.E. Medicine Hat, AB Phone: 403-712-1021 Fax: 1-403-314-9194 Email: info@communiylegalclinic.net | https://www.mhlhc.ca |
| LawCentral Alberta | Alberta | LawCentral Alberta is a portal or collection of links to law-related information and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Albertans. | Their purpose is to create an educated public that understands their rights and responsibilities under the law, and that knows where to go for legal help and referral. | https://www.lawcentralalberta.ca/en/preparing/making-decision-self-represent | ||
| The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta | Alberta | CPLEA’s mission is to enhance the accessibility and quality of justice in Canada. It addresses this mission by creating learning opportunities and building communities that facilitate the creation, management, exchange, and integration of knowledge among people within the justice system, and between them and the general public. | Resources on legal topics, including Abuse & Protection, Condominium Law, Consumer, Money & Debt, Family & Relationships, Landlord & Tenant, Non-Profit, Planning for Future Care, Recreation, Wills & Estates, Work, as well as resources in French. | https://www.cplea.ca/contact-cplea/?source=CPLEA | https://www.cplea.ca/ | |
| Native Counselling Services of Alberta | Alberta | Northwest Region, Northeast Region, Central Region, South Region | From its origins as a single court worker program, NCSA has grown into an agency focused on social justice for Aboriginal people. For 45 years, NCSA has assisted Aboriginal people to gain fair and equitable access to the justice, children’s services, and corrections systems in Alberta. NCSA has a wide variety of services, programs, resources, and information. Services include family wellness and addictions programs, as well as parole, probation, and prison liaison services. | Indigenous Courtwork Program, Buffalo Sage Wellness House, Stan Daniels Healing Centre, Indigenous Housing First, Residential School Health Support, Family Reconciliation Program, Indigenous Youth Housing First, Cunningham Place, Kiyôhkatowin Home Visitation Program, BearPaw Media and Education, NCSA Video and Resource Production, NCSA Community Engagement, Wâhkômiwêw Connections Program, Wapekin Program, WrapED | Native Counselling Services of Alberta Head Office 15548 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton AB T5P 3Z2 Phone: +1 (780) 451-4002 Fax: +1 (780) 451-4002 Email: info@ncsa.ca | https://www.ncsa.ca/programs |
| Alberta Court of Justice | Alberta | Resources provided by the Alberta Court of Justice, including How to Pay Fines, Alternatives to Court, Going to Court, Practice Directions and Forms, Judgements, a Guide to Public and Media Access, Alberta Law Libraries, and Victim Resources. On the website, you can find out more about the Alberta Court of Justice itself, its areas of law, and court practice and schedules. | Phone: For Family and Civil Matters call 1-855-738-4747 Specific court locations are listed under “Contact & Hours” | https://albertacourts.ca/cj/ | ||
| Alberta Ombudsman | Alberta | The Alberta Ombudsman responds to complaints of unfair treatment by provincial government authorities. | Edmonton Mailing Address Alberta Ombudsman 9925 – 109 Street, Suite 700 Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8 Phone: 780.427.2756 Fax: 780.427.2759 Calgary Mailing Address Alberta Ombudsman 801 – 6 Avenue SW, Suite 2560 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3W2 Phone: 403.297.6185 Fax: 403.297.5121 Toll Free 1.888.455.2756 Email: info@ombudsman.ab.ca | https://www.ombudsman.ab.ca/ | ||
| Government of Alberta Family Law Assistance | Alberta | Government of Alberta resources for family law assistance. | Children’s Services Mediation Program, Family Law Kits, How to Respond to a Divorce Act Application, Family Law Act Application, Family Court Assistance, Family Law Legislation, Family Law Changes, and Family Mediation. | https://www.alberta.ca/family-law-assistance | ||
| Justice Alberta | Alberta | Information about Alberta's justice system, its major participants, and links to publications. | https://www.alberta.ca/justice | |||
| Legal Aid Alberta | Alberta | Provides legal aid in civil and criminal matters for people who meet their eligibility requirements. | 400-10320 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4A1 Phone: 1-866-845-3425 Fax: 1-866-382-7253 Email: LSC@legalaid.ab.ca | https://www.legalaid.ab.ca/ | ||
| Pro Bono Alberta | Alberta | PBLA works to improve access to justice by increasing the scope and availability of pro bono legal services for Albertans of limited means. | Programs and services include Civil Claims Duty Counsel, King’s Bench Court Assistance, Help for Non-Profits, Courtroom Videos, General Legal Resources, and the Calgary Legal Advice Clinic. | Pro-Bono Law Alberta 1900, 840 – 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2 https://www.pbla.ca/contact-us | https://www.pbla.ca/ | |
| Community Legal Clinic | Alberta | Red Deer | Provides legal advice and assistance, immigration and tenant support, employment and social benefits support, an Ask-A-Lawyer program, Photo ID Affidavits, and a Wills Program. | #106, 4916 – 50 Street. Red Deer, AB, T4N 1X7 (in the same building as the John Howard Society) Phone: 403-314-9129 Toll-free: 1-877-314-9129 Email: info@communitylegalclinic.net | https://communitylegalclinic.net/central-alberta/ | |
| Alberta Law Libraries | Alberta | Facilitates access to legal information for the Alberta community, including its judiciary, lawyers, citizens, libraries, and government agencies. | A section of the website is dedicated to pointing Albertans in the right direction as they begin their legal research. Members of the Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) team have prepared research guides on legislation, case law, and a variety of subject-specific areas. | https://lawlibrary.ab.ca/our-libraries/ Calgary Phone: 403.297.6148 Toll-free: 866.448.6148 E-mail: LawLibrary@just.gov.ab.ca Edmonton Phone: 780.422.2342 Toll-free: 866.230.8068 E-mail: LawLibrary@just.gov.ab.ca | https://lawlibrary.ab.ca/ | |
| Haven Society | British Columbia | Nanaimo | Promotes the integrity and safety of women, children, youth, and families, and the development of a respectful and healthy community. As a leading anti-violence organization operating from feminist principles, Haven Society provides a range of services, public education and advocacy. | Programs include drop-in hours, women’s counselling, the PEACE Program, a Transition House, a Responder Program, and community victim services. | 2270 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7 Phone: 250-756-2452 Fax: 250-756-2414 Email: haven@havensociety.com Crisis Line: 250-756-0616 Toll-free Crisis Line: 1-888-756-0616 | https://www.havensociety.com |
| Nanaimo Justice Access Centre | British Columbia | Nanaimo | Help with everyday family and civil legal issues, such as separation or divorce, income security, employment, housing or debt. They offer range of information and services designed to help people find an early and affordable solution. There are justice access centres in Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Victoria. The justice access centres can help assess what you need, provide information about your legal and related issues and refer you to services and resources that are available for your situation. | Services: • Self-help and information services • Dispute resolution and mediation options • Limited legal advice • Community resources and agencies • Free publications • Courses and presentations | 302-65 Front Street Nanaimo BC V9R 5H9 Phone: 250-741-5447 Toll-free: 1-800-578-8511 | https://www2.gov.bc.ca//gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-services-division/family-justice-centres/locations/nanaimo-justice-access-centre |
| Nanaimo Men’s Centre | British Columbia | Nanaimo | Offers support and referrals to men in the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of their lives. Promotes connections with partners and families, and community awareness regarding men and men’s issues. | Helps men and women with family court divorce separation, custody, and access issues. | 418D Fitzwilliam St. Nanaimo, British Columbia Phone: 250-716-1551 Email: info@themenscentre.ca 24 Hour Crisis LIne 1-888-494-3888 | https://www.themenscentre.ca/ |
| The Advocacy Centre | British Columbia | Nelson | The Centre is a non-profit, community-based organization providing legal information, education, and problem solving for low-income residents of the West Kootenays. | Also provide specialized victim assistance to victims of relationship violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. | 100-205 Hall Street, Nelson, British Columbia Phone: 250-352-6723; Email: advocacycentre@nelsoncares.ca | https://advocacycentre.org |
| Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC | British Columbia | North Vancouver | Support for Indigenous people involved in the justice system. | Courtworker services, counselling, referrals | 207-1999 Marine Dr, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3J3 Phone: 604-985-5355 within Greater Vancouver Outside the Vancouver area Toll Free: 1-877-811-1190 Fax: 604-985-8933 E-mail: nccabc@nccabc.net Full Contact List: https://nccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NCCABC-Contact-List.pdf | https://www.nccabc.ca/ |
| ClickLaw | British Columbia | Website with legal information and education for the public. | Legal info, education | http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca | ||
| Prince George Family Justice Centre | British Columbia | Prince George | Provides services to British Columbians who have children and are going through a separation or divorce. Family justice counsellors are accredited family mediators who provide dispute resolution services to help families resolve disagreements about parenting arrangements, contact with a child, guardianship, and support issues, without going to court. | Services include information, short-term counselling, mediation, and referrals to community services. Service is free and confidential. If you do not have an appointment, they recommend phoning before dropping in. | 471 – 1011 Fourth Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 3H9 Phone: 250-565-4222 Toll-free: 1-888-668-1602 | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-services-division/family-justice-centres/locations/prince-george |
| Prince George Indigenous Justice Centre | British Columbia | Prince George | The Centre offers legal services to Indigenous people in the community who otherwise cannot access it. | Some services include an appointment with legal aid, a meeting with the Centre’s lawyer, advocacy and support for dealing with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, a liaison to help you get support from your First Nations Band, and creating a restorative justice program that works for you. | 511 George Street, Prince George, British Columbia V2L 3B1, Canada Phone: 250-645-5519 Fax: 250-645-5519 Email: pginfo@bcfnjc.com | https://bcfnjc.com/services/prince-george-indigenous-justice-centre/ |
| Access Pro Bono Society of BC | British Columbia | A small, independent organization of community-minded directors and staff who rely on the kindness of thousands of volunteer legal service providers to provide access to justice across B.C. | Programs include the Everyone Legal Clinic, Lawyer Referral Service, Residential Tenancy Program, Roster Program, Solicitors’ Program, Summary Advice Program, and the Virtual Family Mediation Program. | 845 Cambie St #300, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4Z9 If you'd like to talk to our intake staff, you can call us at 604-878-7400. General Enquiries appointments@accessprobono.ca 604-482-3195 (local) 604-893-8934 (fax) | http://www.accessprobono.ca | |
| Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court | British Columbia | A free service to help you complete your legal forms. They provide services based on the principle of equal access to justice regardless of your means. | • Aboriginal Law • Animal Law • Civil Litigation • Health (disability benefits; mental health) • Housing • Human Rights • Income Support • Personal Injury • Social Insurance (SIN) – Social Security Decisions • Temporary Foreign Workers’ Issues • Transgender & Gender Diverse Issues (e.g., change in gender status) • Low Income (e.g., foreclosures) • Workplace Law | Telephone 778.522.2839 (unattended) helpme@legalformsbc.ca | https://www.legalformsbc.ca | |
| Courthouse Libraries BC | British Columbia | Legal information, resources, and support for the public and legal professionals. | Legal information, library services, online resources | 1-800-665-2570 | https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/ | |
| BC Human Rights Clinic | British Columbia | Free representation and information for human rights complaints. | Legal advice, representation, information | 300-1140 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC. V6E 4G1 Coast Salish Territories Tel: 604-622-1100 Toll Free: 1-855-685-6222 Fax: 604-685-7611 | https://www.bchrc.net/ | |
| BC Human Rights Tribunal | British Columbia | Tribunal for human rights complaints in BC. | The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints. | 1270-605 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3 Email: BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca Phone: 604-775-2000 Toll free in B.C.: 1-888-440-8844 TTY: 604-775-2021 Fax: 604-775-2020 | http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ | |
| Family Justice Centres (FJCs) | British Columbia | Family Justice Centres operate across BC to provide services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce. | Each centre is staffed by accredited Family Justice Counsellors, specially trained to help families with parenting arrangements, contact with a child, guardianship, and support issues. They can help parents resolve disagreements without going to court. They provide short-term counselling, mediation, emergency and community referrals, and other free services. | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-services-division/family-justice-centres/locations | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-services-division/family-justice-centres | |
| JP Boyd on Family Law | British Columbia | Completely updated for the Family Law Act, this trusted source for divorce and family law information is based on John-Paul Boyd's popular website, BC Family Law Resource. Written in plain language, with rollover definitions for legal words and phrases, JP Boyd on Family Law provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia. To get started, read Family Law in British Columbia for a quick introduction. Then dive into the main chapters of the wikibook, or see the How Do I? section for answers to common procedural questions. You can download the full Wikibook in PDF or EPUB, buy it and get it by mail, or customize it. | http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/JP_Boyd_on_Family_Law | |||
