[{"body":{"value":"<p>You only have to want to live \"separate and apart\" from your partner to legally separate from them. This means that you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>decided<\/strong> that you want to end your marriage or common-law relationship, and<\/li>\n<li>started to <strong>behave<\/strong> in a way that shows you want to end the relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only one of you has to want this for you to legally separate.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to go through a formal process or get a document to legally separate. But if you're married, you have to go through a formal process if you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/do-i-have-get-divorce\">want to get a divorce<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After you separate, most people need to make important decisions on their <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\">family law issues<\/a>. If you and your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-and-i-agree-what-do-after-we-separate-or-divorce\">agree on your issues<\/a>, you should put what you\u2019ve agreed on in a written separation agreement. If you &nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/my-partner-and-i-are-separating-and-dont-agree-our-issues-what-should-we-do\">can\u2019t agree<\/a>, you can ask a family law professional for help or ask a judge in court to decide.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94680","id":"94680","resource":"node","uuid":"c3d25514-29d8-436c-abd9-f96da09590bb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94682","id":"94682","resource":"node","uuid":"65b3c4b4-ffe5-4ead-a111-4130a155eea9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94683","id":"94683","resource":"node","uuid":"fbc3276a-89bb-44ce-a6ce-65366c61f162"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94684","id":"94684","resource":"node","uuid":"2d78e7de-bbfe-457d-aab2-28b94dad87b6"}],"field_question":"How do I legally separate from my partner?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94153","id":"94153","resource":"node","uuid":"5824d679-3bde-4857-9192-bac1341a8e8d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95449","vid":"48884","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I legally separate from my partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1511364725","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f","vuuid":"8e94972e-629f-4ef6-baa8-54b3a312dd46","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>No, you don't have to get a divorce if your marriage is over. Some married couples separate and never divorce. Others get a divorce only when they want to remarry.<\/p>\n<p>Separating and getting a divorce are different things.<\/p>\n<p>You can separate from your partner if you're married or in a common-law relationship. To legally separate, you don't have to go through a formal process or get a document. You only have to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">live \"separate and apart\" from your partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Only married partners can get a divorce. To legally divorce, you have to go through a formal process. You must apply for a divorce order from the court to legally end your marriage.<\/p>\n<h3>Matrimonial home<\/h3>\n<p>If you separate, each married partner has <strong>an<\/strong> <strong>equal right<\/strong> to stay in the matrimonial home and to claim a share in the value of the home. It doesn't matter who owns the home. You don't give up these rights if you decide to move out.<\/p>\n<p>If you <strong>get divorced<\/strong> and you were not on title to the matrimonial home, you're no longer considered a married partner with an equal right to stay in the matrimonial home. But, this doesn't affect your right to claim a share in the value of the home.<\/p>\n<h3>New relationships<\/h3>\n<p>You can start a common-law relationship with someone else if you're only separated and not divorced. But you can't legally marry that person until you get a divorce from your first partner.<\/p>\n<p>There can be problems if you don't divorce your first partner and are in a common-law relationship with someone else and you die.<\/p>\n<p>This can happen when the beneficiary on your financial assets and investments, like your RRSP, is your \"spouse\". Legally, your spouse is your ex-partner and not your current common-law partner. So your ex-partner gets those assets. To avoid this, you need to update your beneficiary designations or get a divorce.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94681","id":"94681","resource":"node","uuid":"497eca20-a5c3-4dd7-a0e8-4e95a04c7676"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94679","id":"94679","resource":"node","uuid":"e06685f8-4c85-400b-9906-b2c3eb39559d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94687","id":"94687","resource":"node","uuid":"6465b8fd-0810-4916-8b48-2c3d47016776"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94686","id":"94686","resource":"node","uuid":"34828e9e-6674-4c8e-804e-f8b117493100"}],"field_question":"Do I have to get a divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95451","id":"95451","resource":"node","uuid":"20a9d7f5-ce0e-4345-9b2a-0a24c00112c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95452","id":"95452","resource":"node","uuid":"83ad4db5-d085-4b70-91dc-15cd03290ca6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76408","id":"76408","resource":"node","uuid":"4a2bddeb-dd23-4331-861c-22ebca441b70"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94153","id":"94153","resource":"node","uuid":"5824d679-3bde-4857-9192-bac1341a8e8d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95450","vid":"48902","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to get a divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/do-i-have-get-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95450\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1511365118","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95450","id":"95450","resource":"node","uuid":"6169f40b-454e-4a54-96b6-6acd1cf10f6b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6169f40b-454e-4a54-96b6-6acd1cf10f6b","vuuid":"f23ca0ec-175e-47c4-ac8f-4ee7777f8735","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're married and want to legally end your marriage, you must apply for a divorce order from the court.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner doesn't want to get a divorce, you can apply for one yourself. If your partner doesn't respond, this is sometimes called an \"Uncontested Divorce\". If your partner responds and disagrees with what you're asking for, this is sometimes called a \"Contested Divorce\".<\/p>\n<p>If you both agree to get a divorce, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-apply-divorce-my-partner\" target=\"_blank\">you can apply together<\/a> by making a joint application.<\/p>\n<p>To get a divorce in Ontario, you must <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/do-i-have-get-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">meet certain conditions<\/a>. For example, you and your partner must have had a marriage ceremony and you must show that your marriage has ended. If you don't meet them, the court may not approve your divorce application.<\/p>\n<h3>Religious divorce<\/h3>\n<p>A religious divorce doesn't legally end a marriage. But some religions require a religious divorce if you want to remarry within that religion.<\/p>\n<p>The courts don\u2019t give a religious divorce. You have to get that through your place of worship or religious organization. For example, to get married again in a synagogue, you need a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/76467\" target=\"_blank\">Jewish religious divorce<\/a>,&nbsp;which is called a&nbsp;<strong>get<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Matrimonial home<\/h3>\n<p>If you&nbsp;separate,&nbsp;each married partner has an equal right to stay in the&nbsp;matrimonial home&nbsp;and to a share in the value of the home. It doesn't matter who owns the home. You don't give up these rights if you decide to move out.<\/p>\n<p>If you get divorced and you don\u2019t own your matrimonial home, you still have a right to a share in the value of the home. But you no longer have an equal right to stay in the home. This is because you\u2019re no longer married.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94685","id":"94685","resource":"node","uuid":"1fe3fde6-97c1-477a-b33c-36c9c100a140"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94688","id":"94688","resource":"node","uuid":"7933658d-1d5b-4872-b4f6-2a5b51104859"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94689","id":"94689","resource":"node","uuid":"1802b3f3-3c72-4270-a999-3037ade81836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94690","id":"94690","resource":"node","uuid":"4aad4c5e-6833-4457-b2de-825107d549bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94691","id":"94691","resource":"node","uuid":"32ecd93e-5002-4efe-b5f9-b86cec71ed4a"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for a divorce by myself? 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If only one of you wants a divorce, that person&nbsp; <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-apply-divorce-myself\" target=\"_blank\">can apply on their own<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To get a divorce in Ontario, you must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/do-i-have-get-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">meet certain conditions<\/a>. For example, you and your partner must have had a legal marriage ceremony and you must show that your marriage has ended. If you don't meet all the conditions, the court may not approve your divorce application.<\/p>\n<h3>Religious divorce<\/h3>\n<p>A religious divorce doesn't legally end a marriage. But some religions require a religious divorce if you want to remarry within that religion.<\/p>\n<p>The courts don\u2019t give a religious divorce. You have to get that through your place of worship or religious organization. For example, to get married again in a synagogue, you need a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/76467\" target=\"_blank\">Jewish religious divorce<\/a>,&nbsp;which is called a&nbsp;<strong>get<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Matrimonial home<\/h3>\n<p>If you&nbsp;separate,&nbsp;each married partner has an equal right to stay in the&nbsp;matrimonial home&nbsp;and to a share in the value of the home. It doesn't matter who owns the home. You don't give up these rights if you decide to move out.<\/p>\n<p>If you get divorced and you don\u2019t own your matrimonial home, you still have a right to a share in the value of the home. But you no longer have an equal right to stay in the home. This is because you\u2019re no longer married.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">A lawyer<\/a>&nbsp;can help you understand what the law says you have to do and what you can get when you divorce. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a>&nbsp;in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94692","id":"94692","resource":"node","uuid":"de8197c9-64fa-4812-ba83-9c0b701815ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94693","id":"94693","resource":"node","uuid":"dc042d68-ee72-4641-9a49-eaaa08e699a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94695","id":"94695","resource":"node","uuid":"53faba72-4695-4475-ab87-ce5c2a8bad41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94694","id":"94694","resource":"node","uuid":"ed6625ad-e5fe-4f59-83b4-05eb73b9b90b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94696","id":"94696","resource":"node","uuid":"0af83e2a-196b-49f1-bb20-29dc7a372ccd"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for a 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partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-apply-divorce-my-partner","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95452\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1527781240","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95452","id":"95452","resource":"node","uuid":"83ad4db5-d085-4b70-91dc-15cd03290ca6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"83ad4db5-d085-4b70-91dc-15cd03290ca6","vuuid":"b6f9950d-6f72-4e44-acfa-01125df73454","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Once you or your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">decide to separate or divorce<\/a>, you have to make decisions on important things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>who will stay in your home<\/li>\n<li>how your children will be cared for and where they will live<\/li>\n<li>who will make decisions for your child<\/li>\n<li>financial support, including child support and spousal support<\/li>\n<li>how you will divide property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, <a href=\"\/questions\/family-law\/im-not-canadian-citizen-will-i-be-forced-leave-canada-if-my-partner-and-i\">if you\u2019re not a Canadian citizen and you want to separate from or divorce<\/a> your partner, you also need to think about how your immigration status will be affected.<\/p>\n<p>For some things, like custody, access, child support, and spousal support the law doesn't treat people differently based on whether they are married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>But for other things, like dividing property, the law treats people differently depending on whether they are married or are in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand how being married or in a common-law relationship affects what the law says you have to do and what you can get when you separate or divorce.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers will provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94697","id":"94697","resource":"node","uuid":"132d21d9-f60f-4e4c-8813-0c78bbdd7e8c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94698","id":"94698","resource":"node","uuid":"8e3bd64f-aec3-451e-bb2c-6dbfeb5dbf0e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94699","id":"94699","resource":"node","uuid":"eb9de111-fb94-4568-919a-20a19ca06300"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94700","id":"94700","resource":"node","uuid":"3234618b-ad00-4a95-9bb9-abaf091530fc"}],"field_question":"What legal issues should I think about when I separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103763","id":"103763","resource":"node","uuid":"19c83390-a075-40fc-b356-7fc07687a892"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96772","id":"96772","resource":"node","uuid":"edf334a5-de31-4db0-912c-fac3fba79359"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94153","id":"94153","resource":"node","uuid":"5824d679-3bde-4857-9192-bac1341a8e8d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76674","id":"76674","resource":"node","uuid":"c05fdbb9-35c0-48f4-8c70-d50d1a60d045"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95453","vid":"68186","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What legal issues should I think about when I separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449089119","changed":"1539206459","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c","vuuid":"00607e4a-d01d-4bc6-9793-fb076dd43876","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner agree on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">your family law issues<\/a>, you can put what you've agreed on in a separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement if you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good reasons to make a written separation agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court.<\/li>\n<li>It lets you and your partner decide what works best for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li>It lets others involved in your children's care, such as their school, daycare, and doctor, know what has been agreed on.<\/li>\n<li>It's easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on if you have a written rather than a verbal agreement.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a problem getting child support or spousal support, the Family Responsibility Office can help.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly spousal support cannot <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-spousal-support-taxed\" target=\"_blank\">be tax deductible<\/a> without a separation agreement or court order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're married, you don't get a divorce by signing a separation agreement. To legally divorce and end your marriage, you must apply for a divorce order from the court. But you can agree on when and how to get a divorce in your separation agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>When to make a separation agreement<\/h3>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement at any time after you separate. But there are <strong>time limits<\/strong> for making certain claims. For example, you have 6 years from the date of separation but only 2 years from the date of your divorce to make a claim for dividing property.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to wait until you and your partner agree on everything before making a separation agreement. You can make an agreement on the things you agree on, while working on other issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can also change a separation agreement at any time by making a new one, if both you and your partner agree to the changes.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94701","id":"94701","resource":"node","uuid":"9d3623ea-fffa-41cc-91e2-76fdc563739f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94702","id":"94702","resource":"node","uuid":"773401e8-bc7a-4dff-a329-2ae46b927318"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94703","id":"94703","resource":"node","uuid":"ae9e37e5-2177-4ccb-a8a0-2345db30831f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94704","id":"94704","resource":"node","uuid":"a77e8a71-4149-42ae-86f2-fae6f103590f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94705","id":"94705","resource":"node","uuid":"ecd12ab5-32b2-482a-8cb2-a87cc3544e36"}],"field_question":"What if my partner and I agree on what to do after we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95456","id":"95456","resource":"node","uuid":"cff193a6-85ef-44f3-bff2-3c307c3d0353"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95451","id":"95451","resource":"node","uuid":"20a9d7f5-ce0e-4345-9b2a-0a24c00112c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95452","id":"95452","resource":"node","uuid":"83ad4db5-d085-4b70-91dc-15cd03290ca6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95454","vid":"67066","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my partner and I agree on what to do after we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-and-i-agree-what-do-after-we-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95454\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1537556316","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95454","id":"95454","resource":"node","uuid":"d8e0f098-8e03-4be0-b1fe-80003e733cfa"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d8e0f098-8e03-4be0-b1fe-80003e733cfa","vuuid":"af40161e-6ce6-41a9-a64a-21e1da8aa805","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner cannot agree on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">your family law issues<\/a>, with or without lawyers, you have two options. You can ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Family law professionals<\/h3>\n<p>There are different types of family law professionals who can help you and your partner resolve your issues. These are neutral people who are trained to work with both of you to help you reach an agreement or make a decision for you.<\/p>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution because they help solve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<h3>Go to court<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner still cannot agree even with the help of a family law professional, or if this is not the right option for you, one of you will have to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>A family court makes decisions using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">family law rules<\/a> and laws. Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the process<\/h3>\n<p>You don't have to stick with one of these options. Sometimes you can use both or switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you and your partner might not be able to solve your case with the help of a family law professional, so you decide to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might start a court case first, but then you and your partner agree to pause your case while you try to reach an agreement with the help of a family law professional.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94706","id":"94706","resource":"node","uuid":"bfa4ab1e-7aef-405a-a09a-5822e46b06b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94707","id":"94707","resource":"node","uuid":"c337981a-6325-4e8c-802a-57fdc3c52d3e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94708","id":"94708","resource":"node","uuid":"e7fb7c63-f8d1-4948-85cc-4469767ae03b"}],"field_question":"My partner and I are separating and don't agree on our issues. 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What should we do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/my-partner-and-i-are-separating-and-dont-agree-our-issues-what-should-we-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95455\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449088219","changed":"1510847222","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95455","id":"95455","resource":"node","uuid":"a832b738-01af-4791-9949-3f57cf8ee7ee"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a832b738-01af-4791-9949-3f57cf8ee7ee","vuuid":"6dd28407-5466-49b9-b4dd-cc4404e8e449","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your separation agreement has to follow certain rules to make it legal and \"enforceable\" or \"binding\". This means your agreement is made in a way that allows the court to order you or your partner to do what the agreement says, if either of you stop following it.<\/p>\n<p>The rules say:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You and your partner must understand the agreement.<\/li>\n<li>The process must be fair.<\/li>\n<li>You and your partner must share complete and honest financial information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your partner didn't follow these rules when making your separation agreement, you can ask the court to <strong>set aside<\/strong> your agreement. This means asking the court to allow you not to follow the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The court may decide to enforce all, none, or only part of the agreement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/separationagreement_certificates.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) has a service to help people with separation agreements. If your income <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">is low enough<\/a>, LAO covers the cost of up to 10 hours with a family lawyer to help you negotiate and draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94709","id":"94709","resource":"node","uuid":"6ce749c7-6c64-45fd-9a04-fc6e9b510c44"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94710","id":"94710","resource":"node","uuid":"65d68b73-569f-47a0-b865-181ca6b8e477"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94711","id":"94711","resource":"node","uuid":"442960f2-7938-442b-bcc1-eb1374a62b4f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94712","id":"94712","resource":"node","uuid":"4116135d-f209-4b5f-bb6e-7bc6240f82de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94713","id":"94713","resource":"node","uuid":"07b5bd00-78c7-4583-9b9e-660b870516bd"}],"field_question":"How do I make an agreement with my partner that the court will enforce? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95454","id":"95454","resource":"node","uuid":"d8e0f098-8e03-4be0-b1fe-80003e733cfa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95458","id":"95458","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5a46f9-3d94-482f-be55-ab9681bdab37"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95456","vid":"48324","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I make an agreement with my partner that the court will enforce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95456\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847259","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95456","id":"95456","resource":"node","uuid":"cff193a6-85ef-44f3-bff2-3c307c3d0353"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cff193a6-85ef-44f3-bff2-3c307c3d0353","vuuid":"db45f966-2e69-450a-9fd2-27106a5e25f5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may have a separation agreement but your partner isn't following it any more. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have access but your partner won't let you spend time with your child.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is not paying child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is not paying spousal support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be difficult to get along with your partner. Small issues can build up and make you want to change your separation agreement. Think carefully about what issues you want to take to court.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it is best not to go to court for things like who has to wash your child's clothes after access visits or because your partner isn't always on time. Try to find another way to resolve these issues that can save you time and money.<\/p>\n<p>You should first see what your separation agreement says you have to do if one of you doesn't follow it. For example, it might say that you have to try mediation to work out your issues before going to court. Even if your separation agreement doesn't say this, you may want to get help from a family law professional.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-does-family-responsibility-office-enforce-child-support\" target=\"_blank\">agreements about support can be enforced<\/a> by the Family Responsibility Office. Or, you can go to court.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94714","id":"94714","resource":"node","uuid":"37c2fd12-8fa7-4be6-9b1a-b23a6c3bced1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94715","id":"94715","resource":"node","uuid":"ca699fb0-05b1-4d37-ba7a-8c0088362ad6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94716","id":"94716","resource":"node","uuid":"e5e963c7-58aa-423b-a116-dafd85696987"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94717","id":"94717","resource":"node","uuid":"52d5a1e1-11af-445e-a435-29f3f3250421"}],"field_question":"What can I do if my partner isn't following our separation agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95458","id":"95458","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5a46f9-3d94-482f-be55-ab9681bdab37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95486","id":"95486","resource":"node","uuid":"d04c1577-52b8-4674-9f64-9e18bf14851e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95457","vid":"48896","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if my partner isn't following our separation agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-isnt-following-our-separation-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95457\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1511364970","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95457","id":"95457","resource":"node","uuid":"8d6b3e68-29fb-4707-ae23-1fdce825427e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8d6b3e68-29fb-4707-ae23-1fdce825427e","vuuid":"410ef95c-2bcc-4c2d-886e-974f0ce61b4c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change your separation agreement because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child's living arrangements have changed.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new medical needs.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new education needs.<\/li>\n<li>Either you or your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-move-my-child-after-separation-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">would like to move<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is self-sufficient and <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/when-does-spousal-support-end-how-do-i-end-it\" target=\"_blank\">spousal support should end<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You have access but your partner is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-won\u2019t-let-me-see-my-child\" target=\"_blank\">not allowing you to see your child<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner makes more money and you want them to pay more child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child finishes school, marries, or moves out on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is working full-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be difficult to get along with your partner. Small issues can build up and make you want to change your separation agreement. Think carefully about what issues you want to take to court.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it is best not to go to court for things like who has to wash your child's clothes after access visits or because your partner isn't always on time. Try to find another way to resolve these issues that can save you time and money.<\/p>\n<p>You should first see what your separation agreement says you have to do if one of you doesn't follow it. For example, it might say that you have to try mediation to work out your issues before going to court. Even if your separation agreement doesn't say this, you may want to get help from a family law professional.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94718","id":"94718","resource":"node","uuid":"e7180d6c-96f2-4a08-b9d5-1f5c95ec201f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94719","id":"94719","resource":"node","uuid":"17a2272c-ca3a-47b4-b445-f8fc624725b9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94720","id":"94720","resource":"node","uuid":"7e8cad94-b811-4d37-a866-a9d5d35d0fb8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94721","id":"94721","resource":"node","uuid":"f32945e4-2ad9-4249-86e8-f91515bd2511"}],"field_question":"How do I change my separation agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95474","id":"95474","resource":"node","uuid":"63907c66-1e07-4877-93f1-9b52697c3f59"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95488","id":"95488","resource":"node","uuid":"89d73eeb-465b-46d3-8684-e87211277ece"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95504","id":"95504","resource":"node","uuid":"2de8fa3b-cbed-4386-b6c6-018bda117370"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95458","vid":"48894","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change my separation agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-my-separation-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95458\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1511364883","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95458","id":"95458","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5a46f9-3d94-482f-be55-ab9681bdab37"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7c5a46f9-3d94-482f-be55-ab9681bdab37","vuuid":"77c7c51e-525b-4203-9638-dfe5b2bc603e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may have a court order but your partner isn't following it any more. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have access but your partner won't let you spend time with your child.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is not paying child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is not paying spousal support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be difficult to get along with your partner. Small issues can build up and make you want to change your court order. Think carefully about what issues you want to take to court.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it is best not to go to court for things like who has to wash your child's clothes after access visits or because your partner isn't always on time. Try to find another way to resolve these issues that can save you time and money.<\/p>\n<p>You should first see what your court order says you have to do if one of you doesn't follow it. For example, it might say that you have to try mediation to work out your issues before going to court. Even if your court order doesn't say this, you may want to get help from a family law professional.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can review your court order and your situation to advise you on what to do and what you have to do to protect your rights.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers will provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94722","id":"94722","resource":"node","uuid":"15836f56-6b31-4289-a5ba-264717ec27e9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94723","id":"94723","resource":"node","uuid":"a23537b8-3d8d-4e0b-8825-d4dd12e58281"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94724","id":"94724","resource":"node","uuid":"f7bd5dc1-2b3c-427a-a026-25d1a9dc22c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94725","id":"94725","resource":"node","uuid":"2773d67d-2f13-40c6-83d6-dca7632c2758"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94726","id":"94726","resource":"node","uuid":"b41d8523-8270-4b5c-a3eb-9cd73cc0a9f5"}],"field_question":"What can I do if my partner isn't following our court order?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95478","id":"95478","resource":"node","uuid":"3e72d469-e423-4273-98ba-3744a9e5b4cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487","id":"95487","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95459","vid":"48892","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if my partner isn't following our court order?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-isnt-following-our-court-order","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95459\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1511364853","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95459","id":"95459","resource":"node","uuid":"6e96a73a-1dd1-4f35-a3ba-a03a40638175"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6e96a73a-1dd1-4f35-a3ba-a03a40638175","vuuid":"eb3dee02-4925-411e-b76e-297ee8486b44","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change your court order because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child's living arrangements have changed.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new medical needs.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new education needs.<\/li>\n<li>Either you or your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-move-my-child-after-separation-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">would like to move<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is self-sufficient and <a href=\"\/node\/95500\" target=\"_blank\">spousal support should end.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You have access but your partner is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-wont-let-me-see-my-child\" target=\"_blank\">not allowing you to see your child<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner makes more money and you want them to pay more child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child finishes school, marries, or moves out on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is working full-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be difficult to get along with your partner. Small issues can build up and make you want to change your court order. Think carefully about what issues you want to take to court.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it is best not to go to court for things like who has to wash your child's clothes after access visits or because your partner isn't always on time. Try to find another way to resolve these issues that can save you time and money.<\/p>\n<p>You should first see what your court order says you have to do if one of you doesn't follow it. For example, it might say that you have to try mediation to work out your issues before going to court. Even if your court order doesn\u2019t say this, you may want to get help from a family law professional.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94727","id":"94727","resource":"node","uuid":"59b81203-3afc-48e5-826a-8323eb98a046"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94728","id":"94728","resource":"node","uuid":"c423c729-6ad6-4259-9390-db62f42d98b2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94729","id":"94729","resource":"node","uuid":"efdbddc1-2fad-4fe5-a351-21ad2032b075"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94730","id":"94730","resource":"node","uuid":"9e35476f-f7e0-4443-9d89-cbb13b8a1da0"}],"field_question":"How do I change my court order?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95489","id":"95489","resource":"node","uuid":"928be282-79c3-4eea-827b-fe11aa45a752"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95505","id":"95505","resource":"node","uuid":"4924256f-2e10-44ae-9975-813924a9479b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95460","vid":"48886","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change my court order?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-my-court-order","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95460\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1511364761","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95460","id":"95460","resource":"node","uuid":"fc06eb9f-ceb3-41e7-8071-8ab2aa1341d9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"fc06eb9f-ceb3-41e7-8071-8ab2aa1341d9","vuuid":"e5287a53-a2bb-4574-b9ba-1a2cce4bf42b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To get a divorce, one of the things you have to give the court is your original marriage certificate.<\/p>\n<p>You may also need your marriage certificate to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>show legal proof you are married<\/li>\n<li>change your name<\/li>\n<li>apply for certain social benefits<\/li>\n<li>settle an estate after someone dies<\/li>\n<li>as a record of family history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A marriage certificate is a document that proves that you and your partner are legally married. It has basic information such as your names, date and place of marriage.<\/p>\n<p>A marriage certificate is not the same as a marriage licence. You apply for a marriage license <strong>before<\/strong> you get married. And, you apply for a marriage certificate <strong>after<\/strong> you get married.<\/p>\n<p>If you lost your marriage certificate, or cannot find it, the Next Steps explain how you can get another one, or what to do if you cannot get one.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94731","id":"94731","resource":"node","uuid":"a4698cbe-1ca5-434c-b1cc-c0726b9a6ea8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94732","id":"94732","resource":"node","uuid":"fcfa5595-1190-4594-b0d0-c5a8ad3c56a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94733","id":"94733","resource":"node","uuid":"3237ac25-6dcd-4c1e-a44c-341437fbfc22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94734","id":"94734","resource":"node","uuid":"0702a8ab-0fde-4bb3-b190-d0692d44b042"}],"field_question":"I lost my marriage certificate. How do I get another one?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95450","id":"95450","resource":"node","uuid":"6169f40b-454e-4a54-96b6-6acd1cf10f6b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95451","id":"95451","resource":"node","uuid":"20a9d7f5-ce0e-4345-9b2a-0a24c00112c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95452","id":"95452","resource":"node","uuid":"83ad4db5-d085-4b70-91dc-15cd03290ca6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74081","id":"74081","resource":"node","uuid":"2f626689-e84e-4f08-9f88-483b6e348817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73968","id":"73968","resource":"node","uuid":"0dc1f72c-a2b1-4fc9-b49f-76523f71033c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94153","id":"94153","resource":"node","uuid":"5824d679-3bde-4857-9192-bac1341a8e8d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76518","id":"76518","resource":"node","uuid":"62b7da95-ef34-479e-8140-b1a976e6819f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95461","vid":"48326","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I lost my marriage certificate. How do I get another one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-lost-my-marriage-certificate-how-do-i-get-another-one","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95461\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847272","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95461","id":"95461","resource":"node","uuid":"568137b9-4daf-4d2c-a3c6-590636e8c9d2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"568137b9-4daf-4d2c-a3c6-590636e8c9d2","vuuid":"e1bb9946-8aee-4c82-b1f9-4780e8757c2c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Child custody means having the legal right to make major decisions about how to care for and raise your child. Custody is <strong><strong>not<\/strong><\/strong> about who your child lives with or how much time your child spends with each of you.<\/p>\n<p>For example, even if you have custody and are the only one who can make decisions about your child, your child might live equal amounts of time with you and your partner. Or, your child might live mainly with you, but you and your partner have joint custody and share decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>The parent with custody has the right to make important decisions about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>education<\/li>\n<li>medical care<\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are different kinds of custody arrangements that say who can make these kinds of major decisions. The most common are joint custody and sole custody.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joint custody<\/strong> means that both parents together make these major decisions about their child's life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sole custody<\/strong>&nbsp;means that one parent makes these major decisions about their child's life and the other parent is told about the decision that was made.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, other people might get custody, such as a step-parent, grandparent, or other relative. Or, it could be someone outside the family who has a close relationship with the child.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree on custody arrangements, you can put what you've agreed on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">in an agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">you can't agree<\/a>, you can ask a family law professional like a mediator to help you work out an agreement. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide. The judge uses a legal test called the best interests of the child to make decisions about custody, access, and parenting.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94735","id":"94735","resource":"node","uuid":"44434a3f-12c2-41fd-a691-d4cb7cdab684"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94736","id":"94736","resource":"node","uuid":"fd76cf31-87de-447c-bd6d-38940e3eb39d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94737","id":"94737","resource":"node","uuid":"a11507ef-bfe1-47aa-8d4e-099b90b96f2c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94739","id":"94739","resource":"node","uuid":"1da3645f-250c-4b8d-9696-f690b5b4e08d"}],"field_question":"What is custody and who gets custody?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95471","id":"95471","resource":"node","uuid":"85b2d0a1-9ea3-4d94-aabb-0b7d9413b86f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95473","id":"95473","resource":"node","uuid":"c0a56b31-61c8-459e-aaf4-46cbf665f3f2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95462","vid":"48366","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is custody and who gets custody?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-custody-and-who-gets-custody","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847863","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4","vuuid":"df222e53-3460-4487-b162-c4b203c9bd39","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You and your partner have to decide who your child lives with after you separate or divorce. This is called deciding your child's residence.<\/p>\n<p>Deciding your child\u2019s residence is different from custody. Custody means having the legal <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-custody-and-who-gets-custody\" target=\"_blank\">right to make important decisions<\/a> about how to care for and raise your child. Custody is <strong><strong>not<\/strong><\/strong> about who your child lives with.<\/p>\n<p>For example, even if you have custody and are the only one who can make decisions about your child, your child might live equal amounts of time with you and your partner. Or, your child might live mainly with you, but you and your partner have joint custody and share decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever a child lives most of the time is called their primary residence. If a parent has sole custody, that parent's home is usually the child's primary residence. And the other parent usually has access.<\/p>\n<p>Shared residence is when a child lives mostly equal amounts of time with each parent. One home may still be considered the primary residence with the other being the secondary residence.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree on where your child lives, you can put what you agree on&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">in an&nbsp;agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">you can't agree<\/a>, you can ask a family law professional like a mediator to help you work out an agreement. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<p>The judge uses a legal test called the best interests of the child to decide where your child lives. Judges usually assume it is better for a child to have a relationship with each of their parents after separation or divorce.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94740","id":"94740","resource":"node","uuid":"2d297ae3-f7cd-44e8-bd8a-5db2e7a182c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94741","id":"94741","resource":"node","uuid":"ba5edc42-006f-48bf-8f52-ed408b3f5931"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94742","id":"94742","resource":"node","uuid":"77e72e5a-b697-4c7f-84a0-1b413c6ccc0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94744","id":"94744","resource":"node","uuid":"e88ff438-43a3-4e4e-9594-e21fa08e9a70"}],"field_question":"Who will my child live with?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95473","id":"95473","resource":"node","uuid":"c0a56b31-61c8-459e-aaf4-46cbf665f3f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95471","id":"95471","resource":"node","uuid":"85b2d0a1-9ea3-4d94-aabb-0b7d9413b86f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93910","id":"93910","resource":"node","uuid":"60cc89a9-9cb5-495d-b172-664c648dec36"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95463","vid":"50185","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Who will my child live with?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/who-will-my-child-live","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95463\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1513193429","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95463","id":"95463","resource":"node","uuid":"88c16f90-bdd7-426e-946a-a6e9bd589b8f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"88c16f90-bdd7-426e-946a-a6e9bd589b8f","vuuid":"1c58351f-aaf8-41e5-b462-33acdeb5dc4c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Generally, it's best for your child to spend time with you and your partner after you separate or divorce. This doesn't mean your child has to spend an equal amount of time with both of you. But it should be enough time to allow your child to have a meaningful relationship with both of you.<\/p>\n<p>If your child lives mainly with you, your child's primary residence is with you, and your partner usually has access.<\/p>\n<p>Access is the time a parent spends with a child they usually don't live with. Access can be on a fixed schedule, such as every other weekend, or on a flexible schedule, such as whenever the parents agree.<\/p>\n<p>Access can be supervised or unsupervised. If you have supervised access, this&nbsp;means there is someone watching while the access parent visits with their child.<\/p>\n<p>Access includes the right to get information on the child's health, education, and well-being. But for some information, such as hospital records, the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-custody-and-who-gets-custody\" target=\"_blank\">parent with custody<\/a> may need to give their written permission first.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, other people might get access, such as a step-parent, grandparent, or other relative. Or, it could be someone outside the family who has a close relationship with the child.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree on custody and access arrangements, you can put what you've agreed on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">in an agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">you can't agree<\/a>, you can ask a family law professional like a mediator to help you work out an agreement. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<p>The judge uses a legal test called the best interests of the child to make decisions about custody, access, and parenting. Judges usually assume it's better for a child to have a relationship with both parents after they separate or divorce.<\/p>\n<h3>Child support is separate from access<\/h3>\n<p>The right to child support and access are two&nbsp;different issues. They are both rights of the child. A parent cannot be denied access to their child because they do not pay child support. And a parent who does not have access may still have to pay child support.<\/p>\n<p>You can only refuse to allow access in limited situations, such as if you're afraid for your child's safety. You may have to call your local children's aid society if you believe your child is being abused by your partner or someone in their home. If you're in this situation, get help right away.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94745","id":"94745","resource":"node","uuid":"1bbda9be-e255-4d4a-9eee-689257628f0b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94746","id":"94746","resource":"node","uuid":"22a7e05a-7678-49a2-ac7c-4c121198548b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94747","id":"94747","resource":"node","uuid":"524887e7-8935-4eb8-b35a-0c424a3978af"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94749","id":"94749","resource":"node","uuid":"98162e3f-5a50-40f8-a0c1-324a02591bd1"}],"field_question":"Who can get access to and spend time with my child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95473","id":"95473","resource":"node","uuid":"c0a56b31-61c8-459e-aaf4-46cbf665f3f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95471","id":"95471","resource":"node","uuid":"85b2d0a1-9ea3-4d94-aabb-0b7d9413b86f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93933","id":"93933","resource":"node","uuid":"79fe7822-d999-4bf2-b1fc-6a7710417086"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95464","vid":"48372","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Who can get access to and spend time with my child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/who-can-get-access-and-spend-time-my-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847902","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a","vuuid":"0394358c-9f3f-49fd-8566-bd72727e5dcf","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Grandparents usually see their grandchildren when they are with the children\u2019s parents. But sometimes grandparents may want to apply to the court for custody or access. They may do this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>after the parents separate or divorce<\/li>\n<li>after a parent dies<\/li>\n<li>after a parent dies and the surviving parent moves with the grandchildren to another place<\/li>\n<li>if they are alienated from a parent and don\u2019t speak with and see them<\/li>\n<li>if they looked after the grandchildren for a period of time but the grandchildren have returned to their parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grandparents have a legal right to apply to the court to ask for custody or access to their grandchildren.<\/p>\n<p>The judge uses a legal test called the best interests of the child to decide who spends time with your child and for how long. In Ontario, the best interests of the child test includes looking at the relationship between the grandparents and the child.<\/p>\n<p>The judge also looks at the reasons you don\u2019t want the grandparents to have access and whether:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the grandparents have acted unreasonably<\/li>\n<li>the grandparents have acted in ways that are not in your child's best interests<\/li>\n<li>the grandparents are making unreasonable demands for access<\/li>\n<li>there is a history of a strong, positive relationship between the grandparents and your child<\/li>\n<li>the grandparents have been your child's caregiver<\/li>\n<li>your child has lived with the grandparents<\/li>\n<li>the grandparents are likely to play a positive role in your child's life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your child's grandparents don't agree on access, it's important to keep your child out of the conflict. Just because you don't like the grandparents \u2013 whether they are your parents or your partner's parents \u2013 it doesn't mean your child shouldn\u2019t see them. And never speak badly or negatively about the grandparents in front of your child.<\/p>\n<p>If your child has a good relationship with their grandparents, it's usually in their best interests to continue that relationship.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94750","id":"94750","resource":"node","uuid":"e9b7e101-1cc1-4ed6-a1a5-f583811f32bb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94751","id":"94751","resource":"node","uuid":"a39d9f0e-706e-426d-a014-66f5addeaa81"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94752","id":"94752","resource":"node","uuid":"e4d23209-fdc5-443d-9832-24f1fc9bf6fe"}],"field_question":"Do grandparents have access rights to my child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95512","id":"95512","resource":"node","uuid":"efff1f87-1e69-4f92-96a7-72550e1cf814"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"Unpublished by Fara as the legislation changed and it requires review. Fiona will unpublish the steps.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95465","vid":"50357","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do grandparents have access rights to my child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/do-grandparents-have-access-rights-my-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95465\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1513609625","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95465","id":"95465","resource":"node","uuid":"2233bb4c-9498-44df-9b4b-6b7ff0d25099"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2233bb4c-9498-44df-9b4b-6b7ff0d25099","vuuid":"7679b9ab-6566-4d29-92f0-7adfddbeb911","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Until there is an agreement or court order about custody and access, you and your partner cannot make any major decisions about your child without the other's approval. This includes where your child lives.<\/p>\n<p>If you send your child to live in another province or country with extended family while you decide on custody and access without your partner's agreement or a court order, your partner may call the police.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner agrees to your child living in another province or country while you decide on custody and access, you can put what you've agreed on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">in an agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you think your child should live in another province or country while you decide on custody and access and your partner disagrees, you have to go to court and ask a judge for permission.<\/p>\n<p>The judge uses a legal test called the best interests of the child to decide where your child lives. You need to convince the judge why it\u2019s in your child's best interests to be sent somewhere else to live while you and your partner work out your issues.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94753","id":"94753","resource":"node","uuid":"79f4bd6e-47b6-4053-98a7-666be4d03a49"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94754","id":"94754","resource":"node","uuid":"ab971c55-5a2f-46c1-9b9e-420b6f7a3750"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94755","id":"94755","resource":"node","uuid":"fd3187b5-a298-4d3e-87c2-d1299c6a5f2e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94756","id":"94756","resource":"node","uuid":"a34b327f-17cb-403e-92ab-0595d049e77f"}],"field_question":"Can I send my child to another province or country to stay with family before custody and access is decided?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95472","id":"95472","resource":"node","uuid":"c59992ac-3029-4945-82f2-7ed804782388"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86865","id":"86865","resource":"node","uuid":"7a95abba-0dca-4af0-901c-4bd034daef11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86865","id":"86865","resource":"node","uuid":"7a95abba-0dca-4af0-901c-4bd034daef11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95466","vid":"48386","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I send my child to another province or country to stay with family before custody and access is decided?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-send-my-child-another-province-or-country-stay-family-custody-and-access-","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95466\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510848015","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95466","id":"95466","resource":"node","uuid":"df51f46b-d548-46e0-962b-8a948e4f2519"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"df51f46b-d548-46e0-962b-8a948e4f2519","vuuid":"19157237-c651-4284-8d6f-4d6e0c140dea","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Generally a child cannot decide which parent they want to live with.<\/p>\n<p>But as a child gets closer to the age of majority, which is 18 years old in Ontario, they have more say about where and with whom they live. And it is rare for a court to make a custody and access order about a child who is 16 years old or older.<\/p>\n<p>It's important never to pressure or try to convince your child to live with you. Children should be kept out of the conflict between the adults as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>There are times, however, when a child has very strong views of their own about who they want to live with. If your child is older and emotionally mature and able to give their views and wishes freely, you can talk to them about their choices.<\/p>\n<p>If you go to court, the judge uses a legal test called the best interests of the child to make decisions about custody, access, and parenting arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>One of the things the judge can look at is the views and wishes of the child. Usually, the older and more emotionally mature the child is, the more the child's wishes are taken into account.<\/p>\n<p>If the judge needs the testimony of the child or evidence of the child's views and wishes to help them decide, the judge can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the Office of the Children's Lawyer to get involved and prepare a <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-child-custody-and-access-assessment-why-would-i-want-one\">custody and access assessment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ask to speak to the child alone in their office.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the child to meet with a lawyer or social worker who prepares a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oba.org\/getattachment\/1dcddc09-6e7e-4382-bb4f-6bf33c8064f3\/Info-Sheet-to-Parties.pdf\">voice of the child&nbsp;report<\/a>, if the child is over the age of 7.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94757","id":"94757","resource":"node","uuid":"20cd6941-5c20-48fe-b7d9-457da99a2cd6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94758","id":"94758","resource":"node","uuid":"6cfde914-a495-41af-8405-a682efec600e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94759","id":"94759","resource":"node","uuid":"7c0f077f-9e3a-4058-8afd-64636ea169ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94760","id":"94760","resource":"node","uuid":"1a22fece-37fc-4ccc-8b02-f6b8c1c35885"}],"field_question":"Can my child decide who they want to live with?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95471","id":"95471","resource":"node","uuid":"85b2d0a1-9ea3-4d94-aabb-0b7d9413b86f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86865","id":"86865","resource":"node","uuid":"7a95abba-0dca-4af0-901c-4bd034daef11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1531886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95467","vid":"63765","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my child decide who they want to live with?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-my-child-decide-who-they-want-live","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95467\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1531943966","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95467","id":"95467","resource":"node","uuid":"fe2c7861-766e-425d-86af-976886383054"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"fe2c7861-766e-425d-86af-976886383054","vuuid":"07da6fd8-f604-43e1-b264-6ba650a6a51a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It's not unusual for a child to say they don't want to visit the other parent.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an agreement or court order that says your partner has access rights, your child must usually go on the visit. This may apply even if your child is not feeling well or has an activity on that day.<\/p>\n<p>It's part of your job as a parent to make sure that you support your child's relationship with your partner, no matter how you feel about them. You should encourage your child to visit with your partner and to have a good relationship with them.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your child about what's bothering them and why they don't want to go on the visit. When talking to your child about their concerns, be careful to listen to your child. Don't impose your own views or feelings about your partner. It's important to keep your child out of any conflict you and your partner are having.<\/p>\n<p>There can be different reasons why your child doesn't want to visit and it's important to understand why they don't want to go. Once you know your child's reasons for not wanting to go, then you may know what to do to help them.<\/p>\n<h3>Refusing access<\/h3>\n<p>You can only refuse to allow access in limited situations, such as if you're afraid for your child's safety. You may have to call your local children's aid society if you believe your child is being abused by your partner or someone in their home.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to go to court to stop your partner from having access or to limit their access. If you're in this situation, get help right away.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you what steps to take to keep your children safe. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94761","id":"94761","resource":"node","uuid":"4291de01-f24b-4bf5-95e8-15274d2b9560"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94762","id":"94762","resource":"node","uuid":"896c9a22-f631-4b0e-a0af-0f840337d90b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94763","id":"94763","resource":"node","uuid":"46a92fbe-8d56-4b58-bd1a-8b2256b4380b"}],"field_question":"My child doesn't want to visit my partner. 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What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/my-child-does-not-want-to-visit-my-partner-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95468\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510848044","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95468","id":"95468","resource":"node","uuid":"31ff05de-2d65-42fd-ae0a-971d377bf13a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"31ff05de-2d65-42fd-ae0a-971d377bf13a","vuuid":"0aa99044-4942-46a5-95ca-c98bc2be7c83","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It's hard to know what you may be asked when travelling to another country. Officials in Canada or in the other country you are going to can ask you for documents to prove you can travel with your child. These officials can decide whether to let you in or out of the country.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid delays or being refused entry or exit at the border, it's safest to have a travel consent letter signed by the other parent.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have sole custody, you may still be required to show that you have permission of your partner or anyone else that has access to your child, to travel with your child.<\/p>\n<p>The only time you can travel freely with your child is if you have a parenting plan, separation agreement or court order that says you don't need your partner's permission to travel with your child. It's important to carry a copy of your agreement or court order with you to prove that you don't need anyone's permission.<\/p>\n<p>You should check your agreement or court order to see if you need the other parent's permission and if you need to provide the other parent with information about your travel plans, such as your flight details and emergency contact numbers.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner won't agree to let you travel with your child, you may have to go to court and ask for permission to 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I travel with my child after I separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-travel-my-child-after-i-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95469\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847943","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95469","id":"95469","resource":"node","uuid":"11e7ccf1-9fd6-4977-8b2d-76c88128e120"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"11e7ccf1-9fd6-4977-8b2d-76c88128e120","vuuid":"4ae6e315-3fc1-4e6f-8946-4ea2e25d3571","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are many reasons why you may want to move with your child, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a new job<\/li>\n<li>better housing<\/li>\n<li>to be closer to family or a support system<\/li>\n<li>a new partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you can move with your child or not, depends on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>where<\/strong> you want to move to<\/li>\n<li>whether anyone has <strong>access<\/strong> to your child because of an agreement or court order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can usually move <strong>without<\/strong> your partner's permission if the move doesn't change your child's school, child care arrangements, or the time your child spends with your partner or anyone with access. This means you usually can't move very far from where you now live.<\/p>\n<p>But you need permission from your partner or anyone with access, or a court order if your move:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>makes it more difficult, or impossible, for them to visit your child<\/li>\n<li>changes your child's school, or<\/li>\n<li>causes any other major change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand what the law says about custody and access and what you need to do if you want to move.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94769","id":"94769","resource":"node","uuid":"b048456f-65a9-44e6-8c67-5a9372c45a39"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94770","id":"94770","resource":"node","uuid":"c74a7c20-4db0-492a-b75c-96bf83aa3d8e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94772","id":"94772","resource":"node","uuid":"69dabf42-498a-4163-badf-cf79ea3d5273"}],"field_question":"Can I move with my child after separation or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95467","id":"95467","resource":"node","uuid":"fe2c7861-766e-425d-86af-976886383054"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93930","id":"93930","resource":"node","uuid":"d5349a52-aeb1-498e-a73a-52480ed04d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93910","id":"93910","resource":"node","uuid":"60cc89a9-9cb5-495d-b172-664c648dec36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93907","id":"93907","resource":"node","uuid":"b9e094ea-4938-4a7e-846c-99b9ff6a1189"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95470","vid":"48376","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I move with my child after separation or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-move-my-child-after-separation-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95470\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847937","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95470","id":"95470","resource":"node","uuid":"9e97464b-134f-4853-9230-cdaebc6619ca"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9e97464b-134f-4853-9230-cdaebc6619ca","vuuid":"e8a0ffd1-114e-4a2c-bac5-df30327e3377","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An assessment is a report prepared by an expert, called an assessor, to help you and your partner and the court make decisions about custody, access, and parenting arrangements. Custody and access assessors can be psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, or mental health professionals.<\/p>\n<p>An assessment gives the judge independent evidence about your child's wishes or what is in the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n<p>There may be one where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You and your partner agree to arrange a private assessment.<\/li>\n<li>The court orders you and your partner to have a private assessment.<\/li>\n<li>The court requests the Office of the Children's Lawyer to investigate and prepare a report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A judge generally orders an assessment only where it is necessary to help them make decisions about custody, access, and parenting arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>An assessment can be done before or during a court case.<\/p>\n<h3>Private Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>You and your partner can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/family\/ocl\/custody.php\" target=\"_blank\">hire a private assessor<\/a>. The court can also order you to get a private assessment done.<\/p>\n<p>An assessment can be very expensive. You have to pay for a private assessment. You can pay for it yourself or you and your partner can share the cost.<\/p>\n<p>The assessor speaks with you, your partner, your child, and other important adults in your child's life such as teachers, doctors, new partners, and relatives. They observe how your child interacts with you and your partner. They put all this information into a report and make a recommendation on what they think is best for your child.<\/p>\n<p>This report can be used as evidence in your court case.<\/p>\n<h3>Office of the Children's Lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/family\/ocl\/\">Office of the Children's Lawyer<\/a> (OCL) is a government-funded office that represents children under the age of 18 in some court cases dealing with custody and access.<\/p>\n<p>The OCL has clinicians and lawyers across Ontario. OCL clinicians prepare custody and access reports and OCL lawyers represent children in court.<\/p>\n<p>The OCL must agree to take your case. They only get involved after you start a court case. You do not pay for these services.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94773","id":"94773","resource":"node","uuid":"3a75cbda-1641-42d2-bd8e-5ba49e35e0f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94774","id":"94774","resource":"node","uuid":"b1016683-ffce-4b69-b37f-80f62a020f8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94775","id":"94775","resource":"node","uuid":"0b3f1531-eff3-4e96-9eef-66c389f42087"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94776","id":"94776","resource":"node","uuid":"aa473b09-ebee-4f80-b378-6b5534b5f80f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94777","id":"94777","resource":"node","uuid":"f6d2e72e-f401-43e2-a0bb-9888d97e2300"}],"field_question":"What is a child custody and access assessment? Why would I want one? 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Why would I want one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-child-custody-and-access-assessment-why-would-i-want-one","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95471\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1528471122","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95471","id":"95471","resource":"node","uuid":"85b2d0a1-9ea3-4d94-aabb-0b7d9413b86f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"85b2d0a1-9ea3-4d94-aabb-0b7d9413b86f","vuuid":"7b2f213d-2fae-4f98-80a1-693f1424f5dc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner agree on child custody, access, and parenting arrangements, you can put what you've agreed on in a parenting plan or separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>Your agreement can deal with custody and access alone, or can include other things like child support, spousal support, and dividing property.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to wait until you and your partner agree on everything before making a separation agreement. You can make an agreement on the things you agree on, while working on other issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can make an agreement if you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good reasons to make an agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court.<\/li>\n<li>It lets you and your partner decide what works best for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li>It lets others involved in your children's care, such as their school, daycare, and doctor, know what you and your partner have agreed to.<\/li>\n<li>It's easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on if you have a written rather than a verbal agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you advice about the rules your agreement needs to follow to make it legal. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/separationagreement_certificates.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) has a service to help people with separation agreements. If your income <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">is low enough<\/a>, LAO covers the cost of up to 10 hours with a family lawyer to help you negotiate and draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94778","id":"94778","resource":"node","uuid":"fdbf2e32-e078-4cd7-9391-bab908db7ce4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94779","id":"94779","resource":"node","uuid":"e4edaedb-5385-42e1-a948-7842714b660f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94780","id":"94780","resource":"node","uuid":"14de1d58-c2bb-4eb6-ae4a-920c9e0f12ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94781","id":"94781","resource":"node","uuid":"a409d40e-135d-4382-8dae-b1a0b2e884a8"}],"field_question":"What if we agree on what happens with our child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95467","id":"95467","resource":"node","uuid":"fe2c7861-766e-425d-86af-976886383054"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95476","id":"95476","resource":"node","uuid":"eae1d7ee-22ed-487d-bb15-e26e8ae32647"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86865","id":"86865","resource":"node","uuid":"7a95abba-0dca-4af0-901c-4bd034daef11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95472","vid":"48384","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if we agree on what happens with our child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95472\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847967","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95472","id":"95472","resource":"node","uuid":"c59992ac-3029-4945-82f2-7ed804782388"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c59992ac-3029-4945-82f2-7ed804782388","vuuid":"5c8e9594-4c17-425c-a1ad-1430d0ea15f9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner cannot agree on custody, access, and parenting arrangements, with or without the help of lawyers, you have two options. You can ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Family law professionals<\/h3>\n<p>There are different types of family law professionals who can help you and your partner resolve your issues. These are neutral people who are trained to work with both of you to help you reach an agreement or make a decision for you.<\/p>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution because they help solve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<h3>Go to court<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner still cannot agree even with the help of a family law professional, or if this is not the right option for you, one of you will have to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>A family court makes decisions using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">family law rules<\/a> and laws. Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the process<\/h3>\n<p>You don't have to stick with one of these options. Sometimes you can use both or switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you and your partner might not be able to solve your case with the help of a family law professional, so you decide to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might start a court case first, but then you and your partner agree to pause your case while you try to reach an agreement with the help of a family law professional.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94782","id":"94782","resource":"node","uuid":"8b3657d9-11ec-4749-9955-d0f4c03c9d51"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94783","id":"94783","resource":"node","uuid":"cacef036-bf60-4ade-9655-012e4f3e152b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94784","id":"94784","resource":"node","uuid":"249e7f66-98b6-4bfa-9faf-158c63deb780"}],"field_question":"What if we can't agree on what happens with our child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95476","id":"95476","resource":"node","uuid":"eae1d7ee-22ed-487d-bb15-e26e8ae32647"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86865","id":"86865","resource":"node","uuid":"7a95abba-0dca-4af0-901c-4bd034daef11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86865","id":"86865","resource":"node","uuid":"7a95abba-0dca-4af0-901c-4bd034daef11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95473","vid":"48382","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if we can't agree on what happens with our child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95473\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847958","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95473","id":"95473","resource":"node","uuid":"c0a56b31-61c8-459e-aaf4-46cbf665f3f2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c0a56b31-61c8-459e-aaf4-46cbf665f3f2","vuuid":"3134f75e-1924-4aac-861a-c86718cd1eda","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change your parenting plan or separation agreement because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child's living arrangements have changed.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new medical needs.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new education needs.<\/li>\n<li>Either you or your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-move-my-child-after-separation-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">would like to move<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-wont-let-me-see-my-child\" target=\"_blank\">not allowing you to see your child<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be difficult to get along with your partner. Small issues can build up and make you want to change your separation agreement. Think carefully about what issues you want to take to court.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it's best not to go to court for things like who has to wash your child's clothes after access visits or because your partner isn't always on time. Try to find another way to resolve these issues that can save you time and money.<\/p>\n<p>You should first see what your separation agreement says you have to do if one of you wants to change it. For example, it might say that you have to try mediation before going to court. Even if your agreement doesn't say this, you might want to try an alternative dispute resolution process before going to court.<\/p>\n<p>Agreements about custody, access, and parenting can't be changed by a court. But, if you and your partner can't agree on how to change it, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-start-family-law-court-case\">start a family law court case<\/a> to have a judge make decisions about custody, access, and parenting arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>The judge looks at your agreement and the best interests of the child test to make decisions about your child.<\/p>\n<p>You have to follow your agreement, until it is changed.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94785","id":"94785","resource":"node","uuid":"e30ac99e-a39c-4c15-aad2-e68b45fc42ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94786","id":"94786","resource":"node","uuid":"1aca8bb4-8412-4077-8f78-788dcc1af23e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94787","id":"94787","resource":"node","uuid":"af5d5db6-005e-4dd4-a8dd-3d553ea28e9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94788","id":"94788","resource":"node","uuid":"24f84575-e479-490e-b1ec-e3152e9e9570"}],"field_question":"How do I change custody, access, and parenting arrangements in my agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95476","id":"95476","resource":"node","uuid":"eae1d7ee-22ed-487d-bb15-e26e8ae32647"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95472","id":"95472","resource":"node","uuid":"c59992ac-3029-4945-82f2-7ed804782388"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95477","id":"95477","resource":"node","uuid":"838e0dd2-e8c2-4ef2-a076-caf97f4df068"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH - 2018 07 03: Linked to the Question \"How to start a family law court case\" in the fifth paragraph of the Answer page.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95474","vid":"62920","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change custody, access, and parenting arrangements in my agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-custody-access-and-parenting-arrangements-my-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95474\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1530629387","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95474","id":"95474","resource":"node","uuid":"63907c66-1e07-4877-93f1-9b52697c3f59"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"63907c66-1e07-4877-93f1-9b52697c3f59","vuuid":"3090d087-86ec-45f6-a693-d168da2a428e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change your final court order because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child's living arrangements have changed.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new medical needs.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new education needs.<\/li>\n<li>Either you or your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-move-my-child-after-separation-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">would like to move<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-wont-let-me-see-my-child\" target=\"_blank\">not allowing you to see your child<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be difficult to get along with your partner. Small issues can build up and make you want to change your court order. Think carefully about what issues you want to take to court.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it's best not to go to court for things like who has to wash your child's clothes after access visits or because your partner isn't always on time. Try to find another way to resolve these issues that can save you time and money.<\/p>\n<p>You should first see what your court order says you have to do if one of you wants to change it. For example, it might say that you have to try mediation before going to court. Even if your court order doesn't say this, you might want to try an alternative dispute resolution process before going to court.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner cannot agree, you may have to go to court and bring a motion to change a custody or parenting order. You must show a <strong>material change in circumstances<\/strong>. This means you have to show that your situation has changed so much that your order needs to be changed to deal with those changes.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94789","id":"94789","resource":"node","uuid":"b6fb6159-c514-4c6b-b306-3704035a1812"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94790","id":"94790","resource":"node","uuid":"8f2ded17-3b4e-401f-8af7-f667561aec18"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94791","id":"94791","resource":"node","uuid":"968cd076-d0f0-410d-b193-ecf52f08db21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94792","id":"94792","resource":"node","uuid":"34dc7feb-38f6-4fbe-a2dc-e26b37fcf8cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94793","id":"94793","resource":"node","uuid":"a032e7a1-2ab3-4f9f-9a54-ee6d47746689"}],"field_question":"What if I have a court order and I want to change it? 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They may feel sad, guilty, worried, confused, or angry.<\/p>\n<p>You can do some things to make your child feel better. For example, never involve your child in legal matters or in your discussions with your partner. And never speak badly or negatively about your partner in front of your child.<\/p>\n<p>Let your child know that the adults make all the decisions, but that you and your partner are always open to hearing their wishes, listening to their feelings, and answering questions.<\/p>\n<p>If your child is older and emotionally mature, you can ask them what they want. If you think they are able to give their views and wishes freely, you can discuss their choices with them.<\/p>\n<p>Encourage your child to talk to you, your partner, or any other person they feel comfortable with. You and your child may want to talk to a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>family friend<\/li>\n<li>sports team coach<\/li>\n<li>teacher<\/li>\n<li>school guidance counsellor<\/li>\n<li>family doctor<\/li>\n<li>religious leader<\/li>\n<li>social worker, therapist, or psychologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94794","id":"94794","resource":"node","uuid":"c7c04eb2-84ca-4899-af50-a1112a75a9c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94795","id":"94795","resource":"node","uuid":"5e3a0125-9041-4140-a663-7daf47d54a2c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94796","id":"94796","resource":"node","uuid":"c2f00549-e610-47bd-8e07-5daa8f416061"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94797","id":"94797","resource":"node","uuid":"82766d7e-5510-49d8-8ef3-638cf50de6ab"}],"field_question":"How can I help my child cope with my separation or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95467","id":"95467","resource":"node","uuid":"fe2c7861-766e-425d-86af-976886383054"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95462","id":"95462","resource":"node","uuid":"b5b6ccbe-9cbe-4dcd-bada-d1e6f00464f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95464","id":"95464","resource":"node","uuid":"79c782ba-342c-4ca1-b654-d3ab2d8c545a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93907","id":"93907","resource":"node","uuid":"b9e094ea-4938-4a7e-846c-99b9ff6a1189"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93910","id":"93910","resource":"node","uuid":"60cc89a9-9cb5-495d-b172-664c648dec36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76154","id":"76154","resource":"node","uuid":"ea69f845-0d58-4a09-b9f0-2c7e4d097ec4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94247","id":"94247","resource":"node","uuid":"6690f206-f4f5-4e60-9ed5-70964f642540"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95476","vid":"48374","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I help my child cope with my separation or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-can-i-help-my-child-cope-my-separation-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95476\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510847913","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95476","id":"95476","resource":"node","uuid":"eae1d7ee-22ed-487d-bb15-e26e8ae32647"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eae1d7ee-22ed-487d-bb15-e26e8ae32647","vuuid":"2f0ec20c-2e5b-4b09-939a-d762ca16e339","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Even though you may have a custody and access schedule, a parenting plan, a separation agreement, or court order that says when your partner will spend time with your child, they may not always show up.