2. Get legal help
Question and answer
What happens at mediation at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?You can represent yourself at a at the (HRTO). You can also choose any one of the following to represent you:
- a lawyer
- a paralegal
- a law student working in a legal office
- a representative
- an unpaid family member or friend
It's a good idea to get legal advice if you plan to represent yourself.
Here are some organizations that may offer you legal advice or representation, or may help you find a lawyer.
Human Rights Legal Support Centre
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) provides free legal advice and support to people who may want to make an to the HRTO. The HRLSC can support you in different ways, from giving legal advice over the phone to representing you at mediation. The support you get depends on your case and your personal circumstances.
Visit the HRLSC website to see how they can help or call 1-866-625-5179.
Community legal clinics
If your income is low enough, legal clinics in Ontario provide free legal services for human rights cases in certain areas such as housing and employment. Some legal clinics may offer legal advice on .
To find the legal clinic in your area, enter your postal code on the Legal Aid Ontario website.
Lawyer Referral Service
Many lawyers work on discrimination cases. For help finding a lawyer, you can use the Law Society of Ontario's online Referral Service.