CLEO’s On the Radar – Changes to EI sickness benefits
On December 18, 2022, the Canadian government increased the number of weeks that workers can get Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits. To read more about these changes click here.
Latest updates
Updated information about court fees
Steps to Justice has updated information about court fee changes in family court and Small Claims Court.
CLEO’s New Guided Pathway for Open Work Permits
CLEO has a new Guided Pathway to help people fill out draft forms to apply for an open work permit in Canada. An open work permit allows someone to work for any employer in Canada. The pathway provides all the details on who is eligible, and what information and documents they need.
After users complete the pathway, they can enter...
Information about the new Canada Housing Benefit top-up
Steps to Justice now has information about the Canada Housing Benefit top-up. This one-time benefit gives $500 to some renters who have low incomes.
Applications are now open through the Canada Revenue Agency until March 31, 2023.
CLEO’s New Guided Pathway to request a fee waiver
Do you need help paying fees in your civil, small claims, or family law matter?
People who cannot afford these fees because of a low income, can ask the court for a fee waiver.
CLEO has a new Guided Pathway to help you fill out a form to request a court fee waiver. The court will look at your financial situation to decide if you...
CLEO’s Guided Pathway to Fight Eviction Now Has Personalized Checklist
CLEO is pleased to announce we have added a new personalized checklist feature to the Eviction Solution Explorer, our Guided Pathway that helps you fight eviction for unpaid rent. Read more.
New information on the dental benefit
Steps to Justice now has information about the Canada Dental Benefit. The benefit will give parents and guardians earning under $90,000, up to $650 to help cover dental costs for each child under 12. There are 2 benefit periods.
Apply through the Canada Revenue Agency.
Updated information on criminal sentences
Steps to Justice has updated information on mandatory minimum sentences and conditional sentences in criminal law.
A mandatory minimum sentence is the minimum amount of time in jail a judge must order for certain offences. For example, impaired driving.
Conditional sentences are when you serve your sentence in the community and not...
CLEO’s On the Radar – Coming in 2023: New EI rates and rent increase guideline
As 2023 approaches, it's time to look ahead at 2 changes that happen every January. Click here to read more.
New information about decorating a rental unit
Steps to Justice now has new information to help tenants understand their rights and responsibilities when they make decorative changes to their homes.