<\/p>\n<p>This can be very upsetting for your child and very frustrating for you. But you can't force your partner to spend time with your child.<\/p>\n<p>It's important not to speak negatively about your partner in front of your child. You also want to make sure your child knows that your partner loves them. Your child may think they did something wrong which is why your partner isn't spending time with them. Let them know that this isn't true.<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of all the missed visits and make notes with as much detail as possible. For example, record the date, time, and details of each visit missed. If it keeps happening, you may be able to get the arrangements changed.<\/p>\n<h3>Child support is separate from access<\/h3>\n<p>The right to child support and access are two different issues. They are both rights of the child. A parent cannot be denied access to their child because they do not pay child support. And a parent who does not have access may still have to pay child support.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94798","id":"94798","resource":"node","uuid":"c3f1a24a-75c7-4379-afa5-b68b7ab44acd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94799","id":"94799","resource":"node","uuid":"7f4deb38-dda3-4c07-a19d-42ddf16533c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94800","id":"94800","resource":"node","uuid":"4e917028-3754-40fa-b9de-f06ad758ccee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94801","id":"94801","resource":"node","uuid":"c74acad1-f18b-4909-867c-fbe15db74f30"}],"field_question":"What can I do if my partner doesn't show up for access visits with our child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95474","id":"95474","resource":"node","uuid":"63907c66-1e07-4877-93f1-9b52697c3f59"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95475","id":"95475","resource":"node","uuid":"9d30a4ed-aabe-4fda-b82b-7e8cfbc9bb91"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95477","vid":"48392","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if my partner doesn't show up for access visits with our child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-doesnt-show-access-visits-our-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95477\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510848052","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95477","id":"95477","resource":"node","uuid":"838e0dd2-e8c2-4ef2-a076-caf97f4df068"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"838e0dd2-e8c2-4ef2-a076-caf97f4df068","vuuid":"adcca2ff-de71-467e-8a95-119babc9f14f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Even though you may have a custody and access schedule, a parenting plan, a separation agreement, or court order that says when you spend time with your child, your partner may not let you see your child.<\/p>\n<p>This can be very upsetting for your child and very frustrating for you.<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of all the missed visits and make notes with as much detail as possible. For example, record the date, time, and details of each time you were not allowed to see your child. If it keeps happening, you may be able to get the arrangement changed.<\/p>\n<p>But, there are times when your partner may have a good reason to stop your access visits. For example, if your partner thinks there is a real risk that your child will experience harm from family violence or you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the access visit.<\/p>\n<p>Remember everyone has a duty to call their local children's aid society if they have <strong>reasonable grounds<\/strong> to suspect that a child under the age of 16 has been or is in danger of being harmed.<\/p>\n<h3>Child support is separate from access<\/h3>\n<p>The right to child support and access are two different issues. They are both rights of the child. Your partner cannot stop you from seeing your child because you haven't paid child support.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94802","id":"94802","resource":"node","uuid":"1e36cb14-8eab-4065-80b9-41decb2dea55"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94803","id":"94803","resource":"node","uuid":"066dfd4b-81d5-4ab9-8cba-0eb7e8641c20"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94804","id":"94804","resource":"node","uuid":"b5e95d2a-5afe-4947-9549-bbac7cb15e44"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94805","id":"94805","resource":"node","uuid":"25c8e4f7-5de8-4a00-b6a5-008ac559ee85"}],"field_question":"What can I do if my partner won't let me see my child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95474","id":"95474","resource":"node","uuid":"63907c66-1e07-4877-93f1-9b52697c3f59"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95475","id":"95475","resource":"node","uuid":"9d30a4ed-aabe-4fda-b82b-7e8cfbc9bb91"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95478","vid":"48388","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if my partner won't let me see my child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-wont-let-me-see-my-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95478\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1510848035","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95478","id":"95478","resource":"node","uuid":"3e72d469-e423-4273-98ba-3744a9e5b4cc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3e72d469-e423-4273-98ba-3744a9e5b4cc","vuuid":"e912733a-17c1-41cc-8c42-730088a0ff3f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that parents are responsible for financially supporting their <strong>dependent<\/strong> children. Dependent usually means until the child turns 18 and sometimes longer.<\/p>\n<p>A parent can be a birth parent, a non-birth parent, an adoptive parent, and sometimes a step-parent.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, child support is money paid by the parent that spends the least amount of time with the child to the parent who takes care of the child most of the time. It is used to help cover the costs of caring for the child.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your child spends an equal amount of time with each parent, the parent with the higher income may still have to pay some child support.<\/p>\n<p>The parent <a href=\"\/node\/95480\" target=\"_blank\">who pays support<\/a> is called the payor parent.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner can try to reach an agreement about child support before going to court. You can use the Child Support Guidelines and the Government of Canada's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/fl-df\/child-enfant\/fcsg-lfpae\/2017\/pdf\/ona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">child support tables<\/a> to see how much child support a judge might order.<\/p>\n<p>The tables show the <strong>basic<\/strong> monthly amounts of child support to cover expenses like clothes, groceries, and school supplies. It is based on the gross annual income of the payor parent and the number of children they have to support. There is a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">separate<\/span> table for each province and territory.<\/p>\n<p>There are other factors that may affect the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\" target=\"_blank\">amount of child support<\/a> a judge might order. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>special or extraordinary expenses, like daycare that are not covered in the table amount<\/li>\n<li>the type of parenting arrangement, such as shared custody or split custody<\/li>\n<li>undue hardship or financial difficulties that make it very hard for the payor parent to pay child support<\/li>\n<li>retroactive support with a start date before the date of the court order<\/li>\n<li>children over the age of majority, which means 18 years old or older<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94806","id":"94806","resource":"node","uuid":"3874be76-0fc8-4837-b735-42f02c4041ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94807","id":"94807","resource":"node","uuid":"6f416b50-5668-4055-953e-f7842128f3e1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94808","id":"94808","resource":"node","uuid":"00c7b691-a7aa-4a74-820f-f3b5ed3f9ab8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94809","id":"94809","resource":"node","uuid":"86cbf8b7-c796-4517-a44b-6b9dd7bcf687"}],"field_question":"What is child support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95480","id":"95480","resource":"node","uuid":"eead08c3-d8bf-47f0-b0af-f0007ee24c5b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98491","id":"98491","resource":"node","uuid":"c868fe12-36ce-4621-96bf-fa1160e69aee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98508","id":"98508","resource":"node","uuid":"ac3f10d5-ebc7-4192-aca7-aafe6518de40"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},"6":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1506744000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"FM: Please note that I have assigned a date for future review to this question that is just to test the feature. A lawyer or the content Project manager will have to assign an appropriate one.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95479","vid":"50245","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95479\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085519","changed":"1513370705","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95479","id":"95479","resource":"node","uuid":"09693025-6045-44eb-8411-956685cc6c13"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"09693025-6045-44eb-8411-956685cc6c13","vuuid":"23a84a64-60a4-4779-9cf4-faaf9c1ec0e4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that parents are responsible for financially supporting their <strong>dependent<\/strong> children. Dependent usually means until the child turns 18 and sometimes longer.<\/p>\n<p>When parents do not live together, the parent who cares for the child for the least amount of time usually pays child support to the parent who cares for the child most of the time. If a child spends an equal amount of time with each of their parents, the parent with the higher income may still have to pay some child support.<\/p>\n<p>The parent who pays child support is called the <b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal\">payor<\/b>. A payor can sometimes be a step-parent or other person who had a parent-like relationship with the child.<\/p>\n<p>Parents must support their children even if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>do not live with the children<\/li>\n<li>do not see the children<\/li>\n<li>are not married to the other parent<\/li>\n<li>did not live with the other parent<\/li>\n<li>did not have an ongoing relationship with the other parent<\/li>\n<li>have other children from a previous or new relationship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some situations, a parent may receive child support and income assistance. Income assistance&nbsp;includes&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-financial-assistance\">Ontario Works<\/a>&nbsp;and &nbsp;<a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-income-support-ontario\">Ontario Disibility Support Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Child support is separate from access<\/h3>\n<p>The right to child support and access are two different things.&nbsp; They are both rights of the child. A parent cannot be denied access to their child because they do not pay child support. And a parent who does not have access may still have to pay child support.<\/p>\n<p>You can only refuse to allow access in limited situations, such as if you're<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-im-worried-about-my-childs-safety-when-theyre-my-partner\"> afraid for your child\u2019s safety<\/a>. You may have to call child protection services if you believe your child is being abused by your partner or someone in their home. If you're in this situation, get help right away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">Talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you what to do to keep your children safe. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94810","id":"94810","resource":"node","uuid":"358f56a5-a4f6-4ca7-9f5c-ed9c5c8e9ff5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94813","id":"94813","resource":"node","uuid":"cd030fd2-8f24-4201-8dd4-b1ef5ede6a03"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94811","id":"94811","resource":"node","uuid":"a4d835d9-e72d-48e9-a78f-4e89cf3bc437"}],"field_question":"Who pays child support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95492","id":"95492","resource":"node","uuid":"eab6cdb1-d18d-4907-81f1-31e5f74c3a6d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92527","id":"92527","resource":"node","uuid":"d7045ae4-21a5-4de9-a0ff-f49b7f7b8156"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519880400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1551416400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"FW - 2018 03 09 updates made to reflect All Families Are Equal Act.\r\nTH - 2018 07 16: Updated YMAN resource in Steps 1 & 2 to reflect changes in the law.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Vanessa Lam","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95480","vid":"63612","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Who pays child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/who-pays-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95480\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1531773752","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95480","id":"95480","resource":"node","uuid":"eead08c3-d8bf-47f0-b0af-f0007ee24c5b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eead08c3-d8bf-47f0-b0af-f0007ee24c5b","vuuid":"2ed9d422-41cb-4afa-8fda-2e3ba2b41ba2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Usually child support is money paid by the parent that spends the least amount of time with the child to the parent who takes care of the child most of the time. It is used to help cover the costs of caring for the child.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your child spends an equal amount of time with each of you, the parent with the higher income may still have to pay some child support.<\/p>\n<p>The parent <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/who-pays-child-support\" target=\"_blank\">who pays child support<\/a> is called the payor parent.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner can try to reach an agreement about child support before going to court. You can use the Child Support Guidelines and the Government of Canada's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/fl-df\/child-enfant\/fcsg-lfpae\/2017\/pdf\/ona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">child support tables<\/a> to see how much child support a judge might order.<\/p>\n<p>The tables are based on the gross annual income of the payor parent and the number of children they have to support. There is a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">separate<\/span> table for each province and territory.<\/p>\n<p>The tables show the <strong>basic<\/strong> monthly amounts of child support to cover expenses like clothes, groceries, and school supplies. It is the payor parent's contribution to meet the child\u2019s basic needs, just as if they were living with the child.<\/p>\n<p>The table amount assumes that the parent who is caring for the child most of the time contributes to their financial support.<\/p>\n<p>There are other factors that may affect the amount of child support a judge might order. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>special or extraordinary expenses, like daycare that are not covered in the table amount<\/li>\n<li>the type of parenting arrangement, such as shared custody or split custody<\/li>\n<li>undue hardship or financial difficulties that make it very hard for the payor parent to pay child support<\/li>\n<li>retroactive support with a start date before the date of the <span class=\"no-glossary\">court order<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"no-glossary\">children over the age of majority, which means 18 years old or older<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94815","id":"94815","resource":"node","uuid":"df5c22e1-434d-4fcc-a82a-58fb6a59b130"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94816","id":"94816","resource":"node","uuid":"ed3f8599-48b0-412f-ac77-1f32cb65bd94"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94817","id":"94817","resource":"node","uuid":"a6f2c1c7-571a-4955-9366-1fe7f6582e28"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94818","id":"94818","resource":"node","uuid":"1d5a6c8e-a14b-42f7-a719-7047a128f53b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94819","id":"94819","resource":"node","uuid":"d12d66a5-020a-4cbf-b2b3-929b17e29b54"}],"field_question":"How much child support must be paid?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95492","id":"95492","resource":"node","uuid":"eab6cdb1-d18d-4907-81f1-31e5f74c3a6d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95483","id":"95483","resource":"node","uuid":"eb8a0039-6ba7-4b90-bf00-1b5eae8943fa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92750","id":"92750","resource":"node","uuid":"90ced8eb-625a-4e23-87b1-2047fc02500b"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83355","id":"83355","resource":"node","uuid":"89272e25-446d-42ce-8d67-8b752a1bdfe8"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92750","id":"92750","resource":"node","uuid":"90ced8eb-625a-4e23-87b1-2047fc02500b"},"6":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83355","id":"83355","resource":"node","uuid":"89272e25-446d-42ce-8d67-8b752a1bdfe8"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95481","vid":"50247","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much child support must be paid?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513370849","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea","vuuid":"0ebb9be3-79a2-4bf5-a07d-58cf2591bfd7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Usually child support is based on the gross annual income of the parent paying support and the number of children they have to support. Gross income means income before taxes and most other deductions.<\/p>\n<p>The payor parent must give detailed information about their income. This can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>income tax returns and notices of assessment<\/li>\n<li>pay stubs or statements from employers<\/li>\n<li>financial statements of any business they own<\/li>\n<li>statements from employment insurance, social assistance, &nbsp;a pension, or worker\u2019s compensation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>proof of income from a trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hidden income<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes these documents do not show the whole picture of what the payor parent makes or could be making. This can be because they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>work for cash<\/li>\n<li>are not actively looking for a job<\/li>\n<li>are underemployed by only working part-time or in a low paying job<\/li>\n<li>are not reporting all their income<\/li>\n<li>are giving false information<\/li>\n<li>are self-employed and claiming deductions that are not true business expenses or keeping money in their company that could be used for support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You partner might be doing these things to avoid paying child support or to pay less child support.<\/p>\n<p>In these situations, you can ask the judge to impute income. This means asking the judge to decide that your partner earns more than they say or can earn more.<\/p>\n<p>A judge imputes income based on what the payor parent is capable of earning or what the judge thinks the payor parent actually earns. The judge looks at things like their work history, past income, education, lifestyle, and job opportunities.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94820","id":"94820","resource":"node","uuid":"e22ac90c-68c5-4dc1-bce0-d40f7d7a8330"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94821","id":"94821","resource":"node","uuid":"1e2ef006-1219-4bc3-9f9a-266da3d8afe0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94822","id":"94822","resource":"node","uuid":"6291c9bc-8982-45e8-97fe-d240c85f7ee4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94823","id":"94823","resource":"node","uuid":"6b0fc004-d08b-478e-89d5-7dac687455c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94824","id":"94824","resource":"node","uuid":"8a774d38-3adf-47d1-a1ec-4ac1e65d5371"}],"field_question":"What if my partner is paid in cash or is hiding money to avoid paying child support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95479","id":"95479","resource":"node","uuid":"09693025-6045-44eb-8411-956685cc6c13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92708","id":"92708","resource":"node","uuid":"763924ca-ee9f-4d71-b6df-6f69f0f6b483"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95482","vid":"50251","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my partner is paid in cash or is hiding money to avoid paying child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-paid-cash-or-hiding-money-avoid-paying-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95482\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513370994","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95482","id":"95482","resource":"node","uuid":"86961a1b-f457-44e7-a324-d1a3523c8d84"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"86961a1b-f457-44e7-a324-d1a3523c8d84","vuuid":"335f4966-0df7-4f53-9de1-e31a84631f2e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that parents are responsible for financially supporting their <strong>dependent<\/strong> children. Dependent usually means until the child turns 18 and sometimes longer.<\/p>\n<p>A child is <strong>not<\/strong> a dependant if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>marry, or<\/li>\n<li>are at least 16 years old and leave home (\"voluntarily withdraw from parental control\").<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Withdrawal from parental control means your child decides not to live with you anymore and not to follow your rules. The withdrawal from parental control must be voluntary. This means your child cannot be forced to leave.<\/p>\n<p>A child who is <strong>over the age of majority<\/strong>, which means 18 years old or older, may still be dependent if they cannot support themselves because they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a disability or illness, or<\/li>\n<li>are going to school full-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if your separation agreement or court order says when child support ends, the responsibility to pay child support usually continues for as long as your child is a dependant.<\/p>\n<p>When your child is no longer a dependant, you have to take steps to make sure the separation agreement or court order is no longer being enforced. You may have to contact the Family Responsibility Office if they are enforcing child support payments. Or, you may have to go to court and <a href=\"\/node\/95494\" target=\"_blank\">bring a motion to change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Child support is separate from access<\/h3>\n<p>The right to child support and access are two different issues.&nbsp; They are both rights of the child. A parent cannot be denied access to their child because they do not pay child support. And a parent who does not have access may still have to pay child support.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94825","id":"94825","resource":"node","uuid":"899c8ab7-7100-45f0-893d-cba2b5ff0887"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94826","id":"94826","resource":"node","uuid":"7f5c51ed-7ef5-4fd9-af3e-83a7a4fac297"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94827","id":"94827","resource":"node","uuid":"05adaf78-e8e7-43fc-b0fc-8ad85aa25ef7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94828","id":"94828","resource":"node","uuid":"437a9eaf-b4c4-490c-9058-66bf9a6b59ed"}],"field_question":"When does child support end? How do I end it? 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A lawyer or the content Project manager will have to assign an appropriate one.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95483","vid":"50170","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"When does child support end? How do I end it?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/when-does-child-support-end-how-do-i-end-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95483\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513192049","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95483","id":"95483","resource":"node","uuid":"eb8a0039-6ba7-4b90-bf00-1b5eae8943fa"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eb8a0039-6ba7-4b90-bf00-1b5eae8943fa","vuuid":"8c6c766b-9d3a-4ad2-a39d-48eb1fa306b6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner agree on child support, you can put what you've agreed to in a separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>Your separation agreement can deal with child support alone, or can include other things like spousal support, custody and access, and dividing property.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to wait until you and your partner agree on everything before making a separation agreement. You can make an agreement on the things you agree on, while working on other issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement if you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good reasons to make a written separation agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court.<\/li>\n<li>It lets you and your partner decide what works best for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li>It's easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on if you have a written rather than a verbal agreement.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a problem getting support payments, the Family Responsibility Office can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you advice about the rules your separation agreement needs to follow to make it legal. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/separationagreement_certificates.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) has a service to help people with separation agreements. If your income <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">is low enough<\/a>, LAO covers the cost of up to 10 hours with a family lawyer to help you negotiate and draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>Use the online child support service<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;<br \/>\nmso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You and your partner may be able to use the Ontario government's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\" target=\"_blank\">online Child Support Service<\/a> (CSS) to get child support.<\/p>\n<p>The government uses income information to calculate how much child support should be paid. In general, the CSS can only decide child support in simple cases where the table amount applies. It can only be used for some special or extraordinary expenses. And, it does not allow for retroactive child support.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94829","id":"94829","resource":"node","uuid":"86b322b7-976d-446d-a392-5cea172148d1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94830","id":"94830","resource":"node","uuid":"fcaebb9c-e30e-48ef-b6bc-a14f7c801c41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94831","id":"94831","resource":"node","uuid":"4d0717cb-46c1-4425-8827-4563d9c23607"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94832","id":"94832","resource":"node","uuid":"a846a846-b0c0-4ffc-8a56-1978f3d0181e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94833","id":"94833","resource":"node","uuid":"789f1ddb-b20f-4161-b344-1536052ca6a2"}],"field_question":"What should we do if we agree on child support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95480","id":"95480","resource":"node","uuid":"eead08c3-d8bf-47f0-b0af-f0007ee24c5b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95486","id":"95486","resource":"node","uuid":"d04c1577-52b8-4674-9f64-9e18bf14851e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86846","id":"86846","resource":"node","uuid":"750b2a06-0691-4a54-94f8-0b02f29c4079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95484","vid":"50276","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should we do if we agree on child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-should-we-do-if-we-agree-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513376081","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd","vuuid":"48109a3e-75ef-4c8e-aae6-0e84261e2e49","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner cannot agree on child support, with or without the help of lawyers, you have a few options. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\">Ontario government's child support service<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues<\/li>\n<li>go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A parent cannot agree to \"give up\" receiving child support just because they don't want to deal with the other parent. Child support is a right of the child. The law says that both parents are responsible for financially supporting their <strong>dependent<\/strong> children.<\/p>\n<h3>Online child support service<\/h3>\n<p>You and your partner may be able to use the Ontario government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\">online Child Support Service<\/a> (CSS) to get child support.<\/p>\n<p>The government uses income information to calculate how much child support should be paid. In general, the CSS can only decide child support in simple cases where the table amount applies. It can only be used for some special or extraordinary expenses. And, it does not allow for retroactive child support.<\/p>\n<h3>Family law professionals<\/h3>\n<p>There are different types of family law professionals who can help you and your partner resolve your issues. These are neutral people who are trained to work with both of you to help you reach an agreement or make a decision for you.<\/p>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution because they help solve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<h3>Go to court<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner still cannot agree even with the help of a family law professional, or if this is not the right option for you, one of you will have to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>A family court makes decisions using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">family law rules<\/a> and laws. Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the process<\/h3>\n<p>You don't have to stick with one of these options. For example, you and your partner might not be able to solve your case with the help of a family law professional, so you decide to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might start a court case first, but then you and your partner agree to pause your case while you try to reach an agreement with the help of a family law professional.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94834","id":"94834","resource":"node","uuid":"c6b99f5a-e899-450b-a884-895c603747a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94835","id":"94835","resource":"node","uuid":"7ecfeff6-10cc-4e96-a369-ea852edcd931"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94836","id":"94836","resource":"node","uuid":"d57a1da4-42b9-4930-9074-7f7747338e57"}],"field_question":"What should we do if we can't agree on child 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should we do if we can't agree on child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-should-we-do-if-we-cant-agree-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95485\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513376164","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95485","id":"95485","resource":"node","uuid":"560e4c40-0eb5-497c-a31b-8486abeb8661"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"560e4c40-0eb5-497c-a31b-8486abeb8661","vuuid":"5bf8e52a-8836-47d1-8f07-ee50404d2bb5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) is a government agency that enforces child support and spousal support. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/\">The FRO<\/a> collects support directly from the person who has to pay support, keeps a record of the amounts paid, and then pays that amount to the person who has to get support.<\/p>\n<p>If the payor parent misses payments, the FRO can only take action if you have a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is filed with the court and registered with the FRO for enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Notice of Calculation or Notice of Recalculation filed by the government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, the FRO can take money from the payor parent's bank account, suspend their driver's licence, or start a court case that can put them in jail.<\/p>\n<p>The FRO can help collect money from a payor parent who lives in Canada, every state in the United States, and approximately 30 other countries that Ontario has an agreement with. These are called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/General\/livingOutOfOntario.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">reciprocating jurisdictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If Ontario doesn't have an agreement with the country where the payor parent lives, the FRO cannot help you collect support. You will have to use the laws of the country where the payor lives. You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who may be able to help you do this.<\/p>\n<p>Some people choose not to involve the FRO. It takes time for them to process the paper work and start enforcing payments. Or, if you and your partner get along well and you don\u2019t expect problems, you may not need the FRO\u2019s help.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94837","id":"94837","resource":"node","uuid":"5284b336-e671-4958-940b-c3d80698658d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94838","id":"94838","resource":"node","uuid":"05a2fc9f-296d-45ab-baab-779e86da4f59"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94839","id":"94839","resource":"node","uuid":"614751d4-b8a1-440a-bf47-f924960daad8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94840","id":"94840","resource":"node","uuid":"c2e91e49-a862-4139-83d5-2c7b6f82aebc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94841","id":"94841","resource":"node","uuid":"616fccdd-33c6-4e03-836a-c390619486c6"}],"field_question":"How does the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforce child 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does the Family Responsibility Office enforce child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-does-family-responsibility-office-enforce-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95486\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513374979","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95486","id":"95486","resource":"node","uuid":"d04c1577-52b8-4674-9f64-9e18bf14851e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d04c1577-52b8-4674-9f64-9e18bf14851e","vuuid":"f491b50a-104f-4778-a51b-08aa640a3906","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Even if you have a separation agreement or court order about child support, sometimes the payor parent doesn't follow it.<\/p>\n<p>The court can enforce child support payments in a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\" target=\"_blank\">binding and enforceable under the law<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) can also enforce child support payments if there is a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is filed with the court and registered with the FRO for enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Notice of Calculation or Notice of Recalculation filed by the government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/\" target=\"_blank\">FRO<\/a> is a government agency that collects support directly from the person who has to pay support, keeps a record of the amounts paid, and then pays that amount to the person who has to get support.<\/p>\n<p>The FRO can help collect money from a payor parent who lives in Canada, any state in the United States, and about 30 other countries that Ontario has an agreement with. These are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/General\/livingOutOfOntario.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">called reciprocating jurisdictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If Ontario doesn't have an agreement with the country where the payor parent lives, the FRO cannot help you collect support. You will have to use the laws of the country where the payor lives. A lawyer may be able to help you do this.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can review your documents and your situation to advise you on what to do and what you have to do to protect your child's rights. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94842","id":"94842","resource":"node","uuid":"a7c75e0e-a1dc-4435-bd6e-3acaddf7cde5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94843","id":"94843","resource":"node","uuid":"e1191f69-3427-4f8d-94e3-9cf9d63e2e47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94844","id":"94844","resource":"node","uuid":"fd237ce9-f889-41e4-a343-1932992cfe76"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94845","id":"94845","resource":"node","uuid":"aa77494c-4469-483c-8a58-8d03ec25249f"}],"field_question":"My partner isn't paying child support. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95486","id":"95486","resource":"node","uuid":"d04c1577-52b8-4674-9f64-9e18bf14851e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95488","id":"95488","resource":"node","uuid":"89d73eeb-465b-46d3-8684-e87211277ece"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95489","id":"95489","resource":"node","uuid":"928be282-79c3-4eea-827b-fe11aa45a752"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95684","id":"95684","resource":"node","uuid":"2fea92c8-2474-4bc0-a6f8-ac5963663baa"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95487","vid":"50264","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My partner isn't paying child support. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/my-partner-isnt-paying-child-support-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513374635","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487","id":"95487","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de","vuuid":"7e15b2b5-37db-480e-8434-858400576e7c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may need to change the child support in your separation agreement because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The payor parent loses their job and can no longer pay the child support agreed on.<\/li>\n<li>The payor parent makes more money and the other parent wants them to pay more child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child finishes school, marries, or moves out on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is working full-time.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is living with the other parent or a different person.<\/li>\n<li>There are new special or extraordinary expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A change in the income of the parent receiving support is generally not a reason to change the separation agreement. This is because that parent's income is usually not taken into account when deciding <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\" target=\"_blank\">how much child support<\/a> should be paid.<\/p>\n<p>Your separation agreement may deal with these kinds of situations. For example, it might say that child support ends when your child gets their degree or diploma.<\/p>\n<p>If your separation agreement does not say what should happen if there are changes to your situation, you and your partner can agree to make a new separation agreement. If you can't agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94846","id":"94846","resource":"node","uuid":"aed3d924-3347-4824-9af8-1830850a3ed8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94847","id":"94847","resource":"node","uuid":"284758b9-8603-45e0-b122-c0d4470b3e01"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94848","id":"94848","resource":"node","uuid":"b507fe4e-f416-486e-89a1-2e8ff8ce2f90"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94849","id":"94849","resource":"node","uuid":"04910720-ef61-4c25-a06f-63de720a7d2d"}],"field_question":"How do I change child support in my separation agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95494","id":"95494","resource":"node","uuid":"5b798ab3-2e8c-4816-b4d7-b4e91ac01501"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487","id":"95487","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95488","vid":"48434","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change child support in my separation agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-child-support-my-separation-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95488\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1510848406","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95488","id":"95488","resource":"node","uuid":"89d73eeb-465b-46d3-8684-e87211277ece"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"89d73eeb-465b-46d3-8684-e87211277ece","vuuid":"4fa42766-3581-4fc0-b5a3-61555a39629a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may need to change your child support order because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The payor parent loses their job and can no longer pay the child support ordered.<\/li>\n<li>The payor parent makes more money and the other parent wants them to pay more child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child finishes school, marries, or moves out on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is working full-time.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is living with the other parent or a different person.<\/li>\n<li>There are new special or extraordinary expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A change in the income of the parent receiving support is generally not a reason to change the court order. This is because that parent's income is usually not taken into account when deciding <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\" target=\"_blank\">how much child support<\/a> should be paid.<\/p>\n<p>Your court order may deal with these kinds of situations. For example, it might say that child support ends when your child gets their degree or diploma.<\/p>\n<p>If your court order does not say what should happen if there are changes to your situation, you and your partner can agree to change your court order. If you can't agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94850","id":"94850","resource":"node","uuid":"3be16c6d-440c-4192-b122-84bafe92bca9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94851","id":"94851","resource":"node","uuid":"b8d55fb9-d502-4d2f-aa63-fbf70c13b5f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94852","id":"94852","resource":"node","uuid":"1d5a983c-2388-4e3e-b19b-b4ce56ba23d7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94853","id":"94853","resource":"node","uuid":"624bcb6b-eb61-4315-b568-02107d6f8c1a"}],"field_question":"How do I change child support in my court order?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95494","id":"95494","resource":"node","uuid":"5b798ab3-2e8c-4816-b4d7-b4e91ac01501"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487","id":"95487","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95489","vid":"68761","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change child support in my court order?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-child-support-my-court-order","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95489\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1540329702","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95489","id":"95489","resource":"node","uuid":"928be282-79c3-4eea-827b-fe11aa45a752"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"928be282-79c3-4eea-827b-fe11aa45a752","vuuid":"57c6bf3d-f1a3-4353-ad4f-070005ee972d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Before May 1, 1997, payor parents could claim a deduction for making child support payments from their income when they filed their income tax returns. And, parents receiving child support payments paid taxes on child support as income.<\/p>\n<p>Child support is no longer taxable. The current tax rules say that payor parents cannot claim a deduction for making child support on their taxes. And, parents receiving child support are not taxed on the child support they receive.<\/p>\n<p>Child support always gets paid before spousal support.<\/p>\n<p>Some legal fees for claiming child support are tax-deductible.<\/p>\n<h3>Tax rules for spousal support<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-spousal-support-taxed\" target=\"_blank\">tax rules for spousal support<\/a> are different than for child support.<\/p>\n<p>The partner paying monthly spousal support can claim a tax deduction for making spousal support payments. And, the partner receiving monthly spousal support is taxed on the support payments they receive.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94854","id":"94854","resource":"node","uuid":"c0281825-b8f9-4498-84ff-c0b64782da2c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94855","id":"94855","resource":"node","uuid":"acc280d3-9ff6-4d0b-a861-edb1c060b39a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94856","id":"94856","resource":"node","uuid":"5e183349-287a-42a3-b049-fa01b126d840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94857","id":"94857","resource":"node","uuid":"b2ad70b4-2053-48da-a164-800a8b497342"}],"field_question":"Is child support taxed?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95479","id":"95479","resource":"node","uuid":"09693025-6045-44eb-8411-956685cc6c13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95484","id":"95484","resource":"node","uuid":"e22b3ae2-d019-4ef7-9420-68792fec64bd"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76460","id":"76460","resource":"node","uuid":"1fa87867-0245-45ef-9cea-47ee38603d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76413","id":"76413","resource":"node","uuid":"cdacfac5-45ad-437a-9873-a172e964f68a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95490","vid":"48416","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Is child support taxed?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/child-support-taxed","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95490\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1510848277","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95490","id":"95490","resource":"node","uuid":"75d19a6a-afc7-494e-8936-f2c218b79a00"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"75d19a6a-afc7-494e-8936-f2c218b79a00","vuuid":"69e5ac1c-bacd-4105-9377-e4f61643b87d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that parents are responsible for financially supporting their <strong>dependent<\/strong> children. Dependent usually means until the child turns 18 and sometimes longer.<\/p>\n<p>Usually child support is the money paid by the parent that spends the least amount of time with the child to the parent who takes care of the child most of the time. It is used to help cover the costs of caring for the child.<\/p>\n<p>A parent can be a birth parent, a non-birth parent, an adoptive parent, and sometimes a step-parent. The parent <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/who-pays-child-support\" target=\"_blank\">who pays child support<\/a> is called the payor parent.<\/p>\n<p>Parents must support their children even if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>do not live with the children<\/li>\n<li>do not see the children<\/li>\n<li>are not married to the other parent<\/li>\n<li>did not live with the other parent<\/li>\n<li>did not have an ongoing relationship with the other parent<\/li>\n<li>have other children from a new relationship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes a parent may not have to pay child support or may pay less than the basic monthly amount of child support set out in the Child Support Guidelines and the Government of Canada's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/fl-df\/child-enfant\/fcsg-lfpae\/2017\/pdf\/ona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">child support tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The court looks at the facts of your case to see if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the payor parent is a step-parent<\/li>\n<li>there is a custody arrangement like shared custody or&nbsp;split custody<\/li>\n<li>either parent has undue hardship<\/li>\n<li>the child is over the age of majority, that is, over 18 years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94862","id":"94862","resource":"node","uuid":"236fddd1-ee51-4da7-a121-dea5995f1407"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94863","id":"94863","resource":"node","uuid":"3c533604-e95c-4469-b096-ce63bbb97515"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94864","id":"94864","resource":"node","uuid":"d7fe245a-3fc3-46c5-96c3-0de3d31eadad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94865","id":"94865","resource":"node","uuid":"82bd55a4-5192-4ddb-a6ad-18d121bc900b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94866","id":"94866","resource":"node","uuid":"a01e66ee-909b-4b7e-9bd4-7ce2c9bca078"}],"field_question":"When can a parent pay less child support? 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A lawyer or the content Project manager will have to assign an appropriate one.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95492","vid":"50163","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"When can a parent pay less child support? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/when-can-parent-pay-less-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95492\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513190828","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95492","id":"95492","resource":"node","uuid":"eab6cdb1-d18d-4907-81f1-31e5f74c3a6d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eab6cdb1-d18d-4907-81f1-31e5f74c3a6d","vuuid":"31d9e2dc-18cb-41de-bbd4-545be7c6634f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) is a government agency that enforces child support and spousal support. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/\">The FRO<\/a> enforces child support payments in a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is filed with the court and registered with the FRO for enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Notice of Calculation or Notice of Recalculation filed by the government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you miss payments, one of the things the FRO&nbsp;can do is ask the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend your driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n<p>If you're caught driving with a suspended license, the police can impound your car for 7 days. There may be other penalties as well.<\/p>\n<p>The FRO will mail you a document called a First Notice of Driver\u2019s Licence Suspension. Your driver's licence will be suspended 30 days after the date in the notice. To stop this, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact the FRO and pay all arrears. This means you bring your payments up to date by paying what you owe.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the FRO and make a <strong>voluntary payment plan<\/strong> where you agree to a payment schedule you can afford. The FRO usually requires that you make your monthly support payments plus an additional amount toward the support owing.<\/li>\n<li>Go to court within 30 days and ask that your driver\u2019s licence not be suspended. This is called getting a <strong>refraining order<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may decide to get a refraining order because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You cannot reach a payment agreement with the FRO.<\/li>\n<li>You believe that the amount of support you pay should be changed.<\/li>\n<li>You have already applied to change the amount of support you pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94867","id":"94867","resource":"node","uuid":"c526b084-4b0d-4c3d-8235-b9ecfaeafa27"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94868","id":"94868","resource":"node","uuid":"ed87e7d0-73fb-45b7-a3a0-51bf474602cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94869","id":"94869","resource":"node","uuid":"f5b47ab4-ba73-494e-b04b-ffa83cdf2b82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94870","id":"94870","resource":"node","uuid":"2d06c76e-f268-4f37-88de-c0d35540d2ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94871","id":"94871","resource":"node","uuid":"71deddb2-815d-4c8b-a83f-2ac50675343d"}],"field_question":"I haven't paid child support. How do I get a refraining order to stop the FRO from having my driver's license suspended? 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How do I get a refraining order to stop the FRO from having my driver's license suspended? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/I-have-not-paid-child-support-how-do-I-get-a-refraining-order-to-stop-the-FRO","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95493\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513373418","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95493","id":"95493","resource":"node","uuid":"306977db-18e4-49b3-9c58-c8947562b6dc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"306977db-18e4-49b3-9c58-c8947562b6dc","vuuid":"411303c7-f1c7-4129-b2d6-a71d89499b48","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change or end the child support in your separation agreement or court order because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The payor parent loses their job and can no longer pay the child support agreed on.<\/li>\n<li>The payor parent makes more money and the other parent wants them to pay more child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child finishes school, marries, or moves out on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is working full-time.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is living with the other parent or a different person.<\/li>\n<li>There are new special or extraordinary expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A change in the income of the parent receiving support is generally not a reason to change the separation agreement or court order. This is because that parent's income is usually not taken into account when deciding <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\" target=\"_blank\">how much child support<\/a> should be paid.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree to change or end your separation agreement, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-child-support-my-separation-agreement\" target=\"_blank\">make a new child support agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree to change or end your final court order, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-child-support-my-court-order\" target=\"_blank\">change child support on consent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner cannot agree, you may have to go to court to bring a <strong>motion to change<\/strong>. A motion to change is the name of the court process used to ask a judge to make changes to support in your separation agreement or court order.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s15s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 15: Motions to change a final order or agreement<\/a> tells you what you need to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you if facts exist that may convince a judge that your separation agreement or court order should be changed.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94872","id":"94872","resource":"node","uuid":"70c4ad95-7ad9-4b8b-b9a1-664e5f55e340"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94874","id":"94874","resource":"node","uuid":"c136a3ed-6ce3-478a-9ba1-f585ebdaaf56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94875","id":"94875","resource":"node","uuid":"5b51a0bc-b35a-4813-9ab9-850c82b5fbc7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94876","id":"94876","resource":"node","uuid":"47b37a18-37e6-4bf1-9f35-a895803f86f0"}],"field_question":"How do I bring a motion to change child support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95614","id":"95614","resource":"node","uuid":"da3f0a94-bdfa-4d87-a73d-414a181592df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95615","id":"95615","resource":"node","uuid":"d7205661-f7e5-4bdc-86b7-a5f6892a19a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95611","id":"95611","resource":"node","uuid":"3197817d-81b4-4198-9e78-1516d644a73f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-07-06: FW: Changes to Family Law Rules that took effect July 1, 2018 re conferences.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95494","vid":"63325","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I bring a motion to change child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-bring-motion-change-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95494\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1531163538","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95494","id":"95494","resource":"node","uuid":"5b798ab3-2e8c-4816-b4d7-b4e91ac01501"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5b798ab3-2e8c-4816-b4d7-b4e91ac01501","vuuid":"ca0b1249-8a3a-4663-9c4f-949268d9eb0d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you and your partner separate or divorce, you may get spousal support from your partner. Or, you may have to pay spousal support to your partner.<\/p>\n<p>Spousal support applies to partners who are married and to partners in a common-law relationship. Partners can be same-sex.<\/p>\n<p>Spousal support is paid by the partner who earns more to the partner who earns less. The person who gets support is called the support recipient. The person who pays support is called the support payor.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of spousal support is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize each partner's contributions to the relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Make things more even for a partner who lost out financially during the relationship. For example, one partner may not have continued with their career so they could care for the children and is not able to support themselves right away.<\/li>\n<li>Share the costs of caring for the children.<\/li>\n<li>Relieve financial hardship.<\/li>\n<li>Help a partner become able to support themselves. For example, by going to school to upgrade their skills and get a job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spousal support is not automatic. You can only get it if you're entitled to it. And, even if you're entitled to it, the law expects you to try to support yourself as soon as possible after separation.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner can try to reach an agreement about spousal support. If you can't agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<p>There are rules about spousal support and social assistance. Social assistance includes <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-are-rules-about-getting-spousal-support-and-financial\">Ontario Works<\/a> and the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-are-rules-about-getting-spousal-support-and-income\">Ontario Disibility Support Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand what the law says about spousal support. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94877","id":"94877","resource":"node","uuid":"d161b1de-4264-49be-8f87-981b5ac425dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94878","id":"94878","resource":"node","uuid":"c971bc29-38e2-42b0-8466-c8384a116f0a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94879","id":"94879","resource":"node","uuid":"b46b5104-3072-4ccb-aa9c-888b970b4df8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94880","id":"94880","resource":"node","uuid":"bd063dbd-d69f-4b18-aa4a-24f59572016b"}],"field_question":"What is spousal support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95496","id":"95496","resource":"node","uuid":"7e0384e1-68f3-40d0-be71-9c427adbbb6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95497","id":"95497","resource":"node","uuid":"4b039ff4-461f-453e-ac58-8cbc8a56da5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98502","id":"98502","resource":"node","uuid":"43dce6f8-7864-4db9-868e-fff800d41fbd"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76442","id":"76442","resource":"node","uuid":"244015a2-b753-441f-ab59-8bf917da3de0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95495","vid":"50361","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611532","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495","id":"95495","resource":"node","uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955","vuuid":"8c55ce64-8450-49de-ad4a-f4b727b3b3dc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you and your partner separate or divorce, you may be entitled to get spousal support if your partner's income is higher than yours<strong>.<\/strong> You're called the support recipient and your partner is called the support payor.<\/p>\n<p>Spousal support is not automatic. You can only get it if you're entitled to it. For example, if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are leaving the relationship in a worse financial position than your partner.<\/li>\n<li>You did not continue with your career because you took care of the home and children, which allowed your partner to build their career.<\/li>\n<li>You and your partner signed a contract that says you will get spousal support if your relationship ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The amount of support and how long it is paid depend on things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how long you and your partner lived together<\/li>\n<li>if you have children together and who has been caring for them<\/li>\n<li>each partner's income<\/li>\n<li>each partner's age<\/li>\n<li>the roles each partner had during the marriage, for example if you stayed home to look after the children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Courts use the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAGs) to help them decide how much spousal support should be paid and for how long. These are only guidelines, not laws.<\/p>\n<p>You need special software to calculate spousal support using the SSAGs. This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysupportcalculator.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">free online calculator<\/a> can give you a rough idea but it only does simple calculations, and it only takes employment income into account.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> to help you understand what the law says about spousal support and if you're entitled to it. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94881","id":"94881","resource":"node","uuid":"75f08812-fd8e-4ad0-a304-68fe46147bd2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94882","id":"94882","resource":"node","uuid":"c28c7a3a-6aeb-4a90-9b94-39dba104720d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94883","id":"94883","resource":"node","uuid":"5b4cca5a-374e-40bf-bcf1-fab1aa1d520b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94884","id":"94884","resource":"node","uuid":"0ad7132c-9353-4bd1-9401-46a301c4bfc7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94885","id":"94885","resource":"node","uuid":"186f7f47-9c7f-4cfd-aa06-59dd4988c116"}],"field_question":"Can I get spousal support? 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You're called the support payor and your partner is called the support recipient.<\/p>\n<p>Spousal support is not automatic. Your partner must be entitled to it. For example, if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your partner is leaving the relationship in a worse financial position than you.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner did not continue with their career because they took care of the home and children, which allowed you to build your career.<\/li>\n<li>You and your partner signed a contract that says you will pay spousal support if your relationship ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your partner is entitled to spousal support, the amount you pay and how long you pay it depend on things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how long you and your partner lived together<\/li>\n<li>if you have children together and who has been caring for them<\/li>\n<li>each partner's income<\/li>\n<li>each partner's age<\/li>\n<li>the roles each partner had during the marriage, for example if you were the main income earner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Courts use the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAGs) to help them decide how much spousal support should be paid and for how long. These are only guidelines, not laws.<\/p>\n<p>You need special software to calculate spousal support using the SSAGs. This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysupportcalculator.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">free online calculator<\/a> can give you a rough idea but it only does simple calculations, and it only takes employment income into account.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> to help you understand what the law says about spousal support and if you're responsible for paying it. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94886","id":"94886","resource":"node","uuid":"ca2d3d02-d58a-409c-80fe-cfbc2e7d68fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94887","id":"94887","resource":"node","uuid":"22a47092-c4e2-4d97-b6df-78b7ccd05bf3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94888","id":"94888","resource":"node","uuid":"374fce25-4598-4774-b16b-1023bc9a8648"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94889","id":"94889","resource":"node","uuid":"35d4101a-7480-486d-b6ff-5c4d0d1d1f60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94890","id":"94890","resource":"node","uuid":"2ab69ed5-e930-4e80-bb3b-ba49eb29dd1c"}],"field_question":"Do I have to pay spousal support? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95498","id":"95498","resource":"node","uuid":"7211d2a2-784b-4f4e-a23c-0df095309265"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95500","id":"95500","resource":"node","uuid":"7b47b93d-6e0d-4881-9464-95344d6d31de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95510","id":"95510","resource":"node","uuid":"2c3e567a-dfd3-4f65-9fc5-4520dd3f7aea"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76442","id":"76442","resource":"node","uuid":"244015a2-b753-441f-ab59-8bf917da3de0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95497","vid":"50367","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to pay spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/do-i-have-pay-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95497\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611575","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95497","id":"95497","resource":"node","uuid":"4b039ff4-461f-453e-ac58-8cbc8a56da5f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4b039ff4-461f-453e-ac58-8cbc8a56da5f","vuuid":"f22e3292-512b-4ff7-8ba0-29ce365e48b7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you or your partner are <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-get-spousal-support\" target=\"_blank\">entitled to spousal support<\/a>, the amount of support and how long it is paid depend on factors like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how long you and your partner lived together<\/li>\n<li>if you have children together and who has been caring for them<\/li>\n<li>each partner\u2019s income<\/li>\n<li>each partner\u2019s age<\/li>\n<li>the roles each partner had during the marriage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, the law expects the partner receiving support to try to support themselves as soon as possible after separation. This is sometimes called the \"duty to become self-sufficient\".<\/p>\n<p>Courts use the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAGs) to help them decide how much spousal support should be paid and for how long. These are only guidelines, not laws.<\/p>\n<p>The SSAGs use 2 different formulas. One is for partners who <strong>have no<\/strong> children together. The other is for partners who <strong>have<\/strong> children together.<\/p>\n<p>You need special software to calculate spousal support using the SSAGs. This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysupportcalculator.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">free online calculator<\/a> can give you a rough idea but it only does simple calculations, and it only takes employment income into account.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner can try to reach an agreement about spousal support. If you can\u2019t agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand what the law says about spousal support. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94891","id":"94891","resource":"node","uuid":"c18da8c9-f6fc-4ce9-a039-f6d9172c302c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94892","id":"94892","resource":"node","uuid":"508a059b-7485-4bbf-b951-c57aa6c86f82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94893","id":"94893","resource":"node","uuid":"f9185869-f892-4791-8d5f-3a815312fce0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94894","id":"94894","resource":"node","uuid":"a4fcab0e-9a5f-4ac8-8ef4-8fd3538e1bc8"}],"field_question":"How much spousal support must be paid?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495","id":"95495","resource":"node","uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95500","id":"95500","resource":"node","uuid":"7b47b93d-6e0d-4881-9464-95344d6d31de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95510","id":"95510","resource":"node","uuid":"2c3e567a-dfd3-4f65-9fc5-4520dd3f7aea"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76442","id":"76442","resource":"node","uuid":"244015a2-b753-441f-ab59-8bf917da3de0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94220","id":"94220","resource":"node","uuid":"4d297381-2318-4cc6-9f1b-a3d62b183aa7"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95498","vid":"50363","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much spousal support must be paid?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-much-spousal-support-must-be-paid","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95498\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611555","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95498","id":"95498","resource":"node","uuid":"7211d2a2-784b-4f4e-a23c-0df095309265"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7211d2a2-784b-4f4e-a23c-0df095309265","vuuid":"92304e8d-ee92-4f07-b958-2fc3358f587d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>One of the most important factors used to calculate the amount of spousal support is the gross annual income of each partner. Gross income means income before taxes and most other deductions.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner must share detailed information about all sources of income. This includes exchanging financial documents that show how much you make and where your income comes from.<\/p>\n<h3>Hidden income<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes financial documents do not show the whole picture of what a partner makes or could be making. This can be because they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>work for cash<\/li>\n<li>are not actively looking for a job<\/li>\n<li>are underemployed by only working part-time or in a low paying job<\/li>\n<li>are not reporting all their income<\/li>\n<li>are giving false information<\/li>\n<li>are self-employed and claiming deductions that are not true business expenses or keeping money in their company that could be used for support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these situations, you can ask the judge to impute income. This means asking the judge to decide that your partner earns more than they say or can earn more.<\/p>\n<p>A judge imputes income based on what the support payor is capable of earning or what the judge thinks the support payor actually earns. The judge looks at things like their work history, past income, education, lifestyle, and job opportunities.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94895","id":"94895","resource":"node","uuid":"5dd9be06-d2d7-4542-8d5b-780b0555d0c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94896","id":"94896","resource":"node","uuid":"17ea8b70-ecca-4d25-9fe8-98f3de227bce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94897","id":"94897","resource":"node","uuid":"76310b44-11b5-42b8-982f-8bf69aca190c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94898","id":"94898","resource":"node","uuid":"31f632f5-0929-439a-af5d-0efce76ba042"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94899","id":"94899","resource":"node","uuid":"27b08d36-158e-4c83-a399-7edff0e80c52"}],"field_question":"What if my partner is paid in cash or is hiding money to avoid paying spousal support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495","id":"95495","resource":"node","uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95498","id":"95498","resource":"node","uuid":"7211d2a2-784b-4f4e-a23c-0df095309265"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95501","id":"95501","resource":"node","uuid":"5005a9f2-0740-47a5-90f2-e24ad74583b4"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92708","id":"92708","resource":"node","uuid":"763924ca-ee9f-4d71-b6df-6f69f0f6b483"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95499","vid":"50369","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my partner is paid in cash or is hiding money to avoid paying spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-paid-cash-or-hiding-money-avoid-paying-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95499\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611593","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95499","id":"95499","resource":"node","uuid":"ff622bbf-afea-46af-a214-90c89d1cf373"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ff622bbf-afea-46af-a214-90c89d1cf373","vuuid":"7432472c-3d28-4fdb-95b1-633256a48df6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>How long spousal support is paid depends on the facts of your situation. Here are some general rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spousal support always ends when the support recipient dies.<\/li>\n<li>Spousal support does not always end when the support payor dies. Spousal support may continue after the support payor's death if there is life insurance or assets (like an RRSP) from which spousal support can still be paid. But the Family Responsibility Office will not enforce support orders against the estate of the support payor.<\/li>\n<li>Spousal support does not automatically end when the support recipient lives with or marries someone else.<\/li>\n<li>Spousal support does not automatically end when the support payor retires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You or your partner can try to change or end spousal support. The court will do this only if there has been a <strong>material change in circumstances<\/strong>. This means you have to show that your situation has changed so much that your order needs to be changed to deal with those changes.<\/p>\n<h3>Time-limited and indefinite support<\/h3>\n<p>Some spousal support is time-limited. This means there is an <strong>end date<\/strong> in either your separation agreement or court order.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it might say that spousal support ends when the support recipient remarries or when the support payor retires.<\/p>\n<p>If there is no end date in your separation agreement or court order, spousal support is called <strong>indefinite<\/strong>. This means it ends when you and your partner agree that it should end. If you can't agree, you have to go to court and ask the judge to decide.<\/p>\n<p>Some spousal support agreements or orders have a <strong>review date<\/strong>. This means there is a date to look at your situation to decide if the amount of spousal support should change or end.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94900","id":"94900","resource":"node","uuid":"5045af2a-f08f-4853-ace0-b809dbe6f817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94901","id":"94901","resource":"node","uuid":"32ee83f4-7187-4f35-856e-036edbaf8ed7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94902","id":"94902","resource":"node","uuid":"13116b91-5b94-4467-8ccd-90b812412378"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94903","id":"94903","resource":"node","uuid":"1a3a58e4-3925-4652-9f84-51ddf40b35be"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94904","id":"94904","resource":"node","uuid":"f9723a3a-177c-4e79-a057-02b18fbde1c8"}],"field_question":"When does spousal support end? How do I end it? 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How do I end it?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/when-does-spousal-support-end-how-do-i-end-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95500\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611601","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95500","id":"95500","resource":"node","uuid":"7b47b93d-6e0d-4881-9464-95344d6d31de"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7b47b93d-6e0d-4881-9464-95344d6d31de","vuuid":"461b9b35-9ffe-4d35-84f9-929fb053b98f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner agree on spousal support, you can put what you've agreed to in a separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>Your separation agreement can deal with spousal support alone, or can include other things like child support, custody and access, and dividing property.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to wait until you and your partner agree on everything before making a separation agreement. You can make an agreement on the things you agree on, while working on other issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement if you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good reasons to make a written separation agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court.<\/li>\n<li>It lets you and your partner decide what works best for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li>It's easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on if you have a written rather than a verbal agreement.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a problem getting support payments, the Family Responsibility Office can help.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly spousal support cannot <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-spousal-support-taxed\" target=\"_blank\">be tax deductible<\/a> without a separation agreement or court order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you advice about the rules your separation agreement needs to follow to make it legal. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/separationagreement_certificates.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) has a service to help people with separation agreements. If your income <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">is low enough<\/a>, LAO covers the cost of up to 10 hours with a family lawyer to help you negotiate and draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94905","id":"94905","resource":"node","uuid":"01bb1ab6-a449-457e-83ea-4607d6ef7cae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94906","id":"94906","resource":"node","uuid":"7c41212e-f072-4f44-844a-246eef95d4de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94907","id":"94907","resource":"node","uuid":"f05dce72-ae95-4ef9-9186-6029b9c84bc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94908","id":"94908","resource":"node","uuid":"dc003802-a64f-49d6-adc7-07412ec320b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94909","id":"94909","resource":"node","uuid":"4d5eacb3-5f29-4ff0-9c0a-03cb03dbe232"}],"field_question":"What should we do if we agree on spousal support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95497","id":"95497","resource":"node","uuid":"4b039ff4-461f-453e-ac58-8cbc8a56da5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95498","id":"95498","resource":"node","uuid":"7211d2a2-784b-4f4e-a23c-0df095309265"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95510","id":"95510","resource":"node","uuid":"2c3e567a-dfd3-4f65-9fc5-4520dd3f7aea"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95501","vid":"50377","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should we do if we agree on spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-should-we-do-if-we-agree-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95501\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611647","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95501","id":"95501","resource":"node","uuid":"5005a9f2-0740-47a5-90f2-e24ad74583b4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5005a9f2-0740-47a5-90f2-e24ad74583b4","vuuid":"faf60252-7a9a-41ea-88b3-a2463a570a85","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner cannot agree on spousal support, with or without the help of lawyers, you have two options. You can ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Family law professionals<\/h3>\n<p>There are different types of family law professionals who can help you and your partner resolve your issues. These are neutral people who are trained to work with both of you to help you reach an agreement or make a decision for you.<\/p>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution because they help solve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<h3>Go to court<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner still cannot agree even with the help of a family law professional, or if this is not the right option for you, one of you will have to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>A family court makes decisions using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">family law rules<\/a> and laws. Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the process<\/h3>\n<p>You don't have to stick with one of these options. Sometimes you can use both or switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you and your partner might not be able to solve your case with the help of a family law professional, so you decide to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might start a court case first, but then you and your partner agree to pause your case while you try to reach an agreement with the help of a family law professional.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94910","id":"94910","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f532ec-3824-4137-b9a3-62768d229330"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94911","id":"94911","resource":"node","uuid":"fbe1a43c-3690-4a69-b803-e735a003572d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94912","id":"94912","resource":"node","uuid":"55ec6dcb-8a51-4f9f-b5bb-12e9f29faa6f"}],"field_question":"What should we do if we can't agree on spousal 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should we do if we can't agree on spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-should-we-do-if-we-cant-agree-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95502\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611636","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95502","id":"95502","resource":"node","uuid":"66a74f7c-9990-4d9a-b6dc-3a93b59e505a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"66a74f7c-9990-4d9a-b6dc-3a93b59e505a","vuuid":"7434b9a6-53a8-4575-9225-2610bc4e33fa","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Even if you have a separation agreement or court order about spousal support, sometimes the support payor does not follow it.<\/p>\n<p>The court can enforce spousal support payments in a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\" target=\"_blank\">binding and enforceable under the law<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) can also enforce spousal support payments if there is a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is filed with the court and registered with the FRO for enforcement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/\" target=\"_blank\">FRO<\/a> is a government agency that collects support directly from the person who has to pay support, keeps a record of the amounts paid, and then pays that amount to the person who has to get support.<\/p>\n<p>The FRO can help collect money from a support payor who lives in Canada, any state in the United States, and about 30 other countries that Ontario has an agreement with. These are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/General\/livingOutOfOntario.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">known as reciprocating jurisdictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If Ontario doesn't have an agreement with the country where the support payor lives, the FRO cannot help you collect support. You will have to use the laws of the country where the payor lives. A lawyer may be able to help you do this.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can review your documents and your situation to advise you on what to do. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94913","id":"94913","resource":"node","uuid":"a8d9e4e7-d8d1-45be-b94c-cf5a4410dbf9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94914","id":"94914","resource":"node","uuid":"d8f73eae-8bef-4619-ab17-4bc7fe30e968"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94915","id":"94915","resource":"node","uuid":"39ded76e-89ff-4252-acb3-9428bf5fb66f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94916","id":"94916","resource":"node","uuid":"8c9d0e95-0e50-4e17-945f-bce5d6bc5b8c"}],"field_question":"My partner isn't paying spousal support. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95510","id":"95510","resource":"node","uuid":"2c3e567a-dfd3-4f65-9fc5-4520dd3f7aea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98502","id":"98502","resource":"node","uuid":"43dce6f8-7864-4db9-868e-fff800d41fbd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98601","id":"98601","resource":"node","uuid":"7500b222-e1c1-44e1-a2a8-004927438849"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95684","id":"95684","resource":"node","uuid":"2fea92c8-2474-4bc0-a6f8-ac5963663baa"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95503","vid":"50387","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My partner isn't paying spousal support. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/my-partner-isnt-paying-spousal-support-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611710","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1","vuuid":"a1d0978a-3d97-4185-8e52-b56315803be3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may need to change the spousal support in your separation agreement because of changes to your situation. You must show there has been a <strong>material change in circumstances<\/strong>. This means you have to show that your situation has changed so much that your order needs to be changed to deal with those changes.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You or your partner's income has gone up or down.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving spousal support should now be self-supporting.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving support is re-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">married<\/span> and support was only being paid because they were in need.<\/li>\n<li>The arrangements about the children have changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your separation agreement may deal with these kinds of situations. For example, it might say that spousal support ends when the support recipient remarries or when the support payor retires. Or, it might say that support ends when the support recipient gets their degree or diploma if they have gone back to school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> When Vidya and Ajit separated, they had three teenaged children. Vidya was entitled to both child support and spousal support. But Ajit did not earn enough to pay both. Their separation agreement stated that when the children were grown and child support ended, spousal support would be reviewed to see if Vidya was entitled to receive it at that time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your separation agreement may also have a <strong>review date<\/strong>. This means there is a date to look at your situation to decide if the amount of spousal support should change or end.<\/p>\n<p>If your separation agreement does not say what should happen if there are significant changes to your situation, you and your partner can agree to make a new separation agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94917","id":"94917","resource":"node","uuid":"8ce69609-77e2-4d1b-b31b-0e7b8f25767b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94918","id":"94918","resource":"node","uuid":"98d4b1b5-ee99-41d4-9781-1b14bdffafc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94919","id":"94919","resource":"node","uuid":"170e3e8b-2f20-4686-82d5-6479123ab9b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94920","id":"94920","resource":"node","uuid":"8af4080c-020d-4c2e-aaf0-113ba389f6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94921","id":"94921","resource":"node","uuid":"26e25944-9a37-49eb-bd16-78ca4f67ac1f"}],"field_question":"How do I change spousal support in my separation agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95501","id":"95501","resource":"node","uuid":"5005a9f2-0740-47a5-90f2-e24ad74583b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95509","id":"95509","resource":"node","uuid":"1822bbb9-d161-48f1-b7a7-bcb30f3397fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95504","vid":"60077","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change spousal support in my separation agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-spousal-support-my-separation-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95504\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1528837132","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95504","id":"95504","resource":"node","uuid":"2de8fa3b-cbed-4386-b6c6-018bda117370"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2de8fa3b-cbed-4386-b6c6-018bda117370","vuuid":"1e90f676-e290-4b1d-b1ba-da19a447a801","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may need to change your spousal support order because of changes to your situation. You must show there has been a <strong>material change in circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This means you have to show that your situation has changed so much that your order needs to be changed to deal with those changes. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You or your partner's income has gone up or down.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving spousal support should now be self-supporting.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving support is re-married and support was only being paid because they were in need.<\/li>\n<li>The arrangements about the children have changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your court order may deal with these kinds of situations. For example, it might say that spousal support ends when the support recipient remarries or when the support payor retires. Or, it might say that support ends when the support recipient gets their degree or diploma if they have gone back to school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> When Vidya and Ajit separated, they had three teenaged children. Vidya was entitled to both child support and spousal support. But Ajit did not earn enough to pay both. Their court order stated that when the children were grown and child support ended, spousal support would be reviewed to see if Vidya was entitled to receive it at that time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your court order may also have a <strong>review date<\/strong>. This means there is a date to look at your situation to decide if the amount of spousal support should change or end.<\/p>\n<p>If your court order does not say what should happen if there are significant changes to your situation, you and your partner can agree to change your court order.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94922","id":"94922","resource":"node","uuid":"97f26438-859c-4f91-ad3d-d85d3f8321f5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94924","id":"94924","resource":"node","uuid":"9af38849-eab5-40d4-a094-b54857e75d05"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94925","id":"94925","resource":"node","uuid":"3f743b78-f913-44a6-a4b7-1e1f8e294aa3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94926","id":"94926","resource":"node","uuid":"2817b0ed-5326-47b4-bbec-15c5a20dbe22"}],"field_question":"How do I change a court order for spousal support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95501","id":"95501","resource":"node","uuid":"5005a9f2-0740-47a5-90f2-e24ad74583b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95509","id":"95509","resource":"node","uuid":"1822bbb9-d161-48f1-b7a7-bcb30f3397fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95505","vid":"50359","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I change a court order for spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-court-order-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95505\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611523","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95505","id":"95505","resource":"node","uuid":"4924256f-2e10-44ae-9975-813924a9479b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4924256f-2e10-44ae-9975-813924a9479b","vuuid":"e570e882-a258-4b47-aa64-5458e8e1aed9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The tax rules are different for spousal support and child support.<\/p>\n<h3>You receive spousal support<\/h3>\n<p>If you receive monthly spousal support, you must pay income tax on the total support you receive each year. And, you can claim a tax deduction on legal fees spent to get monthly spousal support.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you receive all of your spousal support at once in a <strong>lump-sum<\/strong> payment, you do not pay income tax on it. And, you cannot claim a tax deduction on legal fees spent to get a lump-sum payment.<\/p>\n<h3>You pay spousal support<\/h3>\n<p>If you pay monthly spousal support, you get an income tax deduction for the total spousal support you pay each year. You do not get a tax deduction if you make a one time lump-sum payment.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot claim a tax deduction on legal fees spent on defending a claim for spousal support.<\/p>\n<h3>Tax rules for child support<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/child-support-taxed\" target=\"_blank\">tax rules for child support<\/a> are different than for spousal support.<\/p>\n<p>Parents paying child support cannot claim an income tax deduction for making child support payments. And, parents receiving child support are not taxed on the support payments they receive.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94927","id":"94927","resource":"node","uuid":"d86b47c6-bae9-4785-bc62-1cc9eb925b65"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94928","id":"94928","resource":"node","uuid":"b3d7d486-f623-44b4-ae5c-6c822c422720"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94929","id":"94929","resource":"node","uuid":"baf04ec0-9ea8-4c0e-b1f2-ba4bc5d2e833"}],"field_question":"How is spousal support taxed?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495","id":"95495","resource":"node","uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95498","id":"95498","resource":"node","uuid":"7211d2a2-784b-4f4e-a23c-0df095309265"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95501","id":"95501","resource":"node","uuid":"5005a9f2-0740-47a5-90f2-e24ad74583b4"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76413","id":"76413","resource":"node","uuid":"cdacfac5-45ad-437a-9873-a172e964f68a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76442","id":"76442","resource":"node","uuid":"244015a2-b753-441f-ab59-8bf917da3de0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76413","id":"76413","resource":"node","uuid":"cdacfac5-45ad-437a-9873-a172e964f68a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76442","id":"76442","resource":"node","uuid":"244015a2-b753-441f-ab59-8bf917da3de0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95506","vid":"50373","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How is spousal support taxed?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-spousal-support-taxed","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95506\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611618","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95506","id":"95506","resource":"node","uuid":"5ceafc30-0487-4b74-95cf-4dc629ac8de7"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5ceafc30-0487-4b74-95cf-4dc629ac8de7","vuuid":"c57ae5b7-9764-45ea-8fea-bfa750c3db14","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces spousal support payments in a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is filed with the court and registered with the FRO for enforcement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you miss payments, one of the things the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/\">FRO<\/a> can do is ask the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend your driver's licence.<\/p>\n<p>If you're caught driving with a suspended license, the police can impound your car for 7 days. There may be other penalties as well.<\/p>\n<p>The FRO will mail you a document called a First Notice of Driver's Licence Suspension. Your driver's licence will be suspended 30 days after the date in the notice.<\/p>\n<p>To stop this, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact the FRO and pay all arrears. This means you bring your payments up to date by paying what you owe.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the FRO and make a <strong>voluntary payment plan<\/strong> where you agree to a payment schedule you can afford. The FRO usually requires that you make your monthly support payments plus an additional amount toward the support owing.<\/li>\n<li>Go to court within 30 days and ask that your driver's licence not be suspended. This is called getting a <strong>refraining order<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may decide to get a refraining order because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You cannot reach a payment agreement with the FRO.<\/li>\n<li>You believe that the amount of support you pay should be changed.<\/li>\n<li>You have already applied to change the amount of support you pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94934","id":"94934","resource":"node","uuid":"9d28d84c-3ab7-46b4-8c07-d560039514ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94935","id":"94935","resource":"node","uuid":"63fa70a7-5e3b-4f73-bd86-07ccfe39d8be"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94936","id":"94936","resource":"node","uuid":"5e8bed03-343f-4a57-bfa7-bd9010e994c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94937","id":"94937","resource":"node","uuid":"cc6d8319-cfbf-4836-afaf-c4a0855da0a5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94938","id":"94938","resource":"node","uuid":"c633f4e0-2030-423a-bc14-37c65045d86b"}],"field_question":"I haven't paid spousal support. How do I get a refraining order to stop the FRO from having my driver's licence suspended? 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How do I get a refraining order to stop the FRO from having my driver's licence suspended? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/I-have-not-paid-spousal-support-how-do-I-get-a-refraining-order-to-stop-the-FRO","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95508\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1539278674","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95508","id":"95508","resource":"node","uuid":"2e7ee070-10b7-43e3-9981-4dd9e5c6ea94"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2e7ee070-10b7-43e3-9981-4dd9e5c6ea94","vuuid":"ae6ac692-22ea-4801-b101-3e8eda3cee76","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change or end the spousal support in your separation agreement or court order because of <strong>significant<\/strong> changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You or your partner's income has gone up or down.<\/li>\n<li>The partner paying support loses their job and can no longer pay the spousal support agreed on.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving spousal support makes more money and the partner paying support wants to reduce or end spousal support.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving spousal support should now be self-supporting.<\/li>\n<li>The partner receiving support is re-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">married <\/span>and support was only being paid because they were in need.<\/li>\n<li>The partner paying support was also paying child support that has now ended. The partner receiving spousal support wants to increase the amount of spousal support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your partner agree to change or end your separation agreement, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-spousal-support-my-separation-agreement\" target=\"_blank\">make a new spousal support agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree to change or end your final court order, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-court-order-spousal-support\" target=\"_blank\">change spousal support on consent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner cannot agree, you may have to go to court to bring a <strong>motion to change<\/strong>. A <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">motion<\/span> to change is the name of the court process used to ask a judge to make changes to support in your separation agreement or court order.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s15s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 15: Motions to change a final order or agreement<\/a> tells you what you need to do.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you if facts exist that may convince a judge that your separation agreement or court order should be changed.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94939","id":"94939","resource":"node","uuid":"9c3c8726-458d-41a3-a413-74ed2cd73553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94941","id":"94941","resource":"node","uuid":"96621dff-91d2-4dba-be97-92d891bde5dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94942","id":"94942","resource":"node","uuid":"5ef7bfbf-7e6c-4c4f-8768-a6a24df4f470"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94943","id":"94943","resource":"node","uuid":"53446653-820f-4ae2-845d-4fb83395c6fb"}],"field_question":"How do I bring a motion to change spousal 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do I bring a motion to change spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-bring-motion-change-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95509\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1524171245","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95509","id":"95509","resource":"node","uuid":"1822bbb9-d161-48f1-b7a7-bcb30f3397fe"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1822bbb9-d161-48f1-b7a7-bcb30f3397fe","vuuid":"e70f516c-ef02-4990-bf44-2b6d50571f7a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) is a government agency that enforces child support and spousal support. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/\">The FRO<\/a> collects support directly from the person who has to pay support, keeps a record of the amounts paid, and then pays that amount to the person who has to get support.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner misses payments, the FRO can only take action if you have a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>separation agreement that is filed with the court and registered with the FRO for enforcement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, the FRO can take money from their bank account, suspend their driver's licence, or start a court case that can put them in jail.<\/p>\n<p>The FRO can help collect money from a support payor who lives in Canada, every state in the United States, and approximately 30 other countries that Ontario has an agreement with. These are called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/familyResponsibility\/General\/livingOutOfOntario.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">reciprocating jurisdictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If Ontario doesn't have an agreement with the country where your partner lives, the FRO cannot help you collect support. You will have to use the laws of the country where the payor lives. You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who may be able to help you do this.<\/p>\n<p>Some people choose not to involve the FRO. It takes time for them to process the paper work and start enforcing payments. Or, if you and your partner get along well and you don't expect problems, you may not need the FRO's help.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94944","id":"94944","resource":"node","uuid":"4f4c97cb-a9bb-437f-ab69-2c7b0c0afd53"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94945","id":"94945","resource":"node","uuid":"9dce097e-6955-4ade-9821-5e3bc9623995"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94946","id":"94946","resource":"node","uuid":"de295e6a-c798-4f38-ae16-a4809749a1a4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94947","id":"94947","resource":"node","uuid":"90ae92f7-3d44-4076-9999-6d5ee319ed96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94948","id":"94948","resource":"node","uuid":"d4e916f9-9248-4d26-8d0f-bc84e53f756a"}],"field_question":"How does the Family Responsibility Office enforce spousal support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95504","id":"95504","resource":"node","uuid":"2de8fa3b-cbed-4386-b6c6-018bda117370"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95505","id":"95505","resource":"node","uuid":"4924256f-2e10-44ae-9975-813924a9479b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95684","id":"95684","resource":"node","uuid":"2fea92c8-2474-4bc0-a6f8-ac5963663baa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94197","id":"94197","resource":"node","uuid":"4aca1877-83ec-4923-8592-578e44580153"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94197","id":"94197","resource":"node","uuid":"4aca1877-83ec-4923-8592-578e44580153"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95510","vid":"50385","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How does the Family Responsibility Office enforce spousal support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-does-family-responsibility-office-enforce-spousal-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95510\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1513611693","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95510","id":"95510","resource":"node","uuid":"2c3e567a-dfd3-4f65-9fc5-4520dd3f7aea"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2c3e567a-dfd3-4f65-9fc5-4520dd3f7aea","vuuid":"20968692-af39-4657-84b9-bc2344505c56","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You don't have to hire a lawyer to help you with your family law issues. But, a lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities, and the options you have.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities are what the law says you have to do after you separate or divorce and rights are what the law says you can get.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers can give&nbsp;legal advice. This means they can explain what the law says and how it applies to your specific legal problem. They can also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give you advice on things like the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\" target=\"_blank\">rules you must follow to make your separation agreement legal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Explain the different ways you can resolve your issues.<\/li>\n<li>Represent you in court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes a lawyer is also called an attorney, barrister, or solicitor.<\/p>\n<p>After you separate, you and your partner should never have the same lawyer. This is because you and your partner have different rights and responsibilities and your lawyer should be working in your interests only.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a low income, you may be able to get help from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a>&nbsp;(LAO). This may include getting a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-apply-legal-aid-certificate\">legal aid certificate<\/a>&nbsp;if you meet LAO\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">financial eligibility rules<\/a>&nbsp;and your legal issue is one that LAO covers.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/becoming-licensed\/paralegal-licensing-process\/faqs?lang=en-ca%20-%20s1q1\">paralegal<\/a> is another type of legal professional that can give legal advice in certain areas, but they can't do everything a lawyer can do. They cannot help with family law issues.<\/p>\n<p>In Ontario, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lsuc.on.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society of Ontario<\/a> regulates lawyers and paralegals. This means they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have rules about who can become a lawyer or paralegal<\/li>\n<li>have rules about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/about-lso\/legislation-rules\" target=\"_blank\">how lawyers and paralegals must behave<\/a>&nbsp;professionally<\/li>\n<li>deal with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-lawyer-or-paralegal\">complaints about lawyers and paralegals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, you can still speak with one for general advice. Some lawyers also provide \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94949","id":"94949","resource":"node","uuid":"79c15a81-4a2e-4d08-83ef-bbd610e00417"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94950","id":"94950","resource":"node","uuid":"ccdba76f-31a7-435a-8b1c-602efda0575a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94951","id":"94951","resource":"node","uuid":"bc500390-e0e7-4f67-b324-e4130ed805b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94952","id":"94952","resource":"node","uuid":"2d7a1c45-efcf-4e4b-bfaa-e33a3a780d4e"}],"field_question":"Where can I find a lawyer to help with my family law issue?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/894","id":"894","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c4e891a0-b4f9-4c9c-afa4-6b4d3b9a8a24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/994","id":"994","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"97153a29-642c-4a2d-adc5-d0e86c510dc1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/997","id":"997","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4106a452-7432-4421-80bb-584288d7e21e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95512","id":"95512","resource":"node","uuid":"efff1f87-1e69-4f92-96a7-72550e1cf814"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95513","id":"95513","resource":"node","uuid":"06201280-c4ef-4e1d-8a60-1b71d999b70b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103744","id":"103744","resource":"node","uuid":"61dd0d5d-52a1-45b2-9815-8fccb935dfa4"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103771","id":"103771","resource":"node","uuid":"00f664fa-1958-44fe-834b-1c82f553dc58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89807","id":"89807","resource":"node","uuid":"d2b4ffc3-3e8e-46b6-8d76-bc79845c1d61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74259","id":"74259","resource":"node","uuid":"0a17baff-1654-4410-abc5-3e9f76b102e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83736","id":"83736","resource":"node","uuid":"faa1abee-31a0-4b72-a014-61595627681b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76438","id":"76438","resource":"node","uuid":"5a2cd03d-047d-4b2b-8acb-315a4d7a095e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76122","id":"76122","resource":"node","uuid":"868ff6d5-b482-417b-a8f6-183931fcae26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95511","vid":"70521","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Where can I find a lawyer to help with my family law issue?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95511\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1543007978","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95511","id":"95511","resource":"node","uuid":"3d3fb209-a207-462c-8312-b05080c7d93a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3d3fb209-a207-462c-8312-b05080c7d93a","vuuid":"a1dbf348-6dea-46fc-8114-e2cb2d0f85a2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, you can still <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> for general advice. Some lawyers also provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means they agree to help you with part of your case. For example, preparing for a trial or case conference.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be able to find legal help in other places. Some of these options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal Aid Ontario<\/strong> (LAO). If your income is low enough, LAO pays for a lawyer to help with your case. LAO also offers other services such as a telephone information and referral service, free consultations with a lawyer if you have experienced domestic violence, and various in person centres and services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Legal Clinics<\/strong> (CLCs): Some CLCs across Ontario give free legal help or advice on family law issues to people who have low incomes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justicenet.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Justice Net<\/strong><\/a>: This is a not-for-profit that helps people in Ontario whose income is too high to get legal aid and too low to afford standard legal fees. They offer services for a fee based on income.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"no-glossary\"><strong>Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/strong><\/span>: Some family law professionals use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes such as mediation and arbitration to help couples resolve their issues. A family law professional is a neutral person trained in helping people reach an agreement without going to court. Deciding <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-we-resolve-our-issues-without-going-court\" target=\"_blank\">which process is best for you<\/a> depends on the facts of your situation and what you want. For example, a mediator doesn't make decisions for you, but an arbitrator does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also try calling the lawyer offices in your area and see if they offer a free consultation on family law matters.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal advice and legal information&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>A lawyer has special training that allows them to give legal advice. Legal advice means that a lawyer can explain what the law says and how it applies to your specific legal problem.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you can't afford a lawyer, it is important to try to get legal information. Legal information is general information that can help you understand your legal rights, how the legal process works, and how to get more help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94954","id":"94954","resource":"node","uuid":"662d830a-2abd-44da-9285-203550cfa420"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94955","id":"94955","resource":"node","uuid":"7c459618-0a14-4a22-8660-74baaeebe9e9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94956","id":"94956","resource":"node","uuid":"3a064b1d-be30-448c-95e3-81c1d04c0772"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94957","id":"94957","resource":"node","uuid":"d2560fe3-8c3a-4344-9836-34e1e68413df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94958","id":"94958","resource":"node","uuid":"3c3e5ea8-1fac-4814-97e9-9a2df072ae45"}],"field_question":"I can't afford a family law lawyer, where else can I find legal help?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/894","id":"894","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c4e891a0-b4f9-4c9c-afa4-6b4d3b9a8a24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/994","id":"994","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"97153a29-642c-4a2d-adc5-d0e86c510dc1"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95511","id":"95511","resource":"node","uuid":"3d3fb209-a207-462c-8312-b05080c7d93a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95513","id":"95513","resource":"node","uuid":"06201280-c4ef-4e1d-8a60-1b71d999b70b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104094","id":"104094","resource":"node","uuid":"98f03618-8cc7-4719-9c2a-ab1c363e3927"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83736","id":"83736","resource":"node","uuid":"faa1abee-31a0-4b72-a014-61595627681b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90637","id":"90637","resource":"node","uuid":"905bc0c6-222b-4bd6-90a3-36ec17ed792c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94209","id":"94209","resource":"node","uuid":"6706952b-963c-43b4-a465-7b946fc4cb44"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95512","vid":"70540","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I can't afford a family law lawyer, where else can I find legal help?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-family-law-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95512\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1543009618","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95512","id":"95512","resource":"node","uuid":"efff1f87-1e69-4f92-96a7-72550e1cf814"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"efff1f87-1e69-4f92-96a7-72550e1cf814","vuuid":"58fa454b-fbf4-4177-9848-d3f4edde1bee","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may need different kinds of help and support when you leave an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal advice<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">lawyer<\/a> has special training that allows them to give legal advice. Legal advice means that a lawyer can explain how the law applies to your specific legal problems. For example, they can advise you on what you can do to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-can-i-keep-my-abusive-partner-away-me-after-i-leave\">keep your abusive partner away from you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can represent you in court. They can also let you know the different ways you can resolve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\" target=\"_blank\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women's shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca\/mbs\/ssb\/forms\/ssbforms.nsf\/FormDetail?OpenForm=&amp;ACT=RDR&amp;TAB=PROFILE&amp;SRCH=&amp;ENV=WWE&amp;TIT=Independent%2BLegal%2BAdvice%2Bvoucher%2Brequest%2Bform&amp;NO=004-VVPD-010E\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Independent Legal Advice<\/span> for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.schliferclinic.com\/\">Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic<\/a> helps women in Toronto who\u2019ve experienced physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. The Clinic represents women in family and immigration court for free. The Clinic accepts collect calls and can be reached at <strong>416-323-9140<\/strong> or <strong>416-323-1361<\/strong> (TTY).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lukesplace.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Luke\u2019s Place<\/a>&nbsp;works to improve the safety and experience of abused women in Durham Region who are or may become involved with the family law system. They can also help women find family law services elsewhere in the province. Luke\u2019s place can be reached at <strong>905-728-0978<\/strong> or <strong>1-866-516-3116<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal help<\/h3>\n<p>You may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">find legal help<\/a> and general advice in other places such as a Family Law Information Centre, through Legal Aid Ontario, or at a community legal clinic. Some services have special help for victims of partner abuse.<\/p>\n<h3>Emotional support<\/h3>\n<p>Whether or not you have a lawyer, it is a good idea to get emotional support before and after leaving an abusive relationship. You may want someone who can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>emotionally or mentally<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/book_pdfs\/plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">make a safety plan<\/a> before or after you leave your home<\/li>\n<li>find housing<\/li>\n<li>apply for Ontario Works or other support services<\/li>\n<li>understand the criminal court process if you or your partner has been charged with a crime<\/li>\n<li>support your children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, lawyers cannot help with these kinds of issues. If you have a counsellor or support person to help you with them, you can be more focused on your legal issues with your lawyer.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94959","id":"94959","resource":"node","uuid":"a741cddd-b243-4b92-93e8-335a70542b87"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94960","id":"94960","resource":"node","uuid":"fb657a54-eafd-4bf9-a74a-0ea8bbeef394"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94961","id":"94961","resource":"node","uuid":"3da33109-2ce8-4cee-9c80-c847c89da014"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94962","id":"94962","resource":"node","uuid":"b933cdfe-7691-439f-b9c6-094d1760c27b"}],"field_question":"Where can I find legal support if I have experienced partner abuse?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/894","id":"894","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c4e891a0-b4f9-4c9c-afa4-6b4d3b9a8a24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/994","id":"994","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"97153a29-642c-4a2d-adc5-d0e86c510dc1"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95511","id":"95511","resource":"node","uuid":"3d3fb209-a207-462c-8312-b05080c7d93a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95512","id":"95512","resource":"node","uuid":"efff1f87-1e69-4f92-96a7-72550e1cf814"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74239","id":"74239","resource":"node","uuid":"bc106647-8d7a-4e0b-95ae-5ae3ca7f235e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81433","id":"81433","resource":"node","uuid":"f359b701-9ff4-4bd9-8365-24d2b4ed2f7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91095","id":"91095","resource":"node","uuid":"a5f43440-cbf9-4936-89ec-95001065cf41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94256","id":"94256","resource":"node","uuid":"e2ab2bec-30d2-4ea6-a00f-341a8db905af"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91414","id":"91414","resource":"node","uuid":"7298ca44-68fb-4259-a3f5-c684fb8d7fc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104095","id":"104095","resource":"node","uuid":"5fd2a995-a757-4084-9ef2-aa73eb97f1d4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1533009600","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"FM: Jan, 30, 2018 - This is a sample note to later show how it will look etc.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95513","vid":"70555","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Where can I find legal support if I have experienced partner abuse?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-legal-support-if-i-have-experienced-partner-abuse-2","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95513\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1543011754","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95513","id":"95513","resource":"node","uuid":"06201280-c4ef-4e1d-8a60-1b71d999b70b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"06201280-c4ef-4e1d-8a60-1b71d999b70b","vuuid":"ef63eaa1-68b7-45aa-86c2-f08a8c5c3dbf","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that employers can ask questions about whether you're qualified and able to do the job.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you need a driver's licence for a delivery job, an employer can ask if you have one. And an employer can ask if you've had other jobs that will help you do the job you're applying for.<\/p>\n<h3>What employers should not ask<\/h3>\n<p>Employers are not allowed to discriminate for reasons that go against your human rights. This means that, in most cases, employers are not allowed to ask questions like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you have children or plan to have children?<\/li>\n<li>Are you married?<\/li>\n<li>How old are you?<\/li>\n<li>Where were you born?<\/li>\n<li>What is your ethnic background?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have a disability?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If an employer asks you a question they should not ask, you don't have to answer. But if you don't answer, you might not get the job.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't get the job, you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-not-hired-because-employer-discriminates-against-me\" target=\"_blank\">might be able to make a human rights claim<\/a> based on discrimination. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking about experience in Canada<\/h3>\n<p>An employer is not supposed to ask if you have \"Canadian experience\", unless they can show that you need it to do the job.<\/p>\n<p>For most jobs, it's difficult for an employer to show that work experience in Canada is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>And an employer cannot refuse to hire you <strong>only<\/strong> because you don't have experience working in Canada. If this happens, you might be able to make a human rights claim. See Step 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But an employer <strong>can ask<\/strong> you if you're <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/my-first-job-canada-what-do-i-need-work\" target=\"_blank\">legally allowed to work in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking about criminal records<\/h3>\n<p>There are laws about what employers can ask about criminal records.<\/p>\n<p>An employer <strong>can ask<\/strong> if you have been convicted of a crime that you have <strong>not been given<\/strong> a record suspension&nbsp;for. A record suspension used to be called a pardon.<\/p>\n<p>If you get a record suspension for a crime that you've been convicted of, in most cases an employer <strong>can't ask<\/strong> about that crime and you can honestly say you don't have a criminal record.<\/p>\n<p>An employer might ask you to get a police record check.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you apply for a job that involves working with children, seniors, or others who may be vulnerable, the employer will likely want it to be a \"vulnerable sector check\".<\/p>\n<p>There's more information about&nbsp;police checks in <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-if-i-have-police-record\" target=\"_blank\">Can an employer ask me if I have a police record?<\/a><\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94968","id":"94968","resource":"node","uuid":"710a6683-ed39-4e6f-bf4c-0d0364a1a827"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94969","id":"94969","resource":"node","uuid":"3c3b45b9-da23-49d8-8874-683bf67d373e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94970","id":"94970","resource":"node","uuid":"8e78df59-d61c-4862-bd9d-d3fdadbc5646"}],"field_question":"When I apply for a job, what can an employer ask me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95517","id":"95517","resource":"node","uuid":"176be490-7440-4b52-96f3-5d242f72e045"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91629","id":"91629","resource":"node","uuid":"965f8b92-d668-4595-ba90-1278f79c213d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83404","id":"83404","resource":"node","uuid":"eb0cba54-f319-46c6-9222-f68d058c4794"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76351","id":"76351","resource":"node","uuid":"3f0050aa-0edb-4b99-bf2d-163aaa4f14b7"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541044800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1572580800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov.1\/18 KM: Changes made in answer to reflect new laws about police record checks and date reviewed was changed.\r\nApr 12\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; changed reveiwed date; uploaded revised Word file; and corrected some odd mistakes made around the Steps.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95515","vid":"70787","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"When I apply for a job, what can an employer ask me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/when-i-apply-job-what-can-employer-ask-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95515\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1543423439","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95515","id":"95515","resource":"node","uuid":"492c055a-0280-4529-8de5-a10153e9078d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"492c055a-0280-4529-8de5-a10153e9078d","vuuid":"2ff492ae-d230-485e-85e4-bad9a63801bc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN).<\/p>\n<p>A SIN is a 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to use government programs and get benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer uses your SIN on forms that they have to fill out related to your work. For example, your SIN goes on income tax, Employment Insurance, and Canada Pension Plan forms.<\/p>\n<p>If you're not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, your SIN will start with the number 9. An employer will know by your SIN that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>don't have the right to remain permanently in Canada<\/li>\n<li>might need a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don't have a SIN, you need to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/cgi-bin\/search\/eforms\/index.cgi?app=prfl&amp;frm=nas2120&amp;ln=eng\" target=\"_blank\">apply for one<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Work permits<\/h3>\n<p>If you're not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, you might also need a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.<\/p>\n<p>An employer can ask to see your work permit to prove that you have the right to work in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/work\/apply-who-nopermit.asp\" target=\"_blank\">list of jobs<\/a> that foreign workers can do <strong>without<\/strong> a work permit. For example, an international student in a full-time program might not <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/study\/study-assess.asp\" target=\"_blank\">need a work permit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep your documents safe<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer does not have the right to keep your passport, immigration documents, or other personal papers. But sometimes employers want to do this.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer asks to keep your documents or takes them and won't give them back, you may want to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you have problems related to your employer taking your documents, you might need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\">get legal advice<\/a>&nbsp;about your status in Canada.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94971","id":"94971","resource":"node","uuid":"37f072ec-7656-490d-b770-89b53ae1a85d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94972","id":"94972","resource":"node","uuid":"3ffb4308-9215-442e-aa65-2133e559c684"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94973","id":"94973","resource":"node","uuid":"bc11e3d2-fd08-4b7b-ac69-434308e8cb2b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94974","id":"94974","resource":"node","uuid":"782d3a3f-e33a-4ba6-9eb4-d9fc3cbce9b0"}],"field_question":"This is my first job in Canada. What do I need to work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95517","id":"95517","resource":"node","uuid":"176be490-7440-4b52-96f3-5d242f72e045"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95518","id":"95518","resource":"node","uuid":"b1deb0e4-accb-488a-ab90-3741529e8e3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95520","id":"95520","resource":"node","uuid":"ac8b248d-66a1-423e-9e97-4597bfabd2e5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93106","id":"93106","resource":"node","uuid":"52c8ab95-b36d-4cb6-ab63-4380896fd28c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93109","id":"93109","resource":"node","uuid":"287b6a3a-7fbe-4c12-95bc-7fdb3647403b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94074","id":"94074","resource":"node","uuid":"2bd1558d-2505-4791-9c1b-6a05a4a2b93f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nKM Nov. 7\/17: In Steps 3 and 4, I had to suppress the word \"claimant\" in \"refugee claimant\" because \"claimant\" was added to the glossary in some other Work and Employment subtopic and doesn't apply here.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95516","vid":"61616","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"This is my first job in Canada. What do I need to work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/my-first-job-canada-what-do-i-need-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95516\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529090402","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95516","id":"95516","resource":"node","uuid":"a5a0c09d-3aa3-4ac0-afb7-399d42827a6a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a5a0c09d-3aa3-4ac0-afb7-399d42827a6a","vuuid":"c2187ae0-a72e-4b1e-940f-73959509237b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most workplaces, the minimum age to work is 14. But it depends on the job.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you have to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>14 to work in a store or as a waiter<\/li>\n<li>15 to work in a restaurant kitchen<\/li>\n<li>16 to work on a construction project<\/li>\n<li>18 to sell or serve alcohol (but you have to be 19 to drink alcohol)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're under 18 and have not yet graduated from high school, the law says you have to be in school. So you're not allowed to work during school hours.<\/p>\n<h3>If you're 18 or older<\/h3>\n<p>Human rights laws say that if you're 18 or older, an employer is not allowed to <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" rel=\"97318-95517\">discriminate<\/a> against you because of your age.<\/p>\n<p>And if this happens, you may want to make a human rights claim. For example, if you're 18 or older, an employer can't decide <strong>not to hire you<\/strong> only because of your age.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you're 65 or older, an employer is allowed to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/pubs\/guide\/benefits.php\" target=\"_blank\">discriminate about benefit plans<\/a>. For example, you might not get the same health benefits as younger workers in your workplace.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94975","id":"94975","resource":"node","uuid":"d992d118-58cd-4c60-b2ff-f55a647d36f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94976","id":"94976","resource":"node","uuid":"c18a91ba-ae85-404d-98da-b2a4aef21046"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94977","id":"94977","resource":"node","uuid":"68b0467e-eff8-48c5-9c35-94ae4dea5aa1"}],"field_question":"How old do I need to be to work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95515","id":"95515","resource":"node","uuid":"492c055a-0280-4529-8de5-a10153e9078d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95516","id":"95516","resource":"node","uuid":"a5a0c09d-3aa3-4ac0-afb7-399d42827a6a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93286","id":"93286","resource":"node","uuid":"71676dcc-5408-4cf2-aace-6f25ed8a6489"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89125","id":"89125","resource":"node","uuid":"4a53acd0-9caa-494f-a6fd-c70bad9f08fd"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; date reviewed updated, Word file uploaded; glossary term activated in the answer (was supposed to be done originally)","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95517","vid":"56240","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How old do I need to be to work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-old-do-i-need-be-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95517\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95517","id":"95517","resource":"node","uuid":"176be490-7440-4b52-96f3-5d242f72e045"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"176be490-7440-4b52-96f3-5d242f72e045","vuuid":"5a7e8afa-81e1-4a19-867e-b345971e84c4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most people are hired without having a written contract. But an employer may want you to sign a contract.<\/p>\n<p>A contract might include things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your hours of work<\/li>\n<li>whether the job includes shift work<\/li>\n<li>where you will be working<\/li>\n<li>how much vacation you will get<\/li>\n<li>how much notice you will get if you are fired or laid off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why an employer might want a contract<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why an employer may want you to sign a contract:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The job is temporary and the contract says when it will end.<\/li>\n<li>You <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-does-it-mean-be-hired-probation\" target=\"_blank\">will be on probation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The employer wants you to agree to things that the law says you can agree to <strong>only if they are in writing<\/strong>, for example, different <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-overtime\" target=\"_blank\">rules about overtime<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The employer wants to limit what you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">claim if they fire you.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The employer wants you to say that <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/why-employer-saying-i-have-be-independent-contractor\" target=\"_blank\">you're an \"independent contractor\"<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Reasons to sign a contract<\/h3>\n<p>If an employer wants you to sign a contract and you refuse, you might not get the job.<\/p>\n<p>A contract could offer terms that are better than minimum employment standards. For example, an employer could offer you more than the minimum <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-vacation-time-do-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">paid vacation days<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A contract could help prevent disputes between you and your employer about the terms of your job.<\/p>\n<p>But a contract might not cover everything and it might have terms that are not legal. So the contract might not apply, even if you agreed to the things in the contract and signed it.<\/p>\n<h3>What needs to be in writing<\/h3>\n<p>There are some things that you can agree to only if they are in writing.<\/p>\n<p>For example, there are basic <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-overtime\" target=\"_blank\">rules about overtime pay<\/a>.&nbsp;In most jobs, you earn 1 <sup>1\/2<\/sup> times your hourly pay for each hour of overtime that you work. But if you agree in writing, you can be given paid time off work instead of overtime pay.<\/p>\n<h3>Rights you cannot give up<\/h3>\n<p>There are some rights that you <strong>cannot<\/strong> agree to give up. For example, regardless of what you agree to in a contract, the following still apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>certain minimum standards in the Employment Standards Act, for example <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-does-my-employer-have-pay-me\" target=\"_blank\">rules about minimum wage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-being-harassed-work-reasons-go-against-my-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\">human rights codes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/pubs\/ohsa\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">occupational health and safety rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li>the right to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/WSIBPortal\/faces\/WSIBDetailPage?cGUID=WSIB013720&amp;rDef=WSIB_RD_ARTICLE&amp;_afrLoop=501906116756000&amp;_afrWindowMode=0&amp;_afrWindowId=1cn4rtmyed_18#%40%3FcGUID%3DWSIB013720%26_afrWindowId%3D1cn4rtmyed_18%26_afrLoop%3D501906116756000%26rDef%3DWSIB_RD_ARTICLE%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3D1cn4rtmyed_38\" target=\"_blank\">workers' compensation benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And even if you sign something saying <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/why-employer-saying-i-have-be-independent-contractor\" target=\"_blank\">you're an \"independent contractor\"<\/a>, you still might have rights under the Employment Standards Act.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94978","id":"94978","resource":"node","uuid":"a7a5e2a8-1946-47b2-8238-a1f0aaf39801"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94979","id":"94979","resource":"node","uuid":"fa67d17c-f2a8-4077-9fec-73fa4e1cf682"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94980","id":"94980","resource":"node","uuid":"2de9e864-52e2-4a9d-a467-26549855e533"}],"field_question":"What if an employer wants me to sign a contract?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522","id":"95522","resource":"node","uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76202","id":"76202","resource":"node","uuid":"70476591-8da1-4355-b2c9-9198eab74773"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; reviewed date changed, updates to YMANs and Related resources; Word file uploaded\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95518","vid":"60553","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if an employer wants me to sign a contract?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-employer-wants-me-sign-contract-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95518\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449086180","changed":"1529006911","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95518","id":"95518","resource":"node","uuid":"b1deb0e4-accb-488a-ab90-3741529e8e3c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b1deb0e4-accb-488a-ab90-3741529e8e3c","vuuid":"dc51f184-d89f-44a4-975d-a2a5a63da3ec","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An employer might offer you a job \"on probation\". Probation is like a trial period so they can decide if they want to keep you in the job. Probation is often 3 to 6 months but could be longer.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re on probation <strong>only<\/strong> if you agree to an employment contract or accept a job offer that says you\u2019ll be on probation for a specific period of time.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting benefits and being on probation<\/h3>\n<p>If your employer provides benefits, like paying for prescription drugs or dental care, you might not be able to get them until your probation ends.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting fired while on probation<\/h3>\n<p>An employer might tell you that if they fire you while you're on probation, you have no legal rights. But you do have rights when you're on probation.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) says that if you get fired after working more than 3 months in a row your employer has to give you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>notice of termination, or<\/li>\n<li>termination pay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Giving you <strong>notice of termination<\/strong> means that your employer tells you in writing that your job will be ending on a certain date.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer doesn't do this, they owe you <strong>termination pay<\/strong> when they fire you or end your job. This means paying you what you would have earned during the period of time covered by the written notice.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">minimum amount of notice<\/a>&nbsp;you should get depends on how long you've worked for your employer. For example, the ESA says that if you've worked more than 3 months but less than a year, you get one week's notice.<\/p>\n<p>But you might not have the right to get notice if your employer has a good reason under the law to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-fired-without-any-notice\" target=\"_blank\">fire you without notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Human rights while on probation<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re still <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-being-harassed-work-reasons-go-against-my-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\">covered by human rights laws<\/a>&nbsp;while you're on probation. So, if you're fired for a reason that goes against human rights laws, such as being pregnant, you may be able to make a human rights claim.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94981","id":"94981","resource":"node","uuid":"117422f6-c91e-4bad-83b1-df6dddce7bb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94982","id":"94982","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d5fad5-8c59-4036-b25c-a1ba970a759a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94983","id":"94983","resource":"node","uuid":"afc38062-ff9b-49d5-b530-a6d199ce3560"}],"field_question":"What does it mean to be hired on probation?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553918400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 12\/18 KM: annual review done by Danny Kastner; changes made as needed\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95519","vid":"55837","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What does it mean to be hired on probation?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-does-it-mean-be-hired-probation","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95519\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95519","id":"95519","resource":"node","uuid":"75109fce-1be4-4a8d-a16e-40fab88376d4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"75109fce-1be4-4a8d-a16e-40fab88376d4","vuuid":"ada1a65e-f306-4a52-a357-3d8ecf97009d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You <strong>don't<\/strong> have to pay money or a fee to an employer so that you can start work.<\/p>\n<p>But before they hire you, an employer might ask you to pay for things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>looking at your job application<\/li>\n<li>supplies or equipment that you need to do the job<\/li>\n<li>training that you need to do the job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law says you should <strong>not<\/strong> have to pay for these things. You might hear people talk about employers charging an \"illegal fee\".<\/p>\n<p>Some people choose to pay because they really want the job.<\/p>\n<p>But sometimes when companies ask for these fees there is no job. It's just a way to trick you into giving them money.<\/p>\n<p>This has happened to people who answered ads that said if you pay the company:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they will give you office cleaning jobs<\/li>\n<li>you can make a lot of money from home doing things like stuffing envelopes or making cheap craft products<\/li>\n<li>they will use the money for a visa to get you a job outside Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who can charge fees<\/h3>\n<p>An employment or recruitment agency, sometimes called a \"headhunter\", can charge you a fee if they find you a permanent job.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you're hired by the employer that you'll be working for.<\/p>\n<p>When you work with a recruitment agency, make sure to find out how much their fee will be.<\/p>\n<h3>Who cannot charge fees<\/h3>\n<p>A temporary help agency, sometimes called a \"temp agency\", <strong>cannot<\/strong> ask you to pay for them to find you a job or help you find a job.<\/p>\n<p>These agencies place you in a job for a period of time. And your employer is the temp agency, not the business where you\u2019re working.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying for things once you're hired<\/h3>\n<p>An employer can ask you to pay for a uniform or other personal items for work, like a pair of work boots.<\/p>\n<p>They can take the cost of the item from your pay only if you agree in writing about the amount.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94984","id":"94984","resource":"node","uuid":"3166e93a-aa39-4200-bbcd-b71ed1988175"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94985","id":"94985","resource":"node","uuid":"0816f011-e18c-4b5d-897d-cbbd4258c9f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94986","id":"94986","resource":"node","uuid":"632af305-b724-4f5a-b257-4f5ec1cfa00a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94987","id":"94987","resource":"node","uuid":"0918a362-1cb6-4eef-a985-55f236da7017"}],"field_question":"Can an employer charge me money to get hired?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522","id":"95522","resource":"node","uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95521","id":"95521","resource":"node","uuid":"1c089de0-fc9d-43ae-9f33-6754bb9dc442"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92850","id":"92850","resource":"node","uuid":"7515d483-488f-4f67-96da-e710ab2c51bc"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1523332800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554868800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 12\/18 KM: Annual review done by John No; reviewed date updated and Word file uploaded\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95520","vid":"55854","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can an employer charge me money to get hired?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-charge-me-money-get-hired","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95520\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95520","id":"95520","resource":"node","uuid":"ac8b248d-66a1-423e-9e97-4597bfabd2e5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ac8b248d-66a1-423e-9e97-4597bfabd2e5","vuuid":"7e3bfd2a-da46-47b1-8173-b8712e1e9d2c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're being trained while you're doing the job, the employer usually has to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/pubs\/guide\/minwage.php\" target=\"_blank\">pay you at least minimum wage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow, such as rules about minimum wage. But not all jobs are covered by the ESA.<\/p>\n<p>Use the Ministry of Labour's online tool called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/tools\/srt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Industries and Jobs with Exemptions or Special Rules<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>Some employers will offer you a job and say that they don't have to pay you at the beginning, while you're being trained. This is <strong>not true<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But there are other times when an employer does not have to pay you while you're doing training.<\/p>\n<h3>Training you don't need for your job<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to do training but you don't need it for the job you're doing, your employer does not have to pay you.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might want to do training that could help you get a promotion or move to a different position.<\/p>\n<h3>Student placements<\/h3>\n<p>If you're working as part of the coursework of your college or university program, the company does <strong>not<\/strong> have to pay you.<\/p>\n<p>And if you're doing a \"work experience placement\" and getting a high school credit for it, for example, as a co-op student, the employer does <strong>not<\/strong> have to pay you.<\/p>\n<h3>Internships<\/h3>\n<p>Just because you're called an intern does not mean that you don't have rights. For example, you might have rights under the Employment Standards Act, including the right to be paid for your work.<\/p>\n<p>Interns must be <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/pubs\/guide\/minwage.php\" target=\"_blank\">paid at least minimum wage<\/a> unless <strong>all<\/strong> of the following apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the main purpose of the internship is for you to learn and not for the employer to benefit from your work<\/li>\n<li>you're not taking someone else's job<\/li>\n<li>the employer hasn't promised you a job after the internship<\/li>\n<li>you were told you would <strong>not<\/strong> be paid<\/li>\n<li>the training you're getting is like what you would get at a trade or vocational school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, an internship can be unpaid <strong>only<\/strong> if all of the above apply.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94988","id":"94988","resource":"node","uuid":"72fb4389-a863-4e92-bcd2-ddfc637c924c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94989","id":"94989","resource":"node","uuid":"c0281457-558f-47d9-abe5-3744c25d87d5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94990","id":"94990","resource":"node","uuid":"63f01c53-d0e3-4b00-acf8-b2ce77ec5b3e"}],"field_question":"Should I be paid for training? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95524","id":"95524","resource":"node","uuid":"403bd04e-775f-4a4a-b124-de3155fd206a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92243","id":"92243","resource":"node","uuid":"a4ee12c5-84e9-412c-9f1d-279b3dd123a9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91174","id":"91174","resource":"node","uuid":"e6d43884-2f06-40e9-b8f5-83beac68eed3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95521","vid":"63340","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Should I be paid for training?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/should-i-be-paid-training","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95521\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1531231112","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95521","id":"95521","resource":"node","uuid":"1c089de0-fc9d-43ae-9f33-6754bb9dc442"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1c089de0-fc9d-43ae-9f33-6754bb9dc442","vuuid":"8833ee52-4eb7-481f-bf68-1751f8e6600b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An independent contractor is someone who runs their own business. Independent contractors are self-employed and <strong>do<\/strong> <strong>not<\/strong> have the same rights as employees.<\/p>\n<p>Some employers ask people to agree that they're running their own business and selling their services to the employer. Employers may do this so that they do not have to follow <strong>the legal rules<\/strong> that cover employees.<\/p>\n<h3>Different rights of employees and independent contractors<\/h3>\n<p>The rights you have and the steps you can take to enforce your rights are different if you're an employee or an independent contractor.&nbsp;The Employment Standards Act (ESA) does not give rights to independent contractors.<\/p>\n<p>So, for example, if you're <strong>not paid for your work<\/strong> as an independent contractor, you might have to go to court to try to get your money.<\/p>\n<p>There are fees to start a court case and there's a risk you'll have to pay some of the defendant's fees if you can't prove your case.<\/p>\n<p>As an employee, you may be able to choose between going to court and making a claim with the Ministry of Labour. You don't have to pay fees to file a claim and the Ministry looks into what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you sign something that says you're an independent contractor, you still might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be an employee<\/li>\n<li>have rights that an employee has<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, for example, you may have the right to be paid for working overtime.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94991","id":"94991","resource":"node","uuid":"91659eb2-a3bc-4fe4-939c-cef7cb655d52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94992","id":"94992","resource":"node","uuid":"cebe2739-5c4d-4f59-860d-626990be4167"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94993","id":"94993","resource":"node","uuid":"35c27e86-7782-4fbd-bc91-3d4eef2d0f9a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94994","id":"94994","resource":"node","uuid":"0f0bd48b-775b-4dae-b8a6-c14b44a687e4"}],"field_question":"Why is an employer saying I have to be an independent contractor?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95518","id":"95518","resource":"node","uuid":"b1deb0e4-accb-488a-ab90-3741529e8e3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93085","id":"93085","resource":"node","uuid":"c8fab5cc-9302-4a6e-8c37-3416b235fc93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83487","id":"83487","resource":"node","uuid":"bea28784-920a-4138-a95c-38e8e5743959"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553918400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 11\/18 KM: updates based on annual review by Danny Kastner\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources (KM)","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95522","vid":"55826","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Why is an employer saying I have to be an independent contractor?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/why-employer-saying-i-have-be-independent-contractor","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522","id":"95522","resource":"node","uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b","vuuid":"8cb004f5-92ca-48e1-9427-199e381ef6f5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\">depends on your job<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow. For example, there are rules about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hours of work<\/li>\n<li>minimum wage<\/li>\n<li>vacation pay, holiday pay, and time off from work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But not all jobs are covered by the ESA. And, in some cases, only parts of the ESA apply.<\/p>\n<p>Use the Ministry of Labour's online tool called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/tools\/srt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Industries and Jobs with Exemptions or Special Rules<\/a> to find out if your job is covered by the ESA and which parts of the ESA apply.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have a work permit, to be covered by the ESA.<\/p>\n<h3>Work placements<\/h3>\n<p>Below are some examples where ESA rules about pay do <strong>not<\/strong> apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>students in \"work experience programs\" that are run by a school board, college, or university<\/li>\n<li>people on social assistance who are doing community participation under Ontario Works<\/li>\n<li>people in jail who are in work programs<\/li>\n<li>people doing work that a court ordered or sentenced them to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Federal laws<\/h3>\n<p>Some industries are covered by federal laws. These are laws made by the Government of Canada and they apply throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>These industries include banks, airlines, some trucking businesses, and broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p>Workers in these industries are covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/employment-standards\/federal-standards.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Labour Code<\/a>. Like the ESA, the Canada Labour Code sets out minimum standards employers must follow.<\/p>\n<p>If you're covered by the Canada Labour Code, some of the pay rules under the ESA apply to you. For example, the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-does-my-employer-have-pay-me\" target=\"_blank\">minimum wage rates<\/a>. But the Canada Labour Code has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/employment-standards\/federal-standards\/work-hours.html\" target=\"_blank\">rules about overtime pay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your employer says you're \"self-employed\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some employers say that their workers are self-employed and the Employment Standards Act (ESA) does <strong>not apply<\/strong> to them.<\/p>\n<p>But even if you signed something that says you're an \"independent contractor\" or in business for yourself, the rights in the ESA might still apply&nbsp;to you. See Step 3 below. For example, you might have the right to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-does-my-employer-have-pay-me\" target=\"_blank\">minimum wage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94995","id":"94995","resource":"node","uuid":"b85c53a6-6d12-4fe6-8686-d892146953cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94996","id":"94996","resource":"node","uuid":"cd2a2308-b9f3-4601-a2a9-b32f3032fb81"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94997","id":"94997","resource":"node","uuid":"f8fc78ea-fe65-4829-8c51-d1ed8314b42e"}],"field_question":"Do Ontario's laws about pay apply to me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95524","id":"95524","resource":"node","uuid":"403bd04e-775f-4a4a-b124-de3155fd206a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83487","id":"83487","resource":"node","uuid":"bea28784-920a-4138-a95c-38e8e5743959"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76377","id":"76377","resource":"node","uuid":"c2f6ecb3-e51c-4693-a5cc-487d1c5d2120"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated; including updates to Canada Labour Code links\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95523","vid":"55226","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do Ontario's laws about pay apply to me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/do-ontarios-laws-about-pay-apply-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687","vuuid":"24a2052f-8261-4167-83be-0b8eb07c3033","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Standards Act (ESA)<\/a>&nbsp;has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/pubs\/guide\/minwage.php\">minimum wage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The minimum wage amounts below apply as of January 1, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>In most jobs, you must be paid the general minimum wage of at least <strong>$14.00<\/strong> an hour.<\/p>\n<p>If you work serving alcohol in a place where you usually get tips, you must be paid at least <strong>$12.20<\/strong> an hour.<\/p>\n<p>If you're a homeworker, you must be paid at least <strong>$15.40<\/strong> an hour. Homeworkers are employees who do work out of their own homes.<\/p>\n<h3>Wages for students<\/h3>\n<p>If you're a student under the age of 18, your minimum wage is usually <strong>$13.15<\/strong> an hour. But sometimes students get a different hourly rate. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you work more than 28 hours a week during the school term, you must be paid the general minimum wage for that week.<\/li>\n<li>If you work as a homeworker, you must be paid the minimum wage for homeworkers.<\/li>\n<li>If you're working as part of the coursework of your college or university program, the company does <strong>not<\/strong> have to pay you.<\/li>\n<li>If you're doing a \"work experience placement\" and getting a high school credit for it, for example, as a co-op student, the employer does <strong>not<\/strong> have to pay you.<\/li>\n<li>If you work as a counsellor at a children's camp, minimum wage rules do <strong>not<\/strong> apply to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Getting tips<\/h3>\n<p>If you work some place where people leave tips, like a restaurant or a hair or nail salon, your employer can decide <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/do-i-get-keep-tips-i-get-customers-work\">what happens to the tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the ESA, tips are not counted as wages. So even if you get to keep money from tips, your employer still has to pay you minimum wage.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94998","id":"94998","resource":"node","uuid":"ca380e28-06da-4ad1-8cdf-52fe47bf6bf0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94999","id":"94999","resource":"node","uuid":"a062ac11-2eed-4a85-b9f2-cc7b0e445e9f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95000","id":"95000","resource":"node","uuid":"b908df2f-7e8f-4116-9710-1d9da0a9b464"}],"field_question":"How much does my employer have to pay me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95526","id":"95526","resource":"node","uuid":"51b2825e-ec2e-47b9-8bd3-f7109ea605e6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76100","id":"76100","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9de33e-7b8a-4485-91c2-9bf2bb45b5cb"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":" Caroline LIndberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM Dec. 1\/17: Corrected date in 2nd para of answer. Changed 2016 to 2017.\r\nKM Dec. 12\/17: Edited answer and updated Date Reviewed for ESA changes that come into effect Jan. 1, 2018. Saved as Needs review. Will make new version live in new year.\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95524","vid":"60259","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much does my employer have to pay me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-much-does-my-employer-have-pay-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95524\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449086120","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95524","id":"95524","resource":"node","uuid":"403bd04e-775f-4a4a-b124-de3155fd206a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"403bd04e-775f-4a4a-b124-de3155fd206a","vuuid":"2ac280e0-9985-4723-9206-4598c737b17a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Employment Standards Act (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about overtime pay.<\/p>\n<p>In most jobs, when you work more than <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/do-ontarios-laws-about-pay-apply-me\" target=\"_blank\">44 hours in a week<\/a>, the hours above 44 are overtime hours.<\/p>\n<p>You earn 1\u00bd times your hourly pay for each hour of overtime that you work. For example, if you get paid <strong>$16<\/strong> an hour, your overtime rate is <strong>$24<\/strong> an hour.<\/p>\n<p>These ESA rules about overtime pay do <strong>not<\/strong> apply to you if you agree in writing to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-sign-overtime-agreement-0\" target=\"_blank\">different rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules that you can agree to<\/h3>\n<p>The different rules that you can agree to are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>taking paid time off instead of getting overtime pay<\/li>\n<li>having your overtime \"averaged\", which means you get overtime on the average number of overtime hours you work during a period of 2 weeks or more, not the actual number of overtime hours you work in each week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you agree to have your overtime averaged, your employer still has to apply to the Ministry of Labour for approval before they can use an averaging agreement. An employer who applies to the Ministry must post their application and the Ministry\u2019s approval where workers can see them.<\/p>\n<p>Unions can make averaging agreements that apply to workers.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95001","id":"95001","resource":"node","uuid":"46cd207c-787b-41c1-be16-9beb8585edb3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95002","id":"95002","resource":"node","uuid":"60b5eb60-f80c-4526-9748-c37dabf454b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95003","id":"95003","resource":"node","uuid":"0697a66a-c321-45c9-ac60-b82810b67837"}],"field_question":"Does my employer have to pay me overtime?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95526","id":"95526","resource":"node","uuid":"51b2825e-ec2e-47b9-8bd3-f7109ea605e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76100","id":"76100","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9de33e-7b8a-4485-91c2-9bf2bb45b5cb"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Dec. 12\/17: changed Date Reviewed to Jan. 1\/18; made edits based on ESA changes that come into effect Jan. 1\/18 in answer and step called * Figure out how much overtime your employer should pay you\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95525","vid":"60282","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does my employer have to pay me overtime?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-overtime","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95525\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95525","id":"95525","resource":"node","uuid":"49919230-2e6e-4fd3-abbe-e0b6b9dc2800"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"49919230-2e6e-4fd3-abbe-e0b6b9dc2800","vuuid":"f623d3e3-1010-41a6-8570-9e92a22cea16","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes. The Employment Standards Act (ESA) has <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-overtime\">rules about overtime<\/a>. And the normal ESA rules that apply to most workers are that the hours they work over 44 hours a week are overtime hours.<\/p>\n<p>But an employer can ask you to sign an agreement that has rules that are <strong>different<\/strong> than the normal rules in the ESA.<\/p>\n<p>An employer could ask you to agree to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>take paid time off instead of getting overtime pay<\/li>\n<li>\"average\" your overtime hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Agreeing to paid time off<\/h3>\n<p>You can agree to get overtime as paid time off instead of overtime pay. This means you get 1 \u00bd hours (one hour and 30 minutes) of time off for every hour of overtime that you work.<\/p>\n<p>You must get this time off within 3 months of the week in which you earn it. This does not apply if you sign an agreement with your employer to get the time off within 12 months.<\/p>\n<h3>Agreeing to \"average\" overtime<\/h3>\n<p>You can agree to have your overtime \"averaged\". This means you get overtime on the average number of overtime hours you work during a period of 2 weeks or more, not the actual number of overtime hours you work in each week.<\/p>\n<p>Employers use averaging agreements to avoid paying overtime. If you sign an <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">averaging agreement<\/span>, <strong>you get less for your overtime.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Rules about overtime averaging<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer has to apply to the Director of Employment Standards at the Ministry of Labour for approval to average overtime hours.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer must post their application and the Ministry\u2019s approval where workers can see them. But before they can go ahead with averaging, they need your agreement.<\/p>\n<p>An overtime agreement must be <strong>in writing<\/strong> and should be <strong>dated and signed<\/strong> by you or your union and your employer.<\/p>\n<p>An agreement to \"average\" overtime must also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>include a date when it ends<\/li>\n<li>not be for more than 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95004","id":"95004","resource":"node","uuid":"bd121975-2a21-484d-b4e0-5fa53c7f7674"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95005","id":"95005","resource":"node","uuid":"1ee02587-8f44-4cab-aef5-641c958f9006"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95006","id":"95006","resource":"node","uuid":"4fac4c1d-9d5c-45f7-bf8b-e067b65d234a"}],"field_question":"Can an employer ask me to sign an overtime agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95525","id":"95525","resource":"node","uuid":"49919230-2e6e-4fd3-abbe-e0b6b9dc2800"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83487","id":"83487","resource":"node","uuid":"bea28784-920a-4138-a95c-38e8e5743959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76100","id":"76100","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9de33e-7b8a-4485-91c2-9bf2bb45b5cb"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated: removed Written Agreements by WorkSmart as a Learn More ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95526","vid":"55230","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can an employer ask me to sign an overtime agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-sign-overtime-agreement-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95526\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95526","id":"95526","resource":"node","uuid":"51b2825e-ec2e-47b9-8bd3-f7109ea605e6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"51b2825e-ec2e-47b9-8bd3-f7109ea605e6","vuuid":"4993a642-564c-4f42-8cd4-4b3d52a7d644","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act gives most people the right to 2 or 3 weeks of paid vacation in a year. They earn their vacation by working 12 months for the same employer.<\/p>\n<p>If they've worked less than 5 years for the employer, they get 2 weeks of vacation in a year.<\/p>\n<p>If they've worked 5 years or more for the employer, they get 3 weeks of vacation in a year.<\/p>\n<p>Some workers may get more paid vacation, based on what their employer agrees to give them or what's in their collective agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>Earning your vacation<\/h3>\n<p>The period of 12 months in which you earn your vacation is called your \"entitlement year\". Your employer decides when this year begins. It could begin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when you start working for your employer<\/li>\n<li>on a different date, for example, January 1, if your employer uses the calendar year as the entitlement year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the entitlement year starts on a date that's different than the date you started working, you still earn vacation pay from your first day of work to the day before the entitlement year begins.<\/p>\n<h3>Amount of vacation pay<\/h3>\n<p>The amount of vacation pay that the Employment Standards Act says you get depends on how long you've worked for your employer.<\/p>\n<p>If you've worked <strong>less than 5 years<\/strong>, your vacation pay must be at least 4% of the wages, not including vacation pay, that you earn during your entitlement year.<\/p>\n<p>If you've worked <strong>5 years or more<\/strong>, your vacation pay must be at least 6% of the wages, not including vacation pay, that you earn during your entitlement year.<\/p>\n<p>If your entitlement year starts on a different date than the date you started working, you also earn vacation pay from your first day of work to the day before the entitlement year begins.<\/p>\n<h3>When you get your vacation pay<\/h3>\n<p>The general rule is that your employer has to pay you your vacation pay <strong>before<\/strong> <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-vacation-time-do-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">your vacation starts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But your employer can pay you your vacation pay on your regular pay day <strong>while you're on vacation<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they pay you by direct deposit into your bank account, or<\/li>\n<li>you're taking less than one week of vacation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another option is to get your vacation pay at any time that you and your employer both agree on.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you can have your employer add your vacation pay to your wages each pay period. If you do this, you won't be paid when you take your vacation.<\/p>\n<h3>If you leave your job<\/h3>\n<p>When you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-my-job-when-does-my-employer-have-give-me-my-wages-and-paperwork\" target=\"_blank\">leave a job<\/a>, your employer must give you any vacation pay that they owe you. This applies whether they fire you or you quit.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95007","id":"95007","resource":"node","uuid":"85c0b9f2-9314-4d11-9740-c00284a67792"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95008","id":"95008","resource":"node","uuid":"b8668601-c542-4995-889a-80cc663508eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95009","id":"95009","resource":"node","uuid":"cef13466-7fc5-42a0-944f-c41f4fa66d4a"}],"field_question":"Does my employer have to pay me for vacation?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95531","id":"95531","resource":"node","uuid":"9b4327f9-2085-420c-a141-ca3d163841b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522","id":"95522","resource":"node","uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Dec. 12\/17: Made edits to answer and changed reviewed date based on ESA changes of Jan. 1\/18. Saved as \"Needs Review\" so can be made live in January.\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95527","vid":"60262","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does my employer have to pay me for vacation?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-vacation","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95527\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95527","id":"95527","resource":"node","uuid":"065ee42f-a401-4bb6-8998-3368caa29e5d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"065ee42f-a401-4bb6-8998-3368caa29e5d","vuuid":"c6438664-a0c4-4388-ad17-be93dab9566d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most jobs, you have the right to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/do-i-have-work-public-holidays\">get the day off<\/a> with holiday pay.<\/p>\n<p>In Ontario, there are <strong>9 public holidays<\/strong> each year. Some people call these \"stat holidays\".