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New tool to ask for a court proceeding in French

Steps to Justice has a new tool that helps people write a letter asking for a court proceeding with a judge to be in French. A proceeding is anything you do with the court to move your matter forward, like a case conference, motion, or trial. This tool can be used for all types of proceedings except criminal.

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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.

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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.