Author: Laura Anonen
Can my landlord terminate my tenancy in order to renovate my unit. If so, what are my rights?
The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the “RTA”) permits your landlord to give you a notice of termination to end your tenancy in order to renovate your unit, but only if the renovations are so extensive they require a building permit and vacant possession of your unit.
Read moreWhat is the Old Age Security pension and who qualifies for it?
The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 years and older. The OAS pension is predominantly based on your residency in Canada.
The federal government may send you a letter to let you know that you will receive the OAS pension. If you do not receive a letter about the OAS pension by the month after you turn 64,
DVCLS Executive Director, Board Member and Volunteer Receive Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Awards
On Sunday, January 15th, 2023, our Executive Director, Marjorie Hiley, received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award from Don Valley East Member of Parliament Rob Oliphant and Member of Provincial Parliament Stephanie Bowman. The Awards Ceremony took place during the Don Valley East New Year’s Levee.
Also receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award were Board Member Geoff Kettel and volunteer Miyadah Babulla.
Making employment rights info accessible to South Asian immigrants
OMNI News interviewed Richa Sandill from Don Valley Community Legal Services and Anchal Bhatia from the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario on January 5, 2023 about their “Tareekh Pe Tareekh – Know Your Employment Law Rights” Public Legal Education Campaign.
“ਦੋ ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਕਲੀਨਿਕ, South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario,