News & Events
Welcome to our News & Events page. Don Valley Community Legal Services actively participates in a variety of community activities, public legal education workshops, and community networking tables. One key component that allows members to be self-empowered is knowledge of what is happening around them. This page will allow us to share what is happening in the communities we serve.
Here we will share legal information articles, local law reform campaigns, news stories, community events and details for our Annual General Meeting.
For community events, workshops, public legal education (PLE) information or membership, please contact our Community Development Worker at 416-441-1764 ext. 22.
Legal Info Articles & News
Canada Disability Benefit Rates Sheet
The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a new monthly federal benefit for people with disabilities who earn under a certain income and who maintain other eligibility requirements (such as being eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.) After many years of advocacy by people with disabilities, their loved ones, and disability advocates across the country,
Read moreSocial Assistance rates are stuck in time. Time to move forward together!
Help us call on the Ontario Government to fix the rules for OW recipients so they are not stuck in poverty while they are face difficult life situations. Over 470,000 Ontarians rely on support from Ontario Works. They live in every riding in the province, and they are single parents, young people who can’t find adequate work,
Read more2026 Update to the Parents and Grandparents Program
July 16, 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP Program). Unfortunately, this program that was largely closed off is now completely closed off until further notice. IRCC will continue to process existing applications and they plan to approve up to 15,000 people for permanent residence through the PGP Program in 2026,
Read moreBill 60 Update – July 2026
Written by: Alexa Bain, Summer Law Student, edited by Michelle Choe, Staff Lawyer Several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, will come into effect throughout 2026, through the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 – many of which will make eviction quicker and easier.
Read moreAir Conditioner Rules – Updates come into effect July 1, 2026
The Government of Ontario issued a memorandum providing notice that amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 which were made through Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 will come into effect on July 1, 2026. The amendments will prescribe the following for tenants and landlords: Explicitly allow all tenants to install window or portable air conditioning units in cases where the landlord does not supply air conditioning,
Read moreWorld Refugee Day 2026
Upcoming events and actions for World Refugee Day We’re Better Together World Refugee Day is June 20. Let’s take the whole week to show, together, that across Canada we stand with refugees and newcomers, no matter where we come from or what language we speak. Click here to learn about the We’re Better Together Campaign and Week of Action June 14-20,
Read moreISAC and DVCLS’ Joint Recommendations on proposed changes to HRTO Rules of Procedure
The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) and Don Valley Community Legal Services (DVCLS) wrote in response to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s (HRTO) request for stakeholder feedback on proposed changes to its Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions. ISAC and DVCLS together represent low-income individuals from equity-seeking communities across Ontario in discrimination applications before the HRTO.
Read moreSoccer in the City: Community Care
The following information is from the Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union (TUHU) and the Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN) – June 2026
Click here for a PDF of the flyer.
What is the World Cup and when is it happening?
It is an International soccer tournament hosted in Toronto from June 11th- July 19th at the BMO Field located at 170 Princes’
RentSafeTO Colour Coded Signs Coming June 15, 2026
New: RentSafeTO Colour Coded Sign Requirements Coming into Effect June 15, 2026 Toronto City Council has updated the Apartment Building Standards Bylaw to introduce colour-coded signs for RentSafeTO apartment buildings. Beginning June 15, 2026, all registered buildings must display City-issued green, yellow, or red signs that reflect their most recent building score.
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