Don Valley Community Legal Services @DonValleyCLS
Community Legal Clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. Free legal info & assistance for the communities we serve. Call our Intake Line: 416-441-1764 ext 1 donvalleylegal.ca Toronto, ON Joined December 2022-
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We are holding a rally on Sunday at 2:30pm at 79 Thorncliffe Park Drive. Join tenants of 71, 75, and 79 Thorncliffe Park in support as we mark one year on rent strike and continue our fight against above guideline rent increases being sought by Starlight and PSP Investments!
Is your landlord trying to raise your rent above the guideline? Learn about Above Guideline Increases (AGIs), what they are, and what you can do to challenge them. Hosted by MPP Jessica Bell, with special guests from ACORN, ACTO, residents who have challenged a rent hike, and…
Fees for all permanent resident applications will increase on April 30, 2024, as part of a routine update. These fees increase every 2 years to manage growing program and service delivery costs and to keep up with inflation. For more information: canada.ca/en/immigration…
Members of our staff joined other local agencies in Thorncliffe to clean up R.V. Burgess Park this afternoon 🌷 It's important to come together and look after our community! Thanks to the organizers and volunteers.
Members of our staff joined other local agencies in Thorncliffe to clean up R.V. Burgess Park this afternoon 🌷 It's important to come together and look after our community! Thanks to the organizers and volunteers.
Wishing all those celebrating a Happy Passover. Chag Pesach sameach!
Upcoming ward forum w/ Justice for Children and Youth around the work they do supporting youth with precarious immigration status Register here: tinyurl.com/47ad96vm
Tenants at 71, 75, and 79 Thorncliffe Park have been on rent strike since May 2023 in protest of above guideline rent increases we can't afford. Join us Sunday April 28 at 2:30pm as we mark one year on rent strike and call on Starlight and PSP Investments to drop the rent hikes!
Read the latest article from our Immigration Law Team on limitations while travelling overseas. Learn what you can expect from the Canadian Embassy, Canadian Consulate, or Honorary Consul when you are outside of Canada. donvalleylegal.ca/blog/limitatio…
"Over 25% of AGIs were filed for properties owned by 5 corporate landlords in 2022." We're hearing from tenants about AGIs more and more. We need real rent control and vacancy control to protect tenants' homes and our affordable housing stock. cbc.ca/news/investiga…
Ontario should pass this policy province-wide.
Ontario should pass this policy province-wide.
.@ccpa's new 5-part report on rent regulations examines rent data in Ontario, explains rent controls & summarizes relevant research on the topic. Read part 1 for a breakdown of the various pieces of rent regulation, including RGIs & vacancy regulations ⬇️ buff.ly/49Eb1xZ
It's almost Clean Toronto Together Weekend and Earth Day! 🌎 There are several community clean ups taking place by our offices in Thorncliffe Park and Riverside. Thanks to the local agencies and volunteers for organizing these events. We love our communities!
For those in our catchment who live in these neighbourhoods, join this important meeting tonight. The Ontario Line will impact how we get to and from our office in Thorncliffe Park. We serve many clients from Pape & Cosburn and many take the TTC along Pape.
For those in our catchment who live in these neighbourhoods, join this important meeting tonight. The Ontario Line will impact how we get to and from our office in Thorncliffe Park. We serve many clients from Pape & Cosburn and many take the TTC along Pape.
We're pleased to be working with @CFSO_TO on this webinar taking place April 25 at 6:30 pm Navigating Immigration Law: After You Have Become a Permanent Resident in Canada Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
We're pleased to be working with @CFSO_TO on this webinar taking place April 25 at 6:30 pm Navigating Immigration Law: After You Have Become a Permanent Resident in Canada Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Read the latest blog post from our Housing Law Team on the housing crisis. We hope to see tenant issues being discussed at all levels of government and we will continue to fight for better protections. donvalleylegal.ca/blog/the-housi…
We hope to see Toronto implement a similar renovictions bylaw as Hamilton. Thanks @AcornHamilton and @NrinderWard3 for standing up for tenants. Check out the video to learn more about Hamilton's bylaw ⬇️ youtu.be/niodvZs8apU?si…
Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating! Wishing you a blessed Eid-ul-Fitr filled with love, joy and peace.
There are about 200,000 households in Ontario that have been forced to pay an Above Guideline Rent Increase since 2012. Many of them, right now, could be eligible for a rent reduction. But many big landlords are not following the law and automatically lowering the rent like…
Update: Effective March 1, 2024, the maximum Toronto Rent Bank grant for rental arrears is up to $5,000 or up to four (4) months of arrears, whichever is the lower amount.
