CLEO's Steps to Justice has new information on who can make a refugee claim.

Check it out at this link: outreach.cleo.on.ca/en/civicrm/?...

Planning ahead is the best way to prepare. Join us for a 2-hour workshop on LISNS’ free resources to make your simple Will, Power of Attorney, and Personal Directive.

April 30th at 1:00 PM
5325 Highway 10, New Germany
To register call 902-543-3567 or
email Lisa.Bennett@bridgewaterpolice.ca
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What are Practice Directions? YouTube video by Litigation Help

Osgoode Hall Law School Candidate Morgan Deiseroth introduces us to what Practice Directions are, how to find them, and takes a brief look at the Consolidated and Regional Practice Directions. youtu.be/ExFq7bSPdew

What does it mean to be a Black woman in the legal profession? In this opinion piece, Samantha Peters reflects on the realities, challenges, and expectations that shape that experience.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/486UZ1J

2025 marked the 20th anniversary of Jordan's Principle, a legal rule that ensures all First Nations kids can access the supports they need. To mark the occasion, we put together a scrapbook to showcase how folks came together to "Bear Witness" and honour the legacy of Jordan River Anderson 🩵

Diane Irvine writes for CBA National about a few simple practices that make advocacy more effective in tribunal settings.

Read the full article here: www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Bernise Carolino writes for Canadian Lawyer about the increase in filings by self-represented litigants shown in the SCC's 2025 Year in Review, as compared to its 2024 data.

Read the full article here: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...

Graphic from ARCH Disability Law Centre with a light green background promoting an updated factsheet titled “What is the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act?” The ARCH logo appears at the top. On the left side is a preview of the factsheet, which explains the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), an Ontario law designed to identify, remove, and prevent barriers for people with disabilities in the province. The factsheet outlines key information about the AODA, including who the law applies to—such as businesses, organizations, and public sector bodies in Ontario—and describes requirements under the law. These requirements include developing accessibility policies, providing accessible customer service, ensuring accessible information and communication, addressing barriers in employment, and improving accessibility in the built environment and transportation.

Updated from ARCH:

What is the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)?

Learn who it applies to, what it requires, and how it supports accessibility in Ontario. Available in English, French!

Full Factsheet: archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/fac...

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Have a look at the Law Van schedule for April. Please note there is no service on April 15 or 22.

Short family motions in Toronto will be heard in person starting April 2. www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/news/sho....

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Join our Respecting Rights Toronto Coffee & Advocacy meeting ☕️

April 17, 2:00 PM (Virtually on Zoom)

For people in Toronto who identify as having an intellectual or developmental disability. Connect, share, and learn about your decision-making rights.

Register: jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca

🌟BRIDGEWATER🌟
We are excited to host FREE notary clinics on the South Shore!

Book an appointment to have documents notarized.

📅Friday, April 10th
🕜 12:00PM
📍Margaret Hennigar Public Library, 135 North Park St

Book your appointment today:
bit.ly/LISNSNotaryBW

#NovaScotia #BridgewaterNS

We are pleased to host the Chief Justice of Canada for a timely discussion on ongoing court challenges, including access to justice, modernization, and public confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the Chief Justice on strengthening the justice system.
lsnl.ca/event/an-aft...

The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for practicing lawyers to provide pro bono legal advice for self-represented litigants. If you are interested and available, please get in touch.

Learn more at lnkd.in/ebdER3ru.

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Have questions about your rights?

Call ARCH’s intake line for free, confidential legal information.
If we can’t help, we’ll try our best to refer you to someone who can.

📞Tues–Fri 9–1 & 2–5 | TTY available
1-866-482-2724
TTY: 1-866-482-2728
#Disability

Don't forget to check out our blog post on the barriers that SRLs experience in accessing the bench and the legal decision-making process, as well as the importance of increasing transparency in this area: representingyourselfcanada.com/does-access-...

Join us for an interactive workshop where youth, families, and support workers come together to learn, share, and create more inclusive communities.

🗓 April 19, 2026 | 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Markham District Veterans Association
🍕 Lunch provided

Register now: bit.ly/R4I-Workshop-Apr-2026

Through research, free public legal education, and national data, the NSRLP works to ensure that SRLs are not navigating the justice system alone.

If 1000 lawyers each give $100, we can sustain this work across the country.

Donate today: representingyourselfcanada.com/donate/

Graphic from ARCH Disability Law Centre with a green background promoting an updated factsheet titled “What is the Accessible Canada Act?” The ARCH logo appears at the top. On the left side is a preview of the factsheet, which explains that the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) is a federal law aimed at identifying, removing, and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in Canada by 2040. It clarifies that the ACA applies to federally regulated sectors, including transportation (airplanes, trains, interprovincial buses), telecommunications, banking, and federal government services and workplaces. The factsheet outlines how the ACA may impact people with disabilities living in Ontario by improving accessibility in federal programs and services such as employment, travel, and access to government buildings. It also explains that the ACA requires organizations to develop accessibility standards in areas such as employment, the built environment, communication, transportation, procurement of goods and services, and information and communication technologies. The factsheet notes that federally regulated organizations must create accessibility plans, consult with persons with disabilities, establish feedback processes, and report on progress. On the right side of the graphic, large bold text reads: “Updated factsheet available in English & French.” Below, a dark green text box asks: “What is the Accessible Canada Act?” Bullet points list key topics covered: • Does the ACA impact persons with disabilities living in Ontario? • The ACA is a federal law. What does this mean? • What does the ACA do to identify, address and remove barriers? • Where to go for even more information At the bottom, a call-to-action reads: “Link to factsheet in caption!”

Updated factsheet from ARCH!✨
What is the Accessible Canada Act & how does it support the disability community in Ontario?
Available in English, French!

Full Factsheet: archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/fac...

Tom Macintosh Zheng writes for LAW360 Canada about the increasing problem of fictitious case law in legal submissions.

Read the full article here: www.law360.ca/ca/inhouseco...

Separation Checklist YouTube video by Litigation Help

Our video today: a checklist of what to do next when you have a separation agreement in place. Laura Tarcea and Eva DiGiammarino youtu.be/9FtEJF1UBJ4
The actual checklist can also be downloaded from my website at litigation-help.com/family-law-v...

Our full directory of videos are up! Our topics cover the basics of civil and family court procedure, as well as detailed discussions on financial disclosure in family law. We also cover topics such as the admissibility of hearsay, secret recordings and much more! litigation-help.com

Leaders demand Ottawa scrap rules restricting Jordan’s Principle National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Cindy Blackstock say tight rules are behind a sharp rise in children being denied health services

www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Kids win in Federal Court of Appeal, Loving Justice National Plan submitted to Tribunal, two new awards announced, and so much more! Read our Spring Newsletter to keep up on the news. 🐻🌷 https://bit.ly/4d5YrN2