<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>New Year\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>January 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Family Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>third Monday in February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Good Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Friday before Easter Sunday (falls either in March or April)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Victoria Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Monday before May 25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Canada Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>July 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Labour Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>first Monday in September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Thanksgiving Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>second Monday in October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Christmas Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>December 25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Boxing Day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>December 26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Who can get holiday pay<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has rules about holiday pay. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>If the holiday pay rules in the ESA cover your job, they apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you work full-time or part-time<\/li>\n<li>no matter how long you've worked in the job<\/li>\n<li>whether or not the public holiday falls on a day that you'd usually work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\"Last and first\" rule<\/h3>\n<p>To get holiday pay you must work your <strong>last<\/strong> scheduled work day before the holiday and your <strong>first<\/strong> scheduled work day after the holiday, unless you couldn't work for a reason that was beyond your control. For example, being sick or injured might be a good enough reason.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer can ask you to show why you missed work.&nbsp;But if you were taking <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/do-i-get-time-illnesses-and-other-personal-emergencies\">personal emergency leave<\/a> they have to follow the rules about what they can ask for. For example, they <b>can\u2019t <\/b>ask for a medical note from a doctor, registered nurse, or psychologist.<\/p>\n<h3>Agreeing to work on a public holiday<\/h3>\n<p>If your employer asks, <strong>you<\/strong> <strong>can agree<\/strong> in writing to work on a holiday and get paid in either of these ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can get holiday pay plus premium pay. Premium pay is 1\u00bd times your regular rate of pay.<\/li>\n<li>You can get your regular pay and another day off with holiday pay.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But even if you have an agreement, you will get <strong>only<\/strong> premium pay for working on a holiday if you <strong>do not meet<\/strong> the \"last and first\" rule, explained above.<\/p>\n<h3>Having to work on a public holiday<\/h3>\n<p>If you have to work on the holiday because of the kind of job you have, <strong>your employer decides<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You get holiday pay plus premium pay. Premium pay is 1\u00bd times your regular wages.<\/li>\n<li>You get your regular pay and another day off with holiday pay.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, if the job you have is in a restaurant or a hospital, you might have to work on a public holiday.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting another day off<\/h3>\n<p>If you work on a public holiday and get another day off, you have to get the other day off within 3 months of the holiday. Or, you can agree in writing to take the day off within 12 months of the holiday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before<\/strong> the public holiday, your employer has to tell you in writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the public holiday that you\u2019re working<\/li>\n<li>the date you get a day off because you\u2019re working on the holiday<\/li>\n<li>the date your employer is giving you this information in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95010","id":"95010","resource":"node","uuid":"f8a4a0b3-ae3e-4626-b91d-006cd4bdb2cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95011","id":"95011","resource":"node","uuid":"31cdf7d9-103b-4772-8e5f-7fe8be0a3cb8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95012","id":"95012","resource":"node","uuid":"97d2b0f3-e77a-4aef-bb04-f53c0bd7049f"}],"field_question":"Does my employer have to pay me for public holidays?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95530","id":"95530","resource":"node","uuid":"7def1a9e-89d1-4cbf-a794-48bebbbd468a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95543","id":"95543","resource":"node","uuid":"ca98aec7-82f8-4861-bcea-7ac1404a191d"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93150","id":"93150","resource":"node","uuid":"427daf00-1c51-4a32-8f0e-74c249105f18"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93153","id":"93153","resource":"node","uuid":"dd43dc5a-f4ed-4a1e-a618-e88f75cdf757"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530590400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1562126400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Jan. 2\/18 KM: added text box and greyed out text so appears as status \"publish with a review statement\"\r\n\r\nJan. 12\/18 KM: removed text box and greyed out text; updated as per changes in the law\r\n\r\nJuly 3\/18 KM: step 2 edited to reflect change in the law; review date updated; glossary term for holiday pay updated; word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95528","vid":"63099","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does my employer have to pay me for public holidays?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-public-holidays","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95528\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1530817667","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95528","id":"95528","resource":"node","uuid":"c491d1e5-b517-4cc7-89fc-c02bb844331b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c491d1e5-b517-4cc7-89fc-c02bb844331b","vuuid":"ed8e73e4-f698-4644-96f6-1aefb26bcb8f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that your employer must take money from your pay for things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>income tax<\/li>\n<li>Employment Insurance (EI) premiums<\/li>\n<li>Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are called \"statutory deductions\". Your employer sends this money to the government.<\/p>\n<p>The government knows that the payments are for you because your employer includes your Social Insurance Number with the payments.<\/p>\n<h3>Other types of deductions<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer can take money from your pay if a court orders it. The court order tells the employer how much money and who to pay it to. You might hear this called having your wages \"garnished\".<\/p>\n<p>For example, if a court orders you to pay child support, the court can order your employer to take this money from your pay and send it to the Family Responsibility Office.<\/p>\n<p>There may be other amounts that your employer can take from your pay. But you have to <strong>agree in writing<\/strong> that your employer can do this.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you could agree that your employer can take the cost of a uniform from your pay. The agreement has to say exactly how much your employer will take or how it will be figured out.<\/p>\n<h3>If there is a union<\/h3>\n<p>If you are covered by a union, the collective agreement may include deductions your employer must make. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>union dues<\/li>\n<li>payments for health benefits<\/li>\n<li>payments into a pension plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Illegal deductions<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer is not allowed to take money from your pay because they say you didn't do a good job.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your employer <strong>cannot take money<\/strong> because they say:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you broke some tools or equipment<\/li>\n<li>there was something wrong with a product that you made<\/li>\n<li>you made a mistake that cost them money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law also says that your employer <strong>cannot take money<\/strong> from your pay to cover missing cash or property, unless both of the following are true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You were the only person who could have taken it.<\/li>\n<li>You agree in writing that your employer can do this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95013","id":"95013","resource":"node","uuid":"aa8d317e-bc9a-4926-9df1-33cb9f302b80"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95014","id":"95014","resource":"node","uuid":"9da1b303-911a-40f7-9630-f6f8dac10d71"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95015","id":"95015","resource":"node","uuid":"1e162e8f-e467-4036-aab5-7de8fc75e5e1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95016","id":"95016","resource":"node","uuid":"f9f3678a-e78e-4057-b93d-7cd095ab48cf"}],"field_question":"What can my employer deduct from my pay?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95530","id":"95530","resource":"node","uuid":"7def1a9e-89d1-4cbf-a794-48bebbbd468a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93181","id":"93181","resource":"node","uuid":"871465c3-dcd4-4493-b90d-8eed4b54f98b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93184","id":"93184","resource":"node","uuid":"8cf0c3f2-c842-4ba8-9b97-9297316d07d6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528430400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1559966400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Jun. 8\/2018 KM: reviewed as part of annual review, no changes except new reviewed date, reviewer was John No (PCLS); Word file uploaded\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John No","nid":"95529","vid":"61291","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can my employer deduct from my pay?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-can-my-employer-deduct-my-pay","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95529\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529082311","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95529","id":"95529","resource":"node","uuid":"350611c4-a3c4-4f4c-bd58-45622e38ee2b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"350611c4-a3c4-4f4c-bd58-45622e38ee2b","vuuid":"45e87634-8271-4c30-895a-2a9dfad862fa","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) says that on or before your payday, your employer must give you a statement of your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">wages<\/span>. This is often called a pay stub.<\/p>\n<p>The pay stub must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your rate of pay, for example, how much you make in an hour<\/li>\n<li>the pay period, for example, June 1 to June 14<\/li>\n<li>your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">wages<\/span> for that pay period before and after <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-can-my-employer-deduct-my-pay\" target=\"_blank\">any deductions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>how your employer figured out your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">wages<\/span>, for example, how many hours you worked and what they owe you for those hours<\/li>\n<li>the amount and reason for any deductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The pay stub must be in writing. Or, your employer can email it to you if you can print a copy at work.<\/p>\n<h3>Paydays and pay periods<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer must have a regular payday and a pay period that they use to figure out how much they owe you.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might get paid for 2 weeks at a time and your payday might be every other Friday.<\/p>\n<h3>How you're paid<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer can pay you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in cash<\/li>\n<li>with a cheque payable to you<\/li>\n<li>by direct deposit to a bank or credit <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">union<\/span> account that's in your name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you get paid by direct deposit, the bank or credit <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">union<\/span> must have a branch close to where you usually work, unless you agree to a different bank or credit <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">union<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you get paid in cash, you should still get a pay stub that has all of the required information.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95017","id":"95017","resource":"node","uuid":"030997ec-7c13-4c82-a16e-f9d02d93a9dc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95018","id":"95018","resource":"node","uuid":"f7cc339a-1728-42f8-b7f4-727e3777282c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95019","id":"95019","resource":"node","uuid":"f5cc9721-2218-4de8-893e-87656d422806"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95020","id":"95020","resource":"node","uuid":"60d9a3ec-4a82-4a85-9565-889b009de1d4"}],"field_question":"How can I tell how much I've been paid?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95524","id":"95524","resource":"node","uuid":"403bd04e-775f-4a4a-b124-de3155fd206a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95529","id":"95529","resource":"node","uuid":"350611c4-a3c4-4f4c-bd58-45622e38ee2b"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93175","id":"93175","resource":"node","uuid":"1bd6cd81-5e20-43b3-997f-e89aaa0aca6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76100","id":"76100","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9de33e-7b8a-4485-91c2-9bf2bb45b5cb"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95530","vid":"55238","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I tell how much I've been paid?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-can-i-tell-how-much-ive-been-paid","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95530\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95530","id":"95530","resource":"node","uuid":"7def1a9e-89d1-4cbf-a794-48bebbbd468a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7def1a9e-89d1-4cbf-a794-48bebbbd468a","vuuid":"d3a3d155-ff40-4630-91c9-9f6fb87d4196","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act gives most people the right to 2 or 3 weeks of vacation in a year. They earn their vacation by working 12 months for the same employer.<\/p>\n<p>If they\u2019ve worked less than 5 years for the employer, they get 2 weeks of vacation in a year.<\/p>\n<p>If they\u2019ve worked 5 years or more for the employer, they get 3 weeks of vacation in a year.<\/p>\n<p>Some workers may get more vacation time, based on what their employer agrees to give them or what's in their collective agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>Earning your vacation<\/h3>\n<p>The period of 12 months in which you earn your vacation is called your \"entitlement year\". Your employer decides when this year begins. It could begin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when you start working for your employer<\/li>\n<li>on a different date, for example, January 1, if your employer uses the calendar year as the entitlement year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the entitlement year starts on a date that's different than the date you started working, you still earn vacation from your first day of work to the day before the entitlement year begins.<\/p>\n<h3>Taking your vacation<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer has the right to decide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when you can take your vacation<\/li>\n<li>whether you can take all of your vacation at the same time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law says that if you get at least 2 weeks of vacation, your employer decides whether you can take all your vacation weeks in a row.<\/p>\n<p>The law also says that if your employer asks you to take your vacation in periods that are less than one week at a time, you don't have to do this. But if this is something you want to do, ask your employer in writing and get your employer to agree in writing.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer must let you take your vacation within 10 months of when you earn it.<\/p>\n<h3>Vacation pay<\/h3>\n<p>The amount of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-vacation\">vacation pay<\/a> that the Employment Standards Act says you get depends on how long you've worked for you employer.<\/p>\n<p>If you've worked <strong>less than 5 years<\/strong>, your vacation pay must be at least 4% of the wages, not including vacation pay, that you earn during your entitlement year.<\/p>\n<p>If you've worked <strong>5 years or more<\/strong>, your vacation pay must be at least 6% of the wages, not including vacation pay, that you earn during your entitlement year.<\/p>\n<p>If your entitlement year starts on a different date than the date you started working, you also get vacation pay from your first day of work to the day before the entitlement year begins.<\/p>\n<p>The general rule is that your employer has to pay you your vacation pay before your vacation starts.<\/p>\n<p>If you already got your vacation pay, you get the time off without pay.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95021","id":"95021","resource":"node","uuid":"8190027c-30e6-4f11-9402-826c65f4a2cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95022","id":"95022","resource":"node","uuid":"34d01725-8bf6-4919-8372-b8e5cbf65d9d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95023","id":"95023","resource":"node","uuid":"14321824-e311-40f7-b575-82ca0922a382"}],"field_question":"How much vacation time do I get?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95527","id":"95527","resource":"node","uuid":"065ee42f-a401-4bb6-8998-3368caa29e5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522","id":"95522","resource":"node","uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[],"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Dec. 12\/17: Made edits to answer and step called Ask for your vacation time related to ESA changes, changed Date Reviewed, and saved as \"Needs Review\" so new version can go live in January.\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95531","vid":"51384","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much vacation time do I get?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-much-vacation-time-do-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95531\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95531","id":"95531","resource":"node","uuid":"9b4327f9-2085-420c-a141-ca3d163841b1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9b4327f9-2085-420c-a141-ca3d163841b1","vuuid":"7326600e-af13-4af4-8701-8bc2d207ddb5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're fired from your job, your employer has to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pay you any wages they owe you<\/li>\n<li>produce a Record of Employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rules in Ontario's Employment Standards Act<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has rules about what your employer has to do when they dismiss you from your job.<\/p>\n<p>But not all jobs are covered by the ESA. And, in some cases, only parts of the ESA apply.<\/p>\n<p>To find out if your job is covered by the ESA and which parts apply to you, see the step called <strong>Find out if you're covered by the Employment Standards Act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the ESA does not cover your situation, check <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\" target=\"_blank\">What laws apply to me as a worker?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>When wages must be paid<\/h3>\n<p>The ESA says that if your employer owes you any wages at the time you're fired, they have to pay you by the later of these two dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 days after your job ends<\/li>\n<li>your next regular payday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What's included in wages<\/h3>\n<p>Your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term glossary-highlight\" rel=\"95166-94748\">wages<\/span> include vacation pay and any other money they owe you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/i\u2019ve-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">because you've been fired<\/a>. For example, this includes termination pay.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes severance pay but your employer can give you this in smaller payments or installments if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you agree in writing, <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>they apply to the Director of Employment Standards at the Ministry of Labour and the Director approves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your employer has to give you all your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-severance-pay\" target=\"_blank\">severance pay<\/a>&nbsp;within 3 years. If they're paying in installments and miss a payment, they have to pay you the rest of the severance pay right away.<\/p>\n<h3>Record of Employment<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer also has to prepare a Record of Employment (ROE). This is a form that asks about things like how long you worked for your employer, how many hours you worked, and how much you earned.<\/p>\n<p>The form includes a question about the employer's reason for completing the ROE. There are codes the employer must use to answer the question. If you were fired, they will likely choose \"M\" for \"dismissal\". If you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-lost-my-job-reasons-beyond-my-control-can-i-get-ei\">apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits<\/a>, you'll be <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-get-ei-if-my-employer-fired-me-doing-something-wrong\" target=\"_blank\">asked to explain why you were fired<\/a> because this can affect whether you're eligible for EI benefits.<\/p>\n<p>It's easier to apply for EI benefits if your employer has already prepared the ROE. This is because Service Canada uses your ROE to figure out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether you're eligible for EI benefits<\/li>\n<li>the amount of benefits you'll get<\/li>\n<li>how long you'll receive benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your employer can either give you a paper copy of your ROE or send your ROE to the government electronically.<\/p>\n<p>If they send it to the government electronically, they don't have to give you a copy and you don't need a copy to apply for EI. If you want a copy, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei\/ei-list\/ei-roe.html\" target=\"_blank\">get one from Service Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95024","id":"95024","resource":"node","uuid":"b840d4d1-2f24-4811-b1d3-1c282e6fc698"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95025","id":"95025","resource":"node","uuid":"01be7637-6eb8-45e9-bf48-2709351db9ef"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95026","id":"95026","resource":"node","uuid":"9d54db5a-9c13-4f2e-90dd-2f84773802aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95027","id":"95027","resource":"node","uuid":"2dc01420-99f2-453e-869f-62f12487b7db"}],"field_question":"I've been fired from my job. When does my employer have to give me my wages and paperwork?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83487","id":"83487","resource":"node","uuid":"bea28784-920a-4138-a95c-38e8e5743959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76287","id":"76287","resource":"node","uuid":"9a203c8f-6d13-46ab-abad-07fc0b564557"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources\r\n\r\nKM: 2\/23\/2107 Updated url for service canada in answer and 2nd step to https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei\/ei-list\/ei-roe.html\r\n","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95532","vid":"55078","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I've been fired from my job. When does my employer have to give me my wages and paperwork?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-my-job-when-does-my-employer-have-give-me-my-wages-and-paperwork","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95532\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95532","id":"95532","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e1506-59eb-4153-9466-7551e58e8f9a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f50e1506-59eb-4153-9466-7551e58e8f9a","vuuid":"2fc5df0e-b4ba-49be-a5f8-7e397f08ee99","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Sometimes being forced out of a job is the same as being fired. The law calls this constructive dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>Constructive dismissal happens when your employer does something that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>changes things at work for you in a major way,<\/li>\n<li>is not something you should have expected, and<\/li>\n<li>you don\u2019t agree to or accept it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When this happens, it's like you've been fired. So if you leave the job, you have the same rights as if you were fired. This includes the right to termination pay or pay in lieu of notice.<\/p>\n<h3>Changes that won't be constructive dismissal<\/h3>\n<p>Employers can make a lot of changes that <strong>are not<\/strong> constructive dismissal. Some changes are not significant enough. For example, your employer might have the right to ask you to work at a different location in the same city.<\/p>\n<p>Some changes might be about things you already agreed could change. For example, your employer might have told you before you were hired that they might change your work schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The law about what is and what isn't constructive dismissal is very complicated. A lot depends on the details of your situation. It's important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Changes that might be constructive dismissal<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some examples of things that <strong>might<\/strong> be serious enough that it would be like getting fired:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your employer lowers your wages by a lot or refuses to pay you what they owe you.<\/li>\n<li>Your employer takes away core responsibilities and lowers your position. For example, you are no longer a supervisor and are doing the work you used to supervise others to do.<\/li>\n<li>Your employer abuses you, harasses you, or discriminates against you in a way that <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-being-harassed-work-reasons-go-against-my-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\">goes against your human rights<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law about what is and what isn't constructive dismissal is very complicated. A lot depends on the details of your situation. It's important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95028","id":"95028","resource":"node","uuid":"274fac50-34ec-413d-a847-ceaff862757a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95029","id":"95029","resource":"node","uuid":"559d1e72-cb14-4712-975f-709edb51a42d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95030","id":"95030","resource":"node","uuid":"104b4c99-337c-47e4-8e9f-7a13f3395a6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95031","id":"95031","resource":"node","uuid":"e100ec89-4b60-4666-a5c9-125ee34e7c99"}],"field_question":"What if my employer forces me to leave my job?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95535","id":"95535","resource":"node","uuid":"4d26efbd-89f3-4657-9b5f-272a887be445"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76523","id":"76523","resource":"node","uuid":"59e6f20e-ce48-4b3c-98b6-3a9cccb626e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76368","id":"76368","resource":"node","uuid":"6c3c5f2d-3f10-4df4-baad-5b1c38644be6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553918400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr. 23\/18 KM: Annual review done by Danny Kastner, review date changed, changes made to step 4, Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95533","vid":"56118","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my employer forces me to leave my job?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-my-employer-forces-me-leave-my-job","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95533\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085520","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95533","id":"95533","resource":"node","uuid":"eb1a9032-9943-49ec-8836-67d17e9aaa71"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eb1a9032-9943-49ec-8836-67d17e9aaa71","vuuid":"6beb5914-8b5b-4de1-b9b5-4e86bf037d76","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most cases, your employer must give you notice in writing if you're fired.<\/p>\n<p>There are 2 ways that an employer can give you notice:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"NaN\">Your employer can tell you ahead of time. The amount of time can depend on many things, including how long you've been in the job. This is called \"working notice\". Most employers prefer not to do this because, if they're firing you, they usually want to get rid of you right away.<\/li>\n<li value=\"NaN\">Your employer can let you go right away. Then they have to pay you the money you would have earned if they had told you ahead of time. This is called termination pay or pay in lieu of notice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>People sometimes call termination pay severance pay. But in Ontario, termination pay is not the same as severance pay.<\/p>\n<p>The Employment Standards Act (ESA) defines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act\/severance-pay\" target=\"_blank\">severance pay<\/a> and has<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act\/severance-pay#section-2\" target=\"_blank\"> rules about who gets it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Minimum amount of notice<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has rules about the minimum amount of notice employers must give their employees. But not all jobs are covered by the ESA.<\/p>\n<p>To find out if the ESA applies to you, see Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the rules on minimum notice for employees covered by the ESA, see Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>If the ESA does not cover your situation, check <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\">What laws apply to me as a worker?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Getting more than minimum notice<\/h3>\n<p>Most people who are fired or laid off have the right to more than the minimum termination pay that is in the ESA. This is because of court decisions that say most workers should get what is \u201creasonable\u201d, not just the minimum amount in the ESA.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some reasons that you might have a right to get more than the ESA minimum amount:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You worked for the employer for a long time.<\/li>\n<li>Finding a similar job will be very difficult.<\/li>\n<li>Your job was very specialized.<\/li>\n<li>When hiring you, the employer convinced you to leave another job.<\/li>\n<li>You're an older worker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you might have the right to even more termination pay if the employer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>broke laws, such as human rights laws, when they fired you<\/li>\n<li>fired you in a cruel or insensitive way<\/li>\n<li>fired you for an unfair reason, for example, they believed you did something bad and you didn't<\/li>\n<li>fired you because you were acting on your rights that are in the ESA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lists above are just examples. What you can get depends on your situation. Speak to a <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\">lawyer who knows employment law<\/a> about how much termination pay you might be able to get.<\/p>\n<p>With a lawyer\u2019s help, you might be able to agree on the amount with your employer.<\/p>\n<p>Or you may be able to sue your employer in court. A court can decide that your employer has to give you more than the minimum notice in the ESA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>If you signed a contract<\/h3>\n<p>Employers sometimes try to limit the amount of notice you can get by <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-employer-wants-me-sign-contract-0\" target=\"_blank\">putting an amount in your employment contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the amount of notice that's in the contract <strong>could be less<\/strong> than minimum notice in the ESA, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court-0\">a court won't apply the contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And there are other reasons that a court might order your employer to give you more notice, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the contract isn't clear about notice<\/li>\n<li>you were forced to sign the contract<\/li>\n<li>you were tricked into signing the contract<\/li>\n<li>the notice under the contract is extremely unfair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If your employer asks you to sign a release<\/h3>\n<p>When your employer fires you, they may want you to sign something that says you agree to not make any claims against them. Sometimes this is called \"a release\".<\/p>\n<p>If your employer offers you termination pay, they may want you to sign a release <strong>before<\/strong> they pay you. But if you sign a release, you might not be able to ask for more money or go to court to sue for more money.<\/p>\n<p>Don't sign a release right away. Tell your employer you need time to think about it. You might ask for a week so you have time to find out more about your rights and decide if you want to try and get more money from your employer.<\/p>\n<p>An employer who pressures you to sign right away might not want you to know your rights. It's important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a>&nbsp;before signing a release.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95032","id":"95032","resource":"node","uuid":"31e7ac44-2532-441a-806f-7c6659992a7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95033","id":"95033","resource":"node","uuid":"dd47e88e-d279-4981-99aa-04d1ec7969bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95034","id":"95034","resource":"node","uuid":"3eaf6bca-9d26-4550-9976-94cd4d2bf561"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95035","id":"95035","resource":"node","uuid":"952a5b03-3958-40e0-81bb-38e8ca3ea871"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95036","id":"95036","resource":"node","uuid":"9c952e78-d31f-4438-acd0-f4e4c4ca9136"}],"field_question":"I've been fired. How much notice should I get?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95533","id":"95533","resource":"node","uuid":"eb1a9032-9943-49ec-8836-67d17e9aaa71"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95535","id":"95535","resource":"node","uuid":"4d26efbd-89f3-4657-9b5f-272a887be445"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93136","id":"93136","resource":"node","uuid":"22833d30-59fc-4271-99c0-32d5742aaa23"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93103","id":"93103","resource":"node","uuid":"b8361bb6-5053-4a32-879e-ea95f47935e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84189","id":"84189","resource":"node","uuid":"22f9db98-de0b-4e6e-8dc0-7d879230822f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM Nov. 15\/17: Made significant changes to the answer (not steps).\r\n\r\nKM Nov. 17\/17: Made further changes to the answer, updated the reviewed date, and correct a YMAN in step 4.\r\n\r\nKM Dec. 13\/17: Changed Reviewed Date to Jan. 1\/18; added temp agency para to Step 2; and saved both Answer and Step as \"Needs Review\" so changes can be made live in January.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95534","vid":"50122","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I've been fired. How much notice should I get?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-have-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1454442321","changed":"1529006920","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0","vuuid":"2d205ae3-a289-4df0-bba6-5c29342c5a37","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes, in some situations, like the ones below.<\/p>\n<h3>Temporary layoff<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) says you <strong>can be laid off<\/strong> without getting any notice of termination if the layoff is temporary. For example, your employer might not have enough work for you during a slow period.<\/p>\n<p>But the ESA rules apply <strong>only if<\/strong> you have agreed that your employer can put you on temporary layoff. And if you're in a union, the rules will depend on what's in the collective agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The ESA rules about temporary layoffs are complicated. There are rules about how long a temporary layoff can be. The general rule is that a temporary layoff can be up to 13 weeks out of 20 weeks in a row.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations, it can be longer than that. But it has to be less than 35 weeks out of 52 weeks in a row. For example, this applies if your employer continues to pay into a pension plan for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you get laid off but you never agreed that your employer could put you on temporary layoff, it's the same as what the law calls a constructive dismissal. Your right to termination pay is the same as if you were <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">fired<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you're laid off, you might need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a>&nbsp;about whether your employer has the right to put you on temporary layoff. And if you're in a union, you'll want to talk to your union representative.<\/p>\n<p>If you're not in a union and the ESA does not cover your situation, check <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\" target=\"_blank\">What laws apply to me as a worker?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>If you're fired for \"cause\"<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer may say they're firing you because of something you did or didn't do. They may say they have \"cause\" or a good reason to fire you without giving you any <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If this happens, try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a>. Sometimes employers are wrong about what is a good reason under the law to fire someone without notice.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of when an employer <strong>might<\/strong> have the right to fire you without giving you any notice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you stole from your employer<\/li>\n<li>you damaged your employer's property on purpose<\/li>\n<li>you threatened or assaulted someone at work<\/li>\n<li>you refuse to do something that's an important part of your job, unless you have a good reason, like <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-my-work-not-safe\" target=\"_blank\">refusing to do work that is unsafe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you did something wrong, your employer might not have the right to fire you without notice.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it can help you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what you did was not very serious<\/li>\n<li>your employer didn't give you a chance to correct your behaviour<\/li>\n<li>you've worked for your employer for a long time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It's important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a>&nbsp;if you think your employer was wrong to fire you without notice.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98807","id":"98807","resource":"node","uuid":"a681bd2d-73ab-4807-a1dd-ceb4f10c1a44"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95038","id":"95038","resource":"node","uuid":"a8685f8a-f387-4264-9ab6-c755e6fe6486"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95039","id":"95039","resource":"node","uuid":"a8c71c10-b0f3-47e7-acc7-b968c11f2cbf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95040","id":"95040","resource":"node","uuid":"f8598e8d-4b13-4921-bc64-14549ffd0fc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95041","id":"95041","resource":"node","uuid":"d62ad62a-179d-4e47-a2ab-cd827428e583"}],"field_question":"Can I be fired without any notice?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541","id":"95541","resource":"node","uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/87092","id":"87092","resource":"node","uuid":"fdacbde6-178c-4d9f-9672-0e3a80c71ba3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93136","id":"93136","resource":"node","uuid":"22833d30-59fc-4271-99c0-32d5742aaa23"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84494","id":"84494","resource":"node","uuid":"73b71c95-aba4-4314-8d8e-992b1ed0b015"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553918400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr. 23\/18 KM: annual review done by Danny Kastner, reviewed date change, changes made to step 5, Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95535","vid":"56121","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I be fired without any notice?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-fired-without-any-notice","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95535\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1454355921","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95535","id":"95535","resource":"node","uuid":"4d26efbd-89f3-4657-9b5f-272a887be445"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4d26efbd-89f3-4657-9b5f-272a887be445","vuuid":"58638e17-18e8-494b-97d0-cba2e2025860","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA), severance pay is <strong>not<\/strong> the same thing as termination pay, which is also called pay in lieu of notice. Severance pay is another payment that some people get when they lose their jobs.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more about termination pay in other questions including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">I've been fired. How much notice should I get?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-fired-without-any-notice\" target=\"_blank\">Can I be fired or laid off without any notice?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who gets severance pay<\/h3>\n<p>You get severance pay <strong>only<\/strong> if you've worked at least 5 years for your employer <strong>and<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your employer pays wages of at least $2.5 million a year, or<\/li>\n<li>at least 50 people will be losing their jobs within a 6-month period because the business is being cut back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The rules about severance pay are very complicated.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Labour has an online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/tools\/severance\/disclaimer_sev.php\" target=\"_blank\">Severance Entitlement Tool<\/a> you can use to figure out if you get severance pay.<\/p>\n<h3>Losing the right to severance pay<\/h3>\n<p>You won't get severance pay if your employer is closing down their business because it was affected so badly <strong>by a strike<\/strong> that they can't continue.<\/p>\n<p>There are other reasons that you can lose your right to severance pay. For example, this could happen if your employer offers you another job and you don't accept it.<\/p>\n<h3>How much is severance pay<\/h3>\n<p>The basic rule is that severance pay is one week's pay for each year you've worked for your employer. But the most you can get is 26 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Labour has an online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/tools\/severance\/disclaimer_sev.php\" target=\"_blank\">Severance Pay Calculator<\/a> you can use to figure out how much severance pay you get.<\/p>\n<h3>When and how you get severance pay<\/h3>\n<p>The ESA says that if your employer owes you severance pay, they have to pay you by the later of these two dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 days after your job ends<\/li>\n<li>your next regular payday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or, your employer can give you severance pay in smaller payments or installments, if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you agree in writing, <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>they apply to the Director of Employment Standards at the Ministry of Labour and the Director approves it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your employer has to give you all of your severance pay within 3 years. If they're paying in installments and miss a payment, they have to pay you the rest of the severance pay right away.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer doesn't follow these rules, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour\" target=\"_blank\">make a claim to the Ministry of Labour<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95042","id":"95042","resource":"node","uuid":"8f5c2d2c-72b1-4d70-b256-b09f27f11dad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95043","id":"95043","resource":"node","uuid":"5a59d5e3-5505-4fd6-a6ad-e834984916aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95044","id":"95044","resource":"node","uuid":"278cc2b6-0f81-497f-9053-f9a390cf1e3b"}],"field_question":"What is severance pay?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95535","id":"95535","resource":"node","uuid":"4d26efbd-89f3-4657-9b5f-272a887be445"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95532","id":"95532","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e1506-59eb-4153-9466-7551e58e8f9a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93239","id":"93239","resource":"node","uuid":"467a6a17-f670-4f02-a856-438021232643"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93136","id":"93136","resource":"node","uuid":"22833d30-59fc-4271-99c0-32d5742aaa23"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94300","id":"94300","resource":"node","uuid":"8263fa4a-56a2-409a-ac2c-f21b816fd311"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553918400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr. 23\/18 KM: Annual review done by Danny Kastner; reviewed date updated; Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95536","vid":"56124","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is severance pay?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-severance-pay","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95536\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95536","id":"95536","resource":"node","uuid":"2dbeb2f6-5487-43c8-a449-a7d78a3434b6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2dbeb2f6-5487-43c8-a449-a7d78a3434b6","vuuid":"e7364e44-7c0b-4287-a79d-bc25564fd50e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Sometimes employers stop people from working for a while or reduce their hours by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>sending them home from work early<\/li>\n<li>telling them not to come to work for a period of time<\/li>\n<li>not scheduling them for shifts or giving them hours of work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You lose money because you're not working. Employers call this \"suspending\" you without pay.<\/p>\n<p>Some <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" rel=\"94562-95537\">collective agreements<\/a> and employment agreements give employers the right to suspend workers without pay in some cases. But if you don't have an agreement that says your employer can do this, a suspension without pay is like <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-fired-without-any-notice\" target=\"_blank\">being fired<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Reasons employers suspend workers<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer might send you home early or tell you not to come to work for a while because of something they say you did. For example, they might say you made a mistake that cost them money or you caused problems at work.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer might do this so they can fire you later without giving you the notice of termination that <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">the law says you should get<\/a>. They might suspend you so they can say they warned you and gave you a chance to correct the problem.<\/p>\n<h4>Suspended for asking about your rights<\/h4>\n<p>The law says your employer <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-my-employer-punish-me-if-i-act-my-rights\" target=\"_blank\">can't punish you<\/a>&nbsp;for asking about your rights or asking them to respect your rights. For example, you might ask your employer about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>paying you wages they owe you<\/li>\n<li>taking vacation time they owe you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Deciding what to do if you're suspended<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to keep your job, there may not be anything you can do about the suspension.<\/p>\n<p>If you're willing to leave your job, you may be able to treat the suspension the same as <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">being fired<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But if you do this and your employer had <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-fired-without-any-notice\" target=\"_blank\">a good reason to fire you<\/a>, you might not have a right to notice of termination.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98806","id":"98806","resource":"node","uuid":"337241ba-5dde-4300-b90b-ceda6fdd3975"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95046","id":"95046","resource":"node","uuid":"ea6b373e-5433-4605-a171-1659cfe97359"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95047","id":"95047","resource":"node","uuid":"4612138c-e816-4339-85d0-890186ea70ed"}],"field_question":"My employer says I'm suspended without pay. What does this mean?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95534","id":"95534","resource":"node","uuid":"62ef36eb-fd31-4877-b2f0-9c2aa15560c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95533","id":"95533","resource":"node","uuid":"eb1a9032-9943-49ec-8836-67d17e9aaa71"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93136","id":"93136","resource":"node","uuid":"22833d30-59fc-4271-99c0-32d5742aaa23"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84494","id":"84494","resource":"node","uuid":"73b71c95-aba4-4314-8d8e-992b1ed0b015"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1522382400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 23\/18 KM: Annual review done by Danny Kastner; new review date; contents of first step updated; Word file uploaded\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95537","vid":"56110","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My employer says I'm suspended without pay. What does this mean?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/my-employer-says-im-suspended-without-pay-what-does-mean","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95537\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95537","id":"95537","resource":"node","uuid":"efb3c950-47ff-4a72-8bfa-769eab1ab00c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"efb3c950-47ff-4a72-8bfa-769eab1ab00c","vuuid":"84c5f493-b2f6-417a-92ab-1da5722ee883","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>No, your employer does <strong>not<\/strong> have to give you a reason.<\/p>\n<p>But in most cases, if you're fired your employer must give you a written notice of termination.<\/p>\n<p>And in some cases, they can fire you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-fired-without-any-notice\" target=\"_blank\">without giving you notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Why employers don't give reasons<\/h3>\n<p>Employers often fire people without telling them why.<\/p>\n<p>There are some reasons employers <strong>cannot use<\/strong> to fire workers. If an employer fires you for one of these reasons, they\u2019re breaking the law.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer doesn't give a reason, they're less likely to say something that you could use to prove that they fired you for a reason that's against the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Reasons that are against the law<\/h3>\n<h4>Rights that are part of the Employment Standards Act<\/h4>\n<p>The law says your employer <strong>cannot fire you<\/strong> for doing something that the Employment Standards Act (ESA) says you have the right to do.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples of rights that are in the ESA include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>taking pregnancy or parental leave and returning to your job at the end of your leave<\/li>\n<li>asking about your rights or asking your employer to obey the law<\/li>\n<li>refusing to sign an agreement that affects your rights, for example, an agreement about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-sign-overtime-agreement-0\" target=\"_blank\">how you will be paid for overtime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour-0\" target=\"blank\">making a claim<\/a>&nbsp;against your employer with the Ministry of Labour<\/li>\n<li>giving information about your employer to an Employment Standards Officer from the Ministry of Labour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Human rights<\/h4>\n<p>Your employer is breaking the law if they fire you for a reason that goes against your human rights. For example, it is against the law to fire you because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability that you have, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>the fact that you have children, plan to have children, or are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>your marital status, for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Other rights<\/h4>\n<p>It's against the law for your employer to fire you because you asked about a health or safety issue at work. For example, you asked for details about chemicals used in your workplace or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-my-work-not-safe\" target=\"_blank\">refused to do unsafe work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It's also against the law for your employer to fire you because you did something that laws to protect the environment say you have the right to do. For example, you have the right to ignore your employer\u2019s orders to break these laws.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95048","id":"95048","resource":"node","uuid":"b916a852-5dc0-4be1-a24e-4ee856d9a034"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95049","id":"95049","resource":"node","uuid":"7cfb67cd-2573-4e2d-b4b5-8ae049862127"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95050","id":"95050","resource":"node","uuid":"07c74868-4470-445f-a43e-0a72d1dc2711"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95051","id":"95051","resource":"node","uuid":"2dc11a0e-ac71-4c6f-a838-7a7d5f923644"}],"field_question":"I've been fired. Does my employer have to give me a reason?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/876","id":"876","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6cf14ae2-9511-4fcb-9bb9-ab2cbd555f16"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95532","id":"95532","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e1506-59eb-4153-9466-7551e58e8f9a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95537","id":"95537","resource":"node","uuid":"efb3c950-47ff-4a72-8bfa-769eab1ab00c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84909","id":"84909","resource":"node","uuid":"14d61f41-393c-4ad3-8ee7-34976955f4ce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76209","id":"76209","resource":"node","uuid":"09f4ca52-0508-4557-89ba-c7c3f6088e7f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522382400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553918400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr. 23\/18 KM: annual review done by Danny Kastner, reviewed date changed, Word file uploaded, updates to YMANs\r\n\r\nFeb. 20\/18 KM: updated link for YMAN in Step 1","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95538","vid":"60984","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I've been fired. Does my employer have to give me a reason?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-does-my-employer-have-give-me-reason","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95538\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529008540","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95538","id":"95538","resource":"node","uuid":"a681f620-0aea-44e8-8c06-428c68172291"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a681f620-0aea-44e8-8c06-428c68172291","vuuid":"c68162cb-a56a-4492-9bfc-3f8da5c2c333","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are laws that say your employer can't punish you for acting on your rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Your rights in the Employment Standards Act<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) says that your employer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/pubs\/guide\/reprisals.php\" target=\"_blank\">can't punish you<\/a> or threaten to punish you for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>asking about your rights as a worker<\/li>\n<li>asking your employer to respect those rights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour\" target=\"_blank\">making a claim<\/a>&nbsp;to the Ministry of Labour<\/li>\n<li>giving information to an Employment Standards Officer from the Ministry of Labour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, for example, it's against the law for your employer to punish you for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>asking them to pay you wages <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-does-my-employer-have-pay-me\" target=\"_blank\">they owe you<\/a><\/li>\n<li>complaining about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-can-my-employer-deduct-my-pay\" target=\"_blank\">illegal deductions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>asking for or taking pregnancy leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your human rights<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Human Rights Code says that your employer can't punish you or threaten to punish you for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>asking about your human rights<\/li>\n<li>asking your employer to respect those rights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-claim-human-rights-tribunal-ontario\" target=\"_blank\">applying<\/a>&nbsp;to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/li>\n<li>refusing to do something that goes against another person's human rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this happens to you, you can contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrlsc.on.ca\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\">Human Rights Legal Support Centre<\/a> for free legal advice and information.<\/p>\n<p>The Centre helps people file human rights applications with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/hrto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/a> and, in some cases, represents people who are making claims at the Tribunal.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check out the Centre's online tool <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrlsc.on.ca\/en\/node\/143\" target=\"_blank\">Can We Help You?<\/a> to see if you might be able to make a claim.<\/p>\n<h3>Your right to safety at work<\/h3>\n<p>Both the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Canada Labour Code say that your employer can't punish you because you ask them to follow safety rules.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this, see <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-punished-complaining-about-safety-issues-work\" target=\"_blank\">Can I be punished for complaining about safety issues at work?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Things employers do to punish people<\/h3>\n<p>If you ask your employer about your rights or do something else related to your rights, your employer can't use that as a reason to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fire you<\/li>\n<li>suspend you<\/li>\n<li>discipline you<\/li>\n<li>transfer you to another position<\/li>\n<li>reduce or change your hours<\/li>\n<li>not give you a raise or other benefits<\/li>\n<li>harass or threaten you<\/li>\n<li>intimidate or bully you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your employer does any of those things, and you think it's because you asked or did something else about your rights, this is called a reprisal. It's against the law.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95052","id":"95052","resource":"node","uuid":"88695d8a-7a2f-4366-9d30-3ac6feb587e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95053","id":"95053","resource":"node","uuid":"4563dfb3-f97c-43fd-8aa1-fa686f49595d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95054","id":"95054","resource":"node","uuid":"a7746cb2-c7d6-4997-979c-17152136a4f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95055","id":"95055","resource":"node","uuid":"5a4b8cb8-f133-4c9f-82ae-2afebd3b729e"}],"field_question":"Can my employer punish me if I act on my rights?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95537","id":"95537","resource":"node","uuid":"efb3c950-47ff-4a72-8bfa-769eab1ab00c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95538","id":"95538","resource":"node","uuid":"a681f620-0aea-44e8-8c06-428c68172291"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76100","id":"76100","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9de33e-7b8a-4485-91c2-9bf2bb45b5cb"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95539","vid":"55183","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my employer punish me if I act on my rights?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-my-employer-punish-me-if-i-act-my-rights","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80","vuuid":"60351442-e319-4ff1-99f0-77e4d21f182b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If an employer has not followed Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) you may be able to make a claim with the Ministry of Labour.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can make a claim if your employer has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>paid you less than <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-does-my-employer-have-pay-me\" target=\"_blank\">minimum wage<\/a><\/li>\n<li>not paid you what they owe you for <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-overtime\" target=\"_blank\">overtime<\/a><\/li>\n<li>made <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-can-my-employer-deduct-my-pay\" target=\"_blank\">illegal deductions<\/a>&nbsp;from your pay<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-my-employer-punish-me-if-i-act-my-rights\" target=\"_blank\">punished you<\/a>&nbsp;because you asked them to respect your rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out if your job is covered by the ESA, see Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry looks into claims and can order the employer to pay you money that they owe you.<\/p>\n<p>And if your employer punished you for asking about your rights or asking them to respect your rights, the Ministry can order your employer to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give you your job back, if you were fired<\/li>\n<li>change their practices so they follow the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>But they rarely order an employer to give you back your job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>They can also order your employer to pay you money:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>for costs that you had<\/li>\n<li>to replace money that you were forced to spend because of what the employer did<\/li>\n<li>because of how the employer's actions affected you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most people don't make claims against an employer that they're still working for. This is because the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-my-employer-punish-me-if-i-act-my-rights\" target=\"_blank\">laws to protect workers<\/a>&nbsp;don't stop employers from firing their workers. And <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/ive-been-fired-how-much-notice-should-i-get\" target=\"_blank\">if you're fired<\/a>, it's up to you to take action against the employer to get what they owe you.<\/p>\n<p>The process of making a claim with the Ministry and getting a decision can take between 3 to 8 months or longer. If you can resolve problems with your employer, that\u2019s always best.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>Workers have up to <strong>2 years<\/strong> to make a claim for wages that their employer owes them.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98808","id":"98808","resource":"node","uuid":"fab5c057-3a46-4eac-bffb-bc5675653d8e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95057","id":"95057","resource":"node","uuid":"1fd6ee28-2de4-49cf-8420-0a153893f000"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95059","id":"95059","resource":"node","uuid":"8977a986-b24d-4c17-b034-71e09562ede3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95060","id":"95060","resource":"node","uuid":"60054497-e36e-41ce-bc6e-777eb7ecbed4"}],"field_question":"How do I make an employment standards claim with the Ministry of Labour?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95542","id":"95542","resource":"node","uuid":"319bca31-2068-4b20-8e96-4f1ec2c20446"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541","id":"95541","resource":"node","uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98101","id":"98101","resource":"node","uuid":"76fdc474-ba19-4b85-8fc4-f4e1b859ac81"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM Dec. 12\/17: Made edits and changed Reviewed Date. Saved as \"Needs Review\". To be made live in January 2018.\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95540","vid":"51357","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I make an employment standards claim with the Ministry of Labour?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c","vuuid":"61360ef1-c495-4b49-b118-088a3660ebf7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you left your job or got fired, you might have a claim against your employer. And you might have the option of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-sue-my-former-employer-small-claims-court\">suing your employer in court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But if you're a <strong>unionized worker<\/strong>, you can't sue your employer in court. Talk to your shop steward or union representative about what to do. You have rights in your collective agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing court or the Ministry of Labour<\/h3>\n<p>If you're trying to get wages that an employer owes you, you can't sue in court <strong>and<\/strong> <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour-0\">make an employment standards claim<\/a>&nbsp;to the Ontario Ministry of Labour. You have to choose one or the other.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the differences are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how much work you have to do<\/li>\n<li>how easy or complicated it is<\/li>\n<li>costs<\/li>\n<li>financial risks<\/li>\n<li>how long you can expect the process to take<\/li>\n<li>what you can claim<\/li>\n<li>who can make the employer pay if you win<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It's important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\">get legal advice<\/a>&nbsp;before you decide what to do.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing which court<\/h3>\n<p>If you're suing an employer for <strong>$25,000 or less<\/strong>, you do this in <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">Small Claims Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sue for <strong>more than $25,000<\/strong>, you have to do this in Superior Court. It's very hard to do this without a lawyer. If you want to sue in Superior Court, you should try to get <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\">legal help<\/a>&nbsp;If you have a low income, you might be able to get help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probonoontario.org\/work\/\">Pro Bono Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95061","id":"95061","resource":"node","uuid":"85c108cb-9a16-4247-9149-ee1e67c04157"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95062","id":"95062","resource":"node","uuid":"81a31c86-db5b-43c7-9d7d-695f587796e8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95063","id":"95063","resource":"node","uuid":"6d2fc699-384c-4fc8-951a-2089c3074ba5"}],"field_question":"Can I sue my former employer in court?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95544","id":"95544","resource":"node","uuid":"0babaaf1-191a-465b-9971-accf1c846bfb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93193","id":"93193","resource":"node","uuid":"d2d71d71-5cc3-47d4-b953-b5751fad899e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93990","id":"93990","resource":"node","uuid":"0615b126-3b27-4629-9ddb-48089987b2c5"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95541","vid":"55093","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I sue my former employer in court?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085761","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541","id":"95541","resource":"node","uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5","vuuid":"e38b9fdf-aa2b-49cd-aa94-3340bbdf1b3d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>After you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour-0\" target=\"_blank\">send in your claim<\/a>, the Ministry gives you a \"claim submission number\". Use this number if you have to contact the Ministry to find out what's happening with your claim.<\/p>\n<p>If you send your claim in online, you get the number right away. Otherwise, the Ministry mails it to you.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry looks at your claim form and contacts you if you didn't include all the basic information. They won't deal with your claim until you give them the missing information.<\/p>\n<h3>Investigating your claim<\/h3>\n<p>Once the Ministry reviews your claim form and you have given them all the information that it asks for, your claim goes to an Employment Standards Officer (ESO).<\/p>\n<p>The ESO\u2019s job is to investigate, or look into, your claim. They contact you, usually by telephone, and ask you questions about your claim. They also ask you to send in documents that relate to your employment.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the ESO might ask for any proof you have of things you said in your claim, such as pay stubs or notes you made of the hours you worked.<\/p>\n<p>The ESO contacts your employer and asks your employer to explain what happened. The ESO can also ask your employer to send in copies of their records, such as time sheets and proof of how much they paid you.<\/p>\n<p>The ESO may ask you and your employer to come to a meeting to try and settle your claim.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your employer can agree on what needs to happen to settle your claim, you both sign a document that says what you agreed to.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't agree, the ESO decides and sends that decision to you and your employer.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95064","id":"95064","resource":"node","uuid":"dbf25016-5420-4142-abc8-e5ab35fec452"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95065","id":"95065","resource":"node","uuid":"7500e17c-8d68-437a-a9c7-0e99c21e0987"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95066","id":"95066","resource":"node","uuid":"542760dc-4b5e-49bf-9700-e55401cc66a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95067","id":"95067","resource":"node","uuid":"19e70f2e-3bd1-4347-9246-03078ef1e64a"}],"field_question":"What happens after I start a claim with the Ministry of Labour?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95543","id":"95543","resource":"node","uuid":"ca98aec7-82f8-4861-bcea-7ac1404a191d"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[],"field_date_reviewed":"1514782800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Dec. 12\/17: Updated Answer and Reviewed Date because of ESA changes that come into effect Jan. 1\/18. Saved as \"Needs Review\". To be made live in January.\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95542","vid":"51368","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens after I start a claim with the Ministry of Labour?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-happens-after-i-start-claim-ministry-labour","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95542\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95542","id":"95542","resource":"node","uuid":"319bca31-2068-4b20-8e96-4f1ec2c20446"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"319bca31-2068-4b20-8e96-4f1ec2c20446","vuuid":"f6611b0a-6afb-43f3-acad-8ad19ef31225","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Employment Standards Officers (ESO) decide employment standards claims made to the Ministry of Labour. If you disagree with what the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-happens-after-i-start-claim-ministry-labour\">ESO decided<\/a>, you can ask the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olrb.gov.on.ca\/english\/homepage.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Labour Relations Board<\/a> (Labour Board) to review the decision.<\/p>\n<p>You can ask for a review if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the ESO refuses to make an order against your employer<\/li>\n<li>you disagree with all or part of the ESO's order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, the amount of money the ESO orders your employer to pay you might be less than the amount of your claim. The Labour Board can decide that your employer owes you the full amount.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>The time limit to ask the Board for a review is <strong>30 days<\/strong> from the date you get the ESO's decision.<\/p>\n<p>If you miss the time limit, you can still apply. Explain why you're applying late. The Labour Board might still agree to review the decision.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95068","id":"95068","resource":"node","uuid":"3f0073b1-4425-4bd4-a39e-dd49edb935c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95069","id":"95069","resource":"node","uuid":"9b4219df-6b86-45a6-a707-a335b3d830ed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95070","id":"95070","resource":"node","uuid":"1e1f1aca-3c64-4f24-b955-c18f1b96ef1b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95071","id":"95071","resource":"node","uuid":"fb0abec5-0ddb-4d5b-81d9-98ef7e55cce3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95072","id":"95072","resource":"node","uuid":"e429ae28-fb56-4dc7-847b-5c9aa7c1150c"}],"field_question":"What if I disagree with the Ministry of Labour decision about my employment standards claim?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95540","id":"95540","resource":"node","uuid":"11beb6b9-3ee3-4c51-b3d5-317c2162344c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95542","id":"95542","resource":"node","uuid":"319bca31-2068-4b20-8e96-4f1ec2c20446"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95543","vid":"55173","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I disagree with the Ministry of Labour decision about my employment standards claim?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-i-disagree-ministry-labour-decision-about-my-employment-standards-claim","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95543\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95543","id":"95543","resource":"node","uuid":"ca98aec7-82f8-4861-bcea-7ac1404a191d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ca98aec7-82f8-4861-bcea-7ac1404a191d","vuuid":"8cdc9dc7-e558-439a-b5a3-a44ca731157c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you left your job or got fired, you might have a claim against the employer. You might be able to make an <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-employment-standards-claim-ministry-labour-0\" target=\"_blank\">employment standards claim<\/a> to the Ministry of Labour. And you might have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court-0\" target=\"_blank\">the option of suing your employer in court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you're trying to get wages that an employer owes you, you can't sue in court <strong>and<\/strong> make an employment standards claim to the Ministry of Labour. You have to choose one or the other.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sue for <strong>$25,000 or less<\/strong>, you do this in <strong>Small Claims Court<\/strong>. The Next Steps explain how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sue for <strong>more than $25,000<\/strong>, you have to do this in <strong>Superior Court<\/strong>. It's very hard to do this without a lawyer. If you want to sue in Superior Court, you should really try to get <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">legal help<\/a>. If you have a low income, you might be able to get help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probonoontario.org\/work\/\">Pro Bono Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95073","id":"95073","resource":"node","uuid":"7a0e4dad-67d8-4a14-9207-364b0836c259"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95074","id":"95074","resource":"node","uuid":"4ec161d5-8b44-4b26-bd15-a55f1300b0e0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95075","id":"95075","resource":"node","uuid":"4ca66c3f-19de-4958-aaf9-ae91866680cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95076","id":"95076","resource":"node","uuid":"4e4db19f-0eba-443e-b624-214af83b48ff"}],"field_question":"How do I sue my former employer in Small Claims Court?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95545","id":"95545","resource":"node","uuid":"7eb47ee9-9286-4dc0-a160-c675b3545a8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541","id":"95541","resource":"node","uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93193","id":"93193","resource":"node","uuid":"d2d71d71-5cc3-47d4-b953-b5751fad899e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93990","id":"93990","resource":"node","uuid":"0615b126-3b27-4629-9ddb-48089987b2c5"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95544","vid":"55097","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I sue my former employer in Small Claims Court?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-sue-my-former-employer-small-claims-court","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95544\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95544","id":"95544","resource":"node","uuid":"0babaaf1-191a-465b-9971-accf1c846bfb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0babaaf1-191a-465b-9971-accf1c846bfb","vuuid":"c47bf4af-2b88-42c3-ba9f-684ea53648c6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It's helpful to first read <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-sue-my-former-employer-small-claims-court\" target=\"_blank\">How do I sue my former employer in Small Claims Court?<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;It talks about who can sue and how to start the process.<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/980258\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> you have to follow when you sue someone in <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">Small Claims Court<\/a>. The court has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/scc\/#04\">guides<\/a> that explain many of these rules. The rules are for all types of claims, not just claims against an employer.<\/p>\n<p>The guides are for both plaintiffs and defendants.<\/p>\n<p>You're the plaintiff. A <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">plaintiff<\/span> is the person who is suing. The employer you're suing is the defendant. A <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">defendant<\/span> is the person who is being sued.<\/p>\n<p>You <strong>must follow<\/strong> the rules. The court might not deal with your claim if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>miss a time limit<\/li>\n<li>don't do other things that the rules say you have to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many people go to Small Claims Court on their own. But it is much easier if you have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95077","id":"95077","resource":"node","uuid":"237e8e15-fefa-4ea8-80af-3263f57f4127"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95078","id":"95078","resource":"node","uuid":"f7ade1e8-0903-4a1e-8b2d-61bc6c03f597"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95079","id":"95079","resource":"node","uuid":"11bdd3d4-1e7e-450d-b691-8637e9ea2cad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95080","id":"95080","resource":"node","uuid":"9f9652e5-1312-4cd6-8268-e646a4289b55"}],"field_question":"I filed a claim against my employer in Small Claims Court. What do I have to do next?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95544","id":"95544","resource":"node","uuid":"0babaaf1-191a-465b-9971-accf1c846bfb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95596","id":"95596","resource":"node","uuid":"7b1b9fac-7781-4165-a54c-64c01089a687"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93193","id":"93193","resource":"node","uuid":"d2d71d71-5cc3-47d4-b953-b5751fad899e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93996","id":"93996","resource":"node","uuid":"c62805c3-0f95-49b4-90a8-d0faaa4e3319"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95545","vid":"55101","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I filed a claim against my employer in Small Claims Court. What do I have to do next?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-filed-claim-against-my-employer-small-claims-court-what-do-i-have-do-next","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95545\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95545","id":"95545","resource":"node","uuid":"7eb47ee9-9286-4dc0-a160-c675b3545a8f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7eb47ee9-9286-4dc0-a160-c675b3545a8f","vuuid":"ae690935-27b5-42af-91c1-49789e5f91ef","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow. For example, there are rules about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hours of work<\/li>\n<li>minimum wage<\/li>\n<li>vacation pay, holiday pay, and time off from work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But not all jobs are covered by the ESA. And, for some jobs, only parts of the ESA apply.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have a work permit, to be covered by the ESA.<\/p>\n<h3>Federal laws<\/h3>\n<p>Some industries are covered by federal laws. These are laws made by the Government of Canada and they apply throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>These industries include banks, airlines, some trucking businesses, and broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p>Workers in these industries are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/employment-equity\/regulated-industries.html\">covered by the Canada Labour Code<\/a>. Like the ESA, the Canada Labour Code sets out minimum standards employers must follow.<\/p>\n<h3>Discrimination and harassment<\/h3>\n<p>The laws about human rights say that employers must not discriminate against you or allow other workers to discriminate against you.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\"&gt;Discrimination&lt;\/span&gt; happens when someone refuses to hire you, treats you unfairly, or fires you for a reason that goes against your human rights.<\/p>\n<p>Examples include being discriminated against because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age<\/li>\n<li>disability<\/li>\n<li>sex<\/li>\n<li>sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>being pregnant or having children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ontario Human Rights Code applies to workers who are covered by the Employment Standards Act.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Human Rights Act applies to workers who are covered by the Canada Labour Code.<\/p>\n<h3>If your employer says you're self-employed<\/h3>\n<p>Some <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/why-employer-saying-i-have-be-independent-contractor\" target=\"_blank\">employers say that their workers are self-employed<\/a> and the Employment Standards Act (ESA) does <strong>not apply<\/strong> to them. If this is your situation, it's a good idea to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you signed something that says you\u2019re an \"independent contractor\" or in business for yourself, the rights in the ESA might still apply to you. For example, you might have the right to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-overtime\" target=\"_blank\">overtime pay<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Health and safety concerns<\/h3>\n<p>The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives workers the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>know about health and safety hazards in the workplace<\/li>\n<li>refuse to do work that\u2019s not safe, which is often referred to as \"unsafe work\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The OHSA doesn't apply to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>people who are covered by the Canada Labour Code<\/li>\n<li>domestic workers who work in their employer's home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Workplace injuries<\/h3>\n<p>If you have an injury or disease that is related to your job, you should apply for workers' compensation. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) decides if you're covered or not.<\/p>\n<p>WSIB pays workers' compensation benefits for injuries or diseases that are related to your work.<\/p>\n<p>You should report any injuries to your employer as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98805","id":"98805","resource":"node","uuid":"249d1f9b-d3ad-4f43-88df-2d92433ec734"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95082","id":"95082","resource":"node","uuid":"24e3405c-a0c6-4ccd-9021-1483578c3b31"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95083","id":"95083","resource":"node","uuid":"945aac43-ab3f-4f5f-83bc-a02e73e07128"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95084","id":"95084","resource":"node","uuid":"43330d57-325a-4c4a-8e78-bfdc155b7b7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95085","id":"95085","resource":"node","uuid":"8083f71a-9e42-47cd-a7e2-41a99bec22fa"}],"field_question":"What laws apply to me as a worker?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541","id":"95541","resource":"node","uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83487","id":"83487","resource":"node","uuid":"bea28784-920a-4138-a95c-38e8e5743959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76377","id":"76377","resource":"node","uuid":"c2f6ecb3-e51c-4693-a5cc-487d1c5d2120"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95546","vid":"61001","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What laws apply to me as a worker?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653","vuuid":"5edab560-6692-433c-87b5-d6594d0e93ff","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are laws to protect workers who want to claim their rights. But employers sometimes don't follow these laws.<\/p>\n<p>To help you decide what to do, you may want to talk to someone and find out about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your legal options<\/li>\n<li>what result you want to get<\/li>\n<li>how strong your claim is<\/li>\n<li>what evidence you will need<\/li>\n<li>how long it might take to get a result<\/li>\n<li>what rights your employer has<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95086","id":"95086","resource":"node","uuid":"b7431590-d540-4c6a-96c8-873941f830f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95087","id":"95087","resource":"node","uuid":"8123572a-c49e-4bd4-96d6-2284e073f144"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95088","id":"95088","resource":"node","uuid":"29e0e145-4f85-4315-953e-66794f96e032"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95089","id":"95089","resource":"node","uuid":"fdb2384f-7cb9-4024-8a6b-b846e9ef3d44"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95090","id":"95090","resource":"node","uuid":"a784d3d7-dc08-419e-95f8-ac9a3707093c"}],"field_question":"Where can I get help and advice about my rights as a worker?