| Justice Education Society | British Columbia | The Justice Education Society creates innovative programs and resources that improve access to British Columbia’s justice system. They have a live chat system that provides legal information and programs aimed at legal education. From the home page, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and under the heading “Legal Help” click “Legal Help Guides.” On the right-hand side there will be specific resources for self-represented litigants. | The Justice Education Society has created multiple in-depth online help guides on a variety of topics that provide how-to-videos, guidebooks, and many other helpful resources: Admin Law BC Online Help Guide https://www.adminlawbc.ca Court of Appeal Online Help Guide https://www.courtofappealbc.ca Supreme Court of British Columbia Online Help Guide https://www.supremecourtbc.ca Provincial Court of British Columbia Online Help Guide http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca Small Claims BC Online Help Guide http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca | Head Office #260-800 Hornby Street, Vancouver B.C., V6X 2C5 Phone: 604-660-9870 Email: Info@JusticeEducation.ca | https://www.justiceeducation.ca | |
| Legal Aid BC | British Columbia | Provides legal services to those eligible for legal aid, but its information services are available to all British Columbians. | Legal aid services can include information from Legal Aid BC’s publications, intake assistants, and in some communities, legal navigators and Aboriginal community legal workers. Additionally, advice from duty counsel or family advice lawyers, and representation for family, criminal, immigration, mental health and prison law issues. | Locations: https://legalaid.bc.ca/contact/locations https://legalaid.bc.ca/contact/call-us/local-phone-numbers Phone 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver) 1-866-577-2525 (elsewhere in BC) | https://legalaid.bc.ca/ | |
| Online Divorce Assistant Application | British Columbia | The BC government has produced an online tool that allows an individual to complete the paperwork for a joint-filed divorce (cases without children) in 30 minuets. | Joint-filed divorces apply when both applicants agree on all applicable family law issues, such as spousal support and the division of property and debts. | https://justice.gov.bc.ca/divorce | ||
| PovNet | British Columbia | PovNet is an online anti-poverty community website. | Provides online tools that facilitate communication, community, and access to information around poverty-related issues in British Columbia and Canada. | https://www.povnet.org/contact | https://www.povnet.org/ | |
| Renting it Right in British Columbia | British Columbia | This website provides resources for tenants and residents in BC. On the website, click “Courses Available.” | Sections include “The Law in BC,” “Searching for Housing,” and “Tenancy Agreements.” The website also has a live online chat that can provide legal information. | https://www.rentingitright.ca/form/contact | https://www.rentingitright.ca | |
| Sources – Women's Place | British Columbia | Surrey | Sources Women’s Place provides a variety of free resources, programs, and supports which aim to improve the lives of women and their families. They offer a safe and confidential environment where women can connect with one another as well as access free resources such as counselling, legal information, professional referrals, resources, facilitated support groups, and educational opportunities. | Trauma Counselling Program, Crime Victim Assistance Counselling | Women's Place Resource Centre 15318 20 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V4A 2A2 (604) 536-9611 (604) 536-6362 | https://www.sourcesbc.ca/our-services/womens-place/ |
| Sources BC | British Columbia | Surrey | Comprised of several mental health, disability and poverty-related programs based out of Sources Newton Resource Centre in Surrey | Programs include: mental health advocacy, a poverty law program, “Ask an Advocate,” housing and homelessness prevention services, and a rent bank. | General email: info@sourcesbc.ca Peace Arch Resource Centre 882 Maple St. White Rock, B.C. V4B 4M2 (604) 531-6226 (604) 531-2316 Substance Use ServicesCounselling Services Women's Place Resource Centre 15318 20 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V4A 2A2 Newton Resource Centre 102-13771 72A Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3W 9C6 778-731-9195 (604) 596-2319 Ladner Resource Centre 4807 Georgia St. Delta, B.C. V4K 2T1 (604) 946-0401 (604) 946-8429 Prince George Resource Centre 101 – 575 Brunswick St. Prince George, B.C. V2L 2B8 (250) 561-1194 (250) 561-1195 White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank 2343 156 St. Surrey, B.C. V4A 4V5 (604) 531-8168 (604) 541-8188 Sources Langley Food Bank #2-5492 Production Blvd, Surrey, BC V3S 8P5 (604) 532-5290 Infant Development Program #406-7327 137th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1A4 (604) 590-7302 (604) 590-7362 Legal Resource Centre 105-13771 72A Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3W 9C6 (778) 735-1368 (778) 565-3639 Life Skills Resource Centre 12996 60 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3X 2L5 (604) 592-5599 (604) 592-5595 Cloverdale Enrichment Services Centre 101-5783 176A Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 6S6 236-900-4944 Empowered for Employment Unit 204A – 15252 32 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3S 0R7 (604) 262-4858 Oceanside Resource Centre 198 Morison Ave. Parksville, BC. V9P 2H1 (250) 752-6766 | https://www.sourcesbc.ca/ |
| Progressive Intercultural Services Society (PICS) | British Columbia | Surrey, Vancouver, Delta | PICS provides a variety of comprehensive programs and services to assist new and recent immigrants with their transition within Canada. | PICS Society Head Office #205 12725 80th Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 3A6 Phone: 604-596-7722 Fax: 604-596-7721 Email: pics@pics.bc.ca PICS Delta Branch Office #3 - 7953 120th St. Delta BC V4C 6P6 Phone: 604-324-7733 Fax:604-324-7744 Vancouver Employment Office 8153 Main Street Vancouver, BC, V5X 3L2 Phone:604-324-7733 Fax604-324-7744 PICS Prince George Office 203-715 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 2K5 Phone: 604-596-7722, ext. 701 Fax: 604-596-7721 Seniors Assisted Living Complex and Adult Day Center Note: Seniors Independent Living is housed in this complex 12075 – 75A Avenue Surrey, BC, V3W 1S8 Phone:604-596-0052 Fax: 604-596-7217 | http://www.pics.bc.ca | |
| BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre | British Columbia | Vancouver | Legal representation and advocacy for disadvantaged groups. | Legal representation, advocacy | 408-470 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5 Coast Salish Territories Telephone: 604-687-3063 Email: support@bcpiac.org | https://bcpiac.com/ |
| Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) | British Columbia | Vancouver | Provides legal assistance to disadvantaged people throughout British Columbia. | CLAS specializes in the areas of poverty, disability, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, mental health, human rights, and equality law. They offer legal help in the following areas: housing, human rights complaints, mental health law, accessing your government benefits, work-related issues, sexual harassment in the workplace, and sexual assault. | 300 – 1140 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1 Email: contact@clasbc.net Phone: 604-685–3425 Toll Free: 1-888-685-6222 Fax: 604-685-7611 | https://www.clasbc.net/ |
| Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) | British Columbia | Vancouver | Free legal advice and representation by law students, supervised by lawyers. | Legal advice, representation | Mailing Address: Law Students' Legal Advice Program Peter A. Allard School of Law The University of British Columbia, Allard Hall 1822 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Phone: 604-822-5791 Fax: 604-822-1661 | https://www.lslap.bc.ca/ |
| LegalHelpBC | British Columbia | Vancouver | LegalHelpBC.ca provides information on legal help, representing yourself, B.C. courts and tribunals, family law, and crime. | Head Office #260-800 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC - V6X 2C5 Phone: 604.660.9870 | https://www.legalhelpbc.ca | |
| Mediate BC | British Columbia | Vancouver | Mediation information, services, and programs for individuals, families, and organizations. | Mediation, information | Mailling address: : #170, 422 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2Z4. Phone: 604-684-1300 Toll-Free (North America): 1-877-656-1300 info@mediatebc.com | http://www.mediatebc.com |
| People’s Law School | British Columbia | Vancouver | A not-for-profit organization that offers legal information and free resources to BC residents. | Legal information, workshops; Services available in English, French, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, Persian, and Tagalog. | Phone: 604-331-5400 | https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/ |
| Rise Women’s Legal Centre | British Columbia | Vancouver | Legal services for women in family law and related areas. | Legal advice, representation, education | Email: info@peopleslawschool.ca Email is the fastest way for a response from us. If you are looking to access our services, and have not filled our appointment request form, please see our clients page for more information. Clients & potential clients in the Lower Mainland, email clc@womenslegalcentre.ca. Clients & community partners outside the Lower Mainland, email vlc@womenslegalcentre.ca If you are unable to complete our online form, or email us, you can leave a voicemail at 236-317-9000 | https://womenslegalcentre.ca/ |
| Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) | British Columbia | Vancouver | TRAC provides legal education and information through our website, Tenant Infoline, online course, social media, multilingual resources and legal workshops. | For eligible clients, TRAC offers direct advocacy by negotiating resolutions with problem landlords or providing representation at Residential Tenancy Branch dispute resolution hearings. | 150 – 900 Howe Street Vancouver BC, V6Z 2M4 Phone: 604-255-0546, Toll free: 1-800-665-1185 | https://tenants.bc.ca/ |
| Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services Society | British Columbia | Vancouver | Restorative justice and support for Indigenous people. | Crime Prevention Poverty Reduction: homelessness prevention Diversion: Alternative Measures/EJS/Police Diversion Gladue Aftercare Resource Support for Community Corrections, Downtown Community Court and Drug Treatment Court Victim Support Family and Civil Advocacy | 300-2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC Phone: 604-251-7200 Fax: 604-251-7201 General Inquiries: administration@vatjss.com | https://vatjss.com/ |
| Vancouver Justice Access Centre | British Columbia | Vancouver, Nanaimo, Victoria | Help with everyday family and civil legal issues, such as separation or divorce, income security, employment, housing or debt. Offers a range of information and services designed to help people find an early and affordable solution. There are justice access centres in Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Victoria. The justice access centres can help assess what you need, provide information about your legal and related issues and refer you to services and resources that are available for your situation. | • Self-help and information services • Dispute resolution and mediation options • Limited legal advice • Community resources and agencies • Free publications • Courses and presentations | 290 - 800 Hornby St, Robson Square, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5 Phone: 604-660-2084 Toll-free: 1-800-663-7867 | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/justice-access-centres/how-to-find-us/vancouver |
| West Coast LEAF | British Columbia | Vancouver | Legal advocacy for gender equality and women’s rights. | Legal advocacy, law reform, education | 555-409 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2 604-684-8772 info@westcoastleaf.org | https://www.westcoastleaf.org/ |
| John Howard Society of British Columbia | British Columbia | Victoria | A non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. | Services include Housing, Employment & Education, Justice Services, and Community Living Services. | 100-637 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5L2 P: 250-216-6211 info@jhsbc.ca North Island 140 10th Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 4E3 P: 250.286.0611 F: 250.286.3650 mail@jhsni.bc.ca Northern BC 154 Quebec Street, Prince George, BC P: 250.561.7343 tsc@njhsbc.com Okanagan & Kootenay 1440 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6 P: 250.763.1331 F: 250.763.1483 info@jhsok.ca Victoria 100-637 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5L2 P: 250.386.3428 F: 250.361.4561 jhs@jhsvic.ca | http://www.johnhowardbc.ca |
| Victoria Justice Access Centre | British Columbia | Victoria | Help with everyday family and civil legal issues, such as separation or divorce, income security, employment, housing or debt. They offer range of information and services designed to help people find an early and affordable solution. The justice access centre can help assess what you need, provide information about your legal and related issues and refer you to services and resources that are available for your situation. | • Self-help and information services • Dispute resolution and mediation options • Limited legal advice • Community resources and agencies • Free publications • Courses and presentations | 225-850 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1B4 | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/justice-access-centres/how-to-find-us/victoria |
| Manitoba Legal Aid Offices | Manitoba | Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, The Pas, Thompson | Legal aid services | Legal representation, information | Administration Office: 4th Floor – 287 Broadway, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 0R9 Phone: 204-985-8500 Toll-free: 1-800-261-2960 Email: info@legalaid.mb.ca Brandon Area Office – Brandon 236 – 11th Street, Brandon Manitoba R7A 4J6 Phone: 204-729-3492 Toll-Free: 1-800-766-2148 Northern Area Office – The Pas P.O. Box 2429, 1 St. Goddard Avenue, The Pas, Manitoba, R91 1M2 Phone: 204-627-4837 Toll-Free: 1-855-775-2397 Northern Area Office – Thompson Unit 17, 50 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson Manitoba, R8N 0M7 Phone: 204-677-1224 Toll-Free: 1-855-444-4665 Parklands Area Office – Dauphin 138 1st Avenue S.W., Unit A, Dauphin Manitoba, R7N 1S2 Phone: 204-622-4666 Toll-Free: 1-877-622-4660 | https://www.legalaid.mb.ca/contact/ |
| Community Legal Education Association (CLEA) | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Provides links for self-represented litigants on a variety of legal subjects. Their Law Phone-In and Lawyer Referral Service provide services over the phone. | Programs also include a workplace sexual harassment project, a victims of intimate partner violence project, an online training course, and webinars. | 301-441 Main St, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1B4 Phone: 204-943-3600 | http://www.communitylegal.mb.ca |
| E. K. Williams Law Library (University of Manitoba) | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Law library open to the public, legal research resources. | Library services, research | 401 Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9997 Email: EKWLL@umanitoba.ca | https://umanitoba.ca/libraries/law-library |
| Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Elizabeth Fry provides supportive services and practical assistance to persons in conflict with the law or at risk of becoming in conflict with the law, with particular focus on women and young women. | They provide information and educate women and young women about criminal justice processes and community resources. They advocate on behalf of women and young women who are incarcerated, in the court system and in the community. Finally, they promote community awareness regarding the social conditions that may contribute to women and young women becoming in conflict with the law. | 544 Selkirk Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R2W 2M9 Phone: 204-589-7335 Toll-free: 1-800-582-5655 | http://www.efsmanitoba.org |
| Infojustice Manitoba | Manitoba | Winnipeg | A legal information centre committed to promoting access to justice in French. By providing information, support and referral services, Infojustice helps French-speaking individuals understand the various legal situations they face in their everyday lives and helps them respond appropriately. Infojustice Manitoba est un centre d'information juridique qui a pour but de promouvoir l’accès à la justice en français en fournissant des services d’information juridique aux francophones. | It provides a number of services free of charge, and offers Courthouse accompaniment services. Le personnel du centre d'information, par l’entremise d’ateliers et de rencontres individuelles, cherche à éduquer les francophones et à outiller ceux et celles qui choisissent de se représenter eux-mêmes devant les tribunaux. | 614 Des Meurons St, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2P9 614, rue Des Meurons, rez-de-chaussée, Winnipeg Manitoba, R2H 2P9 English Services: Phone: 204-815-5274 Toll-free: 1-844-321-8232 French Services: Téléphone: (204) 233-4915 Sans-frais: (800) 665-4443 Email: sfm@sfm.mb.ca | https://infojustice.ca/english-info/ |
| John Howard Society of Manitoba | Manitoba | Winnipeg | A non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. | 583 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1Z7 Phone: 204-775-1514 | http://www.johnhoward.mb.ca/wp/ | |
| Law Society of Manitoba | Manitoba | Winnipeg | The Law Society offers a list of lawyers licensed to practice in Manitoba. Look under "For the Public" at the top of the page. | Lawyer referral; Phone-In and Lawyer Referral Program provides general legal information over the phone in response to callers' inquiries. Callers are also referred to appropriate law-related agencies, where such an agency exists, and the situation warrants it. | 200-260 St. Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0M6 Phone: 204-942-5571 Toll-free: 1-855-942-5571 | http://www.lawsociety.mb.ca/for-the-public |
| Law Society of Manitoba Law Library | Manitoba | Winnipeg | The Law Society of Manitoba’s Library provides service to the general public via internet resources only. | There is no in-person access for the general public. They also provide free telephone advice and information with a Law Phone-In Service. | Room 331 – 408 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0P9 Phone: 204-945-1958 Email: library@lawsociety.mb.ca | https://lawlibrary.ca |
| Legal Help Centre | Manitoba | Winnipeg | The Legal Help Centre provides help in the legal and social service systems for disadvantaged community members by providing referrals, legal help, and public legal education and information. | Drop-in Clinics are open each Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for information and referral. Services are free for those with family incomes under $50,000 per year. They also offer public legal education workshops on a variety of topics. These workshops are free but you must register in advance. | 202-393 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3H6 Phone:204-258-3096 Email: info@legalhelpcentre.ca | http://legalhelpcentre.ca |
| Manitoba Legislative Library | Manitoba | Winnipeg | The Legislative Library of Manitoba provides government documents and legislative publications, books and reports, a rare books collection, newspapers and microfilm, periodicals, press clippings and scrapbooks, and local histories and publications. | Library services, research | Legislative Library Room 100 – 200 Vaughan St, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 1T5 Phone: 204-945-4330 Toll-free: 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 4330) – Manitoba only Email: legislative.library@gov.mb.ca Legislative Reading Room Room 260 – 450 Broadway, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 0V8 Phone: 204-945-4243 Email: reading@manitoba.ca | https://www.gov.mb.ca/leg-lib/collections.html |
| UofM Community Law Centre | Manitoba | Winnipeg | The University of Manitoba Community Law Centre has been part of LAM since 1972. | The office primarily handles summary conviction offences. In addition, it may provide assistance for Highway Traffic Act offences, small claims cases that involve consumer problems, and individual disputes with Manitoba Public Insurance. | https://www.legalaid.mb.ca/contact/admin-office/ 1-833-502-0022 | https://www.legalaid.mb.ca/services/services-we-provide/criminal/u-of-m-community-law-centre/ |
| Manitoba Ombudsman’s Office | Manitoba | Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson | For members of the public who are not satisfied with the response to their FIPPA requests, actions of government, or the privacy of their personal information. | Advocacy, complaints, privacy | 204-982-9130 ombudsman@ombudsman.mb.ca Winnipeg 750 – 500 Portage Avenue (Colony Square), Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 3X1 Phone: 204-982-9130 Toll-free: 1-800-665-0531 Fax: 204-942-7803 Brandon 202 – 1011 Rosser Avenue (Scotia Towers), Brandon Manitoba, R7A 0L5 Phone: 204-571-5151 Toll-free: 1-888-543-8230 Fax: 204-571-5157 Thompson Suite 1720, City Centre Mall, 300 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson Manitoba, R8N 0M2 Phone: 204-677-7270 | https://www.ombudsman.mb.ca |
| The Rights and Responsibilities of Self-Represented Litigants | National | A paper prepared for the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC by John-Paul Boyd and available on the Access to Justice in Canada Blog. | http://www.slaw.ca/2015/08/28/the-rights-and-responsibilities-of-self-represented-litigants-2/ | |||
| Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies | National | CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly those who are, or may be, criminalized. Together, Elizabeth Fry Societies develop and advocate the beliefs, principles and positions that guide CAEFS. | The association exists to ensure substantive equality in the delivery and development of services and programs through public education, research, and legislative and administrative reform, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The link provides the information on CAEFS affiliates in order to locate the location closest to you. | CAEFS Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Avenue Suite 311 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6H5 https://caefs.ca/contact-us/#block_7f6c71e5f2fca4b0761384c3b4410efb-1 | https://caefs.ca/news-campaigns/publications-and-resources/ | |
| CanLII | National | Database of Canadian cases and legislation, in both English and French | Excellent resource for case law research | https://www.canlii.org | ||
| Families Change | National | This website provides age-appropriate information to guide children, teens, and adults through separation and divorce. It caters to every province. | https://www.mosaicbc.org/resources/publications/ | |||
| The Canadian Legal Research and Writing Guide | National | A guide put out by CanLII based on The Best Guide to Canadian Legal Research, An online legal research guide written and published by Catherine Best, which she started in 1998. The site grew out of Catherine’s experience teaching legal research and writing, and her conviction that a process-based analytical approach was needed. She was also motivated to help researchers learn to effectively use electronic research tools. | https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2018CanLIIDocs161#!fragment/zoupio-_Toc528757954/BQCwhgziBcwMYgK4DsDWszIQewE4BUBTADwBdoAvbRABwEtsBaAfX2zgFYAmADgHYOfAJwcALAEoANMmylCEAIqJCuAJ7QA5BskRCYXAiUr1WnXoMgAynlIAhdQCUAogBknANQCCAOQDCTyVIwACNoUnZxcSA | |||
| Guide to Canadian Legal Information | National | This link will take you to the Government of Canada’s Guide to Canadian Legal Information. | You can find links to Canadian federal statutes and regulations, government bills, court decisions, constitutional documents, and learn how Federal Acts and Regulations are made. | https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/contact/comm2.html | ||
| Litigation Help | National | Litigation Help was created by Heather Hui-Litwin, who has been both a self-represented litigant, as well as a traditional client in a lawsuit, before becoming a lawyer. | This website offers some great resources for SRLs, including litigation help videos, private legal coaches, and insight into some books that may be useful to you. | http://www.litigation-help.com | ||
| JusticeNet | National | JusticeNet is a not-for-profit service helping people in need of legal expertise, whose income is too high to access legal aid and too low to afford standard legal fees. JusticeNet is available to anyone living in Canada whose net family income is under $59,000 and is experiencing financial difficulties. Reduced fees are calculated according to a sliding scale which takes into account the number of individuals supported and amount of income from all sources. | JusticeNet’s participating professionals include licenced lawyers, paralegals and mediators. It is a not-for-profit service helping people in need of legal expertise, whose income is too high to access legal aid and too low to afford standard legal fees. | JusticeNet 8185 Yonge St., Suite 213 Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C6 Telephone: 416-479-0551 Toll-free: 1-866-919-3219 E-mail: info@justicenet.ca | https://www.justicenet.ca/professions/ | |
| MOSAIC | National | MOSAIC is a multilingual non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues that affect immigrants and refugees in the course of their settlement and integration into Canadian society. | Their resources page links to a number of legal resources, including the Family Law Act in English, Chinese (Simplified), Punjabi and Spanish. | https://mosaicbc.org/resources/ | ||
| My Support Calculator Ltd. | National | A simple child support/spousal support calculator. | http://www.mysupportcalculator.ca | |||
| Pro Bono Students Canada | National | An award-winning law student program that provides legal services without charge to organizations and individuals in need in Canada. | If you live near a university with a law school, check to see if they have a chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada. If they do, they may be able to provide some legal information and support. | http://www.probonostudents.ca | ||
| Justice in Official Languages | National | A Government of Canada department dedicated to the promotion of access to justice in both official languages and the implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act | The website includes a link to a "tools" page with links to various resources in English and French including legal dictionaries, terminology resources, and more | https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/franc/index.html | ||
| University of Toronto Press legal textbooks | National | A listing of current editions of Canadian legal textbooks, available to purchase | https://utppublishing.com/action/showPublications?pubType=book&sortBy=Earliest&startPage=&PublisherRaw=irwin-law | |||
| CAIJ ressource de savoir juridique | Quebec | Le CAIJ est l’incontournable ressource de savoir juridique de tous les membres de la communauté juridique. Il est fier de contribuer à la démocratisation de la justice en améliorant l’accès au savoir juridique. | Pour les personnes du public, le CAIJ contribue à collaborer ou à soutenir par ses ressources et contenus les ressources gratuites disponibles au public qu’elles soient mises en place ou animées par la communauté juridique ou par l’État. | https://www.caij.qc.ca/persona/personne-du-public/ | ||
| M.M. deWeerdt Public Legal Resource Centre | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | The M.M. deWeerdt Public Legal Resource Centre provides legal resource materials to judges, lawyers, and the public. | The Centre maintains a collection of legal information in both hard copy and electronic formats. Members of the public are welcome to use these resources. | 4th Floor Court House, 4903 49th Street, P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2N4 Phone: 1-867-767-9285 Fax: 1-867-873-0368 | https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/court-library/ |
| Association des juristes d'expression française de la Nouvelle-Écosse (AJEFNE) | New Brunswick | Dartmouth | Créée en 1994, l'Association des juristes d'expression française de la Nouvelle-Écosse est un organisme à but non lucratif ayant pour mandat de promouvoir l'accessibilité des services juridiques en français à la population acadienne, francophone et francophile de la Nouvelle-Écosse. | L’AJEFNE offre des ateliers juridiques et de nombreuses ressources telles que des chroniques sur des questions de droit, des résumés d’arrêts ainsi les coordonnées des avocats francophones pratiquant le droit en Nouvelle-Écosse et répertoriés selon leur domaine de pratique et leur région. | 54, rue Queen, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G3 Tél: (902) 433-2085 Sans-frais: 1-844-250-8471 Email: information@ajefne.ns.ca | http://www.ajefne.ns.ca |
| Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) | New Brunswick | Fredericton | PLEIS-NB’s mandate is to develop bilingual educational products and services about the law for the general public in order to promote access to the legal system. | Their goal is to assist the public in identifying and understanding their legal rights and responsibilities, attaining self-help skills where appropriate, and to improve their ability to deal with legal issues. | P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Phone: 506-453-5369 Family Law Information Line (toll-free): 1-888-236-2444 Email: pleisnb@web.ca | https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/ |
| The Law Society of New Brunswick | New Brunswick | Fredericton | The Law Society offers a list of lawyers licensed to practice in New Brunswick. | Look under "Lawyer Search" at the top of the page. You can check a lawyer's status or search for a lawyer by city. The Law Society also offers information on how to file a complaint about a lawyer's conduct and how to have a lawyer's bill reviewed. Staff cannot give you advice, represent you, or help you sue a lawyer. | 68 Avonlea Court, Fredericton, NB, E3C 1N8 Phone: 506-458-8540 Fax: 506-451-1421 Email: general@lsbnb.ca | https://lawsociety-barreau.nb.ca/en |
