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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

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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

What to do when You've been served-part 1 YouTube video by Litigation Help

Our video this week: "What to do when you have been served?" with Laura Tarcea and Eva DiGiammarino youtu.be/mNgamwpCP24

Promotional graphic for a Community Living Toronto Community Engagement Speaker Series event featuring ARCH Disability Law Centre. The image includes illustrated figures of three professionals standing together. Text reads: “Community Engagement Speaker Series – ARCH Disability Law Centre.” ARCH Disability Law Centre is described as a specialty community legal clinic committed to advancing the rights of people with disabilities in Ontario. The presentation will focus on workplace accommodations for non-unionized employees through a lived experience perspective, including types of accommodations, challenges people with disabilities may experience at work, and when seeking legal advice from ARCH may be helpful. Event details: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will include a live Q&A. To register for the free webinar, email tom.gaspar@cltoronto.ca. The event will be recorded and available on connectability.ca.

ARCH Disability Law Centre is joining Community Living Toronto’s Speaker Series to discuss workplace accommodations for non-unionized employees.

🗓 March 11, 2026
⏰ 6–7 PM
🎤 Live Q&A

Free webinar. Email to Register: tom.gaspar@cltoronto.ca
Recording will be available on connectability.ca

🚨 New: CanLII Search+!

Artificial intelligence is coming to CanLII for more intuitive and accurate searches in the Canadian legal corpus.

Try it here: search-plus.canlii.org

Graphic with a light grey background and a dark blue border. At the top is the ARCH Disability Law Centre logo in blue. Below the logo, large black text reads: “Press Release – Court Overturns Human Rights Tribunal Decisions for Improperly Dismissing Discrimination Claim on Grounds of Disability.” Further down, bold text reads: “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE” and underneath: “February 24, 2026.”

A judicial review has overturned a Human Rights Tribunal decision involving improper treatment related to disability.

ARCH’s full press release:
🔗 archdisabilitylaw.ca/press-releas...

#DisabilityRights #OntarioLaw #AccessToJustice

Join us for this session on recent developments in Canadian #immigrationlaw. Topics include policy changes, compliance, and emerging litigation trends, with practical guidance for advising clients amid delays and uncertainty. Available in-person or online.
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Just published! See our new report, Residential Tenancies Act: Before and During a Tenancy. Learn about issues that come up while looking for and living in a #home for #rent in #Alberta. #tenant #landlord www.alri.ualberta.ca/wp-content/u...

In the wake of the recent tragic events in #TumblerRidge BC, we’re sharing this guide on How to Help Children Cope With Trauma, to offer practical support and compassionate guidance.

parentsupportbc.ca/how-to-help-...

Issues that Renters and Landlords Face with Residential Tenancies and the Law YouTube video by - alriref

Stay tuned! Our next #LawReform report on issues that affect #tenants and #landlords is coming out soon. Here's some of the issues we've highlighted so far from our previous report. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7lz... #Alberta #Housing #Rent #Lease #Home #Rights

Access to Justice Week BC 2026 is approaching! - Access to Justice BC February 2 to 6, 2026 marks Access to Justice Week in British Columbia – a province-wide chance to come together, reflect, learn, and imagine what a more accessible, equitable, and effective justice s...

Happy A2J Week BC! 😊 ⚖️
Check out the blog post from the Hon. Chief Justice Leonard Marchand about the week's events: accesstojusticebc.ca/2026/01/acce...

Text: “February is Inclusive Education Month. Every student, including students with disabilities, has the right to a quality, accessible education. Ontario law protects students with disabilities and ensures schools must provide accommodations.” Background: students in a classroom, one using a wheelchair. ARCH logo at the bottom of the image.

Text: “Why Inclusive Education Matters. Equity in Learning – every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. Accessible Classrooms – schools must remove barriers. Legal Obligation – schools must accommodate students with disabilities. Stronger Communities – inclusion benefits all students.” Background: students in a classroom, one using a wheelchair. ARCH logo at the bottom of the image.

Text: “Your Legal Rights in Ontario. Ontario’s Human Rights Code – schools must accommodate up to undue hardship. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – schools must remove barriers. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Accommodations – schools must provide supports to help students succeed.” Background: classroom with students, one using a wheelchair. ARCH logo at the bottom of the image.

