Free legal services for people with low income in Simcoe County, Haliburton, and Kawartha Lakes. We do not give advice online, call 1-800-461-8953 x34.
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our legal clinic was honoured to attend events in Orillia and Bobcaygeon. We thank the survivors, families and community members who shared their stories as we honor the survivors and remember the children who never came home.
Join us at the Haliburton County Community Resources Fair on Wednesday, October 21st!
When: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Time: 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Where: Haliburton Legion, 719 Mountain Street, Haliburton
Survivors of Ontario’s former Training Schools may be eligible for compensation through a recent class action settlement. The legal clinic can provide advice and support. Call us at 1-800-461-8953 ext. 0.
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Our phone lines are down and the issue is not expected to be resolved until this evening. Walk-in hours are 10-12 and 2-4 today at 71 Colborne Street East, Orillia. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Effective July 1, 2026, if a landlord does not provide air conditioning, a tenant can install their own window or portable air conditioner in their rental unit if they meet certain conditions. See the Brochure below to learn more.
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At Haliburton County Service Providers' Expo
Rachel Gillooly, Heat Bank/Central Food Network and member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Clinic, with Tim Tofflemire, Jobquest and co-chair of the Haliburton Highlands Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee
At Haliburton County Service Providers' Expo
Kevin Doherty, Housing Outreach Worker, CKL/Haliburton and Senior Staff Lawyer Lisa Loader of the Legal Clinic
ODSP rates increase by 2.8% on July 1, 2025. For example, if you are a single person, your payment could be up to $1,408 for basic needs and shelter. This is the 4th rate increase since the province tied ODSP rates to inflation in 2022. Rates have increased by 20% since then.