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/992","id":"992","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8434895f-16f3-4e43-b64b-f5d4fc4888a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/997","id":"997","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4106a452-7432-4421-80bb-584288d7e21e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94070","id":"94070","resource":"node","uuid":"603f95df-6b67-40c0-8807-c77cb03542ce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Aug 13\/18 KM: In Step 1, updated so new name appears for IWC and uploaded revised Word doc\r\n\r\nFeb 2018 CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources; added WAC important phone numbers list to Next Step #3.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95547","vid":"68433","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Where can I get help and advice about my rights as a worker?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c","vuuid":"3d9c8b5f-836c-4081-9305-92119f6d092f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If an employer discriminates against you in a way that goes against Ontario's human rights laws, you might be able to make a claim against the employer. You do this with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>The Tribunal could order the employer to pay you money or even offer you a job.<\/p>\n<h3>What human rights laws say about discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Employers aren't allowed to discriminate for reasons that go against human rights laws.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, in most cases, an employer can't decide <strong>not to hire you<\/strong> because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>having children, planning to have children, or being pregnant<\/li>\n<li>your marital status, for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-old-do-i-need-be-work\" target=\"_blank\">your age if you are at least 18<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-if-i-have-police-record\" target=\"_blank\">being convicted of a crime if you have a pardon or record suspension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some employers say they have rules that apply to everyone and they can't hire you if you can't follow them. But what the employer is doing might be discrimination if you can't follow a rule for a reason that goes against your human rights.<\/p>\n<p>For example, an employer might have a dress code or rule about what people have to wear at work. And this rule might apply to everyone. But the employer might have to let you dress differently if you wear something for religious reasons.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking about experience in Canada<\/h3>\n<p>An employer should not ask if you have \"Canadian experience\", unless they can show that you need it to do the job.<\/p>\n<p>An employer <strong>can ask<\/strong> you if you're <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/my-first-job-canada-what-do-i-need-work\" target=\"_blank\">allowed to work in Canada<\/a>. But, for most jobs, it's difficult for an employer to show that work experience in Canada is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>If an employer refuses to hire you because you don't have experience working in Canada, you might be able to make a human rights claim. Find out more about this in the Next Steps below.<\/p>\n<h3>Hiring people from specific groups<\/h3>\n<p>You may see some job postings that say that the employer is hiring people who belong to a specific group or groups.<\/p>\n<p>The law lets employers do this for specific reasons. These might be to help groups that are often discriminated against or because an organization works with a specific group of people and needs to hire someone from that group to do some types of work.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A big company might have a special hiring program to try to make their workforce more diverse by including more people from a variety of racial communities.<\/li>\n<li>An organization that serves a specific group, like young people, might be allowed to hire younger workers to do community outreach work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95091","id":"95091","resource":"node","uuid":"7e0acc81-b422-407a-a939-43885c99ebdc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95092","id":"95092","resource":"node","uuid":"731622cf-35d2-42af-a20d-754dd307670a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95093","id":"95093","resource":"node","uuid":"f15cc529-0a06-4c02-b644-64217b42f9be"}],"field_question":"What if I'm not hired because an employer discriminates against me? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"}],"field_questions":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95515","id":"95515","resource":"node","uuid":"492c055a-0280-4529-8de5-a10153e9078d"}},"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84144","id":"84144","resource":"node","uuid":"63a92125-df8d-436a-b4c5-c82ed7719583"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91629","id":"91629","resource":"node","uuid":"965f8b92-d668-4595-ba90-1278f79c213d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76351","id":"76351","resource":"node","uuid":"3f0050aa-0edb-4b99-bf2d-163aaa4f14b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83404","id":"83404","resource":"node","uuid":"eb0cba54-f319-46c6-9222-f68d058c4794"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; review date updated; URL updated in step 1; Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95548","vid":"60132","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I'm not hired because an employer discriminates against me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-not-hired-because-employer-discriminates-against-me-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91","vuuid":"e0687a45-2c29-48db-9578-089f218d9d90","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Usually, the answer is no.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's human rights laws make it difficult for employers to force workers to get tested to show if they used drugs or alcohol at work or before coming to work.<\/p>\n<p>An employer is not supposed to test workers just to find out if they've used drugs or alcohol. There has to be a connection between the testing and making sure that people are doing their jobs properly and safely.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the type of work might be dangerous, this isn't a good enough reason. For example, employers can't force workers to do a drug or alcohol test only because they use machinery or equipment that can cause injuries.<\/p>\n<p>It would be very unusual for an employer to have a good enough reason to make you take a drug or alcohol test when you apply for a job.<\/p>\n<h3>When your employer might be able to ask for tests<\/h3>\n<p>If there have been a lot of problems caused by workers using drugs or alcohol at work, the employer might be able to say workers must get tested. This is very unusual.<\/p>\n<p>Other reasons that your employer might be allowed to test you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have what the law calls \"reasonable cause\" to believe you have come to work impaired by drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>you've been involved in a workplace accident<\/li>\n<li>you're returning to your job after getting treated for abusing drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But your employer still has to show that there's a connection between the testing and you being able to do your job properly and safely.<\/p>\n<h3>If you've had problems with drugs or alcohol<\/h3>\n<p>Human rights laws say that an employer is not allowed to <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term glossary-highlight\" rel=\"95144-94840\">discriminate<\/span> against you because of a disability. This means that an employer can't discriminate against you because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have now or used to have an addiction or dependence on drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>they think you have an addiction or dependence on drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If an employer asks you to take a drug or alcohol test, they might be discriminating against you because of a disability. If this applies to you, see Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>If an employer <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court\" target=\"_blank\">fires you<\/a> or takes other steps against you because of the results of a drug or alcohol test, this might also go against your human rights. To find out more about making a human rights claim, see Step 3.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95094","id":"95094","resource":"node","uuid":"1fb19860-ca47-47ca-82fa-2e3553d3639a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95095","id":"95095","resource":"node","uuid":"97c99831-8742-482e-9685-17f87fccd184"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95096","id":"95096","resource":"node","uuid":"269bd9d8-6a82-4595-bb37-a5b4c2ca06d4"}],"field_question":"Can an employer make me take a drug or alcohol test?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93595","id":"93595","resource":"node","uuid":"d7c24131-721f-4faa-ac58-5898c67098fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; review date updated; URL in step 1 updated; Word file uploaded\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95549","vid":"61012","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can an employer make me take a drug or alcohol test?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-make-me-take-drug-or-alcohol-test","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95549\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529011842","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95549","id":"95549","resource":"node","uuid":"326326ba-bf83-46f7-b1de-1c71b7d72631"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"326326ba-bf83-46f7-b1de-1c71b7d72631","vuuid":"940ec104-0078-4994-b9e3-ac0d55de1489","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If an employer discriminates against you in a way that goes against Ontario's human rights laws, you might be able to make a claim against the employer. You do this with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/hrto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Tribunal could order the employer to pay you money or give you a job. But they don't usually order the employer to give you back your job if you were fired.<\/p>\n<p>If you left your job or got fired, you might have the option of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court\" target=\"_blank\">suing your employer in court<\/a>. You might want to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a> before you decide what to do.<\/p>\n<h3>Discrimination that is against human rights laws<\/h3>\n<p>Employers aren't allowed to discriminate for reasons that go against human rights laws.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, in most cases, an employer can't decide not to hire you, treat you unfairly, or fire you because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>having children, planning to have children, or being pregnant<\/li>\n<li>your marital status, for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li>your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-old-do-i-need-be-work\" target=\"_blank\">age if you are at least 18<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-if-i-have-police-record\" target=\"_blank\">being convicted of a crime if you have a pardon or record suspension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rules that discriminate<\/h3>\n<p>Some employers say they have rules that apply to everyone. But this might be discrimination if the reason you can't meet the rules goes against your human rights.<\/p>\n<p>For example, an employer might have a dress code that applies to everyone. But they might have to let you dress differently if you wear something for religious reasons.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limits<\/h3>\n<p>The deadline to apply to the Tribunal is <strong>one year<\/strong> from the date you were discriminated against.<\/p>\n<p>If you miss the deadline, you can still apply. But in your <span class=\"no-glossary\">application<\/span>, you need to explain why you're applying late. If you have a good reason, for example, you couldn't apply because you were in the hospital, the Tribunal can decide to let you apply late.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s difficult to convince the Tribunal to let you apply late. If you\u2019ve missed the deadline, it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\">get legal advice<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95097","id":"95097","resource":"node","uuid":"800613d2-23e9-40b8-8091-e46372ee93db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95098","id":"95098","resource":"node","uuid":"ddd3dd4f-786e-46fd-b038-db081788044b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95099","id":"95099","resource":"node","uuid":"319131d1-4b17-4afa-9f85-4c821d368a37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95100","id":"95100","resource":"node","uuid":"b86580a5-d611-4ee8-9ad1-7c6e9a1e2f2f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95101","id":"95101","resource":"node","uuid":"e1c22b77-a41f-4c13-b386-46511fb21d8b"}],"field_question":"How do I make a claim against my employer to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84810","id":"84810","resource":"node","uuid":"b745d5bf-5b2d-41cf-ba02-e9776dd76827"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94070","id":"94070","resource":"node","uuid":"603f95df-6b67-40c0-8807-c77cb03542ce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84144","id":"84144","resource":"node","uuid":"63a92125-df8d-436a-b4c5-c82ed7719583"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 12\/18 KM: Annual review by Natasha Persaud; new reviewed date, and other changes made; new Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95550","vid":"62599","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I make a claim against my employer to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-i-make-claim-against-my-employer-human-rights-tribunal","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910","vuuid":"00fdb732-4ace-4d33-8668-2cd3133296c8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's human rights laws say that everyone has the right to be treated equally and not be <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term glossary-highlight\" rel=\"97318-95551\">discriminated<\/a> against at work.<\/p>\n<p>This means that your employer must do what they can to make things fair for you. This could mean doing things differently for you so that you are treated equally. Some people call this \"removing barriers\" that discriminate against you in a way that goes against your human rights. The legal word for this is <span class=\"no-glossary\">\"accommodation\"<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer might have to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>modify or change your work area because you have a disability<\/li>\n<li>provide software or equipment that you need because you have a disability<\/li>\n<li>let you take a leave of absence to get treatment for an addiction to drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>adjust your schedule or your work hours for a period of time while you recover from an injury or get treatment<\/li>\n<li>change your job duties to ones that you are able to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are all just examples. Accommodation can be different for different people. In each case, it depends on what you need.<\/p>\n<p>If you need accommodation because of human rights, ask for it. Your employer has to try to make things fair for you.<\/p>\n<p>And you have to co-operate with your employer in trying to find and agree on what is reasonable for them to do. It might not be the same as what you asked for.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a union at work, talk to your union representative. The union is usually involved if a union member needs accommodation. Your union and your employer are both responsible for accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>But employers don't have to do things that they can prove will cause them undue hardship. For example, a small company might need more time than a big company to change your work area if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the renovations cost a lot of money, and<\/li>\n<li>there is nowhere the company can get funding to help them pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95102","id":"95102","resource":"node","uuid":"370f3ea6-546a-4229-b638-a06382da6bce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95103","id":"95103","resource":"node","uuid":"8e32337d-4f48-40e3-9fed-897628e201ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95104","id":"95104","resource":"node","uuid":"4e18f6d3-575b-4956-b6c0-0e86d4d00740"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95105","id":"95105","resource":"node","uuid":"a3ba583f-faf7-48b3-b7f8-e5919c9c3619"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95106","id":"95106","resource":"node","uuid":"a819c0ce-57c9-4d72-bf1c-edbe54f3d218"}],"field_question":"I have a disability. What are my rights at work if I have needs related to my disability?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/968","id":"968","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3e040eb5-0bb4-4410-ae6d-4e2071a5c976"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86477","id":"86477","resource":"node","uuid":"5faa8736-eaa0-47c5-874c-7368573fd7dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83404","id":"83404","resource":"node","uuid":"eb0cba54-f319-46c6-9222-f68d058c4794"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76535","id":"76535","resource":"node","uuid":"e4e14edc-155a-4094-b31a-f9d32a62bbac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91766","id":"91766","resource":"node","uuid":"a6cdedb1-fd0f-4456-bc7f-a0ad1a1f53d9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84603","id":"84603","resource":"node","uuid":"a77a9f73-a860-4c96-bd05-d5fc8c6efe94"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"May 15\/18 KM: discovered duplicate question existed; updated title of step 3 and uploaded a revised Word file; sent email to Fara to let her know that French version needs to reflect new step title\r\n\r\nApr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; review date changed; glossary term activated in answer (discrimination); Word file uploaded\r\n\r\nMay 31\/17: Changed title of question to remove reference to \"special needs\" based on suggestion of committee member.\r\nMay 15, 2018: FM: This question replaces a duplicate version ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95551","vid":"58228","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a disability. What are my rights at work if I have needs related to my disability?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-have-disability-what-are-my-rights-work-if-i-have-special-needs","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95551\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085821","changed":"1529006914","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95551","id":"95551","resource":"node","uuid":"087cd02a-6d4d-4ad2-b5ec-a4bc589bbb28"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"087cd02a-6d4d-4ad2-b5ec-a4bc589bbb28","vuuid":"80428196-36ed-4fe6-8aa4-87594f1d23de","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's human rights laws say that everyone has the right to be treated equally and not be <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term glossary-highlight\" rel=\"97318-95551\">discriminated<\/a> against at work.<\/p>\n<p>This means that your employer must do what they can to make things fair for you. This could mean doing things differently for you so that you're treated equally. Some people call this \"removing barriers\" that discriminate against you in a way that goes against your human rights. The legal word for this is <span class=\"no-glossary\">\"accommodation\"<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer might have to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>let you wear a hijab or other religious head covering<\/li>\n<li>take time off for a religious holiday<\/li>\n<li>have prayer breaks at work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are all just examples. Accommodation can be different for different people. In each case, it depends on what you need.<\/p>\n<p>If you need accommodation because of human rights, ask for it. Your employer has to try to make things fair for you.<\/p>\n<p>And you have to co-operate with your employer in trying to find and agree on what is reasonable for them to do. It might not be the same as what you asked for.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a union at work, talk to your union representative. The union is usually involved if a union member needs accommodation. Your union and your employer are both responsible for accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>But employers don't have to do things that they can prove will cause them undue hardship.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95107","id":"95107","resource":"node","uuid":"ccb2fa56-da80-45d0-af88-4a23ea187b29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95108","id":"95108","resource":"node","uuid":"4f8b6eb1-a1f7-4569-a2d2-c167ba4d138a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95109","id":"95109","resource":"node","uuid":"9e910696-ae2f-4408-bb2d-d35113fa17a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95110","id":"95110","resource":"node","uuid":"b0d8a441-c9cc-4fa9-8a49-6c0a25c2c8bd"}],"field_question":"What are my rights at work if there are things I need to do to follow my religion? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86477","id":"86477","resource":"node","uuid":"5faa8736-eaa0-47c5-874c-7368573fd7dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; review date updated; glossary term in answer activated (discrimination) as code was incorrect; last URL in step 1 corrected; Word file updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95552","vid":"60300","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights at work if there are things I need to do to follow my religion?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-are-my-rights-work-if-there-are-things-i-need-do-follow-my-religion","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95552\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95552","id":"95552","resource":"node","uuid":"c37788bb-d844-45a3-9815-6d36ae9a5aa8"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c37788bb-d844-45a3-9815-6d36ae9a5aa8","vuuid":"8116a7ae-edb2-49b2-a11a-76c0f595413a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Human rights laws say that employers must not discriminate against you. And if other workers discriminate against you, your employer must take steps to make them stop.<\/p>\n<p>If harassment goes against your human rights it is a kind of discrimination. This includes harassment because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Examples of harassment<\/h3>\n<p>There are many ways in which people are harassed at work. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>workers being told not to speak their own language on lunch breaks<\/li>\n<li>sexual comments about a woman's appearance<\/li>\n<li>jokes about a worker's sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>insulting remarks about a worker's religion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Harassment can also include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>someone touching you without your permission<\/li>\n<li>being pressured by a supervisor or co-worker to get together outside of work, if this makes you uncomfortable<\/li>\n<li>being bullied because of something that\u2019s a human right, like the right to express your gender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A single comment or event is usually not harassment. Most often, it\u2019s when something is repeated or persistent that it's harassment.<\/p>\n<p>But something that happens once could be harassment if it's serious enough and affects you a lot. For example, touching someone in a sexual way might be harassment, even if it only happens once.<\/p>\n<h3>Ontario's laws about harassment<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes people are treated unfairly or badly at work but for reasons that may not go against their human rights. There are other laws about health and safety at work that apply in these situations. There's information about this in <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-can-i-do-if-i-am-being-harassed-work\" target=\"_blank\">a separate question<\/a>. We aren't dealing with it here.<\/p>\n<p>If the discrimination or harassment is because of something covered by human rights laws, you can make a human rights claim about it. You may also be able to make a complaint to the Ontario Ministry of Labour about harassment that's <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-can-i-do-if-i-am-being-harassed-work\" target=\"_blank\">against the laws on health and safety at work<\/a>. And, in some situations, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-my-employer-forces-me-leave-my-job\" target=\"_blank\">leave your job with the same rights as if you were fired<\/a>. This means you might be able to sue your employer.<\/p>\n<p>It's a good idea to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a> to help you decide what to do.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95116","id":"95116","resource":"node","uuid":"be600876-1794-4efd-ab3a-6b32a5dd550f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95117","id":"95117","resource":"node","uuid":"5a860e04-6140-4cca-840a-eae10139e2dc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95118","id":"95118","resource":"node","uuid":"fa4fb958-5372-40ff-9b4d-c332853b226e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95119","id":"95119","resource":"node","uuid":"bd29eb72-dfd1-4da6-8701-1ab0d3bc1ad6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95120","id":"95120","resource":"node","uuid":"a893148f-5a1d-4554-93db-439b97410b16"}],"field_question":"What if I'm being harassed at work for reasons that go against my human rights? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95563","id":"95563","resource":"node","uuid":"889fed3d-c35d-4215-b23f-156ae841300b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93607","id":"93607","resource":"node","uuid":"99dd49b6-2d26-4aeb-914e-285035d43966"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522641600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554177600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Apr 24\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; review date updated; corrections to one URL and YMANs; Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95554","vid":"59382","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I'm being harassed at work for reasons that go against my human rights?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-being-harassed-work-reasons-go-against-my-human-rights","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1454442321","changed":"1529006914","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2","vuuid":"9efa72b4-147e-4d2b-b16a-2d4b9b9eed14","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have the right to be safe at work. Almost every worker, employer, and workplace in Ontario has to follow the safety rules in the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA).<\/p>\n<p>The OHSA applies to employees, employers, and independent contractors.<\/p>\n<p>There are some jobs where the OHSA does not apply or it applies along with other rules. These types of workplaces are described below.<\/p>\n<h3>Working at home<\/h3>\n<p>The OHSA does not apply to work that you do in <strong>your home<\/strong> or <strong>your employer's home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But if your employer pays you to work in someone else's home, then the safety rules of the OHSA probably apply to you.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you work for a cleaning company and you clean other people\u2019s homes, then the OHSA applies to your job. But, if someone hires you personally to clean their home, then the OHSA does <strong>not apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Canada Labour Code<\/h3>\n<p>Some industries are covered by federal laws. These are laws made by the Government of Canada and they apply throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>These industries follow the health and safety rules which come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/employment-equity\/regulated-industries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Labour Code<\/a> instead of the OHSA.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of workplaces covered by the Canada Labour Code include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>post offices<\/li>\n<li>airlines and airports<\/li>\n<li>banks<\/li>\n<li>telecommunication companies, including radio or television<\/li>\n<li>federal government offices<\/li>\n<li>grain elevators and some feed mills<\/li>\n<li>trains, ferries, tunnels, bridges, and canals<\/li>\n<li>shipping or transportation companies that go to more than one province<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Special industries<\/h3>\n<p>Some industries that have special dangers also have their own rules. These workplaces have extra safety rules that employees and employers have to follow. They also have to follow the OHSA or the Canada Labour Code.<\/p>\n<p>These types of industries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/pubs\/farming\/ohsa\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">farming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/sawo\/pubs\/fs_manufacturing.php\" target=\"_blank\">manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/topics\/mining.php\" target=\"_blank\">mining<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/topics\/construction.php\" target=\"_blank\">construction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/topics\/healthcare.php\" target=\"_blank\">health care facilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/pubs\/gl_windowcleaning.php\" target=\"_blank\">window cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/hs\/pubs\/#logging\">logging or forestry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95121","id":"95121","resource":"node","uuid":"031234ac-3477-4c9a-902e-d75b5504989a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95122","id":"95122","resource":"node","uuid":"1fef50bc-e11b-43ef-bbdb-5688091532e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95123","id":"95123","resource":"node","uuid":"5a7185a0-5f0e-401e-aecd-931ba78b9cdd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95124","id":"95124","resource":"node","uuid":"205af628-b255-4afd-ae63-4394dd556cea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95125","id":"95125","resource":"node","uuid":"bc57ed04-9b05-42e1-93d3-3317025d756f"}],"field_question":"What health and safety rules apply to my job?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95556","id":"95556","resource":"node","uuid":"b2b0e763-f4dd-49ac-ae63-825f72f4fa51"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93767","id":"93767","resource":"node","uuid":"103e5eb0-9197-414c-8e48-506d47966e59"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW - 2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95555","vid":"56950","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What health and safety rules apply to my job?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-health-and-safety-rules-apply-my-job","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95555\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95555","id":"95555","resource":"node","uuid":"522cae64-52b0-46a3-8bba-5f0476af1292"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"522cae64-52b0-46a3-8bba-5f0476af1292","vuuid":"0fe01fd3-d6cf-4e6c-b210-4992ab22070b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have the right to know about anything dangerous in your workplace. The dangers could include equipment, situations, chemicals, or people.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer must give you the information, training, and supervision you need to do your job safely.<\/p>\n<p>Training could be about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>company safety rules<\/li>\n<li>what to do in an emergency<\/li>\n<li>where to find the first aid kits<\/li>\n<li>how and when to use safety equipment<\/li>\n<li>how to use the tools that you need to do your job<\/li>\n<li>how to keep the equipment you use safe and working properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you do a task at work, you should know how to check all machinery you use to make sure it's running safely and you're protected.<\/p>\n<p>If you work with dangerous materials, like chemicals or biological hazards, your employer must give you training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Your employer must also follow any specific rules that apply to those dangerous materials under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WHIMS applies in all of Canada. It has standard rules and ways of dealing with dangerous materials.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95126","id":"95126","resource":"node","uuid":"f3bfd25a-7ec5-4c3b-b36d-99b0bd41a3e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95127","id":"95127","resource":"node","uuid":"e9729e3c-2c4e-4870-8c0f-b9893a783572"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95128","id":"95128","resource":"node","uuid":"f0cde966-75fc-4454-92c2-bbe7afab79f0"}],"field_question":"What do I need to know about the dangers in my workplace?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95558","id":"95558","resource":"node","uuid":"2fc37ab1-f7c2-4f7f-8ae5-5cd4f93db96c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94293","id":"94293","resource":"node","uuid":"837568b9-d488-4cc3-b0d7-a5825b785a60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76537","id":"76537","resource":"node","uuid":"ced9fd19-4910-498c-a982-c17667324060"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76509","id":"76509","resource":"node","uuid":"d761e56f-44d3-42f6-ac8e-4108c2d3d397"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95556","vid":"56945","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What do I need to know about the dangers in my workplace?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-do-i-need-know-about-dangers-my-workplace","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95556\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95556","id":"95556","resource":"node","uuid":"b2b0e763-f4dd-49ac-ae63-825f72f4fa51"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b2b0e763-f4dd-49ac-ae63-825f72f4fa51","vuuid":"b8c22251-4405-4583-b884-6e4466c6522b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have the right to give your ideas about the safety policies at your job.<\/p>\n<h3>Health and safety representative<\/h3>\n<p>If your workplace has between <strong>6 and 19 workers<\/strong>, it must have a health and safety representative. This is someone who you and the other workers choose. They must be a worker, not a manager.<\/p>\n<p>Their role is to deal with safety issues in the workplace. To do this, they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>identify safety problems<\/li>\n<li>recommend ways your employer can fix the problems<\/li>\n<li>inspect the workplace at least once a month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can talk to them at any time about safety problems or concerns that you have.<\/p>\n<p>You can also give your ideas to your supervisor.<\/p>\n<h3>Joint Health and Safety Committee<\/h3>\n<p>If your workplace has <strong>20 or more workers<\/strong>, it must have a Joint Health and Safety Committee.<\/p>\n<p>This committee must have at least 2 people if the number of workers is less than 49, and at least 4 people if the number of workers is more than 50. One person is chosen by the workers and one is chosen by the employer. The person chosen by the workers is your representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.<\/p>\n<p>At least 2 members of a Joint Health and Safety Committee must have certification training. This training teaches them about the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and their responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Your representative is there to help make sure that your workplace is safe. Talk to your representative about your safety concerns and if you want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ask for a change in your job's safety policies<\/li>\n<li>have more training<\/li>\n<li>get different equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>No representative<\/h3>\n<p>If your job has <strong>5 or fewer regular workers<\/strong>, it does not need to have a health and safety representative or a Joint Health and Safety Committee.<\/p>\n<p>You still have the right to help make the safety policies at your work.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any safety concerns at work, you should speak to your supervisor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>You can also speak to your union or trade association, if you have one.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95129","id":"95129","resource":"node","uuid":"c5b1b132-b0de-4bb7-9059-720029bc32c9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95130","id":"95130","resource":"node","uuid":"9627e517-eaeb-4bbf-9504-a72ea254286e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95131","id":"95131","resource":"node","uuid":"f9cc7ad6-7c44-4b1e-9d45-5d81de013607"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95132","id":"95132","resource":"node","uuid":"ff89bed9-61ad-4663-8497-23c715649ecd"}],"field_question":"How can I change our safety policies at work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95558","id":"95558","resource":"node","uuid":"2fc37ab1-f7c2-4f7f-8ae5-5cd4f93db96c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85509","id":"85509","resource":"node","uuid":"08d43329-33bc-48dd-9a18-99df1e729ce8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94289","id":"94289","resource":"node","uuid":"e3eb3555-c911-488a-95dc-b3aac4074920"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94298","id":"94298","resource":"node","uuid":"d9dcbe72-a460-402d-b629-30711699880e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94295","id":"94295","resource":"node","uuid":"099d7f9f-8273-4ec5-b6b5-7b3b7de1ab56"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95557","vid":"56942","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I change our safety policies at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-can-i-change-our-safety-policies-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95557\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95557","id":"95557","resource":"node","uuid":"428c9d39-6dc1-4310-9bd1-abe9418ec398"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"428c9d39-6dc1-4310-9bd1-abe9418ec398","vuuid":"b143861a-18e9-4173-9117-bee0f7fc72ab","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You and your employer are both responsible for keeping your workplace safe. But, the law says that you have different responsibilities based on your roles.<\/p>\n<p>As a worker, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>follow the safety policies in your workplace, unless they <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-my-work-not-safe\" target=\"_blank\">put you in danger<\/a><\/li>\n<li>tell your employer if you see anything that could hurt you or someone else<\/li>\n<li>use the safety equipment and follow safety procedures required for your job<\/li>\n<li>not do anything that could hurt another worker<\/li>\n<li>act in a safe and responsible way around dangerous equipment, materials, or situations<\/li>\n<li>tell your employer if you see anything that breaks the rules in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your employer must try to protect your health and safety while you're at work.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>make sure the safety policies in your workplace follow the rules in the OHSA<\/li>\n<li>make sure people follow the safety policies<\/li>\n<li>make sure you get the information, training, and supervision you need to do your job safely<\/li>\n<li>make sure people use all equipment in a safe and proper way<\/li>\n<li>keep the workplace in good shape<\/li>\n<li>work with the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-does-health-and-safety-representative-or-joint-health-and-safety-committee\" target=\"_blank\">health and safety representative or Joint Health and Safety Committee<\/a>&nbsp;to solve problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The rules in the OHSA say that your employer must \"take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances\" to protect your safety. This means that they must do everything they reasonably can to keep you safe. That could include changes to machines, safety equipment, or your workplace that are likely to stop people from getting hurt.<\/p>\n<p>Every workplace will have different safety needs. If you think your employer should do more to protect you, talk to your union, your health and safety representative, or your Joint Health and Safety Committee.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95133","id":"95133","resource":"node","uuid":"fcc10b13-f051-4f56-b6f5-c1a6fcdeb0de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95134","id":"95134","resource":"node","uuid":"106c902f-3c6a-4b3b-99d2-3cfcb67a6248"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95135","id":"95135","resource":"node","uuid":"48946999-b035-43e7-a29a-18d5428325c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95136","id":"95136","resource":"node","uuid":"232b028d-eaa9-45d1-a231-476d73a45fe5"}],"field_question":"What am I supposed to do to keep my workplace safe? What does my employer have to do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95555","id":"95555","resource":"node","uuid":"522cae64-52b0-46a3-8bba-5f0476af1292"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95556","id":"95556","resource":"node","uuid":"b2b0e763-f4dd-49ac-ae63-825f72f4fa51"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95529","id":"95529","resource":"node","uuid":"350611c4-a3c4-4f4c-bd58-45622e38ee2b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94289","id":"94289","resource":"node","uuid":"e3eb3555-c911-488a-95dc-b3aac4074920"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"TH - 2018 02 27: Step 1: In the final paragraph, changed \"Public Inquiries form\" to \"Feedback form\" in order to reflect the name of the form on the target Ministry of Labour website.\r\nFW - 2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95558","vid":"56934","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What am I supposed to do to keep my workplace safe? What does my employer have to do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-am-i-supposed-do-keep-my-workplace-safe-what-does-my-employer-have-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95558\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95558","id":"95558","resource":"node","uuid":"2fc37ab1-f7c2-4f7f-8ae5-5cd4f93db96c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2fc37ab1-f7c2-4f7f-8ae5-5cd4f93db96c","vuuid":"0edf6149-2332-4718-b578-abf6bd9329dc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<h3>Health and safety representative<\/h3>\n<p>If your workplace has between <strong>6 and 19 workers<\/strong>, it must have a health and safety representative. This is someone who you and the other workers choose. They must be a worker, not a manager.<\/p>\n<p>Their role is to deal with safety issues in the workplace. To do this, they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>identify safety problems<\/li>\n<li>suggest ways your employer can fix the problems<\/li>\n<li>inspect the workplace at least once a month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can speak to them at any time about safety problems or concerns that you have.<\/p>\n<h3>Joint Health and Safety Committee<\/h3>\n<p>If your workplace has <strong>20 or more workers<\/strong>, it must have a Joint Health and Safety Committee.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">This committee must have at least 2 people&nbsp;<\/span>if the number of workers is less than 49, and at least 4 people if the number of workers is more than 50.<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> One person is chosen by the workers and one is chosen by the employer.<\/span>&nbsp;The person chosen by the workers is your representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.<\/p>\n<p>At least 2 members of a Joint Health and Safety Committee must have certification training. This training teaches them about the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and their responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Your representative is there to help make sure that your workplace is safe. Talk to your representative about your safety concerns and if you want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\">ask for a change in your job's safety policies<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\">have more training<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\">get different equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95137","id":"95137","resource":"node","uuid":"b7bd832e-e21a-4fef-9394-07d641f53c10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95138","id":"95138","resource":"node","uuid":"96eae1d9-d69b-4e4c-be1d-db887d80a531"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95139","id":"95139","resource":"node","uuid":"98a0172e-8e95-4bfa-9040-7d4f17676936"}],"field_question":"What does a health and safety representative or Joint Health and Safety Committee do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95558","id":"95558","resource":"node","uuid":"2fc37ab1-f7c2-4f7f-8ae5-5cd4f93db96c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85509","id":"85509","resource":"node","uuid":"08d43329-33bc-48dd-9a18-99df1e729ce8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94289","id":"94289","resource":"node","uuid":"e3eb3555-c911-488a-95dc-b3aac4074920"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94298","id":"94298","resource":"node","uuid":"d9dcbe72-a460-402d-b629-30711699880e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95559","vid":"56940","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What does a health and safety representative or Joint Health and Safety Committee do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-does-health-and-safety-representative-or-joint-health-and-safety-committee","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95559\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95559","id":"95559","resource":"node","uuid":"ec75b441-8821-4cc2-a487-cb4734be9230"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ec75b441-8821-4cc2-a487-cb4734be9230","vuuid":"7fbcc91e-6942-4f51-b74a-c6db5a4ac9db","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You can refuse to do a task your employer gives you if you think it's dangerous for you or someone else.<\/p>\n<p>It does not matter if other people did the task before and didn\u2019t have an accident.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to ask anyone for permission before you refuse the task. But you do have to tell your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. You have to tell them why you think the task is not safe.<\/p>\n<p>You can refuse to do a task if you think that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>equipment you're supposed to use is dangerous<\/li>\n<li>the place where you work is dangerous because it\u2019s in bad condition<\/li>\n<li>someone else is using equipment or working in a space that's dangerous<\/li>\n<li>doing the task is likely to put you in danger of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-someone-work-being-violent-or-threatening-me\" target=\"_blank\">violence from someone at your workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you refuse to do a task because you think it's not safe, your supervisor or employer must look into the problem right away to see if they agree.<\/p>\n<p>You must be there when they look at the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If there is someone in your workplace who represents workers on health and safety issues, they should be there too. This could be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-does-health-and-safety-representative-or-joint-health-and-safety-committee\" target=\"_blank\">a worker representative on a Joint Health and Safety Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-does-health-and-safety-representative-or-joint-health-and-safety-committee\" target=\"_blank\">a health and safety representative<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a safety representative from your union or trade association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95140","id":"95140","resource":"node","uuid":"efe74e7e-c392-49fe-9294-d0cbcfcd577f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95141","id":"95141","resource":"node","uuid":"3d921a2d-23e1-4b4e-9e08-17ae333c7f79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95142","id":"95142","resource":"node","uuid":"9181ccc5-e31a-4450-914e-63c58c3edc51"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95143","id":"95143","resource":"node","uuid":"85478094-6487-4c3d-a852-b8f68f65bc94"}],"field_question":"What should I do if my work is not safe?  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That means that you can't be punished for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>talking to an inspector from the Ministry of Labour<\/li>\n<li>taking part in someone else's hearing at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)<\/li>\n<li>making a complaint to the Ministry of Labour or the OLRB<\/li>\n<li>calling the police if you're in immediate danger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes it's hard to tell if your employer is punishing you. But if you've made a safety complaint, your employer can't use that as a reason to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fire you<\/li>\n<li>suspend you<\/li>\n<li>discipline you<\/li>\n<li>transfer you to another position<\/li>\n<li>reduce your hours<\/li>\n<li>not give you a raise or other benefits<\/li>\n<li>harass or threaten you<\/li>\n<li>intimidate or bully you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your employer does any of those things, and you think it's because you made a safety complaint, your employer may be breaking the law. The legal term for this is unlawful reprisal.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95144","id":"95144","resource":"node","uuid":"df12b006-ba23-4908-b553-1764e7178872"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95145","id":"95145","resource":"node","uuid":"e757116c-724e-4032-b6ef-988ab4fc03f5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95146","id":"95146","resource":"node","uuid":"6bbc16fa-cf9f-4887-9f4d-90d3cd36f175"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95147","id":"95147","resource":"node","uuid":"f97d6d1e-6df2-4787-925d-addcd2fea1a6"}],"field_question":"Can I be punished for complaining about safety issues at work?  ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95555","id":"95555","resource":"node","uuid":"522cae64-52b0-46a3-8bba-5f0476af1292"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76509","id":"76509","resource":"node","uuid":"d761e56f-44d3-42f6-ac8e-4108c2d3d397"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94277","id":"94277","resource":"node","uuid":"b6f8df3d-d8ee-4717-b794-4725665ae960"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"2018-03-31: annual review by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95561","vid":"56938","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I be punished for complaining about safety issues at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-punished-complaining-about-safety-issues-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6","vuuid":"e9cff7f7-68c4-42ae-9310-36446d464eeb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Workplace violence is anything a person does because they want to hurt you or someone else at your job. It also includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>any time someone threatens to hurt another person, even if they don't act on it<\/li>\n<li>sexual violence or domestic violence, even if the person who is hurting you <strong>does not<\/strong> work with you, for example, if your partner visits you at work and hurts you, that is workplace violence<\/li>\n<li>violence done by customers, clients, visitors, your employer, your supervisor, or anyone else in your workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the violence or threats happen at your job, it's workplace violence and your employer must try to help you.<\/p>\n<h3>Workplace violence policy<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer must take steps before something happens to protect you from violence at work.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, your employer must have a policy about how to prevent violence and what they will do if violence happens.<\/p>\n<p>When making the policy, they have to think about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the tasks you do<\/li>\n<li>problems that have happened at similar workplaces<\/li>\n<li>all of the people you deal with at your job and what they\u2019re like<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your employer also has to think about the environment you work in, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>who will be there<\/li>\n<li>whether you work with the public<\/li>\n<li>the lighting in your space<\/li>\n<li>the air flow or ventilation<\/li>\n<li>how much of the space you can see<\/li>\n<li>whether you work alone<\/li>\n<li>whether you work in very hot or very cold temperatures<\/li>\n<li>machines or chemicals that are nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your employer must follow their policy. They must do everything they reasonably can to protect you from violence at work.<\/p>\n<h3>Training about workplace violence<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer must give you training about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how to use safety procedures or equipment to keep yourself safe from violence<\/li>\n<li>how to get help quickly if someone is in danger<\/li>\n<li>how to report problems to your employer<\/li>\n<li>what your employer will do if there is a problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95148","id":"95148","resource":"node","uuid":"78144b0e-0cdf-4dc4-90a0-385a9e5ee01f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95149","id":"95149","resource":"node","uuid":"a100c0b8-8b64-4721-bdf5-402d14baa04a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95150","id":"95150","resource":"node","uuid":"5eb8b918-a73d-4a7e-b722-9ebb6aa9af6c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95151","id":"95151","resource":"node","uuid":"49bf7d7e-5271-467e-aea2-93bd4bb07a2e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95152","id":"95152","resource":"node","uuid":"4dc4f1b6-583d-4aa5-9f1c-54d800297191"}],"field_question":"What should I do if someone at work is being violent or threatening me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95563","id":"95563","resource":"node","uuid":"889fed3d-c35d-4215-b23f-156ae841300b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93420","id":"93420","resource":"node","uuid":"97969d7c-0378-459f-a8dc-2dbcd20e6876"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83447","id":"83447","resource":"node","uuid":"28ee694a-0b42-4e8b-b3ad-d8bd961b2cc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98941","id":"98941","resource":"node","uuid":"168030c4-421b-4b02-b16d-8628ff6f8b1b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW - 2018-03-31 annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95562","vid":"56963","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I do if someone at work is being violent or threatening me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-someone-work-being-violent-or-threatening-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95562\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95562","id":"95562","resource":"node","uuid":"68b7154a-a20e-4b68-846a-c3bd7e39af93"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"68b7154a-a20e-4b68-846a-c3bd7e39af93","vuuid":"c88c39f9-1fd6-41dd-8e25-3d623b5b767d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If someone at work is trying to make you afraid, uncomfortable, or angry, they may be harassing you.<\/p>\n<p>Workplace harassment is a series of comments or actions that the person knows you don't like.<\/p>\n<p>It can also include things they <strong>should know<\/strong> that you don\u2019t like, even if you have not told them. For example, they should know not to call you rude names, even if you haven't complained about it.<\/p>\n<p>The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) says that harassment is usually 2 or more events with the same person. One event is not usually harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of behaviour that could be harassment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>making jokes or comments that insult, intimidate, or offend you<\/li>\n<li>showing offensive pictures or other materials at work<\/li>\n<li>phone calls or emails that scare or offend you<\/li>\n<li>sexual behaviour that you don\u2019t want<\/li>\n<li>making sexual suggestions<\/li>\n<li>doing things to embarrass you<\/li>\n<li>saying things that discriminate against you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It does not matter who is harassing you. It could be a client, a customer, a co-worker, an employer, or anyone else at your workplace.<\/p>\n<p>If someone is harassing you at work, your employer <strong>must try to protect you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Harassment that goes against your human rights<\/h3>\n<p>All workplace harassment is against the law in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. But some kinds are also against the law in the Ontario Human Rights Code.<\/p>\n<p>Harassment that goes against your human rights is a kind of discrimination. This includes harassment because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender, including pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li>your family or marital status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Human rights laws say that employers must not discriminate against you. And if other workers discriminate against you, your employer must take steps to make them stop.<\/p>\n<p>You have different options for dealing with harassment if it goes against your human rights. <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-im-being-harassed-work-reasons-go-against-my-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\">What if I'm being harassed at work for reasons that go against my human rights?<\/a>&nbsp;has more information, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>examples of this type of harassment<\/li>\n<li>details about steps you can take, including how to make a complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/li>\n<li>where you can get help with making a complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ontario Human Rights Code also says that your employer can\u2019t punish you for complaining about harassment.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95153","id":"95153","resource":"node","uuid":"44abf385-8b47-4447-a6f5-2b7b68fd2ec1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95154","id":"95154","resource":"node","uuid":"c4284db0-56ba-41f1-aeac-f04ef6556959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95155","id":"95155","resource":"node","uuid":"e9fb45f1-2f20-4557-9d01-9d7b2ed6c27f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95156","id":"95156","resource":"node","uuid":"06168473-f0cf-4d3f-a167-2d06eb2c007c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95157","id":"95157","resource":"node","uuid":"51816eea-4f71-4e9e-921e-61295c2d3fe8"}],"field_question":"What can I do if I am being harassed at work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95533","id":"95533","resource":"node","uuid":"eb1a9032-9943-49ec-8836-67d17e9aaa71"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93420","id":"93420","resource":"node","uuid":"97969d7c-0378-459f-a8dc-2dbcd20e6876"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94287","id":"94287","resource":"node","uuid":"226409df-e869-4b94-8bf6-e54a6b41ca06"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW- 2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95563","vid":"56959","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if I am being harassed at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-can-i-do-if-i-am-being-harassed-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95563\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95563","id":"95563","resource":"node","uuid":"889fed3d-c35d-4215-b23f-156ae841300b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"889fed3d-c35d-4215-b23f-156ae841300b","vuuid":"14908d7f-a327-4a6a-8803-dbd4a5e0b4ed","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you or another worker makes a complaint about health and safety issues to the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry sends an inspector to your workplace to look at the situation and to make sure the rules are being followed.<\/p>\n<p>The inspector conducts an investigation where they gather facts and make a decision about the issue. They make a written report of their findings and give a copy of the report to your employer representative and your representative.<\/p>\n<p>If you disagree with the inspector's decision, you can ask the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) to change it. This is called appealing the decision of an inspector.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you contact the OLRB<\/h3>\n<p>You must get a decision from an inspector before you can make a complaint to the OLRB.<\/p>\n<p>But, if your employer <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-punished-complaining-about-safety-issues-work\" target=\"_blank\">punishes you for complaining about safety<\/a>, you can apply to the OLRB right away.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a union, they must decide whether to make a safety complaint about your issue to the OLRB. So if you have a complaint, you should talk to your union representative about the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If you <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">appeal<\/span> the decision of an inspector, you may have to go to a hearing at the OLRB.<\/p>\n<p>Hearings can be expensive and difficult. The OLRB does not charge you fees. But if you lose, you might have to pay your employer back for what they spent on your hearing. That could include their lawyer's fees.<\/p>\n<p>Before you contact the OLRB, you should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-hearing-or-consultation-ontario-labour-relations-boa\" target=\"_blank\">learn about what will happen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>Once you get the inspector's decision, you have <strong>30 days<\/strong> to make a complaint to the OLRB.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal help<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't have a union, you should try to get legal help with your OLRB claim.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can give you advice about the law, draft your application, and represent you in your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lsrs.lsuc.on.ca\/lsrs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society Referral Service<\/a> can give you the name of a lawyer or paralegal you can consult with for free, for up to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justicenet.ca\" target=\"_blank\">JusticeNet<\/a> is a program for Canadians with low or moderate incomes. It connects people with lawyers and paralegals who charge lower legal fees based on your income.<\/p>\n<p>You could also contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.workers-safety.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Workers' Health &amp; Safety Legal Clinic<\/a>, which helps people with low incomes who are having health and safety problems at work.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95158","id":"95158","resource":"node","uuid":"98fd27b5-84ef-4a75-b044-c07d156362cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95159","id":"95159","resource":"node","uuid":"d87b973f-33a3-4b55-8b22-59ffba47ebc7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95160","id":"95160","resource":"node","uuid":"f2050eff-8684-48ff-ac41-f37e2bddd441"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95161","id":"95161","resource":"node","uuid":"0dcc0af1-66a8-4a2e-a054-43275d4e01c9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95162","id":"95162","resource":"node","uuid":"d50fd240-b81d-4608-a80d-d402740abb6d"}],"field_question":"I don't agree with the decision made by a Ministry of Labour inspector. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95566","id":"95566","resource":"node","uuid":"c5d67159-d917-4342-b12f-c56d47b8167f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76509","id":"76509","resource":"node","uuid":"d761e56f-44d3-42f6-ac8e-4108c2d3d397"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94277","id":"94277","resource":"node","uuid":"b6f8df3d-d8ee-4717-b794-4725665ae960"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW- 2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95564","vid":"56954","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I don't agree with the decision made by a Ministry of Labour inspector. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-dont-agree-decision-made-ministry-labour-inspector-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95564\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95564","id":"95564","resource":"node","uuid":"1fc3fbe4-cad3-41f7-addd-29fb0bc8ed56"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1fc3fbe4-cad3-41f7-addd-29fb0bc8ed56","vuuid":"ebe02f28-06b4-4bef-a7ca-d4e329560338","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) says that your employer can't punish you because you ask them to follow safety rules.<\/p>\n<p>If you've been <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-punished-complaining-about-safety-issues-work\" target=\"_blank\">punished for asking about your rights or complaining about health and safety concerns<\/a>, this is called unlawful reprisal.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a complaint to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).<\/p>\n<p>This is sometimes called a \"Section 50 complaint\" because the rule that says your employer can't punish you for safety complaints is section 50 of the OHSA.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you make a complaint to the OLRB<\/h3>\n<p>Try to work out a solution that you and your employer agree on.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a union, they must decide how to handle the problem you're having. So you have to talk to your union representative before you contact the OLRB.<\/p>\n<p>If you make a complaint to the OLRB, you may have to go to a hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Hearings can be expensive and difficult. The OLRB does not charge you fees. But if you lose, you might have to pay your employer back for what they spent on your hearing. That could include their lawyer's fees.<\/p>\n<p>Before you contact the OLRB, you should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-hearing-or-consultation-ontario-labour-relations-boa\" target=\"_blank\">learn about what will happen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Most people also don't make a complaint to the OLRB if they\u2019re still working for the employer.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal help<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't have a union, you should try to get legal help with your OLRB claim.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can give you advice about the law, fill out your application, and represent you in your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lsrs.lsuc.on.ca\/lsrs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society Referral Service<\/a> can give you the name of a lawyer or paralegal you can consult with for free, for up to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justicenet.ca\" target=\"_blank\">JusticeNet<\/a> is a program for Canadians with low or moderate incomes. It connects people with lawyers and paralegals who charge lower legal fees based on your income.<\/p>\n<p>You could also contact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.workers-safety.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Workers' Health &amp; Safety Legal Clinic<\/a>, which helps people with low incomes who are having health and safety problems at work.<\/p>\n<p>If you've been injured or punished by your employer for complaining about harassment, you can also contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.owa.gov.on.ca\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Office of the Worker Adviser<\/a>. They can give you information and legal advice if you don't have a union.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95163","id":"95163","resource":"node","uuid":"1c5c3e93-02c2-42b7-862b-b4c4561d4cdb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95164","id":"95164","resource":"node","uuid":"8f839356-bb9f-4880-9dae-055176fe05d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95165","id":"95165","resource":"node","uuid":"8c75c3ca-9d84-4940-b651-cf86c7be8e10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95166","id":"95166","resource":"node","uuid":"37c9739c-949d-4275-b825-4513b7cabb24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95167","id":"95167","resource":"node","uuid":"5c245019-b3c4-4c72-8d5e-211ff252ab37"}],"field_question":"My employer punished me for complaining about a safety issue. How do I make a complaint to the Ontario Labour Relations Board?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/880","id":"880","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fddaf782-f8f3-4f79-8a23-980fc6326fa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/978","id":"978","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"484b3ffd-5b3b-4862-8253-e47b1c4cc016"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95566","id":"95566","resource":"node","uuid":"c5d67159-d917-4342-b12f-c56d47b8167f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76509","id":"76509","resource":"node","uuid":"d761e56f-44d3-42f6-ac8e-4108c2d3d397"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94277","id":"94277","resource":"node","uuid":"b6f8df3d-d8ee-4717-b794-4725665ae960"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW- 2018-03-31: annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95565","vid":"56970","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My employer punished me for complaining about a safety issue. How do I make a complaint to the Ontario Labour Relations Board?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/my-employer-punished-me-complaining-about-safety-issue-how-do-i-make-complaint","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95565\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1529006911","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95565","id":"95565","resource":"node","uuid":"574932a3-5070-40bb-9949-5552ef1048aa"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"574932a3-5070-40bb-9949-5552ef1048aa","vuuid":"2ab105da-9024-4ef9-9158-bb46bad7299a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Before you have a hearing or consultation at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give your application to the OLRB. This is called \"filing\" your application.<\/li>\n<li>Work with a Labour Relations Officer to see if you and your employer can agree on a solution.<\/li>\n<li>Get a Notice of Consultation or Hearing from the OLRB. The Notice of Consultation or Hearing tells you where and when your consultation or hearing will happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your role<\/h3>\n<p>Consultations are less formal than hearings. At a consultation, your job is to answer the Vice-Chair's questions about what happened. The Vice-Chair makes decisions at the OLRB.<\/p>\n<p>At a hearing, you have a bigger role. You can make statements, bring witnesses, and question your employer's witnesses.<\/p>\n<p>You should bring a few copies of any documents you want to use as evidence because you might have to give them to other people who are there. Evidence is information or documents that prove what happened.<\/p>\n<h3>How to do well at your hearing or consultation<\/h3>\n<p>Evidence is very important in consultations and hearings. Bring as much evidence as you can to prove everything that happened.<\/p>\n<p>When you show the Vice-Chair a document as evidence, you should be able to explain what it proves and why it matters.<\/p>\n<p>You could also bring witnesses. Your witnesses will be able to tell the Vice-Chair what they saw or heard. Your employer will also be able to ask them questions.<\/p>\n<p>Before your hearing, review the facts about your complaint. Decide what's most important so you can focus on that. Write down all the events that happened, in the order they happened. This can help you explain things more clearly.<\/p>\n<p>When you're at your consultation or hearing, try to stay calm as you present your information.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't understand what\u2019s happening, you can ask the Vice-Chair a question.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you talk about all the facts that are important.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal help<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't have a union, you should try to get legal help with your OLRB claim.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can give you advice about the law, draft your application, and represent you in your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lsrs.lsuc.on.ca\/lsrs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society Referral Service<\/a> can give you the name of a lawyer or paralegal you can consult with for free, for up to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justicenet.ca\" target=\"_blank\">JusticeNet<\/a> is a program for Canadians with low or moderate incomes. It connects people with lawyers and paralegals who charge lower legal fees based on your income.<\/p>\n<p>You could also contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.workers-safety.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Workers' Health &amp; Safety Legal Clinic<\/a>, which helps people with low incomes who are having health and safety problems at work.<\/p>\n<p>If you've been injured or punished by your employer for complaining about harassment, you can also contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.owa.gov.on.ca\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Office of the Worker Adviser<\/a>. They can give you information and legal advice if you don't have a union.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95168","id":"95168","resource":"node","uuid":"76963f2d-947f-4079-9119-b12c30f12250"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95169","id":"95169","resource":"node","uuid":"6a0abc1b-9dce-4562-8529-ed894c03e594"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95170","id":"95170","resource":"node","uuid":"1ed15cd7-2390-453c-932a-cbc1cfef4e2e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95171","id":"95171","resource":"node","uuid":"5138093f-1d30-4395-a0b8-859fbfc37478"}],"field_question":"What should I do if I have a hearing or consultation with the Ontario Labour Relations Board?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95555","id":"95555","resource":"node","uuid":"522cae64-52b0-46a3-8bba-5f0476af1292"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95560","id":"95560","resource":"node","uuid":"bf719922-2b42-4714-973a-9cf0ebb798f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95561","id":"95561","resource":"node","uuid":"3be2d7c6-c7d3-4b5e-8c45-a455861807f6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76509","id":"76509","resource":"node","uuid":"d761e56f-44d3-42f6-ac8e-4108c2d3d397"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94303","id":"94303","resource":"node","uuid":"a7a0dcfb-1ab7-4185-8085-0eb7521ffd56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94290","id":"94290","resource":"node","uuid":"df2c8223-89d4-47b4-919d-a94263554389"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1522468800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1554004800","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW- 2018-03-31 annual review completed by Ellen Swan","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Michelle Thompson","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ellen Swan","nid":"95566","vid":"56975","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I do if I have a hearing or consultation with the Ontario Labour Relations Board?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-hearing-or-consultation-ontario-labour-relations-boa","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95566\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95566","id":"95566","resource":"node","uuid":"c5d67159-d917-4342-b12f-c56d47b8167f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c5d67159-d917-4342-b12f-c56d47b8167f","vuuid":"cb2f96d3-7f39-4fbb-acfc-b67024b1c36a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The place you are renting is your home. Your landlord must respect your right to have privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons listed in Step 2 are the <strong>only<\/strong> reasons your landlord, or anyone working for them, has a <strong>right<\/strong> to come in. If they have a valid reason and follow the rules, you have to let them in, and they can even come in when you are not home.<\/p>\n<p>You can let your landlord in at other times and for other reasons but that is up to you. If they do not have a valid reason or are not following the rules, they have no right to come into your home, and you do not have to let them in.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord repeatedly invades your privacy, that could be considered harassment. There are things you can do <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-harassing-me-what-can-i-do\" target=\"_blank\">if your landlord is harassing you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95172","id":"95172","resource":"node","uuid":"e8adc3ac-3f6d-4629-9b6a-6db1717dd16b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95173","id":"95173","resource":"node","uuid":"73477544-2634-4133-979d-6178ff55ca52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95174","id":"95174","resource":"node","uuid":"5dd512c9-f58f-4fa1-acaa-29fe534517e0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95175","id":"95175","resource":"node","uuid":"9e1a962b-e4fe-43c0-9ce2-a651e998b7b5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95176","id":"95176","resource":"node","uuid":"8026bfb8-363e-4952-b1e5-2da307c7da3a"}],"field_question":"Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/909","id":"909","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd4d1894-f20c-45f1-abe4-6371ad7c6dcb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569","id":"95569","resource":"node","uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94097","id":"94097","resource":"node","uuid":"f5acc47f-f0fd-4f55-842f-a636e232ddd3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94087","id":"94087","resource":"node","uuid":"21021c3d-08a3-4b5b-a5a4-3037161753c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94094","id":"94094","resource":"node","uuid":"fc854efb-6b2d-4f1c-9274-f64300208fdd"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95567","vid":"48199","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-come-my-place-whenever-they-want","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95567\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95567","id":"95567","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3a8fe0-16be-45db-ad0e-5f598dc3a2c5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ee3a8fe0-16be-45db-ad0e-5f598dc3a2c5","vuuid":"c31b8c96-b941-42e3-b7ce-9d7672d19ce1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you are concerned about your safety or privacy in your home, you might want to change or add a lock. But the law says that you are not allowed to change or add a lock without your landlord's permission.<\/p>\n<p>If you do, your landlord could ask the Landlord and Tenant Board to make you give your landlord a key, change the lock back, or pay to have it changed back. If you refuse, the Board can even evict you.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you could be responsible if there is an emergency such as a flood, and damage is caused because your landlord can't get into your place.<\/p>\n<p>If the landlord is not respecting your privacy, there are other <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-come-my-place-whenever-they-want\" target=\"_blank\">ways to deal with it<\/a> than changing your lock.<\/p>\n<p>If you are worried about other people coming in or breaking in, you should ask your landlord to change the lock or to put a better lock on your doors.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95177","id":"95177","resource":"node","uuid":"03d60b01-5538-46e4-9195-3018a4a1a167"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95178","id":"95178","resource":"node","uuid":"ac2dd9cf-1ee4-47cd-9277-8dfbce8c6615"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95179","id":"95179","resource":"node","uuid":"66ce6af4-10df-4ae3-b5ea-85ba5da93188"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95180","id":"95180","resource":"node","uuid":"d87389d3-a582-410f-a790-beb3fd6fb25e"}],"field_question":"Can I change my lock or add a new lock?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/909","id":"909","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd4d1894-f20c-45f1-abe4-6371ad7c6dcb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95567","id":"95567","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3a8fe0-16be-45db-ad0e-5f598dc3a2c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95568","vid":"40182","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I change my lock or add a new lock?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-i-change-my-lock-or-add-new-lock","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95568\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95568","id":"95568","resource":"node","uuid":"0ad81982-fadb-48db-ba4e-cd222a6b6575"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0ad81982-fadb-48db-ba4e-cd222a6b6575","vuuid":"d33b25b1-1a37-4348-a8f8-e235fc1416e5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have the right to use and enjoy your home. The landlord is not allowed to harass you, threaten you, or invade your privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord must also make sure no one working for them or acting on their behalf does any of these things.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations, your landlord might be responsible for trying to stop other tenants from harassing you.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of things that could be harassment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>yelling at you or insulting you<\/li>\n<li>making unwanted sexual comments or advances<\/li>\n<li>saying or doing things that <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-think-im-being-discriminated-against-legal\" target=\"_blank\">discriminate against you<\/a>, for example, because of your colour, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, disability, or family status (having children)<\/li>\n<li>entering your place when they don't have the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-come-my-place-whenever-they-want\" target=\"_blank\">right to come in<\/a><\/li>\n<li>taking photographs of you or your home without your permission<\/li>\n<li>giving your personal information to someone without your permission<\/li>\n<li>cutting off or interfering with an important service such as electricity, heat, telephone, mail, meals, or care services<\/li>\n<li>trying to stop you from joining a tenants' association or from doing other things to stand up for your rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95181","id":"95181","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3671ee-afbd-46f7-bec8-7444f2a1cc08"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95182","id":"95182","resource":"node","uuid":"3b4fcd02-0a01-4e78-ad49-66cbb20195d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95183","id":"95183","resource":"node","uuid":"590257df-2f73-4809-98a3-77dd56f73927"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95184","id":"95184","resource":"node","uuid":"2207fcf7-6d5e-4c92-bc4d-35ee9d9e2bca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95185","id":"95185","resource":"node","uuid":"8255ed48-d21a-47b9-b1af-32b26b2a821b"}],"field_question":"My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/905","id":"905","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4033d7cb-15dd-4956-98e7-4405b8051d96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/909","id":"909","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd4d1894-f20c-45f1-abe4-6371ad7c6dcb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95567","id":"95567","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3a8fe0-16be-45db-ad0e-5f598dc3a2c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94100","id":"94100","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd860c0-e55a-4cd6-ab08-832fb76a8eea"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95569","vid":"43500","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-harassing-me-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569","id":"95569","resource":"node","uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8","vuuid":"a1999b6b-2749-4dd1-8449-154c6032385c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>No. You have the right to decide who you want to invite into your home, just as homeowners do. If your landlord tries to control who can visit you, this <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-harassing-me-what-can-i-do\" target=\"_blank\">could be considered harassment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But when you invite or allow people into the building, you could be responsible for things they do.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if they cause damage, the landlord can ask you to pay for it or try to evict you. The landlord could also try to evict you if your guests disturb other tenants or the landlord, or make things unsafe for them.<\/p>\n<h3>Rent increases and extra fees<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases your landlord cannot charge you extra fees or raise your rent because you have someone staying with you.<\/p>\n<p>But if you live in subsidized housing where your rent is based on your income, the rules can be very different.<\/p>\n<p>Things can also be more complicated if you have a roommate or someone paying rent to you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95186","id":"95186","resource":"node","uuid":"514ac572-5f66-4490-91ed-795e780b66c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95187","id":"95187","resource":"node","uuid":"6faf07d5-c095-4a83-b198-ab1c98733aae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95188","id":"95188","resource":"node","uuid":"71204201-38a3-4624-ad9f-8579ca400ce8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95189","id":"95189","resource":"node","uuid":"d063b4b4-3767-46a1-884d-0e132245d374"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95190","id":"95190","resource":"node","uuid":"06585b7e-8c89-451e-9dc1-5508f22121c5"}],"field_question":"Can my landlord stop me from having guests?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/909","id":"909","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd4d1894-f20c-45f1-abe4-6371ad7c6dcb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569","id":"95569","resource":"node","uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76135","id":"76135","resource":"node","uuid":"81ff47f2-1231-4918-9b61-d59e3e858566"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95570","vid":"51612","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my landlord stop me from having guests?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-stop-me-having-guests","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95570\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95570","id":"95570","resource":"node","uuid":"865b6607-57ae-44bd-9dd6-8e3f63ba3f07"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"865b6607-57ae-44bd-9dd6-8e3f63ba3f07","vuuid":"8c738f14-0d44-478b-93fa-a7587b7d9c46","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have a problem with cockroaches, bedbugs, mice, or other pests, your landlord must take steps to get rid of them and to stop them from getting in. This is a normal part of the maintenance that landlords must do.