Text: “What Schools Must Do: Provide accessible learning materials and assistive technology. Ensure teachers and staff are trained in disability inclusion. Respect student accommodations and IEPs. Consult students and families in decision-making.” Background: classroom with students, one using a wheelchair. ARCH logo at the bottom of the image.

February is Inclusive Education Month.
Inclusive education takes ongoing work. Many students with disabilities still face barriers accessing the supports they need.

ARCH Disability Law Centre supports students in Ontario.
www.archdisabilitylaw.ca

#InclusiveEducation #Accessibility #OntarioSchools

Who is a child in the context of support obligations in family law- part 1 YouTube video by Litigation Help

New video: Helena Birt explains "Who is a 'child' in the context of child support" Part 1: youtu.be/ZWkfdRGUBCc

Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize Black Canadian advocates, scholars, and leaders who have shaped, and continue to challenge Canada’s justice system.

Throughout February, we’ll be highlighting Black Canadian access to justice advocates.

#BlackHistoryMonth #AccesstoJustice #A2J

Graphic with the Law Society of Ontario logo on the top left and the ARCH Disability Law Centre logo on the top right. Large text reads: “Did you miss our event on December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities? The event recording is now available! Link is in the caption!” Below the text is an illustration of a diverse group of people, including a person using a wheelchair, a person using a white cane, and others standing together.

The recording of the December 3 event, Ways Forward for Disability Rights in Canada, is now available. Watch the keynote and panel discussion on the UN CRPD review process here: archdisabilitylaw.ca/get-involved...

The Law Van is running today, Jan 28. Stop by with your legal questions.

"The Manitoba government will be opening a new service hub in Winnipeg that brings together legal and family justice services in French, aimed at making it easier for francophones to access justice supports in their own language."

Read Milan Lukes' CTV article here: www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...

For the latest on weather-related court closures and delayed openings, visit www.courts.ns.ca.

We have cancelled our Hootsuite subscription, due to their relationship with ICE.

Common questions about paying child support This video highlights some common questions about paying child support for parents or guardians living in BC.00:00 Introduction00:42 Does the amount of child...

How long do I need to pay for child support? This video answers common questions about paying child support for parents or guardians living in BC: https://youtu.be/D8gZPXkQVUk?si=t8V6fVCW_vaQUtfF

#DYK? All of our #LawReform reports are excellent research resources and are available on CanLii at www.canlii.org#search/index...

Ian Burns writes for Law360 Canada about BC's upcoming Access to Justice Week, taking place Feb 2nd - Feb 6th.

Read more here: www.law360.ca/ca/articles/...

Should A Landlord Be Allowed To Seize And Sell A Tenant's Personal Property? YouTube video by - alriref

Should A #Landlord Be Allowed To Seize And Sell A #Tenant's Personal #Property? youtu.be/OR8SnlZAB9E?... #Rent #Late #Lease #Housing

Poster for Human Rights Day 2025. Text reads: “Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 10th for a panel discussion on What Matters Most: Human Rights from a Disability Perspective.” The background shows a faded image of diverse hands joined together in a circle. ARCH Disability Law Centre logo appears at the bottom.

Thank you to everyone who joined our Dec 10 Human Rights Day event. We appreciate the insights shared by our moderators and panelists. The event recording is now available and can be accessed on ARCH’s website and social media channels. archdisabilitylaw.ca/archs-human-...

Paola Loriggio writes for CBC about the issues associated with Ontario's new online courts portal, which is "leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases".

Read the full article here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

NSRLP would like to congratulate our Board Chair, Noel Semple, for winning the 2025 Clawbies Slaw All-Stars award!

Voice Of The Child In Family Court Matters Background The Convention on the Rights of the Child (Convention) was adopted by the United Nations in 1989 and ratified by Canada in 1991. According to the Convention, children have a right to partic...

Stay tuned! We're preparing our first report on hearing from children in #court matters that affect them. Learn about the project at alri.ualberta.ca/portfolio-it... #FamilyLaw #Children #Family #Custody #Youth

NSRLP is honoured and grateful to receive the 2025 Clawbies Award for Best Open Web Publishing! We are very proud of our primers and look forward to continuing to create accessible resources for SRLs into 2026.

See the full list of 2025 Clawbies Award winners at this link: www.clawbies.ca