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On the Radar – Changes to the EI appeal process
This month’s On the Radar looks at the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA).
Read moreNew EI appeal process
Steps to Justice has information about the new Employment Insurance (EI) appeal process.
Starting April 1, 2026, there’s a new process to deal with some appeals about EI decisions.
If you’re not happy with Service Canada’s EI reconsideration decision, you can now appeal to the new
Read moreNew co-payments for some refugee health care
Steps to Justice has information about new co-payments in the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). A co-payment means that the person pays part of the cost and the IFHP pays the rest.
As of May 1, 2026, the IFHP requires co-payments for:
prescription medications, and
some health services and products.
Read moreUpdated information on Toronto’s domestic violence court
Steps to Justice has updated information on Toronto’s Integrated Domestic Violence Court (IDVC). The court deals with family and criminal law cases that involve partner abuse. Both cases are heard by the same judge.
But the IDVC does not hear all family law cases. It cannot hear cases that involve:
divorce
property division
child protection
If you do not live in Toronto,
Read moreIncreased fees for permanent resident applications
Steps to Justice has updated information about the increase in fees for permanent residence applications. The new fees took effect April 30, 2026.
Applications that are affected include humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications, spousal sponsorships, and applications for permanent residence by protected persons.
Read moreNew limits on refugee claims
Steps to Justice has updated information on who can make a refugee claim. New rules apply to refugee claims made on or after June 3, 2025. If people are not eligible to make a refugee claim because of the new rules, in most cases, they can apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA).
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On the Radar – New co-payments for some refugee health care
This month’s On the Radar looks at upcoming changes to the Interim Federal Health Program.
Read moreNew federal minimum wage
Steps to Justice has updated information about the federal minimum wage increase that takes effect on April 1, 2026. The new federal minimum wage is $18.15 an hour.
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On the Radar – New rules for extended temporary layoffs
This month’s On the Radar looks at new temporary layoff rules in the Employment Standards Act (ESA).
Read moreNew information on energy contracts
Steps to Justice now has information about energy contracts. This includes information about:
your rights when signing an energy contract for electricity
how to renew or extend your energy contract for electricity
how to cancel your energy contract
how to complain about your energy retailer