Steps to Justice has information on the new permanent residence pathway for people who were in care as children. It lets them apply for permanent residence if:
Steps to Justice has updated information on the amount someone can get from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The rates have gone up 4.5%. The basic ODSP rate for a single person who gets the highest amount of shelter allowance is now $1,368 a month, up from $1,308.
All temporary help agencies and recruiters now need licenses to operate in Ontario. And they must renew their licenses every year. Read more in this month's On The Radar.
This month’s On The Radar looks at recent increases to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities. And more seniors are now be able to get certain benefits because of changes to who can qualify.
On April 1, 2024, a new law governing the police in Ontario came into effect. The Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) brings many changes, including to the process for making complaints about police officers. This month’s On The Radar looks at these changes.
Steps to Justice has updated information about the increase in fees for permanent residence applications. The new fees took effect April 30, 2024.
Applications that are affected include humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications, spousal sponsorships, and applications for permanent residence by protected persons.
This month’s On the Radar features some of the 68 tools we’ve produced to help people understand the law and deal with their legal problems.
Read more in this month's On The Radar.
This month’s On The Radar looks at the latest changes for international students including limits on study permits, and new rules about work permits for recent graduates and spouses.
Municipalities across Ontario have announced higher taxes and charges for 2024. Some landlords might want to increase rents because of this. But there are special rules they have to follow if a rental unit is covered by the rent guideline.
Read more in this month's On The Radar.
This tool helps renters figure out what laws might apply to them when they live with other people. It also explains the rights and responsibilities of renters in different shared housing situations.
Steps to Justice has a new question that goes along with the tool: What are my rights if I live with roommates?