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
Standing Up for Tenants at 500 Dawes – City begins $120,000 in repairs
Don Valley Community Legal Services has been assisting the tenants of 500 Dawes Road in East York for several years. We were thrilled to the City of Toronto finally take remedial action at the building. Last summer, we joined the tenants and ACORN when Mayor Olivia Chow visited the building. The tenants showed her the various maintenance and repairs issues in common areas and within units.
Read moreWhy Proper Pay Matters
Article written by: Mahnoor Fatima, Student-at-Law The following is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1. In Ontario, employers have legal obligations regarding how employees are paid. Under the Employment Standards Act,
Read moreLiving on OW/ODSP and turning 65?
This tip sheet was prepared by the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC). Information and links are accurate and up-to-date as of March 2026. For more helpful tip sheets, updates, and information from ISAC, visit www.incomesecurity.org. Click here to download the PDF Version. Living on OW/ODSP and turning 65?
Read moreAir Conditioner Assistance Program 2026
Applications and support for the 2026 Air Conditioner Assistance Program will be open April 7 to 21. Low-income seniors, pregnant individuals and families with infants are eligible to apply for a free portable AC unit. Supply is limited. Check eligibility and apply at toronto.ca/ACprogram. Toronto continues to experience the effects of climate change,
Read moreNot Alone: Senior Scam Stories
The following is from the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE). Empowering Seniors against Targeted Scams and Frauds through Storytelling Real Experiences, Legal Guidance & Prevention Tips Fraud and scams are increasingly targeting older adults across Canada. Behind every statistic is a real person — a parent, a neighbour,
Read moreC-12 is now law. Find out how you are affected.
The following is information from the Migrant Rights Network. It is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1. On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12 received royal assent and has become law.
Read moreIntroduction to Work Permits
The following information is current to March 24, 2026. The following is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1. This article is meant to be an introduction to Work Authorization in Canadian Immigration Law.
Read moreDisputing a Decision about Social Assistance
The following is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1. If you need support with money for food and housing and/or if you have a disability and are in financial need you can apply for Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (OSDP) online here.
Read moreCommunity Legal Clinics Win Major Human Rights Decision at Divisional Court of Ontario
Decision removes a serious access to justice hurdle for applicants alleging discrimination at the Human Rights Tribunal Toronto, ON. – The Divisional Court of Ontario has released a new decision, Bokhari v. Top Medical Transportation Services, 2026 ONSC 1073, with significant implications for individuals with claims before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Read moreWhat are my rights as a spouse of the tenant?
Article written by: Mahnoor Fatima, Student-at-Law The following is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1. My spouse was the only tenant named on the lease and they passed away. Am I permitted to remain in the rental unit even though my name is not listed as a tenant?
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