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Tools & Resources

Write a letter asking to assign
Use this tool to write a letter to your landlord asking if you can assign your unit.

Checklist: Write a letter to move back in after major work to a rental unit
How to tell your landlord that you want to move back after repairs or renovations are done

Types of criminal offences
This chart shows the difference between summary, hybrid, and indictable offences.

Basis of Claim form: Who you are
How to answer questions about yourself

Basis of Claim form: Why you're claiming refugee protection
How to answer questions on why you're making a refugee claim

Basis of Claim form: Your family
How to answer questions about your family

Basis of Claim form: Supporting documents
Know which documents support your claim

Basis of Claim form: Making changes
How to make changes and how to make a declaration

Basis of Claim form tip sheets
Learn how to fill out your form
OLD – Asking to have your court matter in French

Criminal court process for youth aged 12-17

When police talk to youth aged 12-17
Sample Assigning Letter
Write a letter asking to have your court matter in French
Use this tool to create a letter that asks the court for your proceeding with a judge to be in French.
Types of criminal offences
This chart shows the difference between summary, hybrid, and indictable offences.
Hiring and working with a lawyer

Watch our videos on family law issues

Watch this video to learn about different ways to resolve issues out of court

Watch this video to learn how to legally separate from your partner

Watch this video to learn about the rights married and common-law couples have