<\/p>\n<p>You may have to do certain things to allow the landlord or a pest control service to deal with the problem. For example, you might have to move all your furniture away from the walls. Or you might have to let the pest control service into your place on a certain day so they can do a lot of units at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Tell your landlord if certain pest control methods cause health problems for you. And you can ask your landlord if you need help getting your place ready for the pest control service.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95191","id":"95191","resource":"node","uuid":"b3003d02-c0e8-470f-8ba3-48a5e78849eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95192","id":"95192","resource":"node","uuid":"8fc53e57-b362-4bec-9b84-ab538eab1c18"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95193","id":"95193","resource":"node","uuid":"0352d485-0465-4514-b8a2-7c5e8f1dcefb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95194","id":"95194","resource":"node","uuid":"5303b45c-d73f-4511-9823-3c06fbe8913e"}],"field_question":"What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/908","id":"908","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"876f9049-5fd9-4696-8cd0-436a30b160b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95575","id":"95575","resource":"node","uuid":"f12120dd-921d-409d-ae65-649c483cb754"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95572","id":"95572","resource":"node","uuid":"d4777d98-c765-47a8-a980-3f07e739c5b4"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97767","id":"97767","resource":"node","uuid":"3091027c-e4b4-43a9-b92c-5e9ac07105a1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH Feb 2018: Step 3: Suppressed glossary term \"order\", in keeping with similar suppressions of the verb form of the word within this section.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95571","vid":"69788","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-if-my-place-has-cockroaches-mice-or-other-pests","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95571\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1541623628","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95571","id":"95571","resource":"node","uuid":"d3bc1e68-2e54-4326-98db-fa905c988941"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d3bc1e68-2e54-4326-98db-fa905c988941","vuuid":"dfcd7812-303f-4d5d-9974-7e9495ef78e7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>No matter what type of heating equipment you have, your landlord must keep it working properly so it can keep your place warm enough. Usually this means at least 20\u00b0C from September to June.<\/p>\n<p>The exact temperature and dates are different for different places in Ontario. For example, in some areas the temperature must be 21\u00b0C, and in some places in Northern Ontario heat must be provided all year.<\/p>\n<p>You can call your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mah.gov.on.ca\/Page1591.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">town or city hall or municipal office<\/a> to find out what the standards are where you live.<\/p>\n<p>If there are no local housing standards where you live, the provincial standards apply. The provincial standard for heat is 20\u00b0C all year.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord also must not interfere with the supply of energy used for heating, such as electricity, gas, or oil. For example, your landlord must make sure the bills are paid so the services do not get shut off.<\/p>\n<p>But your landlord is not responsible if the energy account is in your name and it is cut off because you didn't pay your bill. Many gas and hydro retailers have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowincomeenergy.ca\/energy-assistance\/energy-financial-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\">programs for people with low incomes<\/a> who cannot afford to pay their energy bills.<\/p>\n<p>If your place is too cold because of problems like drafty windows or not enough insulation in the walls, then your landlord must fix the problem.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95195","id":"95195","resource":"node","uuid":"908a7cee-0117-47b3-9016-66ae7d3fbbfc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95196","id":"95196","resource":"node","uuid":"4b15e41f-d592-4a8a-91c9-0f7860f62600"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95197","id":"95197","resource":"node","uuid":"8c847209-8f15-44ad-b173-92810df24e9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95198","id":"95198","resource":"node","uuid":"1ac77447-f19b-4f05-aba5-d04e9a54345d"}],"field_question":"How much heat does my landlord have to provide?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/908","id":"908","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"876f9049-5fd9-4696-8cd0-436a30b160b4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577","id":"95577","resource":"node","uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95574","id":"95574","resource":"node","uuid":"90672544-124e-4c52-a136-2f3b40889445"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569","id":"95569","resource":"node","uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95572","vid":"62947","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much heat does my landlord have to provide?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-much-heat-does-my-landlord-have-provide","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95572\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449086421","changed":"1530643900","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95572","id":"95572","resource":"node","uuid":"d4777d98-c765-47a8-a980-3f07e739c5b4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d4777d98-c765-47a8-a980-3f07e739c5b4","vuuid":"5efa3233-75cf-4bce-aaad-fcc4dc98fba0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It is your landlord's job to repair and maintain your home. Your landlord must fix or replace anything that is in bad condition or does not work properly.<\/p>\n<p>This includes things that came with your place, such as appliances like a fridge or stove. It also includes common areas, like parking lots, elevators, and hallways.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn't matter if your lease or rental agreement says something different. It doesn't matter if you knew about the problem when you agreed to rent the place. The law says <strong>your landlord<\/strong> is responsible.<\/p>\n<h3>Your belongings<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord isn't normally responsible for your personal property such as furniture, clothing, or electronics. But your landlord could be responsible if it is their fault your things are damaged. For example, there is water damage to your things because your landlord did not fix a plumbing problem or a leaky roof.<\/p>\n<h3>Cleaning and outdoor maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>It is your landlord's job to clean and maintain the common areas. These are areas, both inside and outside the building, that are not part of tenants' apartments. For example, your landlord must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>keep halls, elevators, stairways, and lobbies clean<\/li>\n<li>keep laundry rooms and garbage rooms clean<\/li>\n<li>pick up garbage outside the building<\/li>\n<li>cut the lawn<\/li>\n<li>shovel snow and keep ice off the driveways and sidewalks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is up to you to keep your own apartment or rental unit clean, unless your lease or rental agreement says your landlord will do it.<\/p>\n<p>If you rent a whole house, the law is not clear about who is responsible for outdoor work like lawn mowing and snow shovelling.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95199","id":"95199","resource":"node","uuid":"9a2b2aab-2b4e-4233-bc10-697abde97d2d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95200","id":"95200","resource":"node","uuid":"3460d67c-a444-44d6-bee8-5ddef5114cf5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95201","id":"95201","resource":"node","uuid":"0537e1ab-6164-421c-921c-6ffdf6c3f592"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95202","id":"95202","resource":"node","uuid":"de5e54f0-f785-4ad4-89ed-452d2d965155"}],"field_question":"Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/908","id":"908","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"876f9049-5fd9-4696-8cd0-436a30b160b4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97799","id":"97799","resource":"node","uuid":"741c3189-6bb5-41a2-b458-a862d15b5d16"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95571","id":"95571","resource":"node","uuid":"d3bc1e68-2e54-4326-98db-fa905c988941"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95572","id":"95572","resource":"node","uuid":"d4777d98-c765-47a8-a980-3f07e739c5b4"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97767","id":"97767","resource":"node","uuid":"3091027c-e4b4-43a9-b92c-5e9ac07105a1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95573","vid":"69032","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/who-responsible-repairs-and-maintenance","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540823711","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e","vuuid":"3927e8d5-d172-4215-a6d5-d3ac9aab800d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It is illegal for your landlord to interfere with or cut off any \"vital service\". This includes hot or cold water, fuel, electricity, natural gas, and heat.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord is not allowed to do this even if you owe rent or for any other reason.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord must also make sure the utility bills are paid so the services do not get shut off. But your landlord is not responsible if the energy account is in your name and it is cut off because you didn't pay your bill. Many gas and hydro retailers have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowincomeenergy.ca\/energy-assistance\/energy-financial-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\">programs for people with low incomes<\/a> who cannot afford to pay their energy bills.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95203","id":"95203","resource":"node","uuid":"8c0b9941-1789-4cf6-8d83-3eda6dc6e499"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95204","id":"95204","resource":"node","uuid":"3d137551-4a12-4270-b0dd-5d660657a3c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95205","id":"95205","resource":"node","uuid":"84bacb1b-ef56-4eff-b36c-79bb65c83270"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95206","id":"95206","resource":"node","uuid":"847a0414-3711-435a-a7b3-1339ea6711eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95207","id":"95207","resource":"node","uuid":"e9334509-b872-4d9c-b92f-468eb6aa82a4"}],"field_question":"Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/908","id":"908","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"876f9049-5fd9-4696-8cd0-436a30b160b4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95572","id":"95572","resource":"node","uuid":"d4777d98-c765-47a8-a980-3f07e739c5b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569","id":"95569","resource":"node","uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94094","id":"94094","resource":"node","uuid":"fc854efb-6b2d-4f1c-9274-f64300208fdd"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1441008000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95574","vid":"36301","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-cut-my-electricity-or-other-utilities","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95574\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95574","id":"95574","resource":"node","uuid":"90672544-124e-4c52-a136-2f3b40889445"},"comment":"0","comments":[],"comment_count":0,"comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"90672544-124e-4c52-a136-2f3b40889445","vuuid":"0779be03-04d0-4e96-b314-a89e5487669f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Some work that requires a building permit cannot be done while people are living there. If your landlord says you have to move out for this reason, they must give you at least 120 days' notice in writing. The notice should be on a <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/97987\" target=\"_blank\">Form N13<\/a> from the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<p>If you get this kind of notice, you have a few options. You may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>challenge the notice if you think there is something wrong with it or that what it says isn't true<\/li>\n<li>move out by giving as little as 10 days' notice<\/li>\n<li>protect your right to move back in when the work is complete<\/li>\n<li>have your landlord pay you compensation or offer you another unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95208","id":"95208","resource":"node","uuid":"bc1eea6c-6ad8-4102-886f-c654f3b0fd85"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95209","id":"95209","resource":"node","uuid":"76ff0590-72ba-491e-842f-d45479eec9ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95210","id":"95210","resource":"node","uuid":"d4d25a4a-2d1b-4d93-ae40-29970268d6eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95211","id":"95211","resource":"node","uuid":"5227d50f-8502-479a-83b6-0fabd270b42e"}],"field_question":"Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/908","id":"908","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"876f9049-5fd9-4696-8cd0-436a30b160b4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95586","id":"95586","resource":"node","uuid":"df38c364-da80-4cd1-a98c-f0c5e23c74e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588","id":"95588","resource":"node","uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95575","vid":"45929","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-make-me-move-out-repairs-or-renovations","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95575\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95575","id":"95575","resource":"node","uuid":"f12120dd-921d-409d-ae65-649c483cb754"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f12120dd-921d-409d-ae65-649c483cb754","vuuid":"ceb02e43-249a-4272-9dd3-021785bcbbbe","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you or your guests damage something on purpose, or by not being careful enough, usually you must fix it or pay for the repair. This includes damage to your own unit as well as the common areas.<\/p>\n<p>This does not include things that break or wear out from normal use. It is your landlord's job to fix or replace things like that. For example, carpeting or paint may need replacing every few years, taps can start leaking, and stove elements can burn out.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord thinks the damage is your fault, they can give you an eviction notice. In most cases the notice is canceled if you fix the damage or pay for the repair within 7 days. But some kinds of notice cannot be canceled this way.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95212","id":"95212","resource":"node","uuid":"30ad329e-10a8-4db5-92c0-55c1a17c8e79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95213","id":"95213","resource":"node","uuid":"b9022138-949d-4cc0-a09b-6285793c4333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95214","id":"95214","resource":"node","uuid":"969214e0-52f7-4a84-9757-64f6630707ed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95215","id":"95215","resource":"node","uuid":"f7343d8a-b6bd-4a5e-8697-aee8f57a0c40"}],"field_question":"What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/908","id":"908","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"876f9049-5fd9-4696-8cd0-436a30b160b4"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1472616000","field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osborne-James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"1486011600","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95576","vid":"42127","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-if-i-or-my-guests-damage-place-i-am-renting","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95576\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95576","id":"95576","resource":"node","uuid":"2350767e-f35b-4460-b245-f62b48eaba34"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2350767e-f35b-4460-b245-f62b48eaba34","vuuid":"681f9203-9abc-41aa-a9be-9dcfadd86b02","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In return for paying rent you get the right to live in a place and treat it as your home. If your building or complex has more than one rental unit, you also have the right to use the common areas. Common areas include things like hallways, elevators, driveways, lobbies, and grounds.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the right to have your unit and all common areas properly repaired and maintained by your landlord.<\/p>\n<p>Your rent could include other things, such as electricity, cable, parking, cleaning, or meals. Make sure your written agreement or lease clearly says what is included and what is not included. If something you thought was included is not in writing, you might have a hard time proving it if you and your landlord disagree later.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95216","id":"95216","resource":"node","uuid":"da28353b-b7e6-4e45-bb6e-16ef6a566543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95217","id":"95217","resource":"node","uuid":"412481dd-8026-4cc9-8086-146bb416fb1b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95218","id":"95218","resource":"node","uuid":"cefdc399-574b-42b0-817f-73c0098fdd74"}],"field_question":"What is included in my rent?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95579","id":"95579","resource":"node","uuid":"95938eb2-6137-4f99-a8f9-2ab79034400d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95581","id":"95581","resource":"node","uuid":"2c1912a7-f4a8-40cb-8190-b63f37e36c09"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76322","id":"76322","resource":"node","uuid":"54686c2c-8fc0-4dec-aba4-f4a16fe39e8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94178","id":"94178","resource":"node","uuid":"f7777357-e134-4717-a171-62344b0720b0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne-James","field_review_notes":"This question, along with a series of others were updated on November 28, 2017 based on content reviewed by MB and edited by NOB.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95577","vid":"49087","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is included in my rent?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-included-my-rent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577","id":"95577","resource":"node","uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22","vuuid":"e754a22e-7255-4735-afe1-25f6c7d291bb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Different landlords might want you to pay rent in different ways. For example, they might ask for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cheque or money <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span><\/li>\n<li>cash<\/li>\n<li>debit or credit card<\/li>\n<li>pre-authorized bank withdrawals<\/li>\n<li>post-dated cheques<\/li>\n<li>Interac e-transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your landlord cannot make you pay with post-dated cheques or any other kind of pre-authorized payment, even if the tenancy agreement or lease says you must. But you can agree to pay this way if you want to.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord cannot make you pay by any method other than cash but you can agree to pay another way if it is convenient for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your landlord can't agree on how you should pay, then you have the right to pay the rent in cash.<\/p>\n<h3>Receipts<\/h3>\n<p>Always make sure the landlord gives you a receipt, no matter how you pay your rent. Cancelled cheques and money orders can prove that you paid but not <strong>when<\/strong> you paid.<\/p>\n<p>Some landlords don't want to give receipts but the law says that they have to give you one if you ask. They are not allowed to charge a fee for this. If you did not get a receipt for any payment, you can ask for a receipt up to one year after you move out. But it is best to get a receipt at the same time you make the payment.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95219","id":"95219","resource":"node","uuid":"be0ffd68-0b26-43b0-b26d-2d6e29794938"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95220","id":"95220","resource":"node","uuid":"68956404-e9bd-4a51-b354-f5c52525bbfd"}],"field_question":"How do I pay the rent?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577","id":"95577","resource":"node","uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751","id":"95751","resource":"node","uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76313","id":"76313","resource":"node","uuid":"f0027361-1e3a-46b1-ae48-8cf334f1bb54"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH Feb 2018: Added \"Interac e-transfer\" to the list of ways to pay rent; approved by MB.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95578","vid":"53522","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I pay the rent?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-do-i-pay-rent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95578\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95578","id":"95578","resource":"node","uuid":"4ed671a4-4073-4be5-bbf7-de262b598f3f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4ed671a4-4073-4be5-bbf7-de262b598f3f","vuuid":"0515e21d-6aa2-48c0-8f08-5e9f06ed270b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most landlords must follow two main rules about when they can increase the rent. Your landlord must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>wait at least 12 months before raising your rent<\/li>\n<li>give you a written notice at least 90 days before raising your rent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>12 months between increases<\/h3>\n<p>After you move in, your landlord must wait at least 12 months before raising your rent. Any increases after that also must be at least 12 months apart.<\/p>\n<h3>90 days' notice<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord must give you a written notice at least 90 days before your rent goes up. For example, if your landlord wants to raise your rent on June 1, they must give you a written Notice of Rent Increase no later than March 2.<\/p>\n<p>This notice should be on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Rent%20Increase%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N1.pdf?e821aa\" target=\"_blank\">Form N1<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Rent%20Increase%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N2.pdf?e821aa\" target=\"_blank\">N2<\/a> from the Landlord and Tenant Board. If your landlord does not use the Board's form, the notice might still be legal if it includes all the information that is on the Board's form.<\/p>\n<p>Some landlords do not have to follow these two rules. For example, subsidized Rent Geared to Income (RGI) housing has other rules about how much rent you have to pay and how much notice you get if your rent is going up. Your rent is usually based on your family size and household income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And the rent rules don\u2019t apply if you share a kitchen or bathroom with the landlord or their close family members. Your landlord can raise your rent as much as they want and whenever they want, unless your rental agreement says they can\u2019t.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95221","id":"95221","resource":"node","uuid":"910d0765-d85b-4657-9cd4-39643e523a05"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95222","id":"95222","resource":"node","uuid":"eb092d77-2070-47ab-aeb1-54186560be0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95223","id":"95223","resource":"node","uuid":"8a3b8e3a-9d69-4fbe-99ba-0c3914aba7a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95224","id":"95224","resource":"node","uuid":"7c17e803-92fb-4de8-97bc-9110d2940518"}],"field_question":"How often can my landlord raise my rent?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95578","id":"95578","resource":"node","uuid":"4ed671a4-4073-4be5-bbf7-de262b598f3f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751","id":"95751","resource":"node","uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93758","id":"93758","resource":"node","uuid":"a7bc0aa4-e50a-4459-8bfa-f447aa0655f0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76347","id":"76347","resource":"node","uuid":"d2c6e9cc-1e1d-439b-aea3-d98ba033db6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76313","id":"76313","resource":"node","uuid":"f0027361-1e3a-46b1-ae48-8cf334f1bb54"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93639","id":"93639","resource":"node","uuid":"3b0eac77-8eb7-4023-8bde-a60c07bf88e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"This question along with a series of others, were updated based on approved content from MB and edited by NOB on Nov 28, 2017.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95579","vid":"53141","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How often can my landlord raise my rent?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-often-can-my-landlord-raise-my-rent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95579\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95579","id":"95579","resource":"node","uuid":"95938eb2-6137-4f99-a8f9-2ab79034400d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"95938eb2-6137-4f99-a8f9-2ab79034400d","vuuid":"3a489112-3897-4e00-b66f-4efbb92927ac","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most cases, your landlord can only raise your rent by a percentage called the \"guideline\".<\/p>\n<h3>The rent increase guideline<\/h3>\n<p>The guideline is set by the government. By the end of each August, the government announces the guideline for the next calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>For rent increases in 2017, the guideline is 1.5%. In 2016, it was 2.0%, and in 2018 it will be 1.8%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord must also wait 12 months between increases. And your landlord must give you a written notice at least 90 days before your rent goes up.<\/p>\n<h3>Above-guideline increases<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for approval to raise the rent by more than the guideline.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>These rent rules don't apply to some&nbsp;rental units. For example, if you live in subsidized housing or if you share a kitchen or bathroom with your landlord or their family, they might not apply.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95225","id":"95225","resource":"node","uuid":"734e72b0-9a9e-4a67-b31f-e81668878a1c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95226","id":"95226","resource":"node","uuid":"74c208c2-169b-4037-95c5-1180b3d03f23"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95227","id":"95227","resource":"node","uuid":"519fc68f-467d-4825-8a95-08c4d308277c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95228","id":"95228","resource":"node","uuid":"c0793a9e-54af-494d-a72e-7e6ccb55120f"}],"field_question":"How much can my rent go up?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/905","id":"905","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4033d7cb-15dd-4956-98e7-4405b8051d96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577","id":"95577","resource":"node","uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95581","id":"95581","resource":"node","uuid":"2c1912a7-f4a8-40cb-8190-b63f37e36c09"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583","id":"95583","resource":"node","uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93758","id":"93758","resource":"node","uuid":"a7bc0aa4-e50a-4459-8bfa-f447aa0655f0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76347","id":"76347","resource":"node","uuid":"d2c6e9cc-1e1d-439b-aea3-d98ba033db6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76313","id":"76313","resource":"node","uuid":"f0027361-1e3a-46b1-ae48-8cf334f1bb54"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93639","id":"93639","resource":"node","uuid":"3b0eac77-8eb7-4023-8bde-a60c07bf88e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"This question along with a series of others, were updated based on approved content from MB and edited by NOB on Nov 28, 2017.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95580","vid":"49077","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much can my rent go up?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-much-can-my-rent-go","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449086721","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1","vuuid":"f943e939-7f0e-4147-8658-4733420302dd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-much-can-my-rent-go\" target=\"_blank\">If you are protected by the rent guideline<\/a> and your landlord asks you to agree to a higher increase, you can say no. You don't have to agree or sign anything.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't agree, your landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for permission to raise the rent by more than the guideline.<\/p>\n<p>If you do agree to a rent increase above the guideline, the agreement must say what you are getting in return. The agreement must also follow certain rules.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of rent increase agreements<\/h3>\n<p>The law allows two different kinds of agreement to raise the rent by more than the guideline.<\/p>\n<p>One type of agreement is a rent increase in exchange for improvements to your unit or building. For example, the agreement might say your landlord is giving you new kitchen cupboards or a washer and dryer.<\/p>\n<p>The other type of agreement is a rent increase in exchange for certain things that are included on a government list. The list could change, but here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>parking space<\/li>\n<li>cable or satellite television<\/li>\n<li>air conditioner<\/li>\n<li>extra electricity used by an air conditioner, washer, or dryer<\/li>\n<li>lockers, storage space, or extra floor space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95229","id":"95229","resource":"node","uuid":"add70264-66ff-4e9a-a6cb-eef8da3216f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95230","id":"95230","resource":"node","uuid":"79264a13-1ee2-48f1-ba3c-fd0b27c2fd0a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95231","id":"95231","resource":"node","uuid":"04c42c33-9177-4945-8ffc-f76adb3e9014"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95232","id":"95232","resource":"node","uuid":"fb8549aa-0044-4b9f-9e13-9b2ce61ec8f0"}],"field_question":"Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95579","id":"95579","resource":"node","uuid":"95938eb2-6137-4f99-a8f9-2ab79034400d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583","id":"95583","resource":"node","uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95740","id":"95740","resource":"node","uuid":"a0f8007d-9a82-4475-8c93-d844b43a7676"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76347","id":"76347","resource":"node","uuid":"d2c6e9cc-1e1d-439b-aea3-d98ba033db6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76313","id":"76313","resource":"node","uuid":"f0027361-1e3a-46b1-ae48-8cf334f1bb54"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93639","id":"93639","resource":"node","uuid":"3b0eac77-8eb7-4023-8bde-a60c07bf88e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"This question along with a series of others, were updated based on approved content from MB and edited by NOB on Nov 28, 2017.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95581","vid":"49079","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-i-agree-rent-increase-above-guideline","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95581\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95581","id":"95581","resource":"node","uuid":"2c1912a7-f4a8-40cb-8190-b63f37e36c09"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2c1912a7-f4a8-40cb-8190-b63f37e36c09","vuuid":"95279abb-2385-48d8-a674-8f68d602fa7b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Sometimes it might seem fair to stop paying some or all of your rent if your landlord isn't giving you what you are paying for. For example, your landlord might&nbsp;be harassing you, invading your privacy, or refusing to do repairs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But<\/strong> it can be very risky to stop paying your rent in <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> to resolve problems with your landlord.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not pay your full rent, your landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-can-my-landlord-do-if-i-owe-rent-0\" target=\"_blank\">to try to have you evicted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord applies to the Board, you can ask the Board to consider the problems you are having with your landlord. But you could still be evicted if the Board doesn't believe you, or doesn't think the problems are serious enough.<\/p>\n<h3>If you want to move<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you plan to move out because of the problems, it can still be risky to stop paying the rent. While you are still living there, your landlord can apply to the Board to order you to pay. Or after you move, your landlord can sue you in court.<\/p>\n<p>It might be hard to convince a Board member or a judge that you shouldn't have to pay the rent. You will need strong evidence that the problem was very serious.<\/p>\n<p>If the Board or a court orders you to pay, it can affect your credit record. This can make it harder for you to rent another place or borrow money.<\/p>\n<p>And if you didn't <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-can-happen-if-i-move-without-giving-proper-notice-0\" target=\"_blank\">give proper notice to move<\/a>, you might owe even more rent.<\/p>\n<h3>A safer way<\/h3>\n<p>If you can't get your landlord to respect your rights, it is safer to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board instead of holding back rent.<\/p>\n<p>There are several kinds of remedies the Board can order when <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/who-responsible-repairs-and-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\">landlords don't do repairs<\/a>, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-come-my-place-whenever-they-want\" target=\"_blank\">don't respect your privacy<\/a>, and in many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/help-for-tenants\/\" target=\"_blank\">other situations<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95233","id":"95233","resource":"node","uuid":"c8968d4e-3d4d-40db-851c-7a56018159b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95234","id":"95234","resource":"node","uuid":"03be3bf6-14cb-46b7-b06c-653462b7f8a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95235","id":"95235","resource":"node","uuid":"f0b4ff9c-cd39-4106-8582-4f33881d53a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95236","id":"95236","resource":"node","uuid":"f4535a5c-328a-437a-8a07-b997406c8da0"}],"field_question":"My landlord isn't respecting my rights. Should I stop paying the rent?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95740","id":"95740","resource":"node","uuid":"a0f8007d-9a82-4475-8c93-d844b43a7676"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583","id":"95583","resource":"node","uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"This question along with a series of others, were updated based on approved content from MB and edited by NOB on Nov 28, 2017.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95582","vid":"54751","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My landlord isn't respecting my rights. Should I stop paying the rent?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-isnt-respecting-my-rights-should-i-stop-paying-rent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95582\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95582","id":"95582","resource":"node","uuid":"31a47394-3775-4c4e-9b44-395d2551079d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"31a47394-3775-4c4e-9b44-395d2551079d","vuuid":"10dcede9-a4a0-4320-87a8-a84cdad93b26","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your rent is overdue by even one day, your landlord might give you a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N4.pdf?e821aa\" target=\"_blank\">Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent<\/a> (Form N4).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can cancel this notice by paying all the rent that you owe within 14 days after you get the notice. You must pay within 7 days if you rent by the day or week. If you don't pay what you owe, your landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict you.<\/p>\n<h3>If your rent is often late<\/h3>\n<p>If you are often late with your rent, your landlord might give you a different notice, called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N8.pdf?e821aa\" target=\"_blank\">Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term<\/a> (Form N8). Your landlord would check the box called, \"You have persistently paid your rent late.\"<\/p>\n<p>There is no exact definition of what \"persistently\" paying rent late means. It can depend on many things, including how late the rent was paid, and how often the rent was late over what length of time.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot cancel this notice by paying the rent that you owe. In fact, your landlord can give you this kind of notice even if you have paid all your rent.<\/p>\n<p>After giving you this notice, your landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict you.<\/p>\n<h3>Demand for payment<\/h3>\n<p>In some situations, your landlord might choose to demand payment <strong>without<\/strong> giving you a notice to end your tenancy. Your landlord could apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order to make you pay.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords sometimes do this if they think they will not be able to find a new tenant, or if you have a fixed-term lease and they want to keep you responsible for the rent until the end of the term.<\/p>\n<h3>Credit report<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord could report your overdue rent to a credit reporting agency. This can affect your credit rating and make it harder in the future for you to rent a place or get a loan.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95237","id":"95237","resource":"node","uuid":"b24c798e-174e-48db-affb-8fa768ad11eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95238","id":"95238","resource":"node","uuid":"661117a2-6ce4-4200-8188-e8f4ca4d204c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95239","id":"95239","resource":"node","uuid":"e835d9ab-e7ac-45d4-96d9-2f12b802686b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95240","id":"95240","resource":"node","uuid":"0f4b12ff-6e84-4130-ac2f-ca7baf5e582a"}],"field_question":"What can happen if I'm behind in my rent?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751","id":"95751","resource":"node","uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95578","id":"95578","resource":"node","uuid":"4ed671a4-4073-4be5-bbf7-de262b598f3f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583","id":"95583","resource":"node","uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95740","id":"95740","resource":"node","uuid":"a0f8007d-9a82-4475-8c93-d844b43a7676"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88793","id":"88793","resource":"node","uuid":"d6cca4ab-03b9-40b2-bf14-49e6623d9d49"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88806","id":"88806","resource":"node","uuid":"834c51da-a4aa-42ca-ad7a-c2d40ea98153"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95583","vid":"42355","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can happen if I'm behind in my rent?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-happen-if-i-am-behind-my-rent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583","id":"95583","resource":"node","uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716","vuuid":"c2811b41-acdd-4b61-8cda-a5ed5e8df4ec","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Discrimination is against the law. According to the Ontario Human Rights Code, discrimination in housing means being treated unfairly because of your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>birthplace or citizenship<\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age (if you are at least 18, or if you are 16 or 17 and not living with a parent)<\/li>\n<li>sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li>disability<\/li>\n<li>marital status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or because you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>have children<\/li>\n<li>are on social assistance (welfare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This law bans discrimination by landlords or people working for them. It also means your landlord must try to do something about it if you are being discriminated against by other tenants.<\/p>\n<h3>Direct discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Some discrimination can be very obvious. This is sometimes called direct discrimination. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A landlord refuses to rent to you because of your colour or religion.<\/li>\n<li>The building superintendent makes sexual advances knowing that you do not want them.<\/li>\n<li>Some tenants use racial slurs against other tenants from a different ethnic group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Indirect discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Indirect discrimination is often less obvious. Some practices are considered discrimination because of how they affect different groups of people differently. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A building has no ramp at the main entrance \u2013 this can discriminate against people who use wheelchairs.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord threatens to evict tenants because of noise complaints \u2013 this can discriminate against people with children.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord won't rent to people with no credit rating \u2013 this can discriminate against tenants who are young or new to Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if they don't mean to discriminate, landlords who will not change things like these could be breaking the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>In some situations, the Human Rights Code does <strong>not<\/strong> protect tenants who are looking for a place to rent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Landlords are allowed to rent all the units in a building only to tenants of one sex.<\/li>\n<li>Landlords can refuse to rent to someone for <strong>any<\/strong> reason, no matter how discriminatory, <strong>if<\/strong> the landlord or their family will be sharing a kitchen or bathroom with the tenant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95241","id":"95241","resource":"node","uuid":"1c9240a6-2942-4b56-be0e-1e95b36d8b20"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95242","id":"95242","resource":"node","uuid":"eea51644-8776-43d6-9897-889574ef2319"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95243","id":"95243","resource":"node","uuid":"ba4224a5-1d8f-4ad2-9eec-f0dfa70970eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95244","id":"95244","resource":"node","uuid":"a11aeda2-283f-45e0-af6c-260f14f5dca2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95245","id":"95245","resource":"node","uuid":"406d28bf-2f55-4081-8541-ac30e670961f"}],"field_question":"I think I'm being discriminated against. Is that legal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95585","id":"95585","resource":"node","uuid":"61deb75a-2a74-4590-9a2e-da44ec324c2c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95568","id":"95568","resource":"node","uuid":"0ad81982-fadb-48db-ba4e-cd222a6b6575"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95567","id":"95567","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3a8fe0-16be-45db-ad0e-5f598dc3a2c5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76503","id":"76503","resource":"node","uuid":"09b7c62f-b7dc-4a96-8a97-6cfbab147881"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76616","id":"76616","resource":"node","uuid":"ff8f0e3d-6a57-4936-a98a-8f306a1df0ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90672","id":"90672","resource":"node","uuid":"19101a4e-f501-4e3f-a1dd-e4fbe0bbb996"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95584","vid":"68844","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I think I'm being discriminated against. Is that legal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/i-think-im-being-discriminated-against-legal","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1540485020","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916","vuuid":"1f7a40b8-005c-4bfe-81e6-308b01f54a49","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Human Rights Code says that if a tenant has a disability, landlords must try to \"accommodate\" their disability.<\/p>\n<p>This means landlords must take away barriers for people with disabilities. They might have to make physical changes to the building, or they might have to change their rules or practices.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different kinds of disabilities that affect people in different ways. Accommodating your disability means doing whatever is needed to give <strong>you<\/strong> equal access.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of how landlords might accommodate disabilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>installing a ramp and automatic doors for tenants who use wheelchairs<\/li>\n<li>putting Braille buttons and a voice announcement system in elevators for tenants with visual impairments<\/li>\n<li>avoiding materials or substances that cause allergic reactions for certain tenants<\/li>\n<li>helping family members or caregivers to support a tenant with mental health problems, instead of evicting them for disturbing other tenants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If the landlord says they can't accommodate your disability<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">The law says that landlords <\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">must<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> try to accommodate your disability<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, even if it costs the landlord money or is inconvenient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">This doesn't always mean the landlord has to do whatever is needed, no matter how difficult or expensive. But it means they have to make very serious efforts to accommodate your disability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If your disability can be accommodated without \"undue hardship\" to the landlord, then the landlord must do it. If a landlord will not accommodate your disability, that is discrimination.<\/p>\n<h3>Undue hardship<\/h3>\n<p>The only things that can be considered undue hardship to a landlord are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>costs<\/strong> that the landlord's business cannot afford, taking into account any outside sources of funding<\/li>\n<li><strong>health and safety<\/strong> problems so serious that they outweigh the benefit of having more accessible housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every situation is different. If a landlord and tenant cannot agree on how to accommodate a disability, then the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/hrto\/\">Human Rights <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Tribunal<\/span> of Ontario<\/a> might have to decide. In some situations a decision can be made by the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95246","id":"95246","resource":"node","uuid":"a76a0cb0-688a-4063-b9a7-9312124536a4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95247","id":"95247","resource":"node","uuid":"0e3b5a54-53d4-4e04-b480-fd60dca51d5b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95248","id":"95248","resource":"node","uuid":"6fe0e182-70b3-4b9b-9fcd-e6042f3c41e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95249","id":"95249","resource":"node","uuid":"7db31e22-c2a9-4eb0-9cbb-2ce0cc0ab0c6"}],"field_question":"What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/905","id":"905","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4033d7cb-15dd-4956-98e7-4405b8051d96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95582","id":"95582","resource":"node","uuid":"31a47394-3775-4c4e-9b44-395d2551079d"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94172","id":"94172","resource":"node","uuid":"fc2a90a7-493a-4247-8310-52e1c00afe93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86054","id":"86054","resource":"node","uuid":"e0bda880-9974-4397-a1e0-0535b5fa6151"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94175","id":"94175","resource":"node","uuid":"669c01b8-0ffe-4697-936d-ca0bb63f9ec1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95585","vid":"40121","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-are-my-rights-as-a-tenant-if-i-have-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95585\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95585","id":"95585","resource":"node","uuid":"61deb75a-2a74-4590-9a2e-da44ec324c2c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"61deb75a-2a74-4590-9a2e-da44ec324c2c","vuuid":"c73b35cc-1a3f-47f2-b325-d350c7666d57","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most situations, you have to tell your landlord in writing that you want to end your tenancy and move out. This is called giving notice. If you don't give proper notice, you could end up owing more rent.<\/p>\n<p>For your notice to be legal, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>choose the right date to end your tenancy, which is called the termination date<\/li>\n<li>include all the necessary information in writing<\/li>\n<li>give the notice to your landlord on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you rent by the month or any longer period, you must give your landlord at least <strong>60 days'<\/strong> notice and your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date must be the last day of a rental period. Usually this is the day before your rent is due.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>You can leave with less notice if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you live in a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-live-retirement-home-or-care-home-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out\" target=\"_blank\">retirement home or care home<\/a><\/li>\n<li>your landlord <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-can-i-get-out-my-rental-agreement\" target=\"_blank\">won't give you permission to assign<\/a> your place to a new tenant, or<\/li>\n<li>your landlord gave you a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-make-me-move-out-repairs-or-renovations\" target=\"_blank\">notice to move out for certain reasons<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95250","id":"95250","resource":"node","uuid":"bcb71e81-f5c3-416b-bb5c-5cc68249109c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95251","id":"95251","resource":"node","uuid":"d0392631-7cf4-4d86-8929-ad833d87fa6d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95252","id":"95252","resource":"node","uuid":"6cfabad8-318a-4237-88b1-e1c4e460ba29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95253","id":"95253","resource":"node","uuid":"410533bc-02af-41b2-8a6e-2d557b8afaf4"}],"field_question":"I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591","id":"95591","resource":"node","uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95589","id":"95589","resource":"node","uuid":"8385bb5b-158f-42dc-afe2-69aefb4cec66"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93666","id":"93666","resource":"node","uuid":"40a6c693-3228-4197-8200-9abc1bd4ce26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95586","vid":"39907","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/i-rent-month-month-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95586\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95586","id":"95586","resource":"node","uuid":"df38c364-da80-4cd1-a98c-f0c5e23c74e2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"df38c364-da80-4cd1-a98c-f0c5e23c74e2","vuuid":"c4424523-cffb-4bda-b65f-f1ce0dea44ad","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most situations you have to tell your landlord in writing that you want to end your tenancy and move out. This is called <strong>giving notice<\/strong>. If you don't give proper notice, you could end up owing more rent. For your notice to be legal, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>choose the right date to end your tenancy, which is called the termination date<\/li>\n<li>include all the necessary information in writing<\/li>\n<li>give the notice to your landlord on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you rent on a weekly basis, your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date must be the last day of a rental period. Usually this is the day before your rent is due. If you pay rent daily, then your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date can be any day you choose.<\/p>\n<p>You must give your landlord the notice at least <strong>28 days<\/strong> before your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><strong>Exception:<\/strong> You can leave on only 10 days' notice if your landlord gave you a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-make-me-move-out-repairs-or-renovations\" target=\"_blank\">notice to move out for certain reasons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95254","id":"95254","resource":"node","uuid":"65112e08-bff4-4697-bda8-ce736cd3c3b0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95255","id":"95255","resource":"node","uuid":"f21cdcf7-6869-44cd-980a-a7b1c8503018"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95256","id":"95256","resource":"node","uuid":"271f31a9-ed09-4c86-94f6-96a335174769"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95257","id":"95257","resource":"node","uuid":"99a03cc3-05db-4472-b40d-ac5a1147e797"}],"field_question":"How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95589","id":"95589","resource":"node","uuid":"8385bb5b-158f-42dc-afe2-69aefb4cec66"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591","id":"95591","resource":"node","uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93666","id":"93666","resource":"node","uuid":"40a6c693-3228-4197-8200-9abc1bd4ce26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95587","vid":"39916","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-do-i-give-notice-end-my-weekly-or-daily-rental","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95587\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085521","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95587","id":"95587","resource":"node","uuid":"334368b9-6c33-4dbd-8419-f7ab6c146262"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"334368b9-6c33-4dbd-8419-f7ab6c146262","vuuid":"7b3368e5-2488-4649-a243-bf96bc8316f0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most situations you have to tell your landlord in writing that you want to end your tenancy and move out. This is called giving notice. If you don't give proper notice, you could end up owing more rent.<\/p>\n<p>For your notice to be legal, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>choose the right date to end your tenancy, which is called the termination date<\/li>\n<li>include all the necessary information in writing<\/li>\n<li>give the notice to your landlord on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ending a fixed-term tenancy<\/h3>\n<p>You have a fixed-term tenancy if you have an agreement to live in a place for at least a certain length of time. The agreement is often called a lease, and the length of time is called the term. The most common term is one year, but it can be shorter or longer.<\/p>\n<p>Fixed-term tenancies are usually in writing but they do not have to be.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a fixed-term tenancy, you must give your landlord at least <strong>60 days<\/strong>' notice, and your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date must be the <strong>last day of the term<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>You can leave before the end of the term and with less notice if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you live in a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-live-retirement-home-or-care-home-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out\" target=\"_blank\">retirement home or care home<\/a><\/li>\n<li>your landlord <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-can-i-get-out-my-rental-agreement\" target=\"_blank\">won't give you permission to assign<\/a> your place to a new tenant, or<\/li>\n<li>your landlord gave you a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-make-me-move-out-repairs-or-renovations\" target=\"_blank\">notice to move out for certain reasons<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95258","id":"95258","resource":"node","uuid":"9d99c377-8af1-4e43-9d10-e483c6c66425"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95259","id":"95259","resource":"node","uuid":"048356f5-7c31-47e7-9454-380a3fa539f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95260","id":"95260","resource":"node","uuid":"5e3578a6-260a-4c28-b10d-25ba07156de9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95261","id":"95261","resource":"node","uuid":"3e06abf1-db6a-4b5e-abca-9b6c01c74fbd"}],"field_question":"How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95589","id":"95589","resource":"node","uuid":"8385bb5b-158f-42dc-afe2-69aefb4cec66"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591","id":"95591","resource":"node","uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93666","id":"93666","resource":"node","uuid":"40a6c693-3228-4197-8200-9abc1bd4ce26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95588","vid":"54812","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-do-i-give-notice-end-my-fixed-term-lease-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588","id":"95588","resource":"node","uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25","vuuid":"d1ac0dda-be4b-4f54-b81e-c048ec3bc168","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most situations, you have to tell your landlord in writing that you want to end your tenancy and move out. This is called \"giving notice\". If you don't give proper notice, you could end up owing more rent.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in a care home or retirement home, you must give your landlord at least <strong>30 days'<\/strong> notice. You can pick any date to be the last day of your tenancy, even if it is before the end of your lease. This is different from the rules most other tenants have to follow.<\/p>\n<p>For your notice to be legal, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>include all the necessary information in writing<\/li>\n<li>give the notice to your landlord at least 30 days before the date you want your tenancy to end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Exception<\/h3>\n<p>You can leave with only 10 days' notice if your landlord gave you a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-make-me-move-out-repairs-or-renovations\" target=\"_blank\">notice to move out for certain reasons<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95262","id":"95262","resource":"node","uuid":"b9fd8ddc-e199-4d09-9c29-1c0f9057ac5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95263","id":"95263","resource":"node","uuid":"cc0aaf5a-ba5d-4705-b9cb-bcab691518c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95264","id":"95264","resource":"node","uuid":"db6fc27c-76db-40a3-b25b-558d49ff3574"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95265","id":"95265","resource":"node","uuid":"557197cb-0c11-4915-8ee0-d2d4dcd96953"}],"field_question":"I live in a retirement home or care home. How should I give notice to move out?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591","id":"95591","resource":"node","uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95593","id":"95593","resource":"node","uuid":"73451209-1714-4c66-bb71-88372a2ceaad"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94178","id":"94178","resource":"node","uuid":"f7777357-e134-4717-a171-62344b0720b0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93666","id":"93666","resource":"node","uuid":"40a6c693-3228-4197-8200-9abc1bd4ce26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94188","id":"94188","resource":"node","uuid":"607c1444-7201-42cd-bc0e-2b63ebee0e21"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95589","vid":"70383","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I live in a retirement home or care home. How should I give notice to move out?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/i-live-retirement-home-or-care-home-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95589\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1542659080","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95589","id":"95589","resource":"node","uuid":"8385bb5b-158f-42dc-afe2-69aefb4cec66"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8385bb5b-158f-42dc-afe2-69aefb4cec66","vuuid":"77c17b2b-a505-449b-831b-221b93203766","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may want to move out before the end of your lease or when it's too late to give enough notice. In these situations, there are things you can do to avoid owing more rent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get your landlord to agree to end your tenancy<\/li>\n<li>find another tenant to take over your place (assign or sublet)<\/li>\n<li>give notice if your landlord refuses to let you assign<\/li>\n<li>get the Landlord and Tenant Board to end your tenancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You also might be able to leave early if it is no longer possible to live there. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>there is a serious danger to your health or safety<\/li>\n<li>your place is not fit to live in because your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/who-responsible-repairs-and-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\">landlord won't do repairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>your landlord is harassing you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these situations, you might want to file an application to ask the Landlord and Tenant Board to end your tenancy.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95266","id":"95266","resource":"node","uuid":"2453cc6b-6e5e-4704-90f2-b94e068fca46"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95267","id":"95267","resource":"node","uuid":"19a743ba-5344-4e2b-a8a0-f28642ad8d4d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95268","id":"95268","resource":"node","uuid":"3ee712ed-e85b-4a16-bf49-733dddb492a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95269","id":"95269","resource":"node","uuid":"547aeeb3-81de-4a3e-a21c-7c1c6b78e709"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95270","id":"95270","resource":"node","uuid":"90793a33-7e76-44e5-a276-76889233ee90"}],"field_question":"How can I get out of my rental agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95586","id":"95586","resource":"node","uuid":"df38c364-da80-4cd1-a98c-f0c5e23c74e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95587","id":"95587","resource":"node","uuid":"334368b9-6c33-4dbd-8419-f7ab6c146262"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588","id":"95588","resource":"node","uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93666","id":"93666","resource":"node","uuid":"40a6c693-3228-4197-8200-9abc1bd4ce26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95590","vid":"36375","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I get out of my rental agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-can-i-get-out-my-rental-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c","vuuid":"6a6704b3-878a-44bd-ad15-3b7e3cc9fbdd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you do not <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-rent-month-month-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out\" target=\"_blank\">give proper notice<\/a> and do not take any <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-can-i-get-out-my-rental-agreement\" target=\"_blank\">other steps to end your tenancy<\/a>, your tenancy might continue for a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">period<\/span> of time after you move out. This means you could owe rent for that time.<\/p>\n<p>In this situation, your landlord must try to find a new tenant. Once a new tenant rents the place, your tenancy will end and you will not be responsible for more rent.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord is not able to rent the place, there are rules that limit how much rent you will owe.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95271","id":"95271","resource":"node","uuid":"89f3646a-28f2-462f-b21d-623b4326c659"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95272","id":"95272","resource":"node","uuid":"fb6a7cc2-67b8-4fcd-8ff7-4c47c844fae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95273","id":"95273","resource":"node","uuid":"809b1d21-8c9a-4f0d-bb4f-d57bab63f2ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95274","id":"95274","resource":"node","uuid":"1b151db5-dfb3-4806-9dce-04b773bb7ddb"}],"field_question":"What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95586","id":"95586","resource":"node","uuid":"df38c364-da80-4cd1-a98c-f0c5e23c74e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588","id":"95588","resource":"node","uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94191","id":"94191","resource":"node","uuid":"4ed457ab-fce2-497b-af8c-fe83999336c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93990","id":"93990","resource":"node","uuid":"0615b126-3b27-4629-9ddb-48089987b2c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95591","vid":"39970","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-happen-if-i-move-without-giving-proper-notice-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591","id":"95591","resource":"node","uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db","vuuid":"439b317b-b526-4bc2-8c9b-e0e43e761ec2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Sometimes tenants who want to leave on short notice or before the end of their lease think about trying to get evicted.<\/p>\n<p>For example, they might have loud parties, or stop paying rent, hoping the landlord will give them an eviction notice. They hope that if they move out by the termination date on their landlord's notice, they will not be responsible for paying rent after that date.<\/p>\n<p>But there are possible problems with that plan.<\/p>\n<h3>No eviction<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord might choose not to give you an eviction notice. Your landlord could just apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">make you pay the rent<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">pay for any damage<\/a> you or your guests caused.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting sued<\/h3>\n<p>Even if your landlord evicts you, they might still want you to pay their expenses of looking for another tenant or to pay for lost rent if they cannot find another tenant right away. Your landlord could sue you for this in Small Claims Court after you move out.<\/p>\n<p>The law is not clear about this kind of situation. A judge might decide you must pay if they think you got evicted on purpose in order to get out of your responsibilities. But your landlord must prove that they tried to find another tenant as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Bad credit report<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord could report your overdue rent to a credit reporting agency. This can affect your credit rating and make it harder in the future for you to rent a place or get a loan.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95275","id":"95275","resource":"node","uuid":"322645fc-bb4c-49a5-9d47-748e185f76d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95276","id":"95276","resource":"node","uuid":"9d884a87-6cf3-408a-a84b-7eba852efaa5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95277","id":"95277","resource":"node","uuid":"3b2bf7dd-d1ab-40af-be9d-9f957c736382"}],"field_question":"Should I try to get myself evicted if I want to end my lease early?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95590","id":"95590","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e9ec5f-379d-4b91-b28d-dbfcf0c0724c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95591","id":"95591","resource":"node","uuid":"a53c8344-0264-444c-9ada-030c26c665db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588","id":"95588","resource":"node","uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76493","id":"76493","resource":"node","uuid":"db27d562-fe04-4224-9d3d-2fc602f091f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93461","id":"93461","resource":"node","uuid":"560399bd-8635-46c5-9917-eefe04f558f3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95592","vid":"40157","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Should I try to get myself evicted if I want to end my lease early?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/should-i-try-get-myself-evicted-if-i-want-end-my-lease-early","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95592\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95592","id":"95592","resource":"node","uuid":"aa97cd22-d2df-4f83-8749-27f82e36010e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"aa97cd22-d2df-4f83-8749-27f82e36010e","vuuid":"3445ee09-9e5f-40fe-81ec-d7f023c5925b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you move out, try to make sure your place is reasonably clean and not damaged.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord claims you left the place damaged or dirty, they might come after you for money. If you paid a security deposit when you moved in, they might try to keep it even though they are only allowed to use it for rent.<\/p>\n<p>And they will probably not give you a good reference when you are looking for a new place to live.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you leave the place in good condition, the landlord might still claim that you didn't. So it is a good idea to make sure you can prove it.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95278","id":"95278","resource":"node","uuid":"da677adb-5872-45a8-b9b0-c2cf982635ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95279","id":"95279","resource":"node","uuid":"75114727-c668-4d45-a47c-bfe67800bb26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95280","id":"95280","resource":"node","uuid":"98390c74-894d-449d-9451-9a6ea846f813"}],"field_question":"Can my landlord demand money or keep my rent deposit because they say I left the place in bad condition?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95576","id":"95576","resource":"node","uuid":"2350767e-f35b-4460-b245-f62b48eaba34"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95594","id":"95594","resource":"node","uuid":"6e0578e7-7603-4bbd-badb-c2335695c17c"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94191","id":"94191","resource":"node","uuid":"4ed457ab-fce2-497b-af8c-fe83999336c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93990","id":"93990","resource":"node","uuid":"0615b126-3b27-4629-9ddb-48089987b2c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76313","id":"76313","resource":"node","uuid":"f0027361-1e3a-46b1-ae48-8cf334f1bb54"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95593","vid":"36294","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my landlord demand money or keep my rent deposit because they say I left the place in bad condition?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-demand-money-or-keep-my-rent-deposit-because-they-say-i-left-pl","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95593\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95593","id":"95593","resource":"node","uuid":"73451209-1714-4c66-bb71-88372a2ceaad"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"73451209-1714-4c66-bb71-88372a2ceaad","vuuid":"46283d4c-9204-41f9-83e8-305957d27bd7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Make sure you take <strong>all<\/strong> your belongings with you when you leave your place, unless you are subletting to someone who has agreed to take care of your stuff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord can keep, sell, or throw out anything you leave behind when you move out after:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you gave notice to your landlord,<\/li>\n<li>your landlord gave you notice, or<\/li>\n<li>you and your landlord agreed to end your tenancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your landlord can do this as soon as you have moved out. So do not leave anything behind, even for an extra day.<\/p>\n<h3>If you are evicted<\/h3>\n<p>If you are <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move\" target=\"_blank\">evicted by the Sheriff<\/a>, your landlord must wait 72 hours before taking your things. During that time, your landlord must let you come get your belongings at any time you wish between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<h3>If you abandon your place<\/h3>\n<p>If your landlord believes you have abandoned your place, they can get rid of your things if they give you 30 days' notice. Or they can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order to end your tenancy. Thirty days after the Board makes this type of order, your landlord can get rid of anything you left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Your place cannot be considered abandoned if you are not behind in your rent payments.<\/p>\n<h3>Other situations<\/h3>\n<p>There are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Brochures\/Property%20Left%20Behind%20When%20a%20Tenant%20Moves%20Out%20%28EN%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">different rules<\/a> that apply when a tenant dies or when a tenant abandons a mobile home or land lease home.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95281","id":"95281","resource":"node","uuid":"471acef2-e56c-43a1-982c-c0061438dd83"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95282","id":"95282","resource":"node","uuid":"73736fe5-2a13-4574-a775-a21af41ebeab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95283","id":"95283","resource":"node","uuid":"a18d541c-c547-422d-a12a-e3a4570412d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95284","id":"95284","resource":"node","uuid":"5bd0b7bc-d383-4d08-9085-51ed2a42b67c"}],"field_question":"Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/913","id":"913","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8399a6a6-2351-40b8-a963-7d0b1c810cec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95593","id":"95593","resource":"node","uuid":"73451209-1714-4c66-bb71-88372a2ceaad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95592","id":"95592","resource":"node","uuid":"aa97cd22-d2df-4f83-8749-27f82e36010e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95588","id":"95588","resource":"node","uuid":"6b2ac51a-4687-46ac-9935-1bf915218a25"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76363","id":"76363","resource":"node","uuid":"d1991814-af04-4ea2-a632-7a3178e5db00"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88984","id":"88984","resource":"node","uuid":"603347df-416c-4779-9108-6767170e0187"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93990","id":"93990","resource":"node","uuid":"0615b126-3b27-4629-9ddb-48089987b2c5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH - 2018 03 05: Suppressed \"lease\" from glossifying within the phrase \"land lease home\" in the last sentence of the answer.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95594","vid":"55951","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-i-come-back-some-my-things-after-moving-day","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95594\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95594","id":"95594","resource":"node","uuid":"6e0578e7-7603-4bbd-badb-c2335695c17c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6e0578e7-7603-4bbd-badb-c2335695c17c","vuuid":"bf6b79cf-9735-4f9a-81df-b442180b6a8f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner may want or need to change your court order because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child's living arrangements have changed.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new medical needs.<\/li>\n<li>Your child has new education needs.<\/li>\n<li>Either you or your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-move-my-child-after-separation-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">would like to move<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-partner-wont-let-me-see-my-child\" target=\"_blank\">not allowing you to see your child<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your partner agree to change your parenting plan or separation agreement, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-child\" target=\"_blank\">make a new agreement<\/a> that deals with the changes to your situation.<\/p>\n<p>If you agree to change a court order, you can go to court and <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-i-have-court-order-and-i-want-change-it-0\" target=\"_blank\">get a new order based on your agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner cannot agree, you may have to go to court to bring a <strong>motion to change<\/strong>. You must show a <strong>material change in circumstances<\/strong>. This means you have to show that your situation has changed so much that your order needs to be changed to deal with those changes.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s15s1\">Rule 15: Motions to change a final order or agreement<\/a> tells you what you need to do.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you if facts exist that may convince a judge that your separation agreement or court order should be changed.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94771","id":"94771","resource":"node","uuid":"7819fd6b-74e9-4ad2-828a-6eab02be664a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94743","id":"94743","resource":"node","uuid":"971fe03c-07f8-43fb-aa01-e9e3b43e6ff7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94738","id":"94738","resource":"node","uuid":"f36157f0-8b57-4ae2-9377-1737bcd6db84"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95285","id":"95285","resource":"node","uuid":"ee40446a-fab9-4140-b03f-fa037bb3dc8e"}],"field_question":"How do I bring a motion to change a court order for child custody, access, or parenting? 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The 3 main ways to do this are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">garnishment<\/span><\/li>\n<li>having things that the employer owns, other than land, taken and sold<\/li>\n<li>taking steps to have the employer's land sold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may hear the term \"judgment <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">debtor<\/span>\" if you use a court process to try to collect money from your employer. This is the legal term for the person who owes you money because the court ordered them to pay it.<\/p>\n<p>In the Next Steps, we say \"employer\" instead of \"judgment <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">debtor<\/span>\".<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95286","id":"95286","resource":"node","uuid":"e83d36c9-615c-4c39-bb41-c04497cd0190"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95287","id":"95287","resource":"node","uuid":"5abe35d2-9a0c-4569-a40b-f7240c46d712"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95288","id":"95288","resource":"node","uuid":"f26011a3-8bb2-4fb4-ad71-f6f3df9a1ce2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95289","id":"95289","resource":"node","uuid":"a1fc041c-98a2-48a2-b38e-6656970e0e6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95290","id":"95290","resource":"node","uuid":"bf3af43b-046b-48bc-b03d-23334259c901"}],"field_question":"Small Claims Court ordered my employer to pay me. How do I collect the money?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/995","id":"995","resource":"taxonomy_term"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/877","id":"877","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c7b572ae-c664-4537-b475-91d5d68af05c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95541","id":"95541","resource":"node","uuid":"6934a466-470a-4b15-b6e7-6738f497d5b5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95544","id":"95544","resource":"node","uuid":"0babaaf1-191a-465b-9971-accf1c846bfb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93193","id":"93193","resource":"node","uuid":"d2d71d71-5cc3-47d4-b953-b5751fad899e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519362000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550898000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"CL: reviewed by John No, PCLS 2018-Feb-23","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95596","vid":"55175","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Small Claims Court ordered my employer to pay me. How do I collect the money?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/small-claims-court-ordered-my-employer-pay-me-how-do-i-collect-money","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95596\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1540230071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95596","id":"95596","resource":"node","uuid":"7b1b9fac-7781-4165-a54c-64c01089a687"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7b1b9fac-7781-4165-a54c-64c01089a687","vuuid":"9aa50ad4-bfca-481a-ba92-20cd5a4a6fe7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most cases, the law says that <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-do-we-have-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">married couples have to share the value of their property if they separate or divorce<\/a>. This means that the partner who has more property usually pays money to the partner who has less property. Usually, the property itself is not physically divided.<\/p>\n<p>To share the value of your property at the end of your relationship, you have to first list and value all of your assets and debts.<\/p>\n<p>This helps you calculate your net family property (NFP). NFP is how much money a married partner is worth at the end of the relationship after taking into account what they brought into the marriage.<\/p>\n<p>To calculate your NFP, you add together all assets and subtract all debts that you had at the end of your relationship. This is usually on the day you and your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">separated<\/a>. Then you also subtract all assets less all debts you had on the day you married.<\/p>\n<p>Some assets or debts are treated differently in this calculation. For example, some gifts and inheritances are not included. There are also special rules about your matrimonial home.<\/p>\n<p>Your partner also calculates their NFP. You then use your NFP and your partner\u2019s NFP to figure out who has to pay the other partner and how much. The money one married partner pays the other partner when they separate is called an equalization payment.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you figure out what your equalization payment is.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95292","id":"95292","resource":"node","uuid":"a8a14914-c407-4102-879a-a36d2442978b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95293","id":"95293","resource":"node","uuid":"fd6eac4e-d181-4fab-807b-5a7802649746"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95294","id":"95294","resource":"node","uuid":"23467435-2001-4069-a413-2ec8ffa556a9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95295","id":"95295","resource":"node","uuid":"4ea28071-0c17-4175-be03-55f69c4f5414"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95296","id":"95296","resource":"node","uuid":"7049facc-c6f3-4026-92a1-c1bfd64fc4b1"}],"field_question":"We're married. How do we divide our property and debts if we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601","id":"95601","resource":"node","uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76674","id":"76674","resource":"node","uuid":"c05fdbb9-35c0-48f4-8c70-d50d1a60d045"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95597","vid":"48908","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. How do we divide our property and debts if we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-how-do-we-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1511366277","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1","vuuid":"f0f1cfde-2632-4bdd-91f6-1ffa63e06fab","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The rules about who can stay in your home depend on whether you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Only married couples can have a matrimonial home. Common-law couples cannot have a matrimonial home, so they have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/were-not-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate\" target=\"_blank\">different rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your matrimonial home is the home where you and your <strong>married<\/strong> partner lived together before you separated. It can be a house, townhouse, apartment, or co-op unit.<\/p>\n<p>You can have more than one matrimonial home. For example, you may have an apartment and a cottage.<\/p>\n<p>After you separate, you and your partner have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>an<\/strong> <strong>equal right<\/strong> to stay in a matrimonial home that is located in Ontario<\/li>\n<li>a right to claim a <strong>share in the value<\/strong> of a matrimonial home wherever it is \u2014 in Ontario or anywhere else \u2014 as part of an equalization payment <a href=\"\/node\/95597\" target=\"_blank\">dividing property<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is true even if only one married partner has legal title or owned the home before marriage.<\/p>\n<p>The equal right to stay in the home is not about who owns the home. It is only about who can live in the home. Sometimes this is called the \"right to possession\" of the home.<\/p>\n<p>This means that even if your partner is the only owner of the matrimonial home, they can't lock you out or refuse to let you into the home without an agreement or court order.<\/p>\n<p style=\"border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#106C9D; padding: 1em;\">If you <strong>rent<\/strong> a matrimonial home, you still have an equal right to stay in the home even if your partner is the only tenant on the lease.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner's equal right to stay in the home lasts until one of the following happens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a separation agreement that says one of you can't live there.<\/li>\n<li>There is a court order that says one of you can't live there.<\/li>\n<li>You sell your matrimonial home or your lease ends.<\/li>\n<li>You <strong>get<\/strong> <strong>divorced<\/strong>: If you get divorced and you aren't on the title to the matrimonial home, you're no longer considered a spouse with an equal right to stay in the matrimonial home. This is an important reason why you might not want to get a divorce until you have an agreement or court order about what to do with the matrimonial home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If one of you decides to move out, that person does not give up their right to claim ownership of the matrimonial home or to claim a share in the value of the home.<\/p>\n<h3>Selling or mortgaging a matrimonial home<\/h3>\n<p>You can only sell or mortgage a matrimonial home with the written permission of your partner or with a court order.<\/p>\n<h3>Special rules for homes on a First Nations reserve<\/h3>\n<p>There are different rules that apply to a home on a First Nation reserve.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95297","id":"95297","resource":"node","uuid":"4088bac2-c6ad-4952-82ea-6c702df10d37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95298","id":"95298","resource":"node","uuid":"6d363b17-c9b7-4ff0-81aa-29e3d4d8ab59"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95299","id":"95299","resource":"node","uuid":"bb51c7dc-2321-4c51-a2dd-f7006ae07f6c"}],"field_question":"We're married. Who gets to stay in our home if we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601","id":"95601","resource":"node","uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95598","vid":"68753","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. Who gets to stay in our home if we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95598\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1540328998","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95598","id":"95598","resource":"node","uuid":"48f494da-ac9d-4c66-aee1-a153fb92f16a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"48f494da-ac9d-4c66-aee1-a153fb92f16a","vuuid":"a94486b3-366c-45fe-b1a5-f3559816dcf2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/eng\/services\/pensions\/cpp\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Pension Plan<\/a> (CPP) is a type of pension plan that most workers and employers contribute to. You earn CPP credits as you work. When you retire or can't work because of a disability, you can apply to get pension payments.