| Law Society of New Brunswick Law Library | New Brunswick | Fredericton, Saint John | The Law Society allows the public to access their law library. | Public online resources include information on New Brunswick Courts, Acts and Regulations, Rules of Court, Association des juristes d'expression française du N.-B. (French Only), Family Law, Legal Aid Commission, the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, the Royal Gazette, and Renting in New Brunswick. You can also access legal databases such as CanLII. | 427 Queen St, Justice Building, Room 305, Fredericton, NB, E3B 1B6 Tanya Davis – Provincial Law Librarian Phone: 506-453-2500 Email: tdavis@lsbnb.ca Marilyn Brown – Saint John Law Society Library Phone: 506-658-2542 | https://lawsociety-barreau.nb.ca/en/public/law-libraries |
| Court-Ordered Evaluations Support Program (C-OESP) | New Brunswick | Subsidy program for court-ordered professional evaluations in custody/access cases. | Subsidy, info, referrals | Phone (Toll-free): 1-888-281-8061 Email: COESP@gnb.ca | https://www.courtsnb-coursnb.ca/content/cour/en/kings-bench/content/family-division/coesp.html | |
| Navigating the Family Justice System: Workshops for Self-Represented Family Law Litigants | New Brunswick | Two-hour workshops offered in various locations around the province. May help individuals handling their own family law matters to understand family law issues or gain procedural information on how to complete forms for an uncontested divorce or change a child support order. This is an initiative of PLEIS-NB with the assistance of members of the family law bar. To register, go to Family Law NB: www.familylawnb.ca - click on Family Law Workshops. (Pre-registration is required.) | Workshops, info, forms | PLEIS-NB, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Phone: 506-453-5369 Toll-free: 1-888-236-2444 Fax: 506-462-5193 Email: pleisnb@web.ca | https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/index.php?page=navigating_the_family_justice_system | |
| New Brunswick Family Law Information Centre | New Brunswick | This website is created, maintained, and administered by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB), a registered charity. | Their publications and website contain general information about the law. The site also includes self-help guides, videos, and annotated fillable family law forms. | P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Phone: 506-453-5369 Family Law Line: 1-888-236-2444 Email: info@familylawnb.ca | https://www.familylawnb.ca/english/index.php | |
| New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission | New Brunswick | Legal assistance for low-income individuals in family and criminal matters. | Legal representation, info | Locations: Bathurst Phone: 506-546-5010 Campbellton Phone: 506-753-6453 Edmundston Phone: 506-735-4213 Fredericton Phone: 506-444-2776 Miramichi Phone: 506-622-1061 Moncton Phone: 506-853-7300 Saint John Phone: 506-633-6030 | http://www.legalaid-aidejuridique-nb.ca/home/ | |
| Office of Support Enforcement (Family Support Orders Service) | New Brunswick | FSOS monitors and enforces support orders and agreements filed with the service. | This is a service of the New Brunswick Department of Justice to promote a dependable flow of support payments. | Toll-free Info-line: 1-888-488-3767 Fredericton clients: 506-444-3767 All other NB clients can call 1-888-488-3767 Clients who live outside NB can call: 1-506-444-4131 Grand Falls Office PO Box 5001, Grand Falls, NB, E3Z 1G1 Phone: 1-844-673-4499 Fax: 506-475-4320 Central Payment Unit PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Phone: 1-844-673-4499 Fax: 506-444-4743 | https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/public-safety/justice/content/fsos/content/contact-us.html | |
| Parent Information Program (PIP) | New Brunswick | A free online information program for parents living separately. | A self-guided program made up of three parts: a one-hour parent information video, a 20-minute family law information video, and a 20–30-minute multiple choice quiz. Some of the topics include dispute resolution, types of parenting, and types of parenting orders. | PLEIS-NB, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Phone: 506-453-5369 Toll-free: 1-888-281-8081 Email: PIP@gnb.ca | https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/pip | |
| Toll-Free Family Law Information Line | New Brunswick | A toll-free line operated by PLEIS-NB. | Operators can provide general information on family law matters and explain family law forms and court procedures. | Toll-free: 1-888-236-2444 Out-of-province: 1-506-453-5369 | https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/uploads/file/pdfs/Family_Law_Services_Fact_Sheet_EN.pdf | |
| Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) – Saint John Law Courts | New Brunswick | Saint John | Info and resources about family law, referrals, mediation, etc. | Info, referrals, mediation, advice | 10 Peel Plaza, Level 2, Saint John, NB Phone: 506-658-2261 | https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/uploads/file/pdfs/Family_Law_Services_Fact_Sheet_EN.pdf |
| John Howard Society of New Brunswick | New Brunswick | Saint John | A non-profit agency that promotes and supports healthy and safe communities by engaging in activities that address the determinants and consequences of crime. | Their services include community capacity building, research and program development, provincial and regional program service delivery, and the First Nations John Howard Societies Network. | 44 Peters St, Saint John, NB, E2L 2Z9 Phone: 506-657-5547 Email: info@jhsnb.ca | https://jhsnb.ca |
| John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland & Labrador | Corner Brook, St. John’s, Stephenville | A non-profit agency that promotes and supports healthy and safe communities by engaging in activities that address the determinants and consequences of crime. | Their services include a support line, residential facilities, intervention programs, employment programs, prison in-reach, and community programs. | JHSNL Provincial Headquarters 342 Pennywell Road, St. John, NL, A1E 1V9 Phone: 709-726-5500 Fax: 709-726-5509 Email: info@jhsnl.ca JHSNL Stephenville Office 141 – 147 Main Street, Suite 8, Stephenville NL, A2N 1J5 Phone: 709-643-5894 Fax: 709-643-9160 JHSNL Corner Brook Office 278 Curling Street, Corner Brook NL, A2H 3J7 Phone: 709-785-7652 Fax: 709-785-2927 Email: dpenney@jhsnl.ca | https://www.johnhowardnl.ca |
| Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | The Law Society maintains a comprehensive directory of practicing lawyer contact information. Information to assist members of the public may be found in the lawyers’ fees section. | Lawyer directory, complaints process, public resources | 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL A1C 1A9 Phone: 709-722-4740 Fax: 709-722-8902 Email: thelawsociety@lsnl.ca | https://lsnl.ca/ |
| Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Law Library | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | The Law Society’s Law Library is an important component in the administration and continuing education of the legal profession. | Its comprehensive collection of both primary and secondary print and electronic media resources is available for use by both lawyers and members of the public. | 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, NL A1C 1A9 https://17941.rmwebopac.com See the above link to access the library’s catalogue. | https://lsnl.ca/law-library/ |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Clinics | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | Those who are eligible can access the service of one of Legal Aid’s experienced lawyers located throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. | Legal Aid provides a range of legal services to low-income individuals in Newfoundland and Labrador in the areas of family and criminal law. | Legal Aid NL, Suite 300, 251 Empire Ave, St. John’s NL, A1C 3H9 Toll-free: 1-800-563-9911 Email: nlac@legalaid.nl.ca | https://www.legalaid.nl.ca |
| NL Human Rights Commission | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | Independent body addressing human rights complaints | Complaint resolution, advocacy, education | 20 Crosbie Place, Suite 201, St. John’s, NL A1B 3Y8 709-729-0901 | https://www.thinkhumanrights.ca |
| Office of the Child and Youth Advocate | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | An independent office of the House of Assembly. Their job is to ensure children’s rights are respected and protected. They protect and represent your rights, interests, and viewpoints if you are under the age of 19 and living in Newfoundland and Labrador. | If you have been in a care or custody arrangement, their services extend up to your 21st birthday. This may involve an individual child or youth, or groups of children and youth. | 193 LeMarchant Rd, St. John’s NL, A1C 2H5 Phone: 709-753-3888 Toll-free: 1-877-753-3888 Fax: 709-753-3988 Email: office@ocya.nl.ca | https://www.childandyouthadvocate.nl.ca/ |
| Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (PLIAN) | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s, Happy Valley-Goose Bay | The Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN) is an independent non-profit that provides general information and education about the law to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, with the intent of increasing access to justice. | Services include lawyer referral service, a legal information line, school presentations, community information sessions, and publications. | Phone: 709-722-2643 Toll-free: 1-888-660-7788 Email: info@publiclegalinfo.com St. John’s Office Suite 301, 140 Water Street (TD Building), St. John’s NL, A1C 6H6 *Accessible entrance at Water Street Phone: 709-722-2643 Labrador Office 45 Grenfell Street, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1E0 Phone: 709-895-5235 | https://publiclegalinfo.com |
| St. John’s Women’s Centre | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | Non-profit supporting women and families | Advocacy, housing, outreach, community programs | 170 Cashin Avenue Extension, St. John’s, NL A1E 3C9 709-726-5505 | https://sjwomenscentre.ca |
| The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s | The website for the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. You can find updates from the Court, important information for those attending Court or seeking access to Court records, links to applicable laws and procedural information, and information for self-represented persons. | Please see the link for specific resources for getting legal assistance. General legal information is provided, as well as family law information sessions. | 309 Duckworth Street, P.O. Box 937, St. John’s NL, A1C 5M3 Phone: 709-729-1137 Email: inquiries@supreme.court.nl.ca | https://www.court.nl.ca/supreme/info-parties/getting-legal-assistance/ |
| Legal Aid Northwest Territories Clinics | Northwest Territories | Territorial legal aid provider | Legal representation, advice, duty counsel | 4915 48th Street, Yellowknife NT, X1A 3S4. Phone: 1-867-767-9384 Toll free: 1-844-497-1319 Fax: 1-867-920-3000 | https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/outreach-legal-aid-clinics/ | |
| Law + Victim Services – Government of Northwest Territories | Northwest Territories | This website provides several resources on laws and legislation, the legal system, police, emergency, and victim services. | https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/service-directory/law-victim-services | |||
| NWT Parenting After Separation Workshops | Northwest Territories | Free workshops (half-day) on Parenting After Separation, that can help parents plan and make positive choices during separation or divorce. | Participants will learn about the legal process and issues, how to reduce high conflict, options to resolve family law disputes, and more. | To register for a workshop, dial 1-877-776-2838 (toll-free) or email pasregistration@gov.nt.ca. The deadline to register is 4 business days before a workshop. | https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/parenting-after-separation-workshops/ | |
| Court Services of Northwest Territories | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik | Territorial court system resources | Court information, forms, schedules, SRL support | Locations: Hay River Territorial Court Registry #201 – 8 Capital Drive, Hay River NT, X0E 1G2 Phone: 1-867-874-6509 Toll-free: 1-866-885-2535 Fax: 1-867-874-6731 Email: territorialcourthr@gov.nt.ca Inuvik Territorial Court Registry 3rd floor, 151 Mackenzie Rd, P.O. Box 1965, Inuvik NT, X0E 0T0 Phone: 1-867-678-8022 Toll-free: 1-866-344-3940 Fax: 1-867-777-3634 Email: territorialcourt@gov.nt.ca Yellowknife Court Registry 4903 – 49th Street, P.O. Box 550, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2N4 Phone (Territorial Court): 1-867-767-9289 Phone (Supreme Court): 1-867-767-9288 Toll-free: 1-866-822-5864 Fax: 1-867-873-0291 Email (Territorial Court): territorialcourt@gov.nt.ca Email (Supreme Court): supremecourt@gov.nt.ca | https://www.nwtcourts.ca |
| Law Society of the Northwest Territories | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | The Law Society provides a variety of services including lawyer referrals, an explanation of fees, and information on launching a complaint against a lawyer. | Lawyer directory, complaints process, public resources | 4th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 5204 50th Avenue, Yellowknife NT, X1A 1E2 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1298, Stn Main, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2N9 General Email: info@lawsociety.nt.ca Phone: 867-873-3828 | https://lawsociety.nt.ca |
| Legal Aid Comission | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | The Legal Aid Commission provides legal aid and legal aid outreach clinics to the Northwest Territories. | Legal representation, advice, duty counsel | Department of Justice, Government of the Northwest Territories, 4915 48th St, P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2L9 Phone: 1-867-767-9361 Toll-free: 1-844-835-8050 Fax: 1-867-873-5320 Email: lac@gov.nt.ca | https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/boards-agencies/legal-aid-commission/ |
| Native Women’s Association of the NWT | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | Advocacy group for Indigenous women | Legal advocacy, community support, referrals | 5114 49th Street, P.O. Box 2321 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P Phone: (867)-873-5509 Toll Free: 1-866-459-1114 Fax: 867-873-3152 E-mail: reception@nativewomens.com | https://nwtwomen.ca |
| NWT Human Rights Commission | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | Independent body addressing human rights complaints | Complaint resolution, advocacy, education | Main Floor, Laing Building, 5003-49th Street Toll-Free: 1-888-669-5575 E-mail: info@nwthumanrights.ca Fax: 867-873-035 | https://www.nwthumanrights.ca |
| Yellowknife Women’s Society | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | Non-profit supporting women and families | Advocacy, housing, outreach, community programs | 5020 47th Street - Back Door Access Yellowknife, NT admin@ykws.ca (867) 873-2339 Spruce Bough Permanent Supportive Living: (867) 873-8511 Centre For Northern Families Daycare: (867) 669-0401 The Raven's Nest Daycare: (867) 669-5424 Housing First: (867) 447-4551 Women's Centre: (867) 873-2566 | https://www.ykws.ca/ |