Are you undocumented in Canada? Are you thinking of applying for permanent residency under H&C (Humanitarian & Compassionate application)? Come to an online workshop on Thursday, April 11 at 8PM EDT learn more migrantworkersalliance.org/april11/
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【家和】2024.04.25 (Thu) 移民法指南: 成為加拿大永久居民後網上講座 (英語) Navigating Immigration Law Webinar (English) Registration link: forms.gle/YCVT57iMRAwb1g… 了解更多家和最新活動 Check out our Upcoming Events: linktr.ee/cfso.care
Developers should cover the cost of displacing vulnerable tenants when demolishing their homes to build condos. Period. A motion passed at Toronto City Council on April 18 that ensures rent gap payments reflect the current rental market!🥹 Read more: nodemovictions.ca/post/motion-pa…
This week for our #50WeeksofRecognition campaign, we recognize our fellow community legal clinics. Our clinic colleagues were instrumental in helping us define our mandate to create plain language materials for people with low incomes.
Is your landlord trying to raise your rent above the guideline? Learn about Above Guideline Increases (AGIs), what they are, and what you can do to challenge them. Hosted by MPP Jessica Bell, with special guests from ACORN, ACTO, residents who have challenged a rent hike, and…
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support the community clean-up at R.V. Burgess Park today! Together, we're building a stronger, more vibrant community. Thank you for your support🌳🚮 #CommunityCleanup
✨ A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year's community cleanup! ✨ We're so grateful to the volunteers, agency partners, and organizers who took time out of their busy lives to lend a hand! 🗑️ We look forward to seeing you at our next cleanup together!🌳 🍃
The Thorncliffe Park Wellness Cafe promotes healthy living and well-being in our community. Glad to attend the Eid Party, Earth Day Awareness Event and also present a Citizenship Award to the amazing Safia Parveen.
Upcoming ward forum w/ Justice for Children and Youth around the work they do supporting youth with precarious immigration status Register here: tinyurl.com/47ad96vm
Tenants at 71, 75, and 79 Thorncliffe Park have been on rent strike since May 2023 in protest of above guideline rent increases we can't afford. Join us Sunday April 28 at 2:30pm as we mark one year on rent strike and call on Starlight and PSP Investments to drop the rent hikes!
To members of Council reviewing the Planning and Housing Committe Report re. MLS/RentSafeTO, please review the submission from the Dawes ACORN Tenants' Association regarding 500 Dawes Rd. @PaulaFletcherTO @gordperks @Thompson_37 @BradMBradford @FrancesNunziata @MayorOliviaChow
A new report just came out showing that it is actually Canada's biggest and most profitable landlords who are using and abusing the AGI system. It is time to bring in strong rent control in Ontario and crack down on AGI abuse. The affordability of our housing is at stake. #OnPoli…
Thank you to the Livmore High Park Tenants for inviting ACTO to yesterday's All Tenants' Meeting. It was very inspiring to discuss tenant rights and advocacy strategies with so many passionate and community-oriented tenants. #TenantUnions
You can download now our Resources Toolkit for Migrant Women and Service Providers Supporting Them, with information about crisis lines, shelter and housing, counselling, primary and sexual health, legal resources, food programs, clothing and more. 👇 fcjrefugeecentre.org/resources-tool…
Ontario should pass this policy province-wide.
Thanks @TheAgenda for doing a story on #HamOnt passing local anti-renoviction policy. Downtown ACORN members Lorne and Erin shared their experience with fighting to keep their homes.
We are currently digging through #Budget2024 but for now, on the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit: we weren't sure if we'd ever see money in the budget for the CDB, but we also don't think this is going to cut it. Stay tuned for our full analysis in the coming days.
Very honoured to host #metromorning as Thorncliffe Park- Community in Focus with @davidcommon #AhmedHussein comments on his learnings as the CEO of #TNO as an intergral part of the neighbourhood for 20+ years "#ThorncliffePark is It's tight-knit community that works…
.@ccpa's new 5-part report on rent regulations examines rent data in Ontario, explains rent controls & summarizes relevant research on the topic. Read part 1 for a breakdown of the various pieces of rent regulation, including RGIs & vacancy regulations ⬇️ buff.ly/49Eb1xZ
🔔 TONIGHT: join me, @TrusteeSara and city staff for a virtual update on Ontario Line construction in the Don Valley and Pape & Cosburn/Pape & O'Connor areas. Register ➡️ bit.ly/OL_April16
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