CLEO’s On the Radar – The end of paid sick days for COVID-19
On March 31, 2023, the Ontario government ended the paid sick leave portion of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL).
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Changes for refugees at the Canada-U.S. border
As of March 25, 2023, the Safe Third Country Agreement applies across the entire Canada-United States (U.S.) land border. This includes internal waterways such as lakes and rivers. Refugees trying to cross the border will be sent back to the U.S. unless an exception applies to them.
Steps to Justice has updated its content to explain the...
New information about tenant insurance
Steps to Justice now has information about tenant insurance. It answers questions like: Can a landlord ask a tenant to get insurance? What does the insurance cover? How do tenants find an insurance plan?
New information on elder abuse
Steps to Justice has new information about elder abuse and how it affects older adults living in their own homes, or in retirement or long-term care homes. There’s also information about new rules for making complaints about abuse.
New information on temporary resident permits
Steps to Justice now has information about applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) from inside and outside Canada. A TRP allows someone to enter or stay in Canada if they're inadmissible or do not meet the requirements to become a temporary resident.
New animated Steps to Justice videos
When do I have to show the police my ID? Can I get EI if I quit my job? Can my landlord stop me from having guests? What is a financial statement in a family law case?
Steps to Justice now has short, animated videos on housing, employment, family, and criminal law. They explain what the law says and what you have to do.
CLEO’s On the Radar – Increases to the ODSP income cap and to GAINS
Now, people who have a disability and are able to work can earn more money before their Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits are reduced. The government has also increased how much ODSP is reduced if someone earns more than the new income cap.
And Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) payments have been doubled for all...
Updates on home care options when very ill
Steps to Justice has updated information about getting home care when someone is seriously ill:
New ODSP income limits
Steps to Justice has updated information on how much someone can earn without it affecting their ODSP. People can now make up to $1,000 a month before their ODSP is reduced. If they make more than $1,000, ODSP reduces their monthly payments by 75% of the amount over $1,000.
CLEO’s Family dispute resolution Guided Pathway is free to use
CLEO's Family dispute resolution Guided Pathway helps you compare different ways of resolving family law disputes. Choosing the best process for your situation can help reduce the emotional impact of separation or divorce. If you have to go to court, the pathway also helps you find the right court and location.
The pathway asks you...