<\/p>\n<p>This is different from <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-what-happens-our-pensions-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">a pension plan your employer may have<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>After separation or divorce<\/h3>\n<p>If you lived with your partner for <strong>at least one year<\/strong>, you can apply to Service Canada to have the CPP credits that you and your partner earned while living together added up and then divided evenly. This is sometimes called \"dividing CPP credits\", a \"credit split\", or a \"Division of Unadjusted Pensionable Earnings\".<\/p>\n<p>If you earned less than your partner, a credit split may help you qualify for a pension. If you already qualify for a pension, it might increase the amount of your pension.<\/p>\n<p>When married partners <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-how-do-we-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">divide their property and debts<\/a> after they separate or divorce, they don't include CPP credits in that calculation. This is because the law says that your CPP credits are <strong>not<\/strong> part of this calculation. They are divided separately.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limits<\/h3>\n<p>If you're <strong>still married<\/strong>, you must wait until you've been separated for at least one year before you apply for a credit split. Usually, there is no time limit to apply. But, if your partner died after you separated and you didn't get divorced before they died, you must apply <strong>within 3 years<\/strong> of your partner's death.<\/p>\n<p>If you <strong>divorced<\/strong> on or after January 1, 1987, you can apply for a credit split at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Common-law partners who have lived together for at least one year can also apply for a credit split, but there are some <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-after-we-separate-or\" target=\"_blank\">different rules about when they can apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Survivor\u2019s pension<\/h3>\n<p>If your partner made enough contributions to the CPP pension plan, you may be able to get another benefit called a CPP <strong>survivor's pension<\/strong>. You may qualify if, at the time of your partner's death:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were married or had been living together for at least one year, <strong>and<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>you are at least 35 years old at the time of your partner\u2019s death, or you are younger but have a disability or have dependent children living with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you were separated at the time of your partner's death, you may still qualify if your partner did not live with a different common-law partner.<\/p>\n<p>There is <strong>no time limit<\/strong> to apply. CPP gives you benefits for the months dating back to your partner's death, but they won't go back more than one year before the date you apply.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95300","id":"95300","resource":"node","uuid":"199af270-4e54-4a90-b642-e1c2e4852712"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95301","id":"95301","resource":"node","uuid":"0ba0c51b-cc9c-45cf-b9f1-1b0c6350ead6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95302","id":"95302","resource":"node","uuid":"aab72bd6-a980-43d9-bbe2-8838892a87f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95303","id":"95303","resource":"node","uuid":"ec56f939-15d1-4589-b8e8-64b194de0f5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95304","id":"95304","resource":"node","uuid":"ff4228b3-0dfa-468d-8eb3-0b04acb260c9"}],"field_question":"We're married. What happens to Canada Pension Plan benefits if we separate or one of us dies?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95603","id":"95603","resource":"node","uuid":"46d66281-0040-4d2f-90b5-2f657ca6a439"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83862","id":"83862","resource":"node","uuid":"5a40983c-1b17-4ba0-b6dd-3eb57639eb47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95599","vid":"48456","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. What happens to Canada Pension Plan benefits if we separate or one of us dies?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-if-we-separate-or-one-us","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95599\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848783","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95599","id":"95599","resource":"node","uuid":"ec58485f-fe6d-43bd-986c-7f5b44cb4365"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ec58485f-fe6d-43bd-986c-7f5b44cb4365","vuuid":"fb0c7414-a92c-4f91-a301-7a428187a998","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A pension is a plan that pays its members after they retire. Sometimes a pension also pays after a member is fired or laid off, becomes disabled, or dies.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-if-we-separate-or-one-us\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Pension Plan (CPP)<\/a> is a special type of pension that is divided separately.<\/p>\n<p>Any other pension that you or your partner had while you were married is a piece of property that is included when calculating an equalization payment. An equalization payment is money one married partner pays to the other to divide the increase in the value of their property during their marriage.<\/p>\n<p>There are some special rules about how to value a pension and how it can be used to make the equalization payment.<\/p>\n<p>Partners in a common-law relationship <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-after-we-separate-or\" target=\"_blank\">don't have the same rights to a pension<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Valuing a pension<\/h3>\n<p>You need to value the pension because you have to include it in the calculation you and your partner use to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-how-do-we-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">divide your property<\/a> when you separate or divorce.<\/p>\n<p>You can usually apply directly to the pension plan administrator to have it valued.<\/p>\n<h3>Dividing a pension<\/h3>\n<p>There are now special rules that allow you and your partner to ask the pension plan administrator to divide the pension if you have a court order, arbitration award, or domestic contract. The plan can then pay out the pension immediately to make an equalization payment. It doesn't have to wait until sometime in the future when the plan member retires.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to agree to the pension plan administrator dividing the pension. You might decide instead that one partner makes the equalization payment with money from somewhere else. For example, you and your partner could sell your matrimonial home and pay equalization out of the sale money.<\/p>\n<p>A court can decide how equalization should be paid if you can't agree.<\/p>\n<h3>Choose the right court<\/h3>\n<p>There are 3 courts that deal with family law issues in Ontario. These are the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ontario Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important that you go to the right court. You have to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/which-court-do-i-start-my-family-law-case\">start your case<\/a> in a court that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Deals with the family law issues you need to resolve. For example, the Ontario Court of Justice doesn't deal with divorces or <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94665-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">dividing property<\/a>, so you would have to go to either the Superior Court of Justice or Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice.<\/li>\n<li>Is in the municipality closest to where you or your partner live. But, if your issues include <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94512-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">child support<\/a>, <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94522-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">custody<\/a>, or <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94506-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">access<\/a>, you should go to the court in the municipality where your child lived before you and your partner separated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you're not sure which court to go to, call the <a class=\"ext\" href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/Court_Addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\">family courthouse<span class=\"ext\"><span class=\"element-invisible\"> (link is external)<\/span><\/span><\/a> in your municipality to ask.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95305","id":"95305","resource":"node","uuid":"f2367036-f330-4bad-aaef-db02bc37f306"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95306","id":"95306","resource":"node","uuid":"931b1a7d-55ef-461f-99c9-fb4a8664c400"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95307","id":"95307","resource":"node","uuid":"74ae4dd5-dbaf-486f-9a45-4401047eecba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95308","id":"95308","resource":"node","uuid":"c746c340-af05-4896-baeb-bd176f116a6c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95309","id":"95309","resource":"node","uuid":"4a3b1673-4af3-43e8-9b68-fbf5f58defa2"}],"field_question":"We're married. What happens to our pensions if we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95599","id":"95599","resource":"node","uuid":"ec58485f-fe6d-43bd-986c-7f5b44cb4365"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93817","id":"93817","resource":"node","uuid":"696874dd-adbf-436d-ae09-fc86712109f0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95683","id":"95683","resource":"node","uuid":"1bb1a2d4-7cae-4412-a598-9e062d8e29fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83862","id":"83862","resource":"node","uuid":"5a40983c-1b17-4ba0-b6dd-3eb57639eb47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93820","id":"93820","resource":"node","uuid":"9c82a8a0-341d-4030-8e5e-80c523726fed"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95600","vid":"48448","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. What happens to our pensions if we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-what-happens-our-pensions-if-we-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95600\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848736","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95600","id":"95600","resource":"node","uuid":"c46971f7-9300-4c15-a30e-e2b31a9fd025"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c46971f7-9300-4c15-a30e-e2b31a9fd025","vuuid":"1ba3b15c-37d4-4912-9075-c4e627e53d15","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner agree on how to deal with your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-how-do-we-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">property and debts<\/a>, you can put what you've agreed to in a separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>Your separation agreement can deal with your assets and debts alone, or can include other things like spousal support, custody and access, and child support.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to wait until you and your partner agree on everything before making a separation agreement. For example, you might agree on how to divide your property before you have a plan for your children. So you can make a separation agreement about your property first.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement if you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good reasons to make a written separation agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court.<\/li>\n<li>It lets you and your partner decide what works best for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li>It's easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on if you have a written rather than a verbal agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you advice about the rules your separation agreement needs to follow to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\" target=\"_blank\">so that the court can enforce it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers will provide \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/separationagreement_certificates.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) has a service to help people with separation agreements. If your income <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">is low enough<\/a>, LAO covers the cost of up to 10 hours with a family lawyer to help you negotiate and draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95310","id":"95310","resource":"node","uuid":"dd9d4095-fda9-42fa-af64-84b7b1672b68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95311","id":"95311","resource":"node","uuid":"beeef6ec-dd46-4864-8ff8-f29181163835"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95312","id":"95312","resource":"node","uuid":"90c2add0-c1e4-42d7-9e99-890c219f8259"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95313","id":"95313","resource":"node","uuid":"fa80ac30-5a40-46d6-86f8-8790655f946d"}],"field_question":"We're married. What if we agree on what happens to our property and debts after we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95602","id":"95602","resource":"node","uuid":"d884c662-4584-4e12-833b-ed78bf06e8d0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95601","vid":"48454","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. What if we agree on what happens to our property and debts after we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-after-we-sepa","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848757","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601","id":"95601","resource":"node","uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0","vuuid":"d62ed06b-3806-4edd-8c27-e4b5611a09e7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner cannot agree on what happens with your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-do-we-have-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">property and debts<\/a>, with or without the help of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">lawyers<\/a>, you have two options. You can ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Family law professionals<\/h3>\n<p>There are different types of family law professionals who can help you and your partner resolve your issues. These are neutral people who are trained to work with both of you to help you reach an agreement or make a decision for you.<\/p>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR) because they help you solve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<h3>Go to court<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner still cannot agree even with the help of a family law professional, or if ADR is not the right option for you, one of you has to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>A family court makes decisions based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">family law rules<\/a> and laws. Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the process<\/h3>\n<p>You don't have to stick with one of these options. Sometimes you can use both or switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you and your partner might not be able to solve your case with the help of a family law professional, so you decide to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might start a court case first, but then you and your partner agree to pause the case while you try to reach an agreement with the help of a family law professional.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>time limit<\/strong> to make a claim in court for an equalization payment is <strong>6 years<\/strong> after <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">you and your partner separate<\/a> or <strong>2 years<\/strong> after you divorce, whichever happens first.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a court gives you more time. But you have to explain why you needed more time to ask for an equalization payment.<\/p>\n<h3>Marriage contract<\/h3>\n<p>If you signed a marriage contract or a cohabitation agreement but one of you no longer wants to follow it, that person may ask the court for an order to <strong>set aside<\/strong> the marriage contract. This means the court allows them not to follow all or part of the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>But the other person can ask the court to make an order that divides your property in the way you agreed to in your agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The courts encourage people to decide their issues on their own. So if you have an agreement, the courts won't set aside your agreement easily.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95314","id":"95314","resource":"node","uuid":"f2f2c9c1-4030-41b5-a2fe-da124160eba7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95315","id":"95315","resource":"node","uuid":"9b2eb7a4-f69c-46c1-95e5-6ba90d07611e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95316","id":"95316","resource":"node","uuid":"e2af34a7-a369-467e-9ce9-c93d47846a24"}],"field_question":"We're married. What if we can't agree on what happens to our property after we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95598","id":"95598","resource":"node","uuid":"48f494da-ac9d-4c66-aee1-a153fb92f16a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601","id":"95601","resource":"node","uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83039","id":"83039","resource":"node","uuid":"e49ea4ec-6863-47ca-bec8-9b5cf8feb36c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95602","vid":"48452","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. What if we can't agree on what happens to our property after we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-property-after-we-separat-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95602\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848750","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95602","id":"95602","resource":"node","uuid":"d884c662-4584-4e12-833b-ed78bf06e8d0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d884c662-4584-4e12-833b-ed78bf06e8d0","vuuid":"61159e7d-60f0-4d1a-b1b8-7eec0637ae52","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you were married and not separated or divorced at the time your partner died, then what happens to your partner's property depends on whether they had a valid will.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>will<\/strong> is a written legal document that says who gets a person's property after that person dies.<\/p>\n<p>To be valid, your partner must have followed certain rules when making their will. For example, the rules say that a will must usually be signed by the person making it and by two witnesses.<\/p>\n<p>If your married partner <strong>had a valid will<\/strong>, you can choose to get either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what your partner left you in that will, or<\/li>\n<li>an equalization payment: an equalization payment is money one married partner pays to the other to divide the increase in the value of the couple\u2019s property that happened during the marriage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your married partner's <strong>will<\/strong> <strong>isn't valid<\/strong> or if they <strong>didn<\/strong><strong>'t make a will<\/strong>, you can choose to get either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your share based on legal rules, called \"intestacy rules\", that say who inherits property when there is no will<\/li>\n<li>an equalization payment: an equalization payment is money one married partner pays to the other to divide the increase in the value of the couple's property that happened during the marriage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Joint property<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner owned any money or property jointly, you usually become the sole owner of it. For example, you usually get all the money in a joint bank account.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner owned real estate together, what happens depends on how you own the property. You become the sole owner of any real estate that the two of you held in \"joint tenancy\". If the two of you held real estate as \"tenants in common\" then your partner's share of the property goes to their estate. Their estate is then divided according to their will or intestacy rules.<\/p>\n<p>If you are listed as a \"beneficiary\" in an insurance policy or on investment papers, you also get that money.<\/p>\n<h3>Living in your home<\/h3>\n<p>As a married partner, you have the <strong>right to live<\/strong> in a matrimonial home located in Ontario without paying rent for <strong>at least 60 days<\/strong> after your partner's death. It might be less than 60 days if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a separation agreement that says you have less time.<\/li>\n<li>There is a court order that says you have less time.<\/li>\n<li>The matrimonial home is sold: But you have to agree to it being sold first.<\/li>\n<li>The lease ends during the 60 day period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your right to live in the matrimonial home means that you can't be locked out of the home even if your partner co-owned the home with someone else, or left the home to someone else in a valid will.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to live in your home for longer than 60 days if, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You own the home fully or partly with someone else.<\/li>\n<li>You and your partner had a domestic contract that gave you a longer right to live in the home.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner's will gives you a longer right to live in the home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are different rules that apply to a home on a First Nation reserve.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95317","id":"95317","resource":"node","uuid":"965b6fe6-9153-42b2-9df5-f4b852b753cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95318","id":"95318","resource":"node","uuid":"c7833ac4-b126-49a8-93ea-786173a7649f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95319","id":"95319","resource":"node","uuid":"019514a7-9285-421a-9a31-f7ccc2146388"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95320","id":"95320","resource":"node","uuid":"1fabd1b2-7d26-4f8e-bde7-2a4d337f28ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95321","id":"95321","resource":"node","uuid":"ef21beb2-f0fe-40c5-8469-a9647448a49d"}],"field_question":"We're married. What happens to my partner's property if they die?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95599","id":"95599","resource":"node","uuid":"ec58485f-fe6d-43bd-986c-7f5b44cb4365"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93816","id":"93816","resource":"node","uuid":"a71a35ea-348a-4c09-ad9b-6e1c2c33e152"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94360","id":"94360","resource":"node","uuid":"f042c663-2e32-47a5-8f03-2aaafb38d542"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95603","vid":"48910","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. What happens to my partner's property if they die?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-what-happens-my-partners-property-if-they-die","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95603\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1511366282","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95603","id":"95603","resource":"node","uuid":"46d66281-0040-4d2f-90b5-2f657ca6a439"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"46d66281-0040-4d2f-90b5-2f657ca6a439","vuuid":"4e8564ed-71bd-4f17-b550-ddd1daf5df63","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The rules about how you divide your property depend on whether you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Married couples usually <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-do-we-have-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">share the value<\/a> of their property if they separate or divorce. This is <strong>not<\/strong> true for common-law couples, who have different rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Property<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, each common-law partner keeps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the property they had when they started the relationship<\/li>\n<li>the property they got while they were living with their partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They only have to share the property they own together.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say when you separate from your partner you have $1,000 in your bank account and $4,000 in a joint bank account with your partner. You keep all of the $1,000 in your bank account and half of the money, or $2,000, in the joint bank account.<\/p>\n<p>Some property isn't easy to divide so you share the value of the property instead of the property itself. For example, say you have a jointly owned car. You can buy the car from your partner by paying them the value of half the car. Or you can sell the car and split the money.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>But you can make a claim to your partner's property in some situations.<\/p>\n<p>The most common example is by proving an \"<strong>unjust enrichment<\/strong>\". This means that it would be unfair to allow your partner to leave the relationship without sharing their property.<\/p>\n<p>To make this claim, you have to show that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you contributed to the property,<\/li>\n<li>your partner benefited from your contribution, and<\/li>\n<li>there is no reason for your partner to keep this benefit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another claim a common-law partner can make is that their partner is holding property through a \"<strong>resulting trust<\/strong>\". This means that the property is in your partner's name but is really your property.<\/p>\n<p>Claims based on unjust enrichment and resulting trust can be very hard to prove.<\/p>\n<h3>Debts<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, you are responsible for repaying your debts, and your partner is responsible for theirs, unless you have an agreement saying who is responsible for which debts.<\/p>\n<p>You're both responsible for repaying a debt if you signed a loan agreement together. This is true for any two people who sign a loan together, whether or not they're married. Even if you didn't benefit from the loan, you might have to repay it, if your partner doesn't pay.<\/p>\n<h3>Making an agreement<\/h3>\n<p>You and your partner can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-after-we-\" target=\"_blank\">make a separation agreement<\/a> that says what happens to your property after you separate.<\/p>\n<p>Some people divide property by applying the rules of a cohabitation agreement that was signed before they separated.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-afte\" target=\"_blank\">can't agree<\/a>, you can ask the court to make an order to divide your property.<\/p>\n<p>The usual time limit to make a claim for a share in property that is <strong>not real estate<\/strong>, such as for a share in your common-law partner's business or car, is <strong>2 years<\/strong> after <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">separation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The usual time limit to make a claim for a share in <strong>real estate<\/strong> property, such as for a share in a house or farm property, is <strong>10 years<\/strong> after you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">separate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a court extends the time you have to make a claim.<\/p>\n<h3>Choose the right court<\/h3>\n<p>There are 3 courts that deal with family law issues in Ontario. These are the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ontario Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important that you go to the right court. You have to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/which-court-do-i-start-my-family-law-case\">start your case<\/a> in a court that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Deals with the family law issues you need to resolve. For example, the Ontario Court of Justice doesn't deal with divorces or <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94665-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">dividing property<\/a>, so you would have to go to either the Superior Court of Justice or Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice.<\/li>\n<li>Is in the municipality closest to where you or your partner live. But, if your issues include <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94512-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">child support<\/a>, <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94522-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">custody<\/a>, or <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" data-original-title=\"\" rel=\"94506-95355\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"\">access<\/a>, you should go to the court in the municipality where your child lived before you and your partner separated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you're not sure which court to go to, call the <a class=\"ext\" href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/Court_Addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\">family courthouse<span class=\"ext\"><span class=\"element-invisible\"> (link is external)<\/span><\/span><\/a> in your municipality to ask.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases where there is no Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice, you may have to start your case in Small Claims Court if you are asking for money or property that is worth $25,000 or less.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95322","id":"95322","resource":"node","uuid":"cc9513cf-28ff-4a5d-981c-9fa26dcbb96f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95323","id":"95323","resource":"node","uuid":"e271f995-cc6f-41af-84e5-f483352e2bb8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95324","id":"95324","resource":"node","uuid":"d645d69d-df7d-424f-963b-093eedb482b2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95325","id":"95325","resource":"node","uuid":"d0ec0bf5-97bf-481a-b767-901d5a2b5c98"}],"field_question":"We're not married. What happens to our property and debts if we separate?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/886","id":"886","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9ce02320-ddc7-48a2-895a-f6a8358ed8d2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95605","id":"95605","resource":"node","uuid":"ca335582-e0c5-4d4c-be5d-49b7ae607876"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95608","id":"95608","resource":"node","uuid":"9539183d-f9a3-4eb6-a13b-d27e75eaf579"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95609","id":"95609","resource":"node","uuid":"29fbc8af-d919-44c9-bea9-ad2e7c835b58"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76674","id":"76674","resource":"node","uuid":"c05fdbb9-35c0-48f4-8c70-d50d1a60d045"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95604","vid":"48914","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're not married. What happens to our property and debts if we separate?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1511366390","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf","vuuid":"2ea7f3df-10fb-4ecf-9a68-6a6ff48ed48e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The rules about who can stay in your home depend on whether you're married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, only married couples have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">special rights<\/a> to stay in their matrimonial home.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal owner or tenant<\/h3>\n<p>Since common-law couples cannot have a matrimonial home, you only have the right to stay in your home if you're one of the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>legal owners on the title of the home or,<\/li>\n<li>legal tenants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This right can be changed by a court order or an agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner both own the home, you can agree to either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>one of you buying the other\u2019s share in the home<\/li>\n<li>sell the home and share the money from the sale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can't agree, you can ask a court to sell the home.<\/p>\n<h3>Not a legal owner or tenant<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the time, you can be forced to leave if you're not a legal owner or tenant of the home. The legal owner or tenant can lock you out, sell, or mortgage the home at any time.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stay, you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-afte\">court order<\/a> that lets you stay, or<\/li>\n<li>an <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-afte\" target=\"_blank\">agreement<\/a> that lets you stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It may also be possible to stay in the home if you make a claim for ownership of the home <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate\">based on unfairness<\/a>, such as \u201c<strong>unjust enrichment<\/strong>\u201d. This means that it would be unfair to allow your partner to leave the relationship without sharing their property. But, this type of claim can be very hard to prove.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Special rules for homes on a First Nations reserve<\/h3>\n<p>There are different rules that apply to a home that is located on a First Nation reserve.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95326","id":"95326","resource":"node","uuid":"cf7f2874-2a30-4f6e-bf77-c2aa5a8936cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95327","id":"95327","resource":"node","uuid":"224aa3b1-2ef9-47ab-a667-9c07c79d2bfd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95328","id":"95328","resource":"node","uuid":"6a698a77-5272-44c9-bdd4-8827a78591e1"}],"field_question":"We're not married. Who gets to stay in our home if we separate?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/886","id":"886","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9ce02320-ddc7-48a2-895a-f6a8358ed8d2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95608","id":"95608","resource":"node","uuid":"9539183d-f9a3-4eb6-a13b-d27e75eaf579"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95609","id":"95609","resource":"node","uuid":"29fbc8af-d919-44c9-bea9-ad2e7c835b58"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95605","vid":"48916","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're not married. Who gets to stay in our home if we separate?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95605\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1511366395","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95605","id":"95605","resource":"node","uuid":"ca335582-e0c5-4d4c-be5d-49b7ae607876"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ca335582-e0c5-4d4c-be5d-49b7ae607876","vuuid":"bb8dbc67-d2b4-4615-af0a-c021ce5fde31","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/eng\/services\/pensions\/cpp\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Pension Plan<\/a> (CPP) is a type of pension plan that most workers and employers contribute to. You earn CPP credits as you work. When you retire or can't work because of a disability, you can apply to get pension payments.<\/p>\n<p>This is different from <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-pensions-if-we-separate\" target=\"_blank\">a pension plan your employer may have<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>After separation<\/h3>\n<p>If you lived with your partner for <strong>at least one year<\/strong>, you can apply to Service Canada to have the CPP credits that you and your partner earned while living together added up and then divided evenly. This is sometimes called \"dividing CPP credits\", a \"credit split\", or a \"Division of Unadjusted Pensionable Earnings\".<\/p>\n<p>If you earned less than your partner, a credit split may help you qualify for a pension. If you already qualify for a pension, it might increase the amount of your pension.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need your partner's permission to apply for a credit split. You have a right to split their CPP credits even if they don't agree to it as long as you have lived together for at least one year. This is different from how you and your partner would <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-after-we-separate-or\" target=\"_blank\">divide other property and debts<\/a> after you separate.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limits<\/h3>\n<p>You must apply for a credit split <strong>within 4 years<\/strong> after you and your common-law partner separate.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner dies less than a year after you separated, a credit split can still be done as long as you apply <strong>within 4 years<\/strong> of your partner's death.<\/p>\n<p>Partners who are married and have lived together for at least one year can also apply for a credit split, but there are some <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate\" target=\"_blank\">different rules about when they can apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Survivor's pension<\/h3>\n<p>If your partner made enough contributions to the CPP pension plan, you may be able to get another benefit called a CPP <strong>survivor's pension<\/strong>. You may qualify if, at the time of your partner's death:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were married or had been living together for at least one year, <strong>and<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>you are at least 35 years old at the time of your partner\u2019s death, or you are younger but have a disability or have dependent children living with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you were separated at the time of your partner's death, you may still qualify if your partner did not live with a different common-law partner.<\/p>\n<p>There is <strong>no time limit<\/strong> to apply. CPP gives you benefits for the months dating back to your partner's death, but they won't go back more than one year before the date you apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95329","id":"95329","resource":"node","uuid":"506ca004-1e3d-40ad-9868-c75ef4f12e42"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95330","id":"95330","resource":"node","uuid":"b41617ce-a8c5-4f95-9136-bbfc97a20a58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95331","id":"95331","resource":"node","uuid":"1111749a-5065-4499-88a3-ea0102088cd3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95332","id":"95332","resource":"node","uuid":"b489fc39-88ca-4cbe-8347-ef8508abc7da"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95333","id":"95333","resource":"node","uuid":"4568a838-da13-4425-8fc3-37c7281704df"}],"field_question":"We're not married. What happens to Canada Pension Plan benefits after we separate or one of us dies?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/886","id":"886","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9ce02320-ddc7-48a2-895a-f6a8358ed8d2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95610","id":"95610","resource":"node","uuid":"8bd72180-6d03-43e1-bbdb-4a2e39c6afa4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83862","id":"83862","resource":"node","uuid":"5a40983c-1b17-4ba0-b6dd-3eb57639eb47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95606","vid":"48462","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're not married. What happens to Canada Pension Plan benefits after we separate or one of us dies?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-after-we-separate-or","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95606\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848871","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95606","id":"95606","resource":"node","uuid":"413b749c-e77f-4ea4-9ed9-682ac2e3233a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"413b749c-e77f-4ea4-9ed9-682ac2e3233a","vuuid":"c1e48e41-640a-4f2b-88f3-84ece8976eed","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A pension is a plan that pays its members after they retire. Sometimes a pension also pays after a member is fired or laid off, becomes disabled, or dies.<\/p>\n<p>The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a special type of pension. You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-canada-pension-plan-benefits-after-we-separate-or\" target=\"_blank\">apply to divide CPP credits<\/a> that you and your common-law partner earned during your relationship if you lived together for at least <strong>one year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For other types of pensions, partners in a common-law relationship do <strong>not<\/strong> automatically have a right to share in the value of each other's pensions. This is not true for married partners, who have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-what-happens-our-pensions-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">different rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When common-law partners separate, the pension plan member usually keeps the full value of the pension.<\/p>\n<p>They only have to share in the value of their pension if they have an agreement, court order, or arbitration award that says they have to share it. A court or arbitrator will only say that a pension needs to be shared in <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate\" target=\"_blank\">limited situations<\/a> since common-law partners don\u2019t usually share property.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95334","id":"95334","resource":"node","uuid":"4afb503d-542e-4c6a-bbdd-08e142abfb60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95335","id":"95335","resource":"node","uuid":"d8da3083-97cd-4c8b-af62-f539cfea3380"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95336","id":"95336","resource":"node","uuid":"405c443c-3512-4660-bb8c-ceb1dee41317"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95337","id":"95337","resource":"node","uuid":"806e027b-efe3-42d7-9462-1747ecb1de76"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95338","id":"95338","resource":"node","uuid":"856cdfc5-3f37-499e-b4ea-49cc52d0bdaf"}],"field_question":"We're not married. What happens to our pensions if we separate?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/886","id":"886","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9ce02320-ddc7-48a2-895a-f6a8358ed8d2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95605","id":"95605","resource":"node","uuid":"ca335582-e0c5-4d4c-be5d-49b7ae607876"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95606","id":"95606","resource":"node","uuid":"413b749c-e77f-4ea4-9ed9-682ac2e3233a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93817","id":"93817","resource":"node","uuid":"696874dd-adbf-436d-ae09-fc86712109f0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95683","id":"95683","resource":"node","uuid":"1bb1a2d4-7cae-4412-a598-9e062d8e29fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83862","id":"83862","resource":"node","uuid":"5a40983c-1b17-4ba0-b6dd-3eb57639eb47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93820","id":"93820","resource":"node","uuid":"9c82a8a0-341d-4030-8e5e-80c523726fed"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95607","vid":"48458","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're not married. What happens to our pensions if we separate?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-pensions-if-we-separate","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95607\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848855","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95607","id":"95607","resource":"node","uuid":"c0604142-a4e5-4fa8-82c4-b994e34fb483"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c0604142-a4e5-4fa8-82c4-b994e34fb483","vuuid":"f294ee3f-dc23-4d7e-bb80-5f500b507219","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner agree to divide your property and debts, you can put what you've agreed to in a separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>Your separation agreement can deal with your assets and debts alone, or can include other things like spousal support, custody and access, and child support.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to wait until you and your partner agree on everything before making a separation agreement. For example, you might agree on how to divide your property before you have a plan for your children. So you can make a separation agreement about your property first.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement if you\u2019re married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good reasons to make a written separation agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court.<\/li>\n<li>It lets you and your partner decide what works best for you and your family.<\/li>\n<li>It's easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on if you have a written rather than a verbal agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you advice about the rules your separation agreement needs to follow to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\" target=\"_blank\">so that the court can enforce it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers will provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/separationagreement_certificates.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) has a service to help people with separation agreements. If your income <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">is low enough<\/a>, LAO covers the cost of up to 10 hours with a family lawyer to help you negotiate and draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95339","id":"95339","resource":"node","uuid":"a0bbe7ed-9636-4334-9dd6-5d5b547bfff2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95340","id":"95340","resource":"node","uuid":"cee2109f-6fc9-49d0-823c-6f5db0850a75"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95341","id":"95341","resource":"node","uuid":"e56fe7b9-dfec-47b4-8747-7865a0fc860c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95342","id":"95342","resource":"node","uuid":"35844bb5-d553-4e1a-a371-14a73c40dabd"}],"field_question":"We're not married. What if we agree on what happens to our property and debts after we separate?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/886","id":"886","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9ce02320-ddc7-48a2-895a-f6a8358ed8d2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95604","id":"95604","resource":"node","uuid":"0576243f-886a-4a71-b149-ff20fbd49fcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95605","id":"95605","resource":"node","uuid":"ca335582-e0c5-4d4c-be5d-49b7ae607876"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95609","id":"95609","resource":"node","uuid":"29fbc8af-d919-44c9-bea9-ad2e7c835b58"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95608","vid":"48466","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're not married. What if we agree on what happens to our property and debts after we separate?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-if-we-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-after-we-","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95608\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848896","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95608","id":"95608","resource":"node","uuid":"9539183d-f9a3-4eb6-a13b-d27e75eaf579"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9539183d-f9a3-4eb6-a13b-d27e75eaf579","vuuid":"c1c97bee-c9c7-40ca-b28b-6d2104d3c919","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner cannot agree on what happens with your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate\" target=\"_blank\">property and debts<\/a>, with or without the help of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">lawyers<\/a>, you have two options. You can ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Family law professionals<\/h3>\n<p>There are different types of family law professionals who can help you and your partner resolve your issues. These are neutral people who are trained to work with both of you to help you reach an agreement or make a decision for you.<\/p>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR) because they help you solve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<h3>Go to court<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner still cannot agree even with the help of a family law professional, or if ADR is not the right option for you, one of you has to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>A family court makes decisions based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">family law rules<\/a> and laws. Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the process<\/h3>\n<p>You don't have to stick with one of these options. Sometimes you can use both or switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you and your partner might not be able to solve your case with the help of a family law professional, so you decide to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might start a court case first, but then you and your partner agree to pause the case while you try to reach an agreement with the help of a family law professional.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>The usual time limit to make a claim for a share of property that is not real estate, such as for an interest in your common-law partner's business or car, is 2 years after you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-legally-separate-my-partner-0\" target=\"_blank\">separate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a court gives you more time. But you have to explain why you needed more time to make a property claim.<\/p>\n<h3>Domestic contract<\/h3>\n<p>If you signed a cohabitation agreement but one of you no longer wants to follow it, you or your partner can ask the court to make an order that divides your property in the way you agreed to in your agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95343","id":"95343","resource":"node","uuid":"aa2a14e0-5cc1-4005-b3fe-5bfd1bc8fee6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95344","id":"95344","resource":"node","uuid":"332f7df4-a616-46f1-b49e-6214b3e17c63"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95345","id":"95345","resource":"node","uuid":"a11a7c7e-b9ed-4b9e-914c-3398f33df8a1"}],"field_question":"We're not married. 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What if we can't agree on what happens to our property and debts after we separate?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-if-we-cant-agree-what-happens-our-property-and-debts-afte","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95609\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510848903","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95609","id":"95609","resource":"node","uuid":"29fbc8af-d919-44c9-bea9-ad2e7c835b58"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"29fbc8af-d919-44c9-bea9-ad2e7c835b58","vuuid":"43a4ef68-00eb-4b66-bcd4-6a116e77702d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you were living in a common-law relationship when your partner died, then what happens to their property depends on whether they had a valid will.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>will<\/strong> is a written legal document that says who gets a person's property after that person dies.<\/p>\n<p>To be valid, your partner must have followed certain rules when making their will. For example, the rules say that a will must usually be signed by the person making it and by two witnesses.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner had <strong>a valid will<\/strong>, you get what your partner left you in that will.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner didn't have a valid will or didn't make a will, then \"intestacy rules\" say who inherits property. Common-law partners don't get anything under these rules. Your partner's property goes to their children or other relatives if they didn't have children.<\/p>\n<p>You might also be able to make a claim to your partner\u2019s property in some situations. For example, by making an unjust enrichment claim or a resulting trust claim. See Steps 3 and 4 for more information. These types of claims can be very hard to prove. You can talk to a lawyer who can tell you whether you have a good claim, and help you through the court process<\/p>\n<h3>Joint property<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner owned any money or property jointly, you usually become the sole owner of it. For example, you usually get all the money in a joint bank account.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner owned real estate together, what happens depends on how you own the property. You become the sole owner of any real estate that the two of you held in \"joint tenancy\". If the two of you held real estate as \"tenants in common\" then your partner's share of the property goes to their estate. Their estate is then divided according to their will or intestacy rules.<\/p>\n<p>If you are listed as a \"beneficiary\" in an insurance policy or on investment papers, you also get that money.<\/p>\n<p>You might also be able to make a claim to your partner\u2019s property in some situations. For example, by making an unjust enrichment claim or a resulting trust claim. See Steps 4&nbsp;and 5&nbsp;for more information. These types of claims can be very hard to prove. You can talk to a lawyer who can tell you whether you have a good claim, and help you through the court process.<\/p>\n<h3>Living in your home<\/h3>\n<p>If your partner owned your home and you aren't on the title, you can be locked out of the home after your partner dies.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have the same right to live in the home after your partner's death as you would <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" style=\"\" target=\"_blank\">if you were married<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Other claims or benefits<\/h3>\n<p>You might also be able to apply for other claims or benefits. For example, you might be able to apply for support payments. See Step 5 for more information.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95346","id":"95346","resource":"node","uuid":"61dc91da-b5df-46e4-8651-7872b49b99b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95347","id":"95347","resource":"node","uuid":"e8b33ef4-15e7-4e6d-9b64-9fe3fcc7be34"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98395","id":"98395","resource":"node","uuid":"fba9f3a3-1004-4a3a-a7ff-89c600deaaa8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98809","id":"98809","resource":"node","uuid":"d2b9cca0-7746-4423-a036-178e2fa1b1cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95348","id":"95348","resource":"node","uuid":"dcf934cb-19df-42c2-80db-bc572375152b"}],"field_question":"We're not married. 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What happens to my partner's property if they die?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-not-married-what-happens-my-partners-property-if-they-die","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95610\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1511366399","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95610","id":"95610","resource":"node","uuid":"8bd72180-6d03-43e1-bbdb-4a2e39c6afa4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8bd72180-6d03-43e1-bbdb-4a2e39c6afa4","vuuid":"b4a6e295-0584-45f1-aa02-46a573bd63b6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Service or \"serving your documents\" means giving copies of your documents to your partner and any other people or organizations involved in your court case.<\/p>\n<p>These documents are usually court forms and papers that support the information you give the court to prove your story and convince a judge to give you the orders you're asking for. Examples of documents include copies of bank statements and income tax returns.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of service is to let your partner know the steps you're taking and the information you're giving to the court.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is service important?<\/h3>\n<p>For the court to decide a case fairly, everyone involved has a right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>know a case has been started<\/li>\n<li>know the steps in the court process that are being taken<\/li>\n<li>tell their side of the story<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s6s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 6: Service of documents<\/a> tells you how to serve your documents.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the rules for service. If you don't and your partner does not respond, the judge may refuse to make the orders you are asking for.<\/p>\n<p>Documents can generally be served in 2 ways \u2013 by regular service or by special service.<\/p>\n<p>You can usually serve your partner yourself. You can also get a family member or friend who is at least 18 years old, or a professional process server to do it for you.<\/p>\n<p>A process server is an independent person who can serve your partner for a fee. To find a process server in your area, you can look in the telephone directory or go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canada411.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.canada411.ca<\/a> and search for \"process server\".<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95349","id":"95349","resource":"node","uuid":"8c78991d-b1ae-441f-8161-7a57b3d0fd15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95350","id":"95350","resource":"node","uuid":"1d174d9a-5717-4d27-9545-ced73a701f15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95351","id":"95351","resource":"node","uuid":"75667af7-8429-4d08-9592-99650c0bb916"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95352","id":"95352","resource":"node","uuid":"7838c8d1-ab8d-499c-8469-3a7c44e7d268"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95353","id":"95353","resource":"node","uuid":"4dc48af9-2b6d-49dc-ac61-d59786252ff0"}],"field_question":"What does serving your documents mean in a family law court case? 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Your partner is called the respondent. You're both known as the parties in your court case.<\/p>\n<p>The family court process follows strict rules. There is a rule about what is needed at every step in a court case. These rules are called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">Family Law Rules<\/a>. Reading them can help you as you fill out court forms and go through the court process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s8s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 8: Starting a case<\/a> tells you how to start a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>To start a court case, you must fill out a number of court forms and give them to your partner. These forms tell your partner and the court the issues you\u2019re asking the court to decide and the orders you want the court to make.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/steps-family-law-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand what the law says and what your options are. They can also explain the court process and help you through it.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Using your address on court forms<\/h3>\n<p>If you fear for your safety and don't want your partner to find out where you live, you don't have to put your home address on your court documents when you fill them out. You can put any address where you can pick up mail from. For example, you can put a friend or a family member\u2019s address.<\/p>\n<p>And, you can also ask court staff to serve your partner with your court documents for you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95354","id":"95354","resource":"node","uuid":"515f2693-968c-4448-b469-d9a3f6c6e15a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95355","id":"95355","resource":"node","uuid":"b8289b31-6636-4f56-9cc1-c59967566697"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95356","id":"95356","resource":"node","uuid":"cccb2f41-1de6-429b-b901-61deb32d30e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95357","id":"95357","resource":"node","uuid":"033407e7-8b26-4d59-8ac8-bafb77d43ca2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95358","id":"95358","resource":"node","uuid":"3311761d-faeb-4caa-ad40-f28f09dfa000"}],"field_question":"How do I start a family law court case?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95614","id":"95614","resource":"node","uuid":"da3f0a94-bdfa-4d87-a73d-414a181592df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95617","id":"95617","resource":"node","uuid":"a79704cb-3dcd-467e-a3d2-59d4e22d26e1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95612","vid":"48474","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I start a family law court case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-start-family-law-court-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449087322","changed":"1510849045","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2","vuuid":"4b4855c5-cef8-4d0b-a157-ac2c55d9d57c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your partner started a family law court case against you and you have to respond to court documents you got from them, you're called the respondent. Your partner started the case and is called the applicant. You're both known as the parties in your family court case.<\/p>\n<p>The family court process follows strict rules. There is a rule about what is needed at every step in a court case. These rules are called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">Family Law Rules<\/a>. Reading them can help you as you fill out court forms and go through the court process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s10s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 10: Answering a case<\/a> tells you how to answer a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/steps-family-law-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand what the law says and what your options are. They can also explain the court process and help you through it.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Using your address on court forms<\/h3>\n<p>If you fear for your safety and don't want your partner to find out where you live, you don't have to put your home address on your court documents when you fill them out. You can put any address where you can pick up mail from. For example, you can put a friend or a family member\u2019s address.<\/p>\n<p>And, you can also ask court staff to serve your partner with your court documents for you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95359","id":"95359","resource":"node","uuid":"a9653992-b9bd-45fc-922d-26c71dc453f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95360","id":"95360","resource":"node","uuid":"943dab85-4a71-498e-91bc-58af013da24f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95361","id":"95361","resource":"node","uuid":"e3f72fe5-09a9-4e9f-84ed-44912c829354"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95362","id":"95362","resource":"node","uuid":"1f73b866-8e11-4019-bd67-1f3c2c34d850"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95363","id":"95363","resource":"node","uuid":"101350ba-7711-462f-b4bd-885c76b349ab"}],"field_question":"My partner started a family law court case against me. How do I respond?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95614","id":"95614","resource":"node","uuid":"da3f0a94-bdfa-4d87-a73d-414a181592df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95617","id":"95617","resource":"node","uuid":"a79704cb-3dcd-467e-a3d2-59d4e22d26e1"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95613","vid":"48478","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My partner started a family law court case against me. How do I respond?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/my-partner-started-family-law-court-case-against-me-how-do-i-respond-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95613\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449087022","changed":"1510849058","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95613","id":"95613","resource":"node","uuid":"eddf766c-5668-40d2-9052-7ad208aed105"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eddf766c-5668-40d2-9052-7ad208aed105","vuuid":"61ba75b0-7caa-4332-ba17-da02d1b22fd8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A financial statement is a court form where you set out your financial information. It includes information about your income, expenses, assets, and debts. This is called <strong>financial disclosure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s13s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 13: Financial disclosure<\/a> tells you about financial statements and what supporting documents you need to give your partner and the court.<\/p>\n<p>It's very important that you and your partner share complete and honest information. You have to do this even if you do not have a court case and are trying to agree on child support, spousal support, or dividing property.<\/p>\n<p>If you're not in court, you can do this in many ways. For example, you can use a computer spreadsheet or a handwritten document that has all your financial information.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you can fill out one of the financial statement court forms. Many people use these forms even if they don't go to court. The forms can be useful because they show you what the court looks at when deciding your support and property issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you're in court, you must use one of the financial statement court forms. Use <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/family\/13\/flr-13-e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 13: Financial Statement (Support Claims)<\/a> if you or your partner are asking only for child support, spousal support, or both child support and spousal support.<\/p>\n<p>Use <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/family\/13_1\/flr-13-1-e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 13.1: Financial Statement (Property and Support Claims)<\/a> if you or your partner are asking to divide property and debts. You may also be asking for support.<\/p>\n<p>Financial statements must be sworn or affirmed. This means the person signing it is promising that the information in it is true. It is against the law to not tell the truth when swearing or affirming an affidavit.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95364","id":"95364","resource":"node","uuid":"191fbb2f-ebce-4478-837d-08ecd1dc8541"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95365","id":"95365","resource":"node","uuid":"51a23171-b03c-4a83-b260-fbc14bf94dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95366","id":"95366","resource":"node","uuid":"f5bc3a46-3bfc-477b-9394-4c82a64fbfc0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95367","id":"95367","resource":"node","uuid":"803ccc9a-72cc-4888-ab1c-bd136a9796ff"}],"field_question":"What is a financial statement? What documents do I have to give my partner?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95613","id":"95613","resource":"node","uuid":"eddf766c-5668-40d2-9052-7ad208aed105"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94375","id":"94375","resource":"node","uuid":"c32657a1-c6de-40c8-9efd-91aca6ff461a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95614","vid":"68970","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a financial statement? What documents do I have to give my partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-financial-statement-what-documents-do-i-have-give-my-partner","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95614\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1540574643","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95614","id":"95614","resource":"node","uuid":"da3f0a94-bdfa-4d87-a73d-414a181592df"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"da3f0a94-bdfa-4d87-a73d-414a181592df","vuuid":"21759b3b-5d83-4d02-8d48-5fe62abf6a37","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The continuing record is your family law court file that has every document you and your partner want the court to look at. It is kept at the courthouse.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s9s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 9: Continuing record<\/a> says that you must file every document in your case in a continuing record so that the judge can find it easily when it's needed.<\/p>\n<p>The continuing record has 2 parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The endorsement volume has all the endorsements and court orders the judge made in your case. An endorsement is the written directions a judge gives you and your partner that says what you must do or not do.<\/li>\n<li>The documents volume has most of the documents you and your partner file in your case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are the applicant, you start the continuing record and keep adding your documents to it. If you are the respondent you add your documents to the continuing record your partner started.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't have a lawyer, court staff can help you add your documents to the continuing record.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95368","id":"95368","resource":"node","uuid":"c3513db3-f940-4fda-beb5-0ede0dadf7b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95369","id":"95369","resource":"node","uuid":"01c7bb74-a86a-4f9d-a6ff-33bbb7929f15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95370","id":"95370","resource":"node","uuid":"ce8b6f37-f1fd-4c99-9aa5-cc19b48779d5"}],"field_question":"What is a continuing record and how do I prepare one for my family law court case?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95613","id":"95613","resource":"node","uuid":"eddf766c-5668-40d2-9052-7ad208aed105"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95621","id":"95621","resource":"node","uuid":"6f13270e-d5a0-436d-836d-68fae0a3861b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95615","vid":"48482","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a continuing record and how do I prepare one for my family law court case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-continuing-record-and-how-do-i-prepare-one-my-family-law-court-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95615\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510849071","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95615","id":"95615","resource":"node","uuid":"d7205661-f7e5-4bdc-86b7-a5f6892a19a6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d7205661-f7e5-4bdc-86b7-a5f6892a19a6","vuuid":"da0ae54d-2b33-4949-8229-744596331e47","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Even if you start a family law court case, you can talk with your partner at any time and try to resolve your issues out of court. You can talk to your partner on your own, with the help of someone you <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trust<\/span>, or with the help of a lawyer or mediator.<\/p>\n<p>If you both agree on how to deal with some or all of your issues, you can put what you've agreed on in a separation agreement or you can get a consent order from the court.<\/p>\n<p>A separation agreement is a written contract that you and your partner make that says how you will deal with your issues. You and your partner sign it and then you must both follow it. It does not need to be approved by a judge before you sign it.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a separation agreement at any time.<\/p>\n<p>A consent order is a court order that says what you and your partner agree to. It is based on your consent agreement or minutes of settlement. These are written documents that say what you are agreeing to. They can be handwritten and signed or typed and signed.<\/p>\n<p>You can only enter into a consent order if one of you has started a court case.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you understand what the law says and what your options are. They can also explain the court process and help you resolve your issues out of court.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95371","id":"95371","resource":"node","uuid":"ac501f66-7a1b-4f37-b976-9c66657261f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95372","id":"95372","resource":"node","uuid":"1ade931b-9d33-4b82-902b-c9de5cdcfa5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95373","id":"95373","resource":"node","uuid":"92e7f528-c502-4362-b805-8b12bf8f1fce"}],"field_question":"Can we stop our family law court case and try to solve our problems another way?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95622","id":"95622","resource":"node","uuid":"50b2dac3-1bfe-4315-930d-af74387ff105"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95628","id":"95628","resource":"node","uuid":"1a8380cc-5748-4684-9881-ed1fc8cb3399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95626","id":"95626","resource":"node","uuid":"e434b9bf-8206-4e43-9e66-e15a6809bb91"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95682","id":"95682","resource":"node","uuid":"7537f6e0-f5e4-45f0-9285-c80e87f44ae8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92235","id":"92235","resource":"node","uuid":"237f43e1-5762-4a9b-8308-50c7053470ca"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95616","vid":"48502","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can we stop our family law court case and try to solve our problems another way?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-we-stop-our-family-law-court-case-and-try-solve-our-problems-another-way","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510849277","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401","vuuid":"3c4644af-cdb2-4508-a1c4-161777d19c77","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most cases, you and your partner have to go to a Mandatory Information Program (MIP) session as the first step in your court case. The MIP gives you information about separation and divorce and the legal process. It is usually held at the courthouse.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s8p1s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 8.1 Mandatory information program<\/a> says that you have to go to a MIP within 45 days from when your case was started.<\/p>\n<p>A MIP session is usually 1 hour long if you don't have children, and 2 hours long if you have children.<\/p>\n<p>In the first hour a lawyer and a family or mental health professional provide basic information on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>family law<\/li>\n<li>the court process<\/li>\n<li>the alternatives to court, such as mediation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the second hour, they talk about family law that relates to children and how you can help your children cope as you and your partner separate. You also learn about community resources that can help you and your family through this process.<\/p>\n<p>You do <strong>not<\/strong> have to go to a MIP session if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You only want a divorce and nothing else.<\/li>\n<li>You and your partner agree on what you want the court to order.<\/li>\n<li>You've already been to a MIP session.<\/li>\n<li>You want to file a separation agreement with the court.<\/li>\n<li>You want to bring a motion to change a support order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no cost for the Mandatory Information 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is the Mandatory Information Program in my family law court case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-mandatory-information-program-my-family-law-court-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95617\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1526569461","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95617","id":"95617","resource":"node","uuid":"a79704cb-3dcd-467e-a3d2-59d4e22d26e1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a79704cb-3dcd-467e-a3d2-59d4e22d26e1","vuuid":"2eb4140d-27c1-4286-b2d5-fcb361866a93","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have a first court date if your case is at the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ontario Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Family Court Branch of the Superior Court of Justice, unless your case also deals with a divorce or dividing property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cases at the Superior Court of Justice don't have a first court date.<\/p>\n<p>The first court date is called an administrative appearance. Depending on where you live, it may not be in front of a judge or&nbsp;even in a courtroom.<\/p>\n<p>The court clerk or judge meets with you and your partner to check that all of your documents are complete and have been properly served.<\/p>\n<p>Then the court clerk or judge&nbsp;sets a date for your first case conference. <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-case-conference-my-family-law-court-case-and-what-happens-one-0\" target=\"_blank\">A case conference<\/a> is usually the first time you and your partner meet with a judge to talk about your issues.<\/p>\n<h3>No first court date<\/h3>\n<p>If your case doesn't have a first court date, you or your partner have to ask the court clerk to schedule a case conference for your case to move forward.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limits<\/h3>\n<p>Once you start a family law court case, you or your partner must schedule a trial within 365 days. If your case isn't scheduled for trial in that time, the court clerk will send you and your partner a notice giving you 60 days to either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>file a consent to a judgment or order, or<\/li>\n<li>schedule a case conference or settlement conference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If either of you don't do anything after getting this notice, your case may be dismissed.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95379","id":"95379","resource":"node","uuid":"7bd51102-3606-434f-9197-7e907bf04236"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95380","id":"95380","resource":"node","uuid":"e8a11fb0-0a8d-47b7-9578-a1a68799be7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95381","id":"95381","resource":"node","uuid":"ec55d1c0-107c-4a07-8136-57740f863add"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95382","id":"95382","resource":"node","uuid":"fa0bf202-17e4-4a21-b149-c3d3dd9bbbdc"}],"field_question":"What happens at a first court date in my family law court case?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95617","id":"95617","resource":"node","uuid":"a79704cb-3dcd-467e-a3d2-59d4e22d26e1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95613","id":"95613","resource":"node","uuid":"eddf766c-5668-40d2-9052-7ad208aed105"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95618","vid":"48484","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens at a first court date in my family law court case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-happens-first-court-date-my-family-law-court-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95618\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510849077","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95618","id":"95618","resource":"node","uuid":"98c9f7ac-4cd9-4045-a0f0-5db802404a44"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"98c9f7ac-4cd9-4045-a0f0-5db802404a44","vuuid":"cf8636ab-95bc-4559-a7a1-28ff2d5a7e5c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The goal of a case conference is to get you and your partner to agree on some or all of your issues without going to a motion or a trial. Every conference is a chance for you to come closer to agreeing on your issues with your partner.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s17s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 17: Conferences<\/a> tells you what you need to do to prepare for your case conference and what happens at one.<\/p>\n<p>Case conferences are held either in a courtroom or a conference room at the courthouse. If you and your partner don't have lawyers, it's likely to be in a courtroom.<\/p>\n<p>Usually there is a board near the entrance to the courthouse or outside each courtroom that lists the cases being heard in court that day with their room number. If you have trouble finding this list or your room, ask for help at the court counter.<\/p>\n<p>Keep enough time in your schedule for your conference. You should plan to spend at least half a day in court. While conferences generally take about an hour, the judge may ask you and your partner to take time to discuss and try to resolve your issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your case conference. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Special arrangements<\/h3>\n<p>If you need an interpreter or any special arrangement because of a disability, ask for special arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>You can speak with any staff member at court or the Accessibility Coordinator at the courthouse about what you 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FW: Changes to Family Law Rules that took effect July 1, 2018 re conferences.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95619","vid":"63293","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a case conference in my family law court case and what happens at one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-case-conference-my-family-law-court-case-and-what-happens-one-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95619\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1531160718","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95619","id":"95619","resource":"node","uuid":"67f2869c-bc76-4be7-a0c6-5f54175f3c31"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"67f2869c-bc76-4be7-a0c6-5f54175f3c31","vuuid":"9b5c54b1-4c47-43e1-a539-00be73205fa7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you and your partner haven't sorted out your issues after one or more case conferences, the judge may schedule a settlement conference.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of a settlement conference is to help you and your partner settle the issues you still don't agree on. Every conference is a chance for you to come closer to agreeing on your issues with your partner.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s17s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 17: Conferences<\/a> tells you what you need to do to prepare for your settlement conference and what happens at one.<\/p>\n<p>Settlement conferences are held either in a courtroom or a conference room at the courthouse. If you and your partner don't have lawyers, it's likely to be in a courtroom.<\/p>\n<p>Usually there is a board near the entrance to the courthouse or outside each courtroom that lists the cases being heard in court that day with their room number. If you have trouble finding this list or your room, ask for help at the court counter.<\/p>\n<p>Keep enough time in your schedule for your conference. You should plan to spend at least half a day in court. While conferences generally take about an hour, the judge may ask you and your partner to take time to discuss and try to resolve your issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your settlement conference. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Special arrangements<\/h3>\n<p>If you need an interpreter or any special arrangement because of a disability, ask for special arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>You can speak with any staff member at court or the Accessibility Coordinator at the courthouse about what you need.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95388","id":"95388","resource":"node","uuid":"8bbb4fe3-977f-4341-84e5-7afaff3c476e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95389","id":"95389","resource":"node","uuid":"30a560d8-b1e2-4204-b3d2-e715d7a4d17a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95390","id":"95390","resource":"node","uuid":"7f33ac36-4a2e-4a0b-8b5b-d9748f28c70b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95391","id":"95391","resource":"node","uuid":"a8ff8ebf-b64b-41fa-8f7d-60dfefc8e9f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95392","id":"95392","resource":"node","uuid":"da4756f6-2972-4e9d-8f58-2bbff5ce51e4"}],"field_question":"What is a settlement conference in my family law court case and what happens at one? 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This includes the witnesses and documents you plan to use.<\/p>\n<p>Trial management conferences are held either in a courtroom or a conference room at the courthouse. If you and your partner don't have lawyers, it's likely to be in a courtroom.<\/p>\n<p>Usually there is a board near the entrance to the courthouse or outside each courtroom that lists the cases being heard in court that day with their room number. If you have trouble finding this list or your room, ask for help at the court counter.<\/p>\n<p>Keep enough time in your schedule for your conference. You should plan to spend at least half a day in court. While conferences generally take about an hour, the judge may ask you and your partner to take time to discuss and try to resolve your issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your trial management conference. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Special arrangements<\/h3>\n<p>If you need an interpreter or any special arrangement because of a disability, ask for special arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>You can speak with any staff member at court or the Accessibility Coordinator at the courthouse about what you need.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95393","id":"95393","resource":"node","uuid":"2fa61d54-9d88-40c5-9aae-09c2af8025d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95394","id":"95394","resource":"node","uuid":"ba1399aa-05c5-47ee-a099-b5186deade07"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95395","id":"95395","resource":"node","uuid":"4a4141fd-3858-41cb-a71e-b1a8c718a78a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95396","id":"95396","resource":"node","uuid":"77821bdf-c2a5-42ab-ad83-2cbff5fa9baa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95397","id":"95397","resource":"node","uuid":"f81abe55-f217-414c-99cd-d8142636b498"}],"field_question":"What is a trial management conference in my family law court case and what happens at one? 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A motion is a where a party asks a judge to decide specific issues before a trial.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may need a temporary order that says where your children will live and what school they will go to.<\/p>\n<p>A motion <strong>on consent<\/strong> means you and your partner agree on the temporary orders you want the judge to make.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree, you can put your agreement in writing in either a consent agreement or minutes of settlement. These are written documents that say what you are agreeing to. They can be handwritten and signed or typed and signed.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you or your partner bring a motion and ask the court to put your agreement into a court order called a consent order.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s14s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 14: Motions for temporary orders<\/a> tells you what you need to do to get your consent order.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your motion. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Other motions<\/h3>\n<p>Usually you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-motion-without-consent-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1\" target=\"_blank\">bring a regular motion<\/a> only <strong>after<\/strong> a case conference.<\/p>\n<p>But there are some motions that you can bring <strong>before<\/strong> a case conference. This includes a motion based on an agreement or an urgent motion like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-urgent-motion-notice-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1\" target=\"_blank\">an urgent motion with notice to your partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-emergency-or-ex-parte-motion-family-law-and-what-happens-one\" target=\"_blank\">an emergency or ex parte motion without notice to your partner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95398","id":"95398","resource":"node","uuid":"61ffd325-2377-4969-b81b-4f00486857bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95399","id":"95399","resource":"node","uuid":"819100b4-6ff6-477f-8bf4-d793070c6ae9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95400","id":"95400","resource":"node","uuid":"bb336fa7-dfc9-4188-be8b-2b81340d0ca8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95401","id":"95401","resource":"node","uuid":"0b7203a7-2ce2-44c5-b07d-77bb16cc1389"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95402","id":"95402","resource":"node","uuid":"466324bf-fc98-4d73-81b7-feb7023da9a2"}],"field_question":"What is a motion on consent in family law and what happens at one?