| YWCA NWT | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | Provides housing, family support, and advocacy | Shelter services, family law support, advocacy | Office location, Administration & Housing Office: 5011-54th St, Yellowknife NT Mailing address: YWCA NWT, P.O. Box 1679, Yellowknife NT X1A 2P3 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1 (866) 223-7775 Housing enquiries: 1-(867) 873-5760 or drop in 5011-54th Street in Yellowknife from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. General enquiries: (available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): 1 (867) 920-2777 Fax: 1 (867) 873-9406 | https://www.ywcanwt.ca |
| Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society | Nova Scotia | Halifax | Lawyer directory, public resources, client compensation fund. | Lawyer referral, complaints, info | Cogswell Tower, 800-2000 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K1 T: 902 422-1491 F: 902 429-4869 info@nsbs.org | https://nsbs.org |
| Nova Scotia Department of Justice | Nova Scotia | Halifax | This website is designed to offer you resources on how to prepare for court if you are not represented by a lawyer. | You can find self-help information guides, court forms, and information about the Family Law Information Centre. | 1690 Hollis Street, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 7, Halifax NS, B3J 2L6 Phone: 902-424-4030 Email: justweb@gov.ns.ca | https://novascotia.ca/just/srl/ |
| Nova Scotia Legislature Library Services | Nova Scotia | Halifax | Law library open to the public, borrowing via interlibrary loan, staff assistance. | Library services, research | 2nd Floor, Province House, 1726 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8 Phone number: 902-424-5932 Email: leglib@novascotia.ca | https://nslegislature.ca/about/library-services |
| reachAbility | Nova Scotia | Halifax | Legal referral service for people with disabilities, free one-hour session with a volunteer lawyer. | Legal referral, info | Suite 201, 3845 Joseph Howe Dr, Halifax, NS, B3L 4H9 Email: info@reachability.org Phone: (902) 429-5878 | https://reachability.org |
| Family Law Information Program (FLIP) Centre | Nova Scotia | Halifax, Sydney | Info and support for family law matters, Supreme Court (Family Division). | Legal info, summary advice | A service available at the Halifax and Sydney Supreme Court (Family Division) Tel: 902-424-5232 (Halifax) Toll-free: 1 800 665-9779 | https://www.nsfamilylaw.ca/family-law-information-program-flip-centre |
| Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) | Nova Scotia | Legal info, online chat, audio info, info line, lawyer referral service. | Legal info, lawyer referral, info line | P.O. Box 3103, Tantallon PO, Tantallon, NS, B3Z 4G9 Contact the Family Law Information Program (FLIP) Centre in Halifax at (902) 424-5232, Sydney at (902) 563-5761 Email: questions@nsfamilylaw.ca | https://www.legalinfo.org | |
| Nova Scotia Family Law | Nova Scotia | Information on family law, processes, services, tools for SRLs. | Legal info, guides, tools | https://www.nsfamilylaw.ca/contact-us | https://www.nsfamilylaw.ca | |
| Nova Scotia Legal Aid Offices | Nova Scotia | Legal aid offices for family, criminal, civil law, social justice issues. | Legal representation, info | https://www.nslegalaid.ca/legal-aid-offices/ | https://www.nslegalaid.ca/legal-aid-offices/ | |
| The Courts of Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia | Brochures, FAQs, court forms, info for SRLs, court locations. | Legal info, guides, forms | https://www.courts.ns.ca | ||
| John Howard Society of Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia | Halifax, Truro, New Glasgow | Programs for crime prevention, reintegration, advocacy, residential programs, in-reach for incarcerated people. | Programs, advocacy, support | Suite 1, 541 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2S1 902-422-1491 info@nsbs.org | https://www.jhsns.ca |
| Kitikmeot Legal Services | Nunavut | Cambridge Bay | Legal aid services for the Kitikmeot region | Legal representation, advice | 29 Mitik St., Cambridge Bay Nunavut, X0B 0C0 Tel: 867-983-2906 Toll-free: 1-866-240-4006 | https://nulegalaid.com/kitikmeot-law-centre/ |
| Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal | Nunavut | Coral Harbour | The Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal provides resources that may help you understand rights under the Human Rights Act, and the Tribunal’s process. | There are resources on legislation, information and filing guides, request and application forms, and information on legal aid and the appeals process. | PO Box 15 Coral Harbour, NU X0C 0C0 1-888-220-1011 – Toll-free fax 1-866-413-6478 – Toll-free telephone nunavuthumanrights@gov.nu.ca | https://nhrt.ca/contact/ |
| Law Society of Nunavut | Nunavut | Iqaluit | Referrals to lawyers practicing in Nunavut, and information on launching a complaint against a lawyer. Click the “For the Public” tab in the top menu. | Examples of resources include information on legislation, legal aid, and law societies in Canada. | Building 917, 3rd Floor, Unit B, P.O. Box 149, Iqaluit NU, X0A 0HO Toll-free: 844-979-2330 Fax: 867-979-2333 Email: info@lawsociety.nu.ca | https://www.lawsociety.nu.ca/ |
| Legal Aid Nunavut (NULAS) | Nunavut | Iqaluit | Territorial legal aid provider | Legal representation, advice, duty counsel | PO Box 125, Gjoa Haven Nunavut, X0B 1J0 Email: info@nulegalaid.com Tel: (867) 360-4600 Toll-free: 1-866-240-4006 | https://nulegalaid.com/ |
| Maliiganik Tukisiiniakvik Legal Services | Nunavut | Iqaluit | Community-based legal aid office | Legal representation, advocacy, community outreach | #1104-B Inuksugait Plaza Iqaluit, Nunavut Tel :867-975-6395 Toll -free: 1-866-202-5593 | https://nulegalaid.com/maliiganik-tukisiinakvik-legal-services/ |
| Nunavut Court of Justice Law Library | Nunavut | Iqaluit | The Law Library plays a central role in providing effective and innovative access to information resources to a wide range of users within and outside the justice system in Nunavut. | 510 Niaqunngusiariaq Rd Iqaluit, NU, X0A 2H0 Tel:: 867.975.6325 email: ncj.library@gov.nu.ca | http://www.nunavutcourts.ca/index.php/library | |
| Kivalliq Legal Services | Nunavut | Rankin Inlet | Legal aid services for the Kivalliq region | Legal representation, advice | 420 Rankin Inlet Nunavut, X0C 0G0 Tel: 867-645-2536 Toll free: 1-866-606-9400 | https://nulegalaid.com/kivalliq-legal-services/ |
| Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe | Ontario | Barrie | Support for Francophone women experiencing violence | Support, advocacy, education | 80 Bradford St, Suite 340, Barrie, L4N 6S7 Phone: 705-797-2060 Email: admin@centrecolibri.ca | http://www.centrecolibri.ca |
| Community Advocacy and Legal Centre | Ontario | Belleville | Free legal services to low income residents | Legal advice, representation | 158 George Street, Level 1 Belleville, Ontario K8N 3H2 Satellite Office: https://communitylegalcentre.ca/about-the-clinic/our-service-area/ Tel:613-966-8686 Toll free: 1-877-966-8686 Fax: 613-966-6251 contact@calc.clcj.ca | https://communitylegalcentre.ca/ |
| North Peel and Dufferin Community Legal Services | Ontario | Brampton | Legal services for Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin County | Legal advice, information, interpretation | 24 Queen St E, Suite 700, Brampton, L6V 1A3 Tel: 905-455-0160 Toll-Free from Dufferin County: 1-866-455-0160 Fax: 905-455-0832 Email: info@npdcls.clcj.ca | https://www.northpeeldufferinjustice.ca/ |
| Peel Family Law Service Centre | Ontario | Brampton | Legal resources/support for family matters | 2 County Court Blvd, Suite 100A, Brampton, L6W 3W8 905-453-1723 | https://peel.cioc.ca/record/CDR0851 | |
| Peel Family Mediation Services | Ontario | Brampton | Family law mediation and information programs | Peel Family Mediation Services offers family law mediation (on-site and off-site) and information programs (free) to the public in the region of Peel and Dufferin County. | Peel, Dufferin Regions/Régions de Peel, Dufferin: 7755 Hurontario Street, Brampton, Ontario L6W 0B4 Email: irc@peelfamilymediation.org Tel: 905-453-7795 York Region/Région de York 50 Eagle Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6B1, Canada ircnewmarket@peelfamilymediation.org Tel:647-224-8389 Head Office Brampton, Ontario County Court Boulevard, Brampton, Ontario L6W 4P6, Suite 101 info@peelfamilymediation.org Tel: 905 452-7367 | https://www.peelfamilymediation.org/ |
| Clinique juridique populaire de Prescott-Russell inc | Ontario | Hawkesbury | Francophone legal representation and education | Legal/paralegal services, education | 352 Main St W, Suite 201, Hawkesbury, K6A 2H8 Telephone : 613.632.1136 Toll free : 1.800.250.9220 Fax : 613.632.5525 Email : info@cjpr.clcj.ca | http://www.cjppr.on.ca/en/ |
| Mississauga Community Legal Services | Ontario | Mississauga | Community legal services for Mississauga/Malton/North Peel & Dufferin. | Legal advice, information on a wide range of legal topics, such as family law and youth law. | 130 Dundas St E, Suite 504, Mississauga, L5A 3V8 Tel: 905-896-2050 Fax: 905-273-4255 | https://www.mississaugalegalclinic.ca/ |
| Civil Procedure and Practice in Ontario Handbook | Ontario | This is a handbook on Civil Procedure and Practice in Ontario, freely available on CanLII. Available in English and French. | Legal Information | https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/81787/ |
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| Nipissing Community Legal Clinic | Ontario | North Bay | Free legal services for low-income residents | Legal advice, representation | 107 Shirreff Ave, Suite 214, North Bay, P1B 7K8 Tel: 705-476-6603 Fax: 705-476-7532 TTY: 705-476-5370 | http://www.nipissingcommunitylegalclinic.ca |
| Centre francophone d'aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel d'Ottawa (CALACS) | Ontario | Ottawa | Organisme féministe et francophone géré par et pour les femmes survivantes d’agressions à caractère sexuel. Dans sa revendication pour la justice sociale, il lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel et offre des services multiples aux femmes francophones de 16 ans et plus, qui en sont victimes et survivantes. | Dans sa revendication pour la justice sociale, il lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel et offre des services multiples aux femmes francophones de 16 ans et plus, qui en sont victimes et survivantes. | Bureau (Ottawa): 40, rue Cobourg, Ottawa (Ontario), K1N 8Z6 Tél: (613) 789-8096 Ligne info-soutien: (613) 789-9117 Email: calacs@calacs.ca | https://www.calacs.ca |
| Community Legal Clinic, uOttawa | Ontario | Ottawa | The Clinic provides legal services to the Ottawa community. They also help women who have been victims of violence obtain compensation. Offered in French and English. | The staff consists of lawyers and law students who provide public legal education, legal advice and legal representation in various criminal and human rights cases. | 538-540 King Edward Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Phone: 613-562-5600 Fax: 613-562-5602 | https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/common-law/student-centre/courses/clinics/community-legal-clinic |
| Connecting Ottawa | Ontario | Ottawa | The organization's goal is to improve access to justice for people who do not speak English or French and who face communication challenges due to a disability or sensory disability. | Connect Ottawa is an online portal that helps people find legal services and information in the Ottawa area. Offered in French, English, and in other languages. | Suite 406, 1355 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7 Email: info@connectingottawa.com | http://connectingottawa.com |
| Fédération des ainés et des retraités francophones de l'Ontario | Ontario | Ottawa | La Fédération des aînés et des retraités francophones de l’Ontario (FARFO) est un organisme à but non lucratif, ayant comme mission la promotion de la qualité de vie de ses membres, la protection de leurs droits et de leurs intérêts. De plus, elle vise à promouvoir l’image positive du vieillissement et l’engagement communautaire des francophones de cinquante ans et plus, domiciliés en Ontario. | Legal Les bureaux de la FARFO sont ouverts sur rendez-vous seulement. | 435, rue Donald, bureau 336, Ottawa Ontario, K1K 4X5 Tél.: 1-800-819-3236 | https://farfo.ca/ |
| Ottawa Community Legal Services | Ontario | Ottawa | Free legal assistance to low income individuals | Legal advice, representation | Community Legal Services of Ottawa - South/Sud 1355, rue Bank Street pièce/Suite 406 Ottawa, ON KlH 8K7 Tel. 613-733-0140 Fax 613-733-0401 Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30 Thursday: 8:30 - 12:00 Friday: 8:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30 Community Legal Services of Ottawa - Downtown/Centre-ville 1, rue Nicholas Street pièce/Suite 422 Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Tel. 613-733-0140 Fax 613-733-0401 Community Legal Services of Ottawa - West/Ouest 1299, chemin Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2B 7Y4 Tel. 613-733-0140 Fax 613-733-0401 | https://www.clsottawa.ca/ |
| Ottawa Legal Information Centre | Ontario | Ottawa | Services in all areas of law, no eligibility criteria | Legal information, advice | Phone: 1-844-343-7462 Email: info@centreinfojuridique.ca | https://legalinfocentre.ca/en/ |
| Tewegan Transition House | Ontario | Ottawa | Tewegan is a 12-bed transitional home for young Aboriginal women between the ages of 16-29. For First Nations, Inuit and Métis women that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Ottawa. | Transitional House | 65 Harvey Street Ottawa, Ontario K1S 0A8 Phone: 613-233-0672 Fax: 613-233-2554 E-mail: welcome@teweganhousing.ca | https://www.teweganhousing.ca/ |
| The Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario / Association of French Speaking Jurists of Ontario (AJEFO) | Ontario | Ottawa | AJEFO works towards the promotion of access to justice in French and English, the official languages of the courts of Ontario. AJEFO develops numerous programs and resources to create awareness, inform, and educate the public about the justice system and their legal rights and obligations, including their rights to judicial services in the official language of their choice. | Legal Information | 1400 – 85, rue Albert, Ottawa Ontario, K1P 6A4 Tél. : 613-842-7462 Téléc. : 613-842-8389 Email: bureau@ajefo.ca | https://www.ajefo.ca/ |
| Vanier Community Centre | Ontario | Ottawa | Free assistance for low-income people in Eastern Ottawa | Legal advice, representation, workshops | Main Site 290 Dupuis St, Ottawa, K1L 1A2 Phone: (613) 744-2892 Email: cscv@cscvanier.com 270 Marier site 270 Marier Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1L 5P8 FOOD BANK SITE 161 Marier Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1L 5R8 | https://cscvanier.com/en/ |
| Centre Novas-CALACS francophone de Prescott-Russell | Ontario | Prescott-Russell | Feminist organization for survivors of sexual assault | Support, advocacy, education | Phone: 613-764-5700 Email: info@centrenovas.ca | https://www.centrenovas.ca/ |
| Court Services | Ontario | This website provides information on Ontario Courts and their services. Information available on finding a lawyer or paralegal, court fees, and on legal aid and pro bono legal services. | Legal Information | https://www.ontario.ca/page/courts-and-court-services | ||
