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CLEO’s On the Radar – Changes to Family Law

On March 1, 2021, several changes to family law took effect. Besides revising parenting terms and defining family violence, the changes say:

  • partners must think about using an alternative dispute resolution process or family dispute resolution process to resolve their issues out of court
  • courts must consider the more detailed best...

Updated information on family law

Steps to Justice's family law content and CLEO's Guided Pathways have been updated to reflect changes that took effect on March 1, 2021. The changes include:

  • new and revised family law court forms
  • a more detailed best interests of the child test
  • a new definition of family violence that includes psychological and...

New information on Powers of Attorney

Steps to Justice now has information about Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, including:

  • why it's important to have one
  • how to make one
  • how to change or cancel one
  • the role of an attorney

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CLEO’s On the Radar – Getting COVID-19 benefits while on OW or ODSP

When the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) ended, the Canadian government created 3 new Recovery Benefits and made changes to Employment Insurance (EI). There are special rules about these programs for people who are on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

This month's On the Radar looks at how COVID-19...

COVID-19: Updates on the law and benefits

CLEO has updated information about the law as a result of the second state of emergency.

Ontario state of emergency:

  • What are the emergency rules in Ontario because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Can I be evicted during COVID-19?

Family Law:

  • Do I have to send my child for access if we're self-isolating or...

New information on youth criminal justice

Steps to Justice has new information about the youth criminal justice system including information about:

  • out-of-court options for youth accused of a crime
  • how youth records work
  • how to deal with a youth record when applying for a job
  • what to consider if travelling with a youth record

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New information on the law and home care services during the COVID-19 pandemic

CLEO has new information about the law and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home care:

  • How can I get homecare services if I don't want to move into a long-term care home?
  • Is it safe to have a healthcare provider come to my home during COVID-19?
  • Can I be treated at home for COVID-19 even if it puts...