| Family Law Education for Women | Ontario | Plain language legal information on women’s rights under Ontario family law is available in 14 languages and in multiple formats. | Legal advice, information, advocacy | https://onefamilylaw.ca/contact/ | ||
| Family Responsibility Office | Ontario | FRO collects, distributes and enforces child and spousal support payments. This organization helps families in Ontario get the support payments they are entitled to by enforcing court-ordered support responsibilities. | Child Support and Spousal Support information | Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, P.O. Box 200, Station A, Oshawa Ontario, L1H 0C5 Toronto: 416-326-1817 Toll-free: 1-800-267-4330 Toll-free TTY: 1-866-545-0083 | https://www.ontario.ca/page/paying-and-receiving-child-and-spousal-support | |
| FLIC – Family Law Information Centres | Ontario | FLIC services are available in family courts across Ontario. At the FLIC you can find information about separation and divorce and related family law issues, family justice services, alternative forms of dispute resolution, local community resources and court processes. Information and Referral Coordinators (IRCs) are available at designated times to help you understand your needs and to make referrals to appropriate services. IRCs can give you information about family mediation and other ways to solve your issues without going to court. | https://www.ontario.ca/locations/courts | https://www.ontario.ca/page/family-law-information-centres |
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| John Howard Society of Ontario | Ontario | Non-profit promoting healthy and safe communities | Programs, advocacy, support | See website for local offices https://johnhoward.on.ca/find-services/local-offices/ | http://www.johnhoward.on.ca | |
| Ministry of the Status of Women | Ontario | Formerly the Ontario Women's Directorate, the Ministry of the Status of Women provides information on the social, economic and legal rights of women. They provide information and advocacy on ending gender-based violence and economic empowerment and security. | Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services 438 University Avenue, 7th Floor Toronto Ontario, M5G 2K8 Phone: 416-325-5666 Toll-free: 1-888-789-4199 Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559 | https://www.ontario.ca/page/womens-social-and-economic-opportunity | ||
| Ombudsman Ontario | Ontario | The Ombudsman investigates complaints against provincial government organizations. When the Ombudsman finds something wrong, they can make recommendations to fix the problem, and if these are not acted upon, they can report the case to the Legislature. The Ombudsman can also help resolve complaints informally. | Ontario's Ombudsman is an Officer of the provincial Legislature who is independent of the government and political parties. | 483 Bay Street, 10th Floor, South Tower Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C9 Toll-free (Ontario only): 1-800-263-1830 Outside Ontario: 416-586-3300 TTY (teletypewriter): 1-866-411-4211 Fax: 416-586-3485 Toll-free Fax: 1-866-863-2560 Email: info@ombudsman.on.ca | https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/home | |
| Ontario Human Rights Commission | Ontario | The Ontario Human Rights Commission is a statutory body with the mandate of enforcing the Ontario Human Rights Code and of promoting human rights in Ontario. | The website provides information on the Commission and the commissioners, the complaint process, summaries of legal decisions, and other related information. Members of the public may initiate inquiries by calling the Commission at 1-800-387-9080. | 180 Dundas Street West, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON M7A 2G5 Phone: 416-326-9511 Toll-free: 1-800-387-9080 TTY (Local): (416) 326-0603 TTY (Toll-free) 1-800-308-5561 Email: info@ohrc.on.ca | http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en | |
| Sudbury Child and Family Centre | Ontario | Sudbury | Counseling staff work directly with children and families, encouraging their active participation in making decisions about the services they will receive. | 100 - 62 Frood Rd, Sudbury Ontario, P3C 4Z3 Phone: (705) 525-1008 Email: cfc@childandfamilycentre.on.ca | https://www.northernontariolocal.ca/biz/17300/child-and-family-centre | |
| Sudbury Community Legal Clinic | Ontario | Sudbury | Legal aid for low-income people in Sudbury | Legal advice, representation | 40 Elm St, Elm Place, Unit 72, Sudbury, P3C 1S8 Phone: 705-674-3200 | https://www.legalaid.on.ca/legal-clinics/sudbury-community-legal-clinic/ |
| Timmins Legal Aid Office | Ontario | Timmins | Legal aid for low-income residents in Timmins | Legal advice, representation | 3 Pine St S, Suite 201, Timmins, P4N 2J9 Phone: 705-264-9473 | https://www.legalaid.on.ca/legal-aid-offices/timmins-legal-aid-office/ |
| Aboriginal Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Legal aid clinic for low-income First Nations people | Legal advice, referrals | 211 Yonge St, Suite 500, Toronto, M5B 1M4 Phone: 416-408-3967 Email: info@aboriginallegal.ca | https://www.aboriginallegal.ca/ |
| Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) | Ontario | Toronto | Free legal advice, tenant rights, community organizing, legal reform | Legal advice, information, advocacy | 425 Adelaide St W, Toronto, M5V 3C1 https://www.acto.ca/contact/ | https://www.acto.ca/ |
| ARCH Disability Law Centre | Ontario | Toronto | Legal services for people with disabilities | Legal advice, advocacy, education | 55 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2H7. Our office is on the 15th floor. Telephone: 416-482-8255 Tel. Toll-free: 1-866-482-2724 TTY: 416-482-1254 TTY Toll-free: 1-866-482-2728 Fax: 416-482-2981 Fax Toll-free: 1-866-881-2723 General inquiries email: general@arch.clcj.ca Media Inquiries: general@arch.clcj.ca If you are seeking legal information from ARCH, and cannot contact us via telephone due to disability-related reasons, we can be contacted via email at intake@arch.clcj.ca . Please include both your first and last name when emailing ARCH for legal information. | https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/ |
| Association of Community Legal Clinics | Ontario | Toronto | Representative body for Ontario’s community legal aid clinics | Legal aid, information, referrals | 55 University Ave, Suite 1500, Toronto, M5J 2H7 Phone: 416-847-1416 Toll Free: 1-866-965-1416 Fax: 416-597-5894 | https://aclco.org/ |
| Black Legal Action Centre | Ontario | Free legal services for low-income Black Ontario residents | Legal advice, advocacy, law reform | 180 Dundas St W, Suite 1509, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8 info@info@blac.clcj.ca Phone: 416-597-5831 Toll Free: 416-597-5831 TTY Line: 1-800-855-0511 | https://www.blacklegalactioncentre.ca/ | |
| Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples | Ontario | Legal clinic for Spanish-speaking community members | Legal services, interpreters | 2141 Jane St, Toronto, M3M 1A2 416-533-8545 info@spanishservices.org | https://spanishservices.org/en/ | |
| Centre francophone de Toronto | Ontario | Toronto | Legal services for low-income Francophones | Legal advice, representation | 555 Richmond St W, Suite 303, Toronto, M5V 3B1 Phone: 416-922-2672 Email: info@centreranco.org | https://www.centrefranco.org/ |
| Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) | Ontario | Clear, accurate, practical legal information | Legal information, publications | info@cleoconnect.ca | https://www.cleo.on.ca/en | |
| Don Valley Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Free legal services for East Toronto and Flemingdon Park | Legal advice, representation | 1 Leaside Park Dr, Unit 1, Toronto, M4H 1R1 Phone: 416-441-1764 | https://www.donvalleylegal.ca/ |
| Downsview Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Free legal assistance for underprivileged persons | Legal advice, representation | 540 Finch Ave W, Unit 132, Toronto, M2R 1N7 Phone: 416-635-8388 | https://downsviewlegal.ca |
| Downtown Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Community legal clinic and clinical education program | Legal advice, representation | 655 Spadina Ave, Toronto, M5S 2H9 Phone: 416-978-6447 Email: law.dls@utoronto.ca | https://downtownlegalservices.ca/ |
| Family Justice Centre | Ontario | The Family Justice Centre offers free legal services for people in Ontario facing family law issues who can't afford a lawyer and don't qualify for legal aid. | We provide limited scope services in the form of summary legal advice and, when appropriate, assistance with document drafting. | info@familyjusticecentre.ca. 647-952-3354 | https://www.probonostudents.ca/family-justice-centre | |
| Human Rights Legal Support Centre | Ontario | Legal advice and assistance for discrimination cases | Legal advice, representation | 180 Dundas St W, 8th Floor, Toronto, M7A 0A1 Phone: 416-597-4900 | https://hrlsc.on.ca/ | |
| Justice for Children and Youth | Ontario | Legal aid clinic for low-income children and youth | Legal advice, representation | 55 University Ave, 15th Floor, Toronto, M5J 2H7 Phone: 416-920-1633 Toll-free: 1-866-999-5329 (JFCY) Fax: 416-920-5855 Email: info@jfcy.org | http://jfcy.org/en/ | |
| Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Legal aid clinic for domestic violence, employment, housing, etc. | Legal advice, representation | 489 College St, Suite 205, Toronto, M6G 1A5 Phone: 416-924-4244 ext. 21 Email: general@kbcls.clcj.ca | https://www.kbcls.org/ |
| Law Society of Ontario | Ontario | Regulates lawyers/paralegals; referral service | Lawyer referral, complaints, regulation. The Referral Service (1.800.268.8326 toll free, or 416.947.3330) will give you the name of a lawyer in or near your community who will give you a free consultation of up to 30 minutes. | Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St W, Toronto, M5H 2N6 Phone: 416-947-3300 Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380 TTY: 416-644-4886 Email: lawsociety@lso.ca The Referral Service (1.800.268.8326 toll free, or 416.947.3330) | https://lso.ca/home | |
| Legal Aid Ontario | Ontario | Legal services for eligible Ontarians | Legal representation, information, clinics | Mailing address Provincial head office Atrium on Bay 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 730, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2H1 Toronto: 416‑979‑1446 Toll free: 1‑800‑668‑8258 Email: info@lao.on.ca | https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ | |
| Legal Line | National | Clear, accurate, practical legal information | Provides information on over 1,000 legal topics, in 40 different areas of law specific to each province in Canada, in 107 languages. | https://www.legalline.ca/contact/?add-link | https://www.legalline.ca/ | |
| Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic | Ontario | Legal aid for Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian communities | Legal advice, representation | 123 Edward St, Suite 505, Toronto, M5G 1E2 Phone: 416-971-9674 Email: csalegalclinic@gmail.com | https://csalc.ca/ | |
| Neighbourhood Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Free legal services for low-income individuals | Legal advice, representation | 163 Queen St E, Suite 101, Toronto, M5A 1S1 Phone: 416-861-0677 | https://www.nlstoronto.org/ |
| Parkdale Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Legal aid for low-income individuals in Parkdale | Legal advice, representation | 1229 Queen St W, Toronto, M6K 1L2 Phone: 416-531-2411 Email: intake@pcls.clcj.ca | https://www.parkdalelegal.org/ |
| Pro Bono Ontario | Ontario | Free legal advice hotline | Legal advice hotline, referrals | PO Box 72566, Greenwin Square PO, Toronto, M4W 3S9 Phone: 1-855-255-7256 Email: info@probonoontario.org | https://www.probonoontario.org/ | |
| Rexdale Community Legal Clinic | Ontario | Toronto | Legal aid for social assistance, housing, employment, immigration | Legal advice, representation | 21 Panorama Ct, Suite 24, Toronto, M9V 4E3 Phone: 416-741-5201 | https://rexdalecommunitylegalclinic.ca/ |
| Scarborough Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Legal advice for housing, welfare, disability, employment, immigration | Legal advice, representation | 695 Markham Rd, Suite 9, Scarborough, M1H 2A5 Phone: 416-438-7182 | https://www.scarboroughcommunitylegal.ca/ |
| South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO) | Ontario | Legal aid for low-income South Asian people | Legal advice, advocacy | 45 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 106A, Toronto, M2N 5W9 Phone: 416-487-6371 | https://salc.on.ca/ | |
| South Etobicoke Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Free legal services for low-income people in South Etobicoke | Legal advice, representation | 5353 Dundas St W, Suite 210, Toronto, M9B 6H8 Telephone: 416-252-7218 Fax: 416-252-1474 Email: info@southetobicokelegal.ca | https://www.southetobicokelegal.ca/ |
| Tenant Hotline (Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations) | Ontario | Toronto | Free telephone counseling for tenants | Information, counseling | PO Box 73102 Wood St PO, Toronto, M4Y 2W5 Phone: 416-921-9494 | https://www.torontotenants.org/services |
| The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly | Ontario | Toronto | Information and advisory services for senior tenants | Legal advice, advocacy | 55 University Ave, Suite 1500, Toronto, M5J 2H7 Phone: 416-598-2656 | https://www.acelaw.ca/ |
| Toronto Reference Library | Ontario | Toronto | Law-related materials, reference services | Library services, research | 789 Yonge St, Toronto, M4W 2G8 Phone: 416-395-5577 | https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/torontoreferencelibrary/ |
| Unison Health & Community Services | Ontario | Toronto | Free advice and representation for eligible residents | Legal advice, representation, notarization | Multiple locations in Toronto Phone: 416-653-5400 ext. 1244, Email: legal@unisonhcs.org | https://unisonhcs.org/programs-services/legal-services/ |
| West Scarborough Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Legal aid for employment, health, disability, housing, immigration | Legal advice, representation | 2425 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 201, Scarborough, M1K 5G8 Phone: 416-285-4460 | https://www.westscarboroughlegal.ca |
| West Toronto Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Legal advice, brief services, housing help | Legal advice, housing help | 1032 Bloor St W, Toronto, M6H 1M2 Phone: 416-531-7376, Email: info@wtcls.clcj.ca | https://www.wtcls.org/about/ |
| Willowdale Community Legal Services | Ontario | Toronto | Free confidential legal assistance for housing, social assistance, immigration, employment | Legal advice, representation | 245 Fairview Mall Dr, Suite 106, Toronto, M2J 4T1 Phone: 416-492-2437 | https://www.willowdalelegal.com/who-we-serve |
| York University Law Library (Osgoode Hall Law School) | Ontario | Toronto | Largest law collection in Canada, open to public | Library services, research | 4700 Keele St, Toronto, M3J 1P3 | https://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/library/ |
| Bridging Family Conflict | Ontario | Windsor | Free mediation and information services for family law matters | Mediation, information, support | 3231 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, N8W 1H2 Phone: 519-946-0808 Email: admin@bfc-mediation.com | https://www.bfc-mediation.com |
| Community Legal Aid (Windsor) | Ontario | Windsor | Legal aid for low-income residents and students | Legal advice, representation | 443 Ouellette Ave, 2nd Floor, Windsor, N9A 4J2 Phone: 519-253-7150 Email: cla@uwindsor.ca | https://www.communitylegalaidwindsor.com |
| Legal Assistance of Windsor | Ontario | Windsor | Legal assistance for low-income residents | Legal advice | 2-443 Ouellette Ave. Windsor, ON N9A 4J2 Tel: 519-256-7831 Fax: 519-256-1387 | https://www.legalassistanceofwindsor.com/ |
| Windsor-Essex Bilingual Legal Clinic | Ontario | Windsor | La Clinique juridique bilingue Windsor-Essex est une clinique juridique communautaire sans but lucratif subventionnée par Aide juridique Ontario qui dessert la région de Windsor et Essex depuis 1987 et est une des 77 cliniques qui offrent des services juridiques communautaires en Ontario. The Windsor-Essex Bilingual Legal Clinic is a non-profit community clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario assisting the region of Windsor and Essex County since 1987 and is one of approximately 77 clinics providing community legal services throughout the province. | Les services sont offerts par des avocats, des parajuristes et des intervenants juridiques communautaires qui ont de l’expérience avec le droit administratif. Ils offrent de la représentation et des conseils juridiques dans les domaines de pratiques des cliniques ainsi que de l’orientation dans les cas où la représentation n’est pas indiquée. Clinic services are provided by staff lawyers, paralegals and community legal workers experienced in administrative law. They offer representation and legal opinions within the scope of clinic practice as well as referrals to cases where representation is not warranted. | Langlois Community Hub, 1770 Langlois Avenue, Windsor Ontario, N8X 4M5 Phone: 519-253-3526 Fax: 519-253-7874 | https://www.blc-cjb.com/ |
| Community Legal Information | Prince Edward Island | Community Legal Information is a non-profit registered charity. | Provides free legal information through a phone line, website, e-mail, publications, and outreach efforts. Also provides lawyer referrals for Islanders who need legal advice and would like to connect with a lawyer. Sells the PEI Uncontested Divorce Kit and the PEI Power of Attorney Kit. Also available to come to meetings or events to conduct legal information presentations. | 53 Grafton Street, Suite 202, Charlottetown PEI, C1A 1K8 Phone: 902-892-0853 Toll-free: 1-800-240-9798 Email: info@legalinfopei.ca | https://legalinfopei.ca/ | |
| Law Society of Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island | The Law Society of PEI is responsible for governance and regulation of the legal profession in the public interest. | The site provides a list of lawyers within the province, as well as a law library. They are a legal resource for the general public. | BDC Building, 119 Kent Street, Charlottetown PE, C1A 1N3 Phone: 902-566-1666 Email: lawsociety@lspei.pe.ca | https://lawsocietypei.ca | |
| PEI Public Law Library | Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | The library at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts Building is open to the public. Books cannot be removed from the library. | The library is available to the public every weekday afternoon and every Thursday morning, or by prior arrangement with the Librarian (Pam Borden). | 42 Water Street, Charlottetown PE, C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6099 Fax: 902-368-7557 Email: pborden@lspei.pe.ca | https://lawsocietypei.ca/law-library |
| Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | Documents and resources provided by the Court for self-represented litigants. | Charlottetown – Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts, P.O. Box 2000, 42 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368—6000 Fax: 902-368-6123 https://www.courts.pe.ca/contact-us | https://www.courts.pe.ca/supreme-court/representing-yourself-in-the-supreme-court |
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| Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal Pro Bono Legal Advice for Self-Represented Litigants | Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | The Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, in conjunction with the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island advises the public that there is free summary legal advice to self-represented litigants in the areas of family law and civil law. | The free summary legal advice clinic will be held each Wednesday from nine to twelve at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts, 42 Water Street, Charlottetown. Self-represented litigants will be able to meet with a volunteer lawyer in private for a 45-minute consultation. The clinic will be by appointment only. The advice and information is limited to civil and family cases before the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal. | 42 Water Street, Charlottetown PE, C1A 7N8 Appointments for clinics may be made by contacting Kerrilee MacConnell at 902-368-6005 or Community Legal Information Association 902-892-0853 or 1-800-240-9798. | https://www.courts.pe.ca/court-of-appeal/pro-bono-legal-advice-clinic-for-self |
| John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island | A non-profit agency that promotes and supports healthy and safe communities by engaging in activities that address the determinants and consequences of crime. | A variety of programs and services are offered, such as the WrapAround Program (provides housing stability), employment assistance, housing information, prevention and diversion (decreasing the chances of homelessness), and the Reaching Home Program. | Phone: 902-566-5425 Email: johnhowardsocietypei@jhs.ca Queen Street Office 155 Queen Street, Charlottetown PE, P.O. Box 1211, Suite 206, C1A 7M8 Sherwood Office 161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown PE, Sherwood Business Centre, Suite 48, C1A 2Z3 Summerside Office 314 First Street, Summerside PE, C1N 1G3 | https://www.johnhowardsocietypei.com/ | |
| Legal Aid PEI | Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island Legal Aid is an access to justice program, providing legal representation and assistance to low-income individuals who have serious legal needs in the areas of criminal law, youth criminal justice, or family and civil law. | The program has a staff of nine full-time lawyers with offices in Charlottetown and Summerside. In addition, a number of private sector lawyers provide assistance on a legal aid referral basis in cases where more than one lawyer is required or staff lawyers are unable to act due to professional conflict rules. | Email: legalaid@gov.pe.ca Charlottetown Criminal Office 133 Queen Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200 PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6043 Fax: 902-368-6122 Charlottetown Family Office 133 Queen Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200 PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6656 (inquiries) Phone: 902-368-6540 (office) Fax: 902-620-3083 Summerside Criminal Office 2nd Floor, 120 Heather Moyse Drive Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8 Phone: 902-888-8219 Fax: 902-438-4071 Summerside Family Office 2nd Floor, 120 Heather Moyse Drive Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8 Phone: 902-888-8066 Fax: 902-438-4071 | https://www.princeedwardisland+I204.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/legal-aid | |
| Éducaloi | Quebec | Éducaloi est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré québécois qui occupe un rôle de premier plan dans l’amélioration de l’accès à la justice depuis sa fondation en 2000. Il s'est donné pour mission d'informer le public sur la loi, sur ses droits et ses obligations. | Pour y parvenir, il s’investit dans trois champs d’action principaux: l’information juridique, l’éducation juridique et le développement d’une expertise en communication claire et efficace du droit. | https://educaloi.qc.ca/ | ||
| Etablissement | Quebec | Si vous êtes un nouvel arrivant francophone en Ontario, Etablissement.Org est pour vous. | Vous y trouverez des réponses à toutes vos questions concernant votre immigration en Ontario et votre établissement dans votre nouveau pays. | http://etablissement.org/contactez/ | https://etablissement.org/ | |
| Info Justice | Quebec | Nous offrons des consultations d’information, d’orientation et de soutien juridique, accessibles à tous·tes partout au Québec, quels que soient vos besoins. Nos consulations gratuites, offertes par des avocat·e·s et notaires, sont conçues pour vous soutenir efficacement dans vos démarches juridiques. Les consultations et activités offertes par Info Justice sont gratuites, mais il est possible que des frais soient exigés dans certaines situations pour couvrir certains autres frais (ex: frais gouvernementaux, frais postaux, etc.). | Info Justice vous offre du soutien juridique humain adapté à votre situation. Quelque soit votre situation, ce soutien pourra vous aider à définir vos besoins juridiques, à mieux comprendre les lois applicables à votre cas, à évaluer les options possibles et à vous accompagner dans certaines démarches. | 484, avenue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville - Bureau 102, Chandler Québec, G0C 1K0 https://info-justice.ca/contact/ | https://info-justice.ca/ | |
| John Howard Society of Québec | Quebec | La Société John Howard du Québec est un organisme de bienfaisance à but non lucratif provincial dont la mission est de fournir une gamme de services communautaires à travers le Québec pour résoudre le problème du crime et de ses conséquences. | La SJH Québec adopte une approche holistique pour répondre aux problématiques en lien avec la criminalité. La Société privilégie la prévention, l’intervention, la sensibilisation du public ainsi que la promotion des droits. Les membres de la Société peuvent être amenés à travailler avec des partenaires multi-sectoriels. | admin@john-howard.qc.ca La Société John Howard du Québec 945 Rue des Soeurs de la Charité, Québec, QC, G1R 1H8 | https://john-howard.qc.ca/ | |
| La Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec | Quebec | Montréal, Gatineau, Québec | La Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec (SEFQ) vient en aide aux femmes et aux personnes de diverses identités de genre qui ont des démêlés avec la justice, qui en ont déjà eu ou qui risquent d’en avoir. Elle veille au respect de leurs droits ainsi qu’à l’amélioration de leurs conditions de détention. | Quebec Soutien 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours par semaine Suivi individualisé en fonction des besoins Programmes et activités de groupe Chambres doubles ou individuelles Espaces de vie communs Programmes psychosociaux Gestion de la colère et Autonome et libre Montreal Suivi individualisé en fonction des besoins Programmes et activités de groupe Chambres doubles ou individuelles Espaces de vie communs Cour extérieure Programmes psychosociaux, notamment Gestion de la colère et Autonome et libre Programme EVE (prévention des crimes économiques) Programme d’éducation numérique Projets d’art communautaire (avec Art Entr’Elles) Ateliers de créativité Service d’accompagnement bénévole | Head Office and Maison Thérèse-Casgrain 5105, Chemin de la Côte Saint-Antoine, Montréal Québec, H4A 1N8 1.844.489.2116 (sans frais) 514.489.2116 info@elizabethfry.qc.ca Outaouais (CEFO) 92, boul. St-Raymond, Office 200-A, Gatineau Québec, J8Y 1S7 1.844.489.2116 (sans frais) 819.777.3669 cefo@elizabethfry.qc.ca Québec 920, rue Richelieu Québec QC, G1R 1L2 1.844.489.2116 (sans frais) 418.204.3004 cefq@elizabethfry.qc.ca | https://elizabethfry.qc.ca/fr |
| Le Protecteur du citoyen | Quebec | Un problème avec un ministère ou un organisme du gouvernement du Québec? Le Protecteur du citoyen peut vous aider. | Les services du Protecteur du citoyen sont gratuits et les plaintes sont traitées confidentiellement. Chaque année, le Protecteur du citoyen traite plus de 18 000 demandes. | Nos coordonnées Accueil et adresse postale (bureau de Québec seulement) : Protecteur du citoyen 800, place D'Youville, 19e étage Québec (Québec) G1R 3P4 Nos bureaux sont ouverts du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h 30 à 12 h et de 13 h à 16 h 30. Télécopieur : 1 866 902-7130 - Courriel Sans frais, partout au Québec 1 800 463-5070 418 643-2688 | https://protecteurducitoyen.qc.ca/ | |
| Québec Legal Aid Offices | Quebec | La Commission des services juridiques est l’organisme chargé de l’application de la Loi sur l’aide juridique et sur la prestation de certains autres services juridiques au Québec. | Elle s’assure que l’aide juridique est accessible à toute personne éligible qui en fait la demande. Il y a aussi autres services: infos jurisdiques, et les Accès à l'information. | Adresse physique 2, Complexe Desjardins Tour Est Bureau 1404 Montréal (Québec) Adresse postale C.P. 123 Succursale Desjardins Montréal (Québec) H5B 1B3 Téléphone : 514 873-3562 Courriel : info@csj.qc.ca Télécopieurs 514 864-2351 Administration et Secrétariat 514 873-7046 Comité de révision & Réciprocité 514 873-6948 Services financiers 514 864-8296 Désignation d'avocat et Mégaprocès | https://www.csj.qc.ca/commission-des-services-juridiques/Accueil.aspx | |
| Barreau de Québec | Quebec | Montréal | Le Barreau du Québec vous aide à trouver un avocat selon la région et le domaine de droit recherché, à trouver un avocat-médiateur ou encore à avoir accès au service gratuit Urgence avocat en cas d'arrestation. | Le site du Barreau du Québec vous permet également de vérifier si une personne est bel et bien membre en règle et a le droit d'exercer sa profession, ou encore si des sanctions ou des mesures disciplinaires ont été prises contre elle . | 445, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal Québec, H2Y 3T8 514-954-3411 or toll-free at 1-844-954-3411 infobarreau@barreau.qc.ca | https://www.barreau.qc.ca/ |
| Justice Pro Bono | Quebec | Montréal | Pro Bono Québec initie, coordonne et fait la promotion de services juridiques professionnels gratuits ou à faibles coûts au bénéfice de la population démunie du Québec. | Avec le soutien d’avocat·es, notaires et cabinets bénévoles, Justice Pro Bono peut vous offrir des services juridiques gratuits* dans différents secteurs du droit. | Justice Pro Bono CP 96531, Montréal CP Gare Centrale (QC) H3B 5J8 Pour toute demande, vous pouvez nous joindre par courriel à cette adresse : info@justiceprobono.ca Ligne Info-Barreau du Barreau du Québec : 514 954-3411 ou 1 844 954-3411 (sans frais). | https://justiceprobono.ca/ |
| 1-800-NOTAIRE 2.0 | Quebec | 1-800-NOTAIRE 2.0 est une ligne d'information juridique disponible par téléphone et en ligne et qui fournit des informations juridiques générales. | 1-800-NOTAIRE 2.0 | |||
| Family Law Saskatchewan / FamLi | Saskatchewan | On this website, you will find detailed legal information to help you navigate a separation or divorce and everything that follows. Funded by the LFO’S Access to Justice fund, and developed by PLEA, the Family Law Saskatchewan website is specifically designed for Saskatchewan courts and self-represented individuals who are experiencing separation or divorce. | From background information to a Form Wizard that can help you prepare required court forms, it is all on the site and free-of-charge. You can browse the background information or create a free account to access the Form Wizard. | https://familylaw.plea.org/ | ||
| Family Matters | Saskatchewan | Family Matters assists families going through separation or divorce by providing access to: • Information and resources to deal with a changing family situation. • Assistance to resolve urgent and outstanding issues. The program aims to minimize the impact of separation and divorce on all family members, especially children, provides early intervention/resolution, and is a great resource for self-represented litigants. | The program offers a free three-hour meeting between separating/divorcing parties (even before an action is started) and a Family Matters service provider to try to come to some solutions, and connect people with resources as needed. | Phone: 1-844-863-3408 Email: familymatters@gov.sk.ca | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/separation-or-divorce/family-matters-program | |
| Aboriginal Court Work Program | Saskatchewan | This program provides important services that assist Aboriginal adults and youth in conflict with the law, and is designed to meet the unique needs of the Aboriginal people. There are 27 full-and-part-time Aboriginal courtworkers working for 10 agencies in Saskatchewan. These include tribal councils, friendship centres and other organizations contracted to provide the Aboriginal Courtwork Program. | Phone: 1-800-514-5666 (to talk to an Aboriginal courtworker in your area) | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/courts-and-sentencing/aboriginal-courtworker-program | ||
| Courts of Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan | The website is a portal to the three courts of Saskatchewan: Provincial Court, Court of Queen's Bench and Court of Appeal. The site provides court schedules, information on the judicial system, and information on proceedings before the courts. | https://sasklawcourts.ca | |||
| John Howard Society of Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan | A non-profit agency that promotes and supports healthy and safe communities by engaging in activities that address the determinants and consequences of crime. | Offers a variety of programs and services, such as the Adults Reintegrating in Community (ARC) Program, the Fine Options Program, and Supported Independent Living Apartments (SIL). | Toll-free: 1-888-540-7093 (Institutional Support Line) Provincial Office 2323 Broad Street, Regina Saskatchewan, S4P 1Y9 Fax: 306-565-8014 Email: provincial@sk.johnhoward.ca Regina Office 1801 Toronto Street, Regina Saskatchewan, S4P 1M7 Phone: 306-757-6657 Fax: 306-347-0707 Saskatoon Office 218 33rd Street West, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7L 0V1 Phone: 306-244-8347 Fax: 306-244-9923 Moose Jaw Office 15 Hochelaga Street West, Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, S6H 2E9 Phone: 306-693-0777 Fax: 306-692-7655 Prince Albert Office 77A 11th Street West, Regina Saskatchewan, S6V 3A8 Phone: 306-922-0007 Fax: 306-922-0121 | https://sk.johnhoward.ca/ | |
| Law Society of Saskatchewan Libraries | Saskatchewan | Regina, Saskatoon | The Legal Resources Library provides a full range of resources and services to support legal research, including information on legislation, sentencing ranges, Ebooks, forms and precedents, cases, and articles. Many of these resources are free. | Regina Resource Library Phone: 306-569-8020 Toll-free: 1-877-989-4999 Email: reference@lawsociety.sk.ca Saskatoon Resource Library Phone: 306-933-5141 Toll-free: 1-888-989-7499 Email: reference@lawsociety.sk.ca | https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/legal-resources-library/ | |
| Legal Aid Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan | Provides a range of legal services to low-income individuals in Saskatchewan in areas of family and criminal law. | Those who are eligible can access the service of experienced lawyers throughout the province. | https://legalaid.sk.ca/contact/office-locator/ Application Centre Phone: 1-800-667-3764 | https://legalaid.sk.ca | |
| Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan Free Legal Clinics | Saskatchewan | Free legal clinics are located throughout the province of Saskatchewan. Lawyer volunteers provide free legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer and do not qualify for Legal Aid. Income testing does apply. Clinic locations currently in Regina, Swift Current, Estevan, Moose Jaw, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, La Ronge, Yorkton, Weyburn, and Prince Albert. | Please click the “Our Services” tab and scroll to the bottom to find the free legal clinic offered closest to you. | https://pblsask.ca/free-legal-clinics/ | ||
| Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice | Saskatchewan | The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice website provides information of branches and programs and services offered provincially, and access to publications, forms and legislation. | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/justice | |||
| Dispute Resolution Office | Saskatchewan | Regina | The DRO believes in people's ability to resolve issues with dignity and respect in a safe environment. The DRO provides and encourages the provision of dispute resolution/mediation services to the public. | The DRO can help by providing professional mediation and facilitation services to parties in conflict. | 323 – 3085 Albert Street, Regina Saskatchewan, S4S 0B1 Phone: 306-787-5747 Fax: 306-787-0088 | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?ou=81ce845c-e4c6-4f5f-80eb-d5a3c3506f4e |
| Family Justice Services Branch | Saskatchewan | Regina | The Branch is the central authority in Saskatchewan responsible for delivering family justice services to individuals who need help in dealing with the difficulties arising from family breakdown, separation and divorce. | These services are in the area of parenting, custody, access, support obligations, and marriage. | 3085 Albert Street, Regina Saskatchewan, S4S 0B1 Phone: 306-787-8961 Toll-free: 1-866-229-9712 Fax: 306-787-1420 | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?ou=f5dc1eaf-8b36-4fcd-92fd-6a484bd89568 |
| Family Law Information Sessions | Saskatchewan | Regina | Family law help sessions enable the public to meet with volunteers to obtain legal information, assistance, and referrals. No appointment is required to attend the help sessions. Currently scheduled sessions are available in Prince Albert, Saskatoon (In Person), Regina, Meadow Lake and Moose Jaw. You can also find information on this webpage about self-help kits, intake assessments at family court, fact sheets, sample clauses, and a family law video series | These sessions offer information and ongoing support within a supportive environment for people whose cases are moving through the family justice system. | 323 – 3085 Albert Street, Regina Saskatchewan, S4S 0B1 Phone: 306-787-5837 Email: familylaw@gov.sk.ca | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/separation-or-divorce/represent-yourself-in-family-court |
| Freelaw (Publications Centre) | Saskatchewan | Regina | An authoritative online source for all current Government of Saskatchewan legislation. | You can look up Acts, First Reading Bills, Forms, Rules of Court, etc. Paper copies of legislation are available for a fee | Walter Scott Building, B19 – 3085 Albert Street, Regina Saskatchewan, S4S 0B1 Phone: 306-787-6894 Toll-free (in Saskatchewan): 1-800-226-7302 Fax: 306-798-0835 | https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/freelaw |
| Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) | Saskatchewan | Regina | A non-profit, non-government organization that provides free legal advice to low income clients in Saskatchewan. It operates and partners with 14 free legal clinics across Saskatchewan. The goal is to help people who cannot afford a lawyer get advice about their legal issue. | PBLS tries to fill the gap of legal services between government funded legal aid and hiring a private lawyer. Those clients that qualify for services will receive up to one hour of free legal advice from a volunteer lawyer. | 1650 – 2002 Victoria Avenue, Regina Saskatchewan, S4P 0R7 Phone: 306-569-3098 Toll-free: 1-855-833-7257 Fax: 306-569-2198 Email: info@pblsask.ca | https://pblsask.ca |
| Legal Advice Clinic CLASSIC | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | CLASSIC provides free legal programming, services, and supports for people who experience poverty and injustice. | CLASSIC is also a clinical legal education site. CLASSIC has established good relationships with other community-based organizations, which allows for mutual referrals and working together. | 123 – 20th Street West, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7M 0W7 Phone: 306-657-6100 Fax: 306-384-0520 Email: info@classiclaw.ca | https://www.classiclaw.ca/ |
| The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA) | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | PLEA is a non-profit, non-government organization that exists to educate and inform the people of Saskatchewan about the law and the legal system. | PLEA offers programs and services to the general public as well as to school communities | 650 – 333 25th Street East, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, L7K 0L4 Phone: 306-653-1868 Fax: 306-653-1869 Email: plea@plea.org | https://plea.org/ |
| Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice and Attorney General | Saskatchewan | This webpage provides information on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. It will tell you about programs and services the Ministry offers (e.g., court services), forms and publications, and legislation. There is also landlord and tenant information. | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/justice | |||
| Walk-In Advocacy Clinic CLASSIC (Saskatoon) | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | The Walk-In Advocacy Clinic is operated by Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City (CLASSIC). Applications can be made by phoning 306-657-6100. | The Walk-In Advocacy Clinic provides advocacy services such in areas such as landlord-tenant issues, prison law matters, social assistance issues, immigration and refugee matters, and more. They do not provide services in the areas of family law, serious criminal matters, and many areas of civil law. However, CLASSIC’s Legal Advice Clinic may be able to assist you in these areas. Clients will either be assisted by law student advocates under the supervision of practicing lawyers, or by the staff supervising lawyers. | 123 – 20th Street West, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7M 0W7 Phone: 306-657-6100 Fax: 306-384-0520 Email: info@classiclaw.ca | https://www.classiclaw.ca/what-we-do/classic-programs.html |
| Indigenous Court Workers | Yukon | Indigenous Court Workers support fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive treatment of all Indigenous peoples in contact with the criminal justice system. | If you are an Indigenous person involved in the justice system (victim, accused, or offender) Indigenous Court Workers can provide you with support and information. | In person: Prospector Building, 301 Jarvis Street (1st floor) in Whitehorse Phone: 867-667-5279 or 867-456-6588 Toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 6588 or 6583. | https://yukon.ca/en/legal-and-social-supports/court-services/find-out-about-indigenous-court-worker-program | |
| Family Law Information Centre | Yukon | Whitehorse | FLIC is a legal resource for separating or divorcing couples and families in transition. FLIC is an office of the Court Services branch of the Yukon Department of Justice that provides information on family law issues and court procedures. Services provided by FLIC are free to the public. Anyone who needs information about Yukon family law matters can use the centre, but it is important to understand and remember that FLIC staff members do not take the place of a lawyer. | The Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) offers a series of free workshops and educational events for separating or divorcing parents. • family law; • impacts of separation and divorce on children; • communication skills; • conflict management, and more. | 2nd floor, 301 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse Email: flic@yukon.ca Phone: 867-456-6721 Toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408. | https://yukon.ca/en/family-law-information-centre |
| Yukon Courts | Yukon | Whitehorse | Information on the courts, as well as curated resources for self-represented litigants | Court Registry (To file documents or general information) 2134 Second Avenue (Ground Floor) Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5H6 Phone: 867-667-5441 | https://www.yukoncourts.ca/en/resources-self-represented-parties | |
| Yukon Legal Service Society | Yukon | Whitehorse | Yukon Legal Services Society (YLSS) is Yukon's legal aid service provider. | If you need a lawyer but cannot afford to pay, they may be able to help by providing a lawyer at no cost or at a very low cost to you. | 101 – 2131 Second Avenue, Whitehorse Yukon, Y1A 1C3 Phone: 867-667-5210 ext. 1 Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5210 Fax: 867-667-8649 Email: intake@legalaid.yk.ca | https://www.yukonlegalaid.ca/contact-us/ |
| Yukon Public Law Library | Yukon | Whitehorse | The Yukon Law Library contains information and resources that may be useful to you, on legislation, case law, and the Yukon Courts. | They offer free in-library access to Westlaw Canada, Lexis +, and HeinOnline. Computer workstations and wifi are available. | 1st floor, 2134 2nd Avenue Y1A 5H6 Whitehorse Phone: 867-667-3086 Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3086 Email: Yukon.law.library@gov.yk.ca | https://yukon.ca/en/public-law-library |
| Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) | Yukon | Whitehorse | The Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) is a non-profit organization devoted to providing legal information to the public and promoting increased access to the legal system. The goal of the Association is to help the public to identify and understand their legal rights and responsibilities in order to improve their ability to deal with legal matters. | YPLEA also operates the Yukon Law Line, a free legal information service. The Law Line is staffed by persons knowledgeable about the law. It is intended to help callers by providing legal information. The Law Line is intended to help callers to identify the legal issues confronting them and to give them information about how to go about resolving those legal issues. The Law Line does not give legal advice or representation and it does not provide legal services such as drafting documents. | 102 – 2131 2nd Avenue (in the Tutshi building), Whitehorse Yukon, Y1A 1C3 Phone: 867-668-5297 Toll-free: 1-866-667-4305 Email: lawyer@yplea.com Open in-person and by phone | https://yplea.com |
| Law Society of Yukon | Yukon | The law society provides Lawyer Referral Service for members of the public, and helps you determine if you have a legal problem for which you need the services of a lawyer. They also provide a list of lawyers practicing in the Yukon. Click “Find a Lawyer” under the menu. | 104 Elliott Street St #304 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M2 Email: info@lawsocietyyukon.com Phone: (867) 668-4231 | https://lawsocietyyukon.com/ |