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95623","id":"95623","resource":"node","uuid":"a1d9e35a-8dab-49d1-9f32-b0ed51f71754"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95625","id":"95625","resource":"node","uuid":"f169a48a-cf45-4f0c-be98-397c9ab877be"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95624","id":"95624","resource":"node","uuid":"ced1d177-a8f5-43bd-8009-a791506bfe2f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95622","vid":"48496","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a motion on consent in family law and what happens at one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-motion-consent-family-law-and-what-happens-one","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95622\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510849170","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95622","id":"95622","resource":"node","uuid":"50b2dac3-1bfe-4315-930d-af74387ff105"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"50b2dac3-1bfe-4315-930d-af74387ff105","vuuid":"0999adf8-1bb9-4ea0-976c-efb30586ae2c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you want the court to make a temporary order about some of the issues in your case, you can bring a motion. A motion is a where a party asks a judge to decide specific issues before a trial.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may need a temporary order that says where your children will live and what school they will go to.<\/p>\n<p>A motion without consent means one of you doesn't agree with the temporary orders the other is asking for.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s14s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 14: Motions for temporary orders<\/a> tells you what you need to do to bring a motion.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/steps-family-law-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case. If you're making the motion, you're called the moving party. Your partner is called the responding party.<\/p>\n<p>Usually you can bring a motion only <strong>after<\/strong> a case conference.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your motion. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Other motions<\/h3>\n<p>There are some motions that you can bring <strong>before<\/strong> a case conference. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-motion-consent-family-law-and-what-happens-one\" target=\"_blank\">a motion where you and your partner agree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-urgent-motion-notice-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1\" target=\"_blank\">an urgent motion with notice to your partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-emergency-or-ex-parte-motion-family-law-and-what-happens-one\" target=\"_blank\">an emergency or ex parte motion without notice to your partner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95403","id":"95403","resource":"node","uuid":"939f30ca-cf0b-4282-beea-e78e133ecd48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95404","id":"95404","resource":"node","uuid":"4a0e0fda-feae-49e5-bf55-c486e0332184"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95405","id":"95405","resource":"node","uuid":"74059ff8-9c6d-43b2-9cbc-5356a795dadb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95406","id":"95406","resource":"node","uuid":"cd29b2fb-4ea6-4318-a88e-3bf2c2021399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95407","id":"95407","resource":"node","uuid":"3cd7d037-5b58-41f2-954f-5ee3f4fd3176"}],"field_question":"What is a motion without consent in family law and what happens at one?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95622","id":"95622","resource":"node","uuid":"50b2dac3-1bfe-4315-930d-af74387ff105"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95625","id":"95625","resource":"node","uuid":"f169a48a-cf45-4f0c-be98-397c9ab877be"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95624","id":"95624","resource":"node","uuid":"ced1d177-a8f5-43bd-8009-a791506bfe2f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-07-06: FW: Changes to Family Law Rules that took effect July 1, 2018 re conferences.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95623","vid":"63328","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a motion without consent in family law and what happens at one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-motion-without-consent-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95623\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1531163743","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95623","id":"95623","resource":"node","uuid":"a1d9e35a-8dab-49d1-9f32-b0ed51f71754"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a1d9e35a-8dab-49d1-9f32-b0ed51f71754","vuuid":"84954893-6a71-4e6b-ae84-f9c7feec655a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you want the court to make a temporary order about some of the issues in your case, you can bring a motion. A motion is a where a party asks a judge to decide specific issues before a trial.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, you have to wait until <strong>after<\/strong> you've had a case conference before you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-motion-without-consent-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1\" target=\"_blank\">bring a regular motion<\/a>. You don't have to wait if you and your partner agree and want the court to make a consent order.<\/p>\n<p>There are two other types of motions that you can bring in <strong>very few<\/strong> situations if you need a temporary order <strong>quickly<\/strong> before a case conference<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an urgent motion with notice to your partner<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-emergency-or-ex-parte-motion-family-law-and-what-happens-one\" target=\"_blank\">an ex parte or emergency motion without notice to your partner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The difference between these two types of motions is whether you give your partner <strong>notice<\/strong>. Notice means that you serve your partner with your court documents for the motion and they have a chance to respond before a judge makes a decision.<\/p>\n<p>You can bring these motions at any time during your court case, even before you've had a case conference and sometimes before you start a court case.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s14s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 14: Motions for temporary orders<\/a> tells you what you need to do to bring a motion.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/steps-family-law-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case. If you're making the motion, you're called the moving party. Your partner is called the responding party.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your motion. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95408","id":"95408","resource":"node","uuid":"20f8da0e-60bc-4c4c-920e-894e528e75fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95409","id":"95409","resource":"node","uuid":"fa2d6197-a4fc-446d-af61-9b6e483b3675"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95410","id":"95410","resource":"node","uuid":"b16129b2-ee29-42b2-92b9-14c42f537039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95411","id":"95411","resource":"node","uuid":"339a5386-ce20-484a-bacf-c44632a4eaac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95412","id":"95412","resource":"node","uuid":"b246585e-8f39-430f-8d4b-67fa57fe60e8"}],"field_question":"What is an urgent motion with notice in family law and what happens at one?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95622","id":"95622","resource":"node","uuid":"50b2dac3-1bfe-4315-930d-af74387ff105"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95623","id":"95623","resource":"node","uuid":"a1d9e35a-8dab-49d1-9f32-b0ed51f71754"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95625","id":"95625","resource":"node","uuid":"f169a48a-cf45-4f0c-be98-397c9ab877be"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-07-06: FW: Changes to Family Law Rules that took effect July 1, 2018 re conferences.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95624","vid":"63354","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is an urgent motion with notice in family law and what happens at one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-urgent-motion-notice-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95624\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1531232057","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95624","id":"95624","resource":"node","uuid":"ced1d177-a8f5-43bd-8009-a791506bfe2f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ced1d177-a8f5-43bd-8009-a791506bfe2f","vuuid":"aa8a0a74-fccf-409c-b0d8-4f7117d1ab9a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you want the court to make a temporary order about some of the issues in your case, you can bring a motion. A motion is a where a party asks a judge to decide specific issues before a trial.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, you have to wait until <strong>after<\/strong> you've had a case conference before you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-motion-without-consent-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1\" target=\"_blank\">bring a regular motion<\/a>. You don't have to wait if you and your partner agree and want the court to make a consent order.<\/p>\n<p>There are two other types of motions that you can bring in <strong>very few<\/strong> situations if you need a temporary order <strong>quickly<\/strong> before a case conference<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-urgent-motion-notice-family-law-and-what-happens-one-1\" target=\"_blank\">urgent motion with notice to your partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li>an ex parte or emergency motion without notice to your partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The difference between these two types of motions is whether you give your partner <strong>notice<\/strong>. Notice means that you serve your partner with your court documents for the motion and they have a chance to respond before a judge makes a decision.<\/p>\n<p>You can bring these motions at any time during your court case, even before you've had a case conference and sometimes before you start a court case.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s14s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 14: Motions for temporary orders<\/a> tells you what you need to do to bring a motion.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/steps-family-law-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case. If you're making the motion, you're called the moving party. Your partner is called the responding party.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can help you with your motion. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95413","id":"95413","resource":"node","uuid":"bcc0df9b-31c3-4966-babd-745e48e33e7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95414","id":"95414","resource":"node","uuid":"6538a483-6fbc-4f1f-88df-80ae663b9dc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95415","id":"95415","resource":"node","uuid":"cbd09bff-a023-4d3d-89c5-857f779717f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95416","id":"95416","resource":"node","uuid":"eb0aca8b-2eff-4a9e-8c55-bdbe9ef7eef5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95417","id":"95417","resource":"node","uuid":"3d93458c-c5e6-472f-aaab-28f00871af6a"}],"field_question":"What is an emergency or ex parte motion in family law and what happens at one?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95622","id":"95622","resource":"node","uuid":"50b2dac3-1bfe-4315-930d-af74387ff105"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95623","id":"95623","resource":"node","uuid":"a1d9e35a-8dab-49d1-9f32-b0ed51f71754"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95624","id":"95624","resource":"node","uuid":"ced1d177-a8f5-43bd-8009-a791506bfe2f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94380","id":"94380","resource":"node","uuid":"5510a28a-0f0f-4c46-88a0-69e61fb3fc87"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-07-06: FW: Changes to Family Law Rules that took effect July 1, 2018 re conferences.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95625","vid":"63357","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is an emergency or ex parte motion in family law and what happens at one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-emergency-or-ex-parte-motion-family-law-and-what-happens-one","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95625\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1531232107","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95625","id":"95625","resource":"node","uuid":"f169a48a-cf45-4f0c-be98-397c9ab877be"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f169a48a-cf45-4f0c-be98-397c9ab877be","vuuid":"c7c2b6c2-5ffd-4982-9efd-b31b8d6474fc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You or your partner can make an offer to settle at any time during the family court process. And you can make more than one offer to settle.<\/p>\n<p>An offer to settle is an offer made by one party to the other party to settle some or all the issues in your case. For example, you can make an offer to settle about how you are willing to resolve issues of child support and spousal support, and leave issues about dividing property to the court.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s18s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 18: Offers to settle<\/a> tells you how to make and accept an offer.<\/p>\n<p>You can accept an offer, reject an offer, or make a counter-offer. You can make an offer at any time, even before starting a family law case.<\/p>\n<p>The rules about offers to settle are meant to encourage people to resolve their issues without going to a motion or trial. For example, the rule about costs consequences&nbsp;rewards those who make a&nbsp;<em><strong>reasonable<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;offer to settle.&nbsp;The rule says that the person who didn't accept the offer may have to pay a part of the other person's legal fees.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> about making an offer to settle. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Cost consequences<\/h3>\n<p>Time limits and the issue of costs only apply to offers to settle made during a motion or trial. It does <strong>not<\/strong> apply to offers made during case conferences or settlement conferences. At those conferences, offers are discussed openly with the judge and your partner to try and agree on your issues.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95418","id":"95418","resource":"node","uuid":"d48721ea-4304-4921-8db6-b36379b4d24e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95419","id":"95419","resource":"node","uuid":"74314a58-346e-4105-95e7-166d325a603a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95420","id":"95420","resource":"node","uuid":"6d949966-8ae4-4352-a220-be5bb54aeb44"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95421","id":"95421","resource":"node","uuid":"427c5249-5a2c-4515-a847-e9e732bc2c64"}],"field_question":"What is an offer to settle in a family law court case?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95627","id":"95627","resource":"node","uuid":"aafa4e3b-b914-4f34-80ce-b4af28c4b431"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95620","id":"95620","resource":"node","uuid":"2d528907-b389-467a-a921-5b5db62ddbd7"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95626","vid":"48494","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is an offer to settle in a family law court case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-offer-settle-family-law-court-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95626\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510849163","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95626","id":"95626","resource":"node","uuid":"e434b9bf-8206-4e43-9e66-e15a6809bb91"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e434b9bf-8206-4e43-9e66-e15a6809bb91","vuuid":"c0e6bfe7-21b4-49a2-8b31-fd5cfc64eab1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The trial is your opportunity to prove what you said and asked for in your court forms by presenting your evidence. Your evidence can be witnesses or documents that support your case or that goes against your partner's case.<\/p>\n<p>Judges decide family cases on their own without a jury. They make decisions using the family law rules and laws and the evidence you give. There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s23e1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 23 Evidence and trial<\/a> tells you how to prepare for your trial and how to give your evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Judges make decisions using a test called the balance of probabilities. This means that your evidence has to be more believable than your partner\u2019s evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Judges are neutral and impartial. They don't take sides and can't give you legal advice.<\/p>\n<p>Trials are usually open to the public. This means there may be other people in the courtroom when your trial is going on.<\/p>\n<p>Before your trial begins, the judge first deals with any preliminary or procedural matters. Then you and your partner take turns giving your evidence.<\/p>\n<p>You should stand up when speaking to a judge. Remove your hat and don't chew gum when you're in court. And, turn off your cellphone.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/steps-family-law-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case. It tells you what happens and what you have to do if you start a court case or if you're responding to a court case your partner started.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can explain the court process and help you through it. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>You can also ask duty counsel questions about the trial process if they are available in your court location. Duty counsel can't represent you at trial but may be able to help you with general questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95422","id":"95422","resource":"node","uuid":"066805ba-0da2-4f5a-b78d-e0f612fef274"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95423","id":"95423","resource":"node","uuid":"5939ac7a-90f3-4997-ac41-907b866d140e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95424","id":"95424","resource":"node","uuid":"061eec59-8baf-422f-8532-727c48687c04"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95425","id":"95425","resource":"node","uuid":"70f2a7eb-674a-4c3d-a870-1939fc37a2b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95426","id":"95426","resource":"node","uuid":"d22c083b-3b9f-4b87-9af9-f05bd1ff2ce1"}],"field_question":"What happens at a family law trial?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95614","id":"95614","resource":"node","uuid":"da3f0a94-bdfa-4d87-a73d-414a181592df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95628","id":"95628","resource":"node","uuid":"1a8380cc-5748-4684-9881-ed1fc8cb3399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-07-06: FW: Changes to Family Law Rules that took effect July 1, 2018 re conferences.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95627","vid":"63316","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens at a family law trial?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-happens-family-law-trial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95627\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1531162675","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95627","id":"95627","resource":"node","uuid":"aafa4e3b-b914-4f34-80ce-b4af28c4b431"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"aafa4e3b-b914-4f34-80ce-b4af28c4b431","vuuid":"05f00223-482d-4f21-b54e-0e7db1a55246","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>At the end of your trial, the judge makes a decision using the family law rules and laws and the evidence you give. They make decisions using a test called the balance of probabilities. This means that your evidence has to be more believable than your partner's evidence.<\/p>\n<p>The judge can make a decision right at the end of the trial, after a short break, or some time later. When a judge waits to make a decision later, this is called reserving judgment.<\/p>\n<p>The judge can take a few days or several months to decide, depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how complex the issues in your case are<\/li>\n<li>the evidence that was presented<\/li>\n<li>the number of other cases the judge is hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may need to come back to court for the decision or you may be told about the decision in writing.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95427","id":"95427","resource":"node","uuid":"43ed8575-3161-4ec2-8428-46a80d87908d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95428","id":"95428","resource":"node","uuid":"347d6b78-d062-45fa-96d9-783aa4a0c55b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95429","id":"95429","resource":"node","uuid":"7204189b-01ff-4aa3-adae-6676e62888b6"}],"field_question":"What happens after my family law trial?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95459","id":"95459","resource":"node","uuid":"6e96a73a-1dd1-4f35-a3ba-a03a40638175"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95486","id":"95486","resource":"node","uuid":"d04c1577-52b8-4674-9f64-9e18bf14851e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95494","id":"95494","resource":"node","uuid":"5b798ab3-2e8c-4816-b4d7-b4e91ac01501"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76528","id":"76528","resource":"node","uuid":"e22bb040-2bc7-4666-90c1-0a50ece309c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95628","vid":"48516","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens after my family law trial?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-happens-after-my-family-law-trial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95628\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1510849345","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95628","id":"95628","resource":"node","uuid":"1a8380cc-5748-4684-9881-ed1fc8cb3399"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1a8380cc-5748-4684-9881-ed1fc8cb3399","vuuid":"8298c4d4-b627-4ee0-a884-cab5778d7294","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The law says that married couples usually share the value of their property if they separate or divorce. This means that the partner who has more property usually pays money to the partner who has less property. Usually, the property itself is not physically divided.<\/p>\n<p>This applies to married couples who last lived together regularly as a couple in Ontario. So if you were living together in another country or province, but then decided to separate after only one of you moved to Ontario, you should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> about your property rights.<\/p>\n<p>This does <strong>not<\/strong> apply to common-law couples, who have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">different rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It also may not apply if you and your partner agreed to something else in a marriage contract, sometimes called a pre-nup or pre-nuptial agreement, or a cohabitation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95430","id":"95430","resource":"node","uuid":"478e7dd0-599e-4589-8c02-130c7ab8aeba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95431","id":"95431","resource":"node","uuid":"904dcfba-d143-4933-a05d-0fe1570e452b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95432","id":"95432","resource":"node","uuid":"acf9e7aa-63cd-4e28-b1a1-bff15607b89d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95433","id":"95433","resource":"node","uuid":"9c2c7e4b-f677-4a09-9a74-cb9235d36a6b"}],"field_question":"We're married. Do we have to divide our property and debts if we separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/885","id":"885","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"056005bd-1cb2-4673-9a37-cf8289369f90"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95597","id":"95597","resource":"node","uuid":"5281295a-c615-4a97-959e-e4060e3008f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601","id":"95601","resource":"node","uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95601","id":"95601","resource":"node","uuid":"e36952ec-af38-4122-9ce9-bb1ffb94a7a0"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95635","id":"95635","resource":"node","uuid":"866cfdb7-92f7-4656-a4d8-21483b0022b1"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76674","id":"76674","resource":"node","uuid":"c05fdbb9-35c0-48f4-8c70-d50d1a60d045"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95629","vid":"48912","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"We're married. Do we have to divide our property and debts if we separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/were-married-do-we-have-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1449085522","changed":"1511366305","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95629","id":"95629","resource":"node","uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2aae9aca-d8e1-4a29-ad01-6200cd9785d0","vuuid":"8a9c6eb1-c8ba-4709-9d7a-a721421aecb5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are a few different things your landlord can do if they think you have not paid all your rent.<\/p>\n<h3>Eviction notice<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord can try to evict you if they say you owe rent. But they must follow certain steps first.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord must first give you a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent (Form N4)<\/a> . This notice must include details about the amount of rent your landlord says you owe. It must also tell you the deadline to cancel the notice by paying the rent.<\/p>\n<p>You can cancel this notice by paying all the rent that you owe within 14 days after you get the notice. You must pay within 7 days if you rent by the day or week. Make sure the landlord gives you a receipt for your payment.<\/p>\n<p>Your payment must also include any rent that comes due after the date on the notice.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't pay everything that you owe by the deadline, your landlord can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\" target=\"_blank\">apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After that, you will have other chances to stop the eviction by paying, making an agreement with your landlord, or winning your case at the Board.<\/p>\n<h3>Demand for payment only<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord might choose to ask for payment <strong>without<\/strong> giving you a notice to end your tenancy. Your landlord could <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order to make you pay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords sometimes ask only for payment when they do not want to lose a long-standing tenant or think they will not be able to find a new tenant. They might also do this if you have a fixed-term lease and they want to keep you responsible for the rent until the end of the term.<\/p>\n<h3>Credit report<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord could report your overdue rent to a credit reporting agency. This can affect your credit rating and make it harder in the future for you to rent a place or get a loan.<\/p>\n<h3>Things your landlord is not allowed to do<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you owe rent, it is against the law for your landlord to do, or threaten to do, any of these things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>take or hold anything that belongs to you<\/li>\n<li>put your belongings out of your apartment<\/li>\n<li>change the locks to your apartment or to other areas of the building without giving you a new key right away<\/li>\n<li>cut off any important service, such as electricity, gas, water, or heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your landlord does or threatens to do any of these things, try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\" target=\"_blank\">get legal help right away<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You could also call the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mah.gov.on.ca\/ieu\/\">Rental Housing Enforcement Unit<\/a> (RHEU). The RHEU is part of the Ministry of Housing. Its job is to try to make sure landlords and tenants follow the law. You can call the RHEU at these numbers:<\/p>\n<p>Toll Free Phone Line: 1-888-772-9277<br \/>\n416 Dialling Area: 416-585-7214<br \/>\nFax: 416-585-6464<br \/>\nToll Free Fax Line: 1-866-321-4127<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95735","id":"95735","resource":"node","uuid":"6b94dc94-271e-40e2-a259-accece5c4b79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95736","id":"95736","resource":"node","uuid":"6cedef6b-fd1c-4369-99c2-46a3e4ddd417"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95737","id":"95737","resource":"node","uuid":"0ce19155-9523-4ed3-ad7c-7909fd5afbc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95738","id":"95738","resource":"node","uuid":"f5480ba9-2ef2-41cd-87b6-7bf241dc393d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95739","id":"95739","resource":"node","uuid":"a2e83ca2-1217-47af-927d-0f76596dff34"}],"field_question":"What can my landlord do if I owe rent?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/911","id":"911","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d737a54b-8672-4e81-b54b-3033dd7fa266"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751","id":"95751","resource":"node","uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95583","id":"95583","resource":"node","uuid":"09fdd2da-12d7-4367-9064-7bbf2cbe6716"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95740","id":"95740","resource":"node","uuid":"a0f8007d-9a82-4475-8c93-d844b43a7676"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88793","id":"88793","resource":"node","uuid":"d6cca4ab-03b9-40b2-bf14-49e6623d9d49"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88806","id":"88806","resource":"node","uuid":"834c51da-a4aa-42ca-ad7a-c2d40ea98153"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515042000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"KM Jan. 8\/18: Reviewed date updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95740","vid":"59919","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can my landlord do if I owe rent?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-my-landlord-do-if-i-owe-rent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95740\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833242","changed":"1528994794","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95740","id":"95740","resource":"node","uuid":"a0f8007d-9a82-4475-8c93-d844b43a7676"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a0f8007d-9a82-4475-8c93-d844b43a7676","vuuid":"4603b61e-95a6-43bb-987f-06e673d95143","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord can try to evict you if they say you have not paid all your rent. First they must give you a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent (Form N4)<\/a> with details about what you owe and when you must pay.<\/p>\n<p>If you receive a Notice of Hearing from the Landlord and Tenant Board, this means your landlord has taken the next step by filing a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">Form L1 - Application to Evict a Tenant for Non-payment of Rent and to Collect Rent the Tenant Owes<\/a>. The Board should send you a copy of your landlord's Form L1 together with the Notice of Hearing.<\/p>\n<p>There are still ways for you to stop the eviction by paying, making an agreement with your landlord, or winning your case at the Board.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95741","id":"95741","resource":"node","uuid":"24ac2a51-a454-477e-afce-4657cc941e39"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95742","id":"95742","resource":"node","uuid":"89106483-5387-4b8f-9257-1ebced4e2247"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95743","id":"95743","resource":"node","uuid":"9cbadf19-14ea-4e65-9263-d065bd949a9d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95744","id":"95744","resource":"node","uuid":"7147dc93-849f-4904-b988-e7b2b7a96ee2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95745","id":"95745","resource":"node","uuid":"48564d7d-c574-404d-a29b-14e88114b3e9"}],"field_question":"I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing \u2013 what should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/911","id":"911","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d737a54b-8672-4e81-b54b-3033dd7fa266"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515042000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"KM Jan. 8\/18: updated Date reviewed","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95746","vid":"59917","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing \u2013 what should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/i-got-form-l1-and-notice-hearing-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95746\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833243","changed":"1528994794","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95746","id":"95746","resource":"node","uuid":"1935ca41-57ba-4237-adae-bf682ff3186f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1935ca41-57ba-4237-adae-bf682ff3186f","vuuid":"f3099b19-4051-4844-8d81-25a0ba4ad708","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are different things that your landlord can do if you do not pay your rent on time.<\/p>\n<h3>If you owe rent<\/h3>\n<p>If your rent is overdue by even one day, your landlord might give you a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent (Form N4)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can cancel this notice by paying all the rent that you owe within 14 days after you get the notice. You must pay within 7 days if you rent by the day or week. Make sure the landlord gives you a receipt for your payment.<\/p>\n<p>Your payment must also include any rent that comes due after the date on the notice.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't pay everything that you owe by the deadline, your landlord can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations, your landlord might choose to ask for payment without asking you to move out. Your landlord could <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">apply<\/a> to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order to make you pay.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords sometimes ask only for payment if they think they will not be able to find a new tenant. They might also do this if you have a fixed-term lease and they want to keep you responsible for the rent until the end of the term.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord could also report your overdue rent to a credit reporting agency. This can affect your credit rating and make it harder in the future for you to rent a place or get a loan.<\/p>\n<h3>If your rent is often late<\/h3>\n<p>If you are often late with your rent, your landlord might give you a different notice, called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/forms\/\">Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term (Form N8)<\/a>. On the form, your landlord would check the box called, \"You have persistently paid your rent late.\"<\/p>\n<p>There is no exact definition of what \"persistently\" paying rent late means. It can depend on many things, including how late your payments were, how often it happened, and for how long it has been happening.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot cancel this notice by paying the rent that you owe. In fact, your landlord can give you this kind of notice even if you have paid all your rent.<\/p>\n<p>After giving you this notice, your landlord can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95747","id":"95747","resource":"node","uuid":"00e91a64-ced6-4b68-8fff-d4eefd8a268d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95748","id":"95748","resource":"node","uuid":"a1d177cd-d91a-4b28-ae58-15a6c4594f07"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95749","id":"95749","resource":"node","uuid":"84e0ee1b-cc27-4b32-89d7-79c68828ce8c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95750","id":"95750","resource":"node","uuid":"3ee9365b-57ed-480c-ba8e-60b952577bed"}],"field_question":"What can happen if I don't pay my rent on time?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/911","id":"911","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d737a54b-8672-4e81-b54b-3033dd7fa266"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515042000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"KM Jan. 8\/18: Updated Date reviewed","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95751","vid":"59921","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can happen if I don't pay my rent on time?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-happen-if-i-dont-pay-my-rent-time","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833243","changed":"1528994794","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751","id":"95751","resource":"node","uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a","vuuid":"02e27732-16d6-4860-89e8-0838652cfd5a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your landlord wants to evict you, usually the first step is to give you a written notice.<\/p>\n<p>The notice should have a name that starts with <strong>Notice to End Your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Tenancy<\/span><\/strong>. It may have one of these numbers at the top: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N4.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N4<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">N5<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N6.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N6<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N7.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N7<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N8.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N8<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N12.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N12<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N13.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N13<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some notices tell you how to cancel the notice so you won't have to move out. For example, you can pay rent that the notice says you owe, or stop doing something that the notice says you have done.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not able to cancel the notice, that does not mean you have to move out. But it does mean your landlord might take the next step and <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\" target=\"_blank\">apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What the notice should say<\/h3>\n<p>The notice must tell you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the date your landlord wants you to move<\/li>\n<li>the reason your landlord wants you to leave<\/li>\n<li>details about the reason<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The date that your landlord wants you to move is sometimes called the termination date.<\/p>\n<h3>Delivery of the notice<\/h3>\n<p>Your landlord can give you the notice in a number of ways, for example, by mailing it, putting it in your mailbox, or handing it to you.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord is not supposed to attach the notice to your door. But it does not matter how the landlord gave it to you if they can prove to the Board that you actually received the notice in enough time.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95752","id":"95752","resource":"node","uuid":"32a56b6d-cceb-4738-8689-d7570366d1bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95753","id":"95753","resource":"node","uuid":"2e6530aa-6395-48a9-9f9c-0996b41e568d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95754","id":"95754","resource":"node","uuid":"e4e63eea-197c-43cc-9f91-f7cb4f873f3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95755","id":"95755","resource":"node","uuid":"91b60f30-0d7c-443b-9aeb-b7fc6f376959"}],"field_question":"If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move out?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95751","id":"95751","resource":"node","uuid":"db554a60-4d37-4757-9baa-ab2fcaa6a57a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95756","vid":"55487","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move out?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/if-my-landlord-gives-me-eviction-notice-do-i-have-move-out","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95756\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833244","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95756","id":"95756","resource":"node","uuid":"7b94514f-1b68-4723-b78d-6ce6765d3022"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7b94514f-1b68-4723-b78d-6ce6765d3022","vuuid":"7264d93b-7a9f-4529-b43d-6099625c6389","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your landlord is trying to evict you for owing rent, you can stop the eviction by paying what you owe. You can do this at any time in the process before the Sheriff comes to change your locks.<\/p>\n<p>There is a process the landlord has to follow if they <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-can-happen-if-i-dont-pay-my-rent-time\" target=\"_blank\">want to evict you<\/a> because you have not paid rent. Before they can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board, they usually have to give you a written notice first and time to pay any rent that you owe.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to rent, you might also have to pay extra costs to your landlord to stop the eviction. The amount that you have to pay depends on which steps your landlord takes before you pay.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95757","id":"95757","resource":"node","uuid":"da2c0d39-d07f-4076-bf29-b122d1913427"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95758","id":"95758","resource":"node","uuid":"a545c780-cf1f-4125-b6a1-fc85fc5d2847"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95759","id":"95759","resource":"node","uuid":"5e1c2d56-7c18-41a2-b1da-b723a6a88189"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95760","id":"95760","resource":"node","uuid":"7e7a0f59-e3c5-43bf-8f6a-281158721916"}],"field_question":"Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95746","id":"95746","resource":"node","uuid":"1935ca41-57ba-4237-adae-bf682ff3186f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95777","id":"95777","resource":"node","uuid":"78d4d4e8-c18a-4374-bdd0-30f980c9ab83"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95788","id":"95788","resource":"node","uuid":"a2579de3-84e5-4c96-9291-492c64e2b458"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95761","vid":"42487","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-i-stop-eviction-paying-what-i-owe","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833244","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e","vuuid":"f9b7422f-11fe-422f-82a1-c3b22a895c60","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When a landlord wants to evict someone, usually the first step is to give them a written notice.<\/p>\n<p>This first notice should have a name that starts with <strong>Notice to End Your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Tenancy<\/span><\/strong>. It may have one of these numbers at the top: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N4.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N4<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">N5<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N6.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N6<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N7.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N7<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N8.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N8<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N12.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N12<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N13.pdf?20b805\" target=\"_blank\">N13<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you receive a <strong><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Notice<\/span> of Hearing<\/strong> along with an <strong><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Application<\/span> to Evict a Tenant<\/strong>, it means your landlord has taken the next step. Your landlord has asked the Landlord and Tenant Board to hold a hearing to decide if you should be evicted.<\/p>\n<p>There are things you might be able to do before the hearing. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if the application is about rent, pay what your landlord says you owe<\/li>\n<li>try to settle the case by making an agreement with your landlord<\/li>\n<li>have a mediator help you and your landlord make an agreement<\/li>\n<li>find out if you have a good case to dispute the eviction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might be able to stop the eviction process without having a hearing. If your landlord is trying to evict you because you haven't paid rent, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-i-stop-eviction-paying-what-i-owe\">stop the process<\/a> by paying what you owe plus the filing fee your landlord paid to the Board.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try talking with your landlord before the hearing. Depending on the type of issue you're having, there may be people you can ask to help you talk with your landlord. See Step 2 for more information.<\/p>\n<p>If you go to your eviction hearing, it is usually a good idea to try to talk to your landlord in Board mediation before the hearing starts.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95762","id":"95762","resource":"node","uuid":"c4d2bca5-e0de-4609-872b-1d184c8bd7d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95763","id":"95763","resource":"node","uuid":"169ae001-1102-40c1-a39d-3ddd85f2e6a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95764","id":"95764","resource":"node","uuid":"b5e41603-115c-4a87-83c7-ebac765eca4f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95765","id":"95765","resource":"node","uuid":"8e33698e-1869-447c-bb09-e930204b5e82"}],"field_question":"My landlord wants to evict me and I got a Notice of Hearing. What are my options before the hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97523","id":"97523","resource":"node","uuid":"97ff19c8-9a15-434e-940e-169c2548ef9b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95766","vid":"70641","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My landlord wants to evict me and I got a Notice of Hearing. What are my options before the hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833362","changed":"1543335312","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2","vuuid":"fda795d5-2ff0-430c-8acb-d9f02748c1e8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you cannot <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\" target=\"_blank\">stop the eviction application from going ahead<\/a>, then you will have to prepare for the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You might need to arrange for witnesses to come to the hearing. You might need to make copies of papers or photographs you want to use at the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You must get to the hearing on time and you will have to stay at the hearing until it is finished.<\/p>\n<h3>If the hearing is on a day that you can't go<\/h3>\n<p>It is <strong>very important that you go to the hearing.<\/strong> If you know you won't be able to go, <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/97996\" target=\"_blank\">you can try to have the hearing rescheduled to a later date<\/a>. You must ask the Board in writing, no later than noon the day before the hearing. You should first ask the landlord or the landlord's lawyer if they will agree to change the hearing date. If they do not agree, the Board might not change the date.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't go to the hearing and you can't get the date changed, send someone to the hearing to represent you. Write a note that says you give that person permission to represent you, and sign the note. Give them the note and make sure they take it with them to the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not do any of those things and you miss the hearing, or if you arrive late, the Board will probably make an eviction order against you.<\/p>\n<h3>If the hearing is on a day that your lawyer or legal worker can't go<\/h3>\n<p>If you were able to get a lawyer or legal worker to represent you, but they cannot come to the Board with you on the hearing day, you can ask the Board to reschedule the hearing. If you do not hear from the Board that the hearing has been rescheduled, you must go to the hearing and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Interpretation%20Guidelines\/01%20-%20Adjourning%20and%20Rescheduling%20Hearings.html\" target=\"_blank\">ask the Board member to postpone the hearing to a later date<\/a> so that you can come back with your lawyer or legal worker.<\/p>\n<p>Tenant Duty Counsel are lawyers and legal workers who work at the Board or who come to the Board on hearing days. They can usually help you tell the Board that you need to have the hearing postponed for this reason. This is called asking for an adjournment.<\/p>\n<h3>If you need an interpreter<\/h3>\n<p>If you need help with English at the hearing, the Board can provide an interpreter. The Board only provides interpreters in French and American Sign Language. It does not cost you anything to use one of these interpreters. If you need an interpreter, tell the Board in writing as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you use a different language, you will have to get an interpreter on your own. You could go to a community agency that offers services to people who speak your language. Or if you have a friend or family member who speaks both English and your language, ask if they can come with you to the hearing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you speak French<\/strong>, you might have the right to get other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/language-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">services from the Board in French<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95767","id":"95767","resource":"node","uuid":"399e6b05-8cf7-4363-bcf3-267800fe6f03"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95768","id":"95768","resource":"node","uuid":"9d2a360e-a018-40fb-8587-de7125683d70"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95769","id":"95769","resource":"node","uuid":"355fb189-e810-4516-8409-8ef1368c3bb4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95770","id":"95770","resource":"node","uuid":"95519859-05f8-4902-9f07-030b9953c05b"}],"field_question":"What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95777","id":"95777","resource":"node","uuid":"78d4d4e8-c18a-4374-bdd0-30f980c9ab83"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95771","vid":"42489","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833363","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487","vuuid":"6b08e828-d0e6-4c23-aab7-0780b8e85fb6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you don't go to the hearing, you will not have the chance to tell your side. Even if the Board only hears from your landlord, they can still make a decision about your case. The Board will then send printed copies of their decision to you and your landlord. The Board's decision is called an order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t go to the hearing, the Board will probably make an order to evict you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canlii.org\/en\/on\/onltb\/doc\/2015\/2015canlii35870\/2015canlii35870.pdf\">eviction order<\/a> will usually have wording like \"The tenancy between the Landlord and the Tenants is terminated, as of [date]. The Tenants must move out of the rental unit on or before [date].\"<\/p>\n<p>If you've decided to move, try to do so before the day that the Board has ordered you to move out. This is sometimes called the termination date&nbsp;and is usually on the last page of the order. After the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date, your landlord can get a court official called the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move\" target=\"_blank\">Sheriff to physically evict you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you do not want to move, you must do something about the eviction order right away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some things you might be able to do are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pay the money you owe, if the eviction is because you owe rent<\/li>\n<li>ask the Board to review or reconsider the decision<\/li>\n<li>ask a court to change the decision<\/li>\n<li>ask your landlord to agree to let you stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95772","id":"95772","resource":"node","uuid":"7e8a6ba4-d11d-4da4-bf8f-5ee70b7b16dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95773","id":"95773","resource":"node","uuid":"c00b9f8b-1903-48d7-bf8c-c69fb21ee5a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95774","id":"95774","resource":"node","uuid":"d7341e39-a573-48a8-87f6-d368fba3f68c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95775","id":"95775","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe59c54-efd7-440d-b28f-5eee63218cf5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95776","id":"95776","resource":"node","uuid":"a13e5f45-1792-4ec8-9bc6-cedede4f5793"}],"field_question":"What if I don't go to my eviction hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794","id":"95794","resource":"node","uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95800","id":"95800","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d9a1bc-ea06-4e72-9e1f-40b638cb8054"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95777","vid":"42497","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I don't go to my eviction hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-if-i-do-not-go-to-my-eviction-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95777\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833363","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95777","id":"95777","resource":"node","uuid":"78d4d4e8-c18a-4374-bdd0-30f980c9ab83"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"78d4d4e8-c18a-4374-bdd0-30f980c9ab83","vuuid":"afcfde40-f16e-425c-adbe-4e661d983755","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you had a Board hearing about your eviction case, the Board member may have told you their decision at the end of the hearing. Or they may have told you they would make their decision later.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, the Board will send printed copies of the decision to you and your landlord. The Board's decision is called an order.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canlii.org\/en\/on\/onltb\/doc\/2015\/2015canlii35870\/2015canlii35870.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">eviction order<\/a> will have wording like \"The tenancy between the Landlord and the Tenants is terminated, as of [date]. The Tenants must move out of the rental unit on or before [date].\"<\/p>\n<p>If you've decided to move, you should do so by the day that the Board has ordered you to move out. This is sometimes called the termination date&nbsp;and it is usually on the last page of the order. After the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date, your landlord can get a court official called the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move\" target=\"_blank\">Sheriff to physically evict you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you do not want to move, you must do something about the eviction order right away<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some things that you might be able to do are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pay the money you owe, if the eviction is because you owe rent<\/li>\n<li>ask the Board to review or reconsider the decision<\/li>\n<li>ask a court to change the decision<\/li>\n<li>ask your landlord to agree to let you stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95778","id":"95778","resource":"node","uuid":"32cfc70e-6a60-4fcc-9cf3-9f982b668ff5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95779","id":"95779","resource":"node","uuid":"38457e78-392d-4ad9-9a19-f2ff54a84ac7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95780","id":"95780","resource":"node","uuid":"2542f627-30c4-4f46-b404-67ef5c9c832d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95781","id":"95781","resource":"node","uuid":"f7a1ab96-876d-4826-a989-735b1b13427f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95782","id":"95782","resource":"node","uuid":"b7be33c0-d94f-44b2-8036-349b64570096"}],"field_question":"What can I do if the Board makes an eviction order against me after holding a hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794","id":"95794","resource":"node","uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95800","id":"95800","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d9a1bc-ea06-4e72-9e1f-40b638cb8054"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95783","vid":"42480","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if the Board makes an eviction order against me after holding a hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-i-do-if-board-makes-eviction-order-against-me-after-holding-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95783\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833364","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95783","id":"95783","resource":"node","uuid":"13f3101f-e998-4516-96f8-50d009d96c8d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"13f3101f-e998-4516-96f8-50d009d96c8d","vuuid":"260ce7b9-5190-43e5-a0d0-795a1f76b32c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In some situations, the Landlord and Tenant Board can make an eviction order without holding a hearing. This is called an ex parte&nbsp;order.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord can apply for an ex parte order, without giving you any notices, if your landlord claims that any of these things happened:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you did not follow a Board order or mediated agreement from an earlier eviction case, and that order or agreement says that your landlord can apply to the Board without telling you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>you and your landlord agreed that you would move out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>you gave your landlord a written notice saying you would move out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your landlord applied for an ex parte order, you might not find out about it until the Board sends you a copy of the order. You can tell it is an ex parte order if it says \"Order under section 77(4)\" or \"Order under section 78(6)\" at the top. And it should mention one of the three points above.<\/p>\n<p>If you've decided to move, you should do so by the day that the Board has ordered you to move out. This is sometimes called the termination date&nbsp;and it is usually on the last page of the order. After the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">termination<\/span> date, your landlord can get a court official called the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move\" target=\"_blank\">Sheriff to physically evict you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you do not want to move, you must do something about the eviction order right away<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95784","id":"95784","resource":"node","uuid":"70358f0e-536a-4822-b393-cf7b56b62fc0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95785","id":"95785","resource":"node","uuid":"49e5e4e7-96a0-46a4-83c7-2bbbebaaf1cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95786","id":"95786","resource":"node","uuid":"bd1a0176-a9b5-4c21-a40b-37c84c242a89"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95787","id":"95787","resource":"node","uuid":"635f44f0-4c09-42ba-a981-a85e1b7ebec3"}],"field_question":"What can I do if the Board makes an eviction order against me but there was no hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794","id":"95794","resource":"node","uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95800","id":"95800","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d9a1bc-ea06-4e72-9e1f-40b638cb8054"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93464","id":"93464","resource":"node","uuid":"e9fff203-941e-4325-8fa3-396a49054fb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95788","vid":"42491","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if the Board makes an eviction order against me but there was no hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-i-do-if-board-makes-eviction-order-against-me-there-was-no-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95788\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833364","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95788","id":"95788","resource":"node","uuid":"a2579de3-84e5-4c96-9291-492c64e2b458"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a2579de3-84e5-4c96-9291-492c64e2b458","vuuid":"3bf11078-5fc0-41a5-a508-c4c445b6ee2a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>After the Landlord and Tenant Board makes an order to evict a tenant, a court official called the Sheriff is in charge of enforcing or carrying out the order.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not moved out by the date the eviction order says you must move, the Sheriff can make you leave and let your landlord change the locks.<\/p>\n<h3>Only the Sheriff is allowed to physically evict you<\/h3>\n<p>The law does not let your landlord, a private bailiff, or a security guard physically evict you or lock you out. Only the Sheriff can do this. The police can't evict you either but the Sheriff can ask the police for help if the Sheriff thinks there might be violence.<\/p>\n<h3>You can get evicted at any time of year<\/h3>\n<p>Many tenants believe that the law does not allow evictions in the winter. That is not true. The Sheriff can enforce eviction orders at any time of year.<\/p>\n<h3>The Sheriff does not have to tell you when they are coming to evict you<\/h3>\n<p>If you have an eviction order against you, the Sheriff could come to change your locks on <strong>any weekday<\/strong> after the date the Board ordered you to move out.<\/p>\n<p>It's important to act quickly. Get legal advice as soon as possible if you want to try to stop the eviction. If you've decided to move, make sure you're ready to go as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the Sheriff will mail you a \"Sheriff\u2019s <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Notice<\/span> to Vacate\" that tells you the date that they will come to your place and change the locks. But the Sheriff does not have to send you a notice. In many parts of Ontario, they never tell you when they are coming.<\/p>\n<p>You can try to phone your local Sheriff\u2019s office to find out when they are coming but they do not have to tell you. The phone number may be listed as \"Enforcement \u2013 Superior Court of Justice\" for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/Court_Addresses\/\">the courthouse in your location<\/a>. If there is no such listing, try the courthouses for nearby larger municipalities.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95789","id":"95789","resource":"node","uuid":"50a20bac-750c-4949-a7bd-02848e2e4f65"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95790","id":"95790","resource":"node","uuid":"5e9e1124-9ca3-4464-ac49-a237decce368"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95791","id":"95791","resource":"node","uuid":"47b4fcbd-5e9b-4f34-940a-a7635a3ec8f5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95792","id":"95792","resource":"node","uuid":"a4017c51-b0de-4840-affd-56bced451de4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95793","id":"95793","resource":"node","uuid":"a7ec63f0-ed8c-4b7b-988b-f2f6e041bfb2"}],"field_question":"What happens if there's an eviction order against me and I don\u2019t move? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95800","id":"95800","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d9a1bc-ea06-4e72-9e1f-40b638cb8054"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95756","id":"95756","resource":"node","uuid":"7b94514f-1b68-4723-b78d-6ce6765d3022"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93489","id":"93489","resource":"node","uuid":"58c84715-a786-4a33-8360-c63f35116218"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95794","vid":"43194","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens if there's an eviction order against me and I don\u2019t move?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833482","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794","id":"95794","resource":"node","uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29","vuuid":"cb5cf1b7-1466-43ae-84cd-5b473529d2a1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most situations, it is against the law for your landlord to take your things.<\/p>\n<p>But if you leave things behind when you move, your landlord can sell them, keep them, or throw them away. This is true when you move out because of an eviction notice from your landlord or an eviction order from the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<p>The rules are different if you move because you have been evicted by the Sheriff.<\/p>\n<h3>If you move after getting an eviction notice<\/h3>\n<p>You might decide to move out after your landlord gives you an eviction <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">notice<\/span>. Or you might move at any time during the eviction process, for example, after getting an eviction order from the Landlord and Tenant Board. If you move out, your landlord can keep, sell, or throw out anything you leave behind.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord can do this the day after you move out, or the day after the termination date in the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">notice<\/span>, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<p>So do not leave anything behind, even for an extra day.<\/p>\n<h3>If you are evicted by the Sheriff<\/h3>\n<p>If your landlord got an eviction order from the Landlord and Tenant Board, your landlord can get a court official called the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move\" target=\"_blank\"> Sheriff to physically evict you from your place<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are evicted by the Sheriff, you have 72 hours (3 full days) to take your belongings. During those 72 hours, your landlord must keep your things in or near your place and must let you get them any time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you will need extra time to move all your things out, try to get your landlord to agree to some other arrangement, and get that agreement in writing.<\/p>\n<p>There are different rules if you leave behind a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Brochures\/Property%20Left%20Behind%20When%20a%20Tenant%20Moves%20Out%20%28EN%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">mobile home<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95795","id":"95795","resource":"node","uuid":"211bd10a-7993-435b-8cef-d70fc2275f91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95796","id":"95796","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8cdd28-51f5-4d3c-89f1-db50c784a4a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95797","id":"95797","resource":"node","uuid":"6d9c80b5-8a21-4201-8470-aaf8578d5d3d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95798","id":"95798","resource":"node","uuid":"eb76db6c-f5f1-4397-8591-d3ee0e4615fe"}],"field_question":"What happens to my stuff if I'm evicted? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95761","id":"95761","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5f4f0-6a14-47ab-881b-df737b12579e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794","id":"95794","resource":"node","uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95756","id":"95756","resource":"node","uuid":"7b94514f-1b68-4723-b78d-6ce6765d3022"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88984","id":"88984","resource":"node","uuid":"603347df-416c-4779-9108-6767170e0187"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76362","id":"76362","resource":"node","uuid":"36f0f7a5-8fb1-4c96-a413-93d277e234d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1451538000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95800","vid":"50131","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens to my stuff if I'm evicted?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-happens-to-my-stuff-if-i-am-evicted","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95800\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1450833483","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95800","id":"95800","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d9a1bc-ea06-4e72-9e1f-40b638cb8054"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e1d9a1bc-ea06-4e72-9e1f-40b638cb8054","vuuid":"e9ba53e0-3d46-4ac9-bc13-9881f966623f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Standards Act (ESA)<\/a> has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about the maximum number of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-are-rules-about-how-many-hours-i-have-work-0\" target=\"_blank\">hours you have to work<\/a> and <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-breaks-should-i-get-work\" target=\"_blank\">breaks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But there is <strong>no rule<\/strong> about <strong>when<\/strong> your employer has to give you your work schedule. And there is <strong>no rule<\/strong> that says they have to give you a <strong>minimum number of hours<\/strong> of work.<\/p>\n<h3>The \"3-hour\" rule<\/h3>\n<p>There is a rule about getting paid for <strong>at least 3 hours<\/strong> when you work. This rule applies only if you have <strong>regular work hours<\/strong> that are <strong>longer than 3 hours<\/strong> a day.<\/p>\n<p>The rule says that you have to be paid for at least 3 hours even if you work less than 3 hours. For example, your employer might send you home early because business is slow.<\/p>\n<p>The rule does not apply if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you're a student<\/li>\n<li>you <strong>regularly<\/strong> work shifts that are <strong>less than 3 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>work stops because of something outside your employer's control, like a power failure or a fire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95876","id":"95876","resource":"node","uuid":"f5255210-2724-45c6-bd84-e2dfd59ac7ff"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95877","id":"95877","resource":"node","uuid":"5914c21b-e70a-4351-8633-ecd7f56a8b60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95878","id":"95878","resource":"node","uuid":"71eda9db-fddf-450f-8b13-5664b0ebba37"}],"field_question":"Does my employer have to give me my schedule or a minimum number of work hours?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/874","id":"874","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"49445153-5a25-41c0-ad87-91c85435d961"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95884","id":"95884","resource":"node","uuid":"5ed5f458-ee9f-4f6b-86eb-9ea170c10d60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95892","id":"95892","resource":"node","uuid":"27200580-c9ce-4c1f-bb02-9f7feef753a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95522","id":"95522","resource":"node","uuid":"75a5365f-753d-47c7-8724-c64f8bdaa36b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94477","id":"94477","resource":"node","uuid":"e8a21e26-e421-42b8-8062-f4870f1db563"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83909","id":"83909","resource":"node","uuid":"aee78644-270e-43da-a593-ad55a6e6558a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95879","vid":"55257","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does my employer have to give me my schedule or a minimum number of work hours?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-give-me-my-schedule-or-minimum-number","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95879\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453223334","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95879","id":"95879","resource":"node","uuid":"e8812401-6add-4eb9-b38e-917bae360a58"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e8812401-6add-4eb9-b38e-917bae360a58","vuuid":"9154faf2-4042-40ea-9046-51e733e45a20","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Standards Act (ESA)<\/a> has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about hours of work.<\/p>\n<p>In most jobs, your employer can say you have to work <strong>8 hours<\/strong> a day.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer's regular work day is <strong>more than 8 hours<\/strong>, they can say you have to work the number of hours in their <strong>regular work day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But in most jobs the regular work day <strong>can't<\/strong> be more than 13 hours. And the regular work week <strong>can't<\/strong> be more than 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The rules about hours of work may not apply to you if you agreed in writing to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-my-employer-asks-me-work-extra-hours\" target=\"_blank\">different rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you're <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-have-union-work-how-does-affect-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">protected by a union<\/a>, the union can make an agreement with your employer about hours of work.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95880","id":"95880","resource":"node","uuid":"6bfcc7b1-4c58-4eb9-9724-b96e7f8d7bf7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95881","id":"95881","resource":"node","uuid":"7d2c0a92-cf1e-46eb-86c6-43c2afd28c07"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95882","id":"95882","resource":"node","uuid":"f15d51ee-09c8-4de1-b48a-5f5644947997"}],"field_question":"What are the rules about how many hours I have to work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/874","id":"874","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"49445153-5a25-41c0-ad87-91c85435d961"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95892","id":"95892","resource":"node","uuid":"27200580-c9ce-4c1f-bb02-9f7feef753a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95525","id":"95525","resource":"node","uuid":"49919230-2e6e-4fd3-abbe-e0b6b9dc2800"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95888","id":"95888","resource":"node","uuid":"104df414-6f10-4e7f-bfde-95ea76b26ab7"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94477","id":"94477","resource":"node","uuid":"e8a21e26-e421-42b8-8062-f4870f1db563"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83909","id":"83909","resource":"node","uuid":"aee78644-270e-43da-a593-ad55a6e6558a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95884","vid":"55246","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are the rules about how many hours I have to work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-are-rules-about-how-many-hours-i-have-work-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95884\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453224091","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95884","id":"95884","resource":"node","uuid":"5ed5f458-ee9f-4f6b-86eb-9ea170c10d60"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5ed5f458-ee9f-4f6b-86eb-9ea170c10d60","vuuid":"2a0f5194-c957-4ddd-b9bb-5dbd7ad80e50","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-laws-apply-me-worker\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Standards Act (ESA)<\/a> has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes <a href=\"\/node\/95884\" target=\"_blank\">rules about hours of work<\/a> and breaks.<\/p>\n<p>In most jobs, you get at <strong>least 30 minutes<\/strong> off after <strong>every 5 hours<\/strong> of work. Your employer <strong>does not<\/strong> have to pay you for this time.<\/p>\n<p>If you agree to it, you get <strong>two 15-minute breaks<\/strong> instead of one 30-minute break. You can make this agreement in writing or by talking with your employer.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer <strong>does not<\/strong> have to give you any other breaks.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95885","id":"95885","resource":"node","uuid":"6405cac9-baeb-411c-bd91-c63909280092"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95886","id":"95886","resource":"node","uuid":"2f332f2c-5b0d-4bbc-8538-0de5bf66ba6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95887","id":"95887","resource":"node","uuid":"e032adb1-b351-45a6-82fc-1ce658356ced"}],"field_question":"What breaks should I get at work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/874","id":"874","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"49445153-5a25-41c0-ad87-91c85435d961"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95884","id":"95884","resource":"node","uuid":"5ed5f458-ee9f-4f6b-86eb-9ea170c10d60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95892","id":"95892","resource":"node","uuid":"27200580-c9ce-4c1f-bb02-9f7feef753a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94494","id":"94494","resource":"node","uuid":"fa922331-12f8-4e94-b8df-3dece3221ba0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94477","id":"94477","resource":"node","uuid":"e8a21e26-e421-42b8-8062-f4870f1db563"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83909","id":"83909","resource":"node","uuid":"aee78644-270e-43da-a593-ad55a6e6558a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95888","vid":"55253","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What breaks should I get at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-breaks-should-i-get-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95888\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1454347625","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95888","id":"95888","resource":"node","uuid":"104df414-6f10-4e7f-bfde-95ea76b26ab7"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"104df414-6f10-4e7f-bfde-95ea76b26ab7","vuuid":"ebc319a1-5cfe-4384-98e4-10ce756b032e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about how many <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-are-rules-about-how-many-hours-i-have-work-0\" target=\"_blank\">hours you have to work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if these rules apply to you, your employer can ask you to work longer hours. You can refuse to do this unless you already agreed in writing to work longer hours.<\/p>\n<p>And if you agreed to work longer hours, you have the right to <strong>cancel<\/strong> this agreement.<\/p>\n<p>You do this by telling your employer in writing that you no longer agree to work longer hours. Your agreement ends <strong>2 weeks after<\/strong> you give this written notice to your employer.<\/p>\n<h3>Working more than 48 hours a week<\/h3>\n<p>If your employer wants you to work <strong>more than 48 hours a week<\/strong>, they also must have applied for and gotten approval from the Ministry of Labour for longer hours.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, your employer can ask you to work more than 48 hours a week before getting approval from the Ministry of Labour. But to do this, it must be at least 30 days since they applied for the approval.<\/p>\n<h3>What your employer has to do<\/h3>\n<p>Before asking you to sign an agreement to work longer hours, your employer must give you a copy of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/pubs\/hours\/infosheet.php\" target=\"_blank\">Ministry of Labour information sheet<\/a> about hours of work and overtime pay.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer must also post a copy of their application in your workplace. And then they must post a copy of the Ministry's decision.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if the Ministry approves longer hours<\/h3>\n<p>The Ministry of Labour can approve the number of hours your employer applied for or they can approve fewer hours. You do not have to work more than the number of hours approved by the Ministry.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95889","id":"95889","resource":"node","uuid":"251bc369-1e3a-45b5-ab2f-48052430f248"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95890","id":"95890","resource":"node","uuid":"0de1fa4f-ecad-424d-98ae-a8b76c6dd2bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95891","id":"95891","resource":"node","uuid":"5e4a4d69-5a10-4f3c-a541-e576bd2e813b"}],"field_question":"What if my employer asks me to work extra hours?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/874","id":"874","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"49445153-5a25-41c0-ad87-91c85435d961"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95884","id":"95884","resource":"node","uuid":"5ed5f458-ee9f-4f6b-86eb-9ea170c10d60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95525","id":"95525","resource":"node","uuid":"49919230-2e6e-4fd3-abbe-e0b6b9dc2800"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83487","id":"83487","resource":"node","uuid":"bea28784-920a-4138-a95c-38e8e5743959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83909","id":"83909","resource":"node","uuid":"aee78644-270e-43da-a593-ad55a6e6558a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95892","vid":"55251","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my employer asks me to work extra hours?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-my-employer-asks-me-work-extra-hours","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95892\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453225054","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95892","id":"95892","resource":"node","uuid":"27200580-c9ce-4c1f-bb02-9f7feef753a7"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"27200580-c9ce-4c1f-bb02-9f7feef753a7","vuuid":"88c47561-4195-4c68-8813-f635e1abda85","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have a union at work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your collective agreement sets out your conditions of employment, like wages, hours of work, and overtime pay<\/li>\n<li>what's in the collective agreement is decided through collective bargaining<\/li>\n<li>you pay union dues, which your employer takes from your pay and sends to the union<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a complaint against your employer about your rights in the agreement, you usuallly have to follow the process in the collective agreement.<\/p>\n<p>But there are some situations when you might have other options, for example, if your complaint relates to human rights or safety at work. See Step 4 for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>Minimum standards<\/h3>\n<p>The conditions in the collective agreement must meet minimum standards. For most workers in Ontario, these standards are in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some industries are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/employment-equity\/regulated-industries.html\">covered by federal laws<\/a>. These are laws made by the Government of Canada and they apply throughout the country. These industries include banks, airlines, some trucking businesses, and broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p>Workers in these industries are covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/employment-standards\/federal-standards.html\">Canada Labour Code<\/a>. Like the ESA, the Canada Labour Code sets out minimum standards employers must follow.<\/p>\n<p>Collective agreements set conditions of employment that are better for workers than the minimum standards in the law.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95929","id":"95929","resource":"node","uuid":"da3d6faf-1c43-4630-af75-f0d147a7fda4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95930","id":"95930","resource":"node","uuid":"e09adfdd-8616-4b66-ba72-f6e4a80d5047"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95931","id":"95931","resource":"node","uuid":"a9e38874-c19e-4b47-85c5-742922c6fc3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101134","id":"101134","resource":"node","uuid":"b6c6cb26-6f99-4e3d-9e4d-1e1a4af549f7"}],"field_question":"I have a union at work. How does this affect my rights as a worker?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/882","id":"882","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30a76a05-6c90-4337-8c70-8dacd66806b3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95936","id":"95936","resource":"node","uuid":"20c973ff-39e8-4a2f-8557-5e8add9427bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95943","id":"95943","resource":"node","uuid":"c42e8fad-a5c4-4f85-9038-673d28289e15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95947","id":"95947","resource":"node","uuid":"31b91ca9-efa5-4a53-ae5e-947466ef805d"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93226","id":"93226","resource":"node","uuid":"75117f25-e90a-466e-a2c8-0d5952ae1ddc"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1518670800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550206800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Feb. 20\/18 CL: Revised to reflect option to use procedures not in CA for OHSA issues.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95932","vid":"53454","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a union at work. How does this affect my rights as a worker?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-have-union-work-how-does-affect-my-rights-worker","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95932\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453913949","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95932","id":"95932","resource":"node","uuid":"fe29a8fa-c359-44a3-96ff-f75028957fa6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"fe29a8fa-c359-44a3-96ff-f75028957fa6","vuuid":"e952e634-8197-4280-be89-1dde7637e981","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your collective agreement sets out conditions of employment. The agreement usually covers things like wages, hours of work, and overtime pay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It's up to the union to make sure your employer follows the agreement. So you need to start by talking to your union representative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The agreement includes the process that you usually need to use if your employer does not follow the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>But there are some situations when you might have other options, for example, if your complaint relates to human rights or safety at work. For more information, see the steps called <strong>Learn<\/strong><strong> about <\/strong><strong>your options if your employer does <\/strong><strong>something against your human rights<\/strong> and<strong> Learn about your options if you have issues with safety at work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95933","id":"95933","resource":"node","uuid":"1e88f2e8-fdab-45de-b413-36b38164a605"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95934","id":"95934","resource":"node","uuid":"0d2c3ac3-9c6d-4716-b6c4-025d41429ec2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101135","id":"101135","resource":"node","uuid":"8af711e5-4371-49d9-a6b9-083bd1e71a4b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95935","id":"95935","resource":"node","uuid":"7ebcf3c3-96c1-4c2c-bce1-9d6696284f5a"}],"field_question":"I have a problem with my employer. How can my union help me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/882","id":"882","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30a76a05-6c90-4337-8c70-8dacd66806b3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95932","id":"95932","resource":"node","uuid":"fe29a8fa-c359-44a3-96ff-f75028957fa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95943","id":"95943","resource":"node","uuid":"c42e8fad-a5c4-4f85-9038-673d28289e15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1518670800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550206800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Feb. 201\/18 CL: Revised to reflect option to use procedures not in CA for OHSA issues.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95936","vid":"53465","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a problem with my employer. How can my union help me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-have-problem-my-employer-how-can-my-union-help-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95936\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453914714","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95936","id":"95936","resource":"node","uuid":"20c973ff-39e8-4a2f-8557-5e8add9427bd"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"20c973ff-39e8-4a2f-8557-5e8add9427bd","vuuid":"19ab37fa-8954-4132-9409-ba9ab124ece3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you're in a union, you usually have to use the process in the collective agreement if your employer does not follow what the agreement says.<\/p>\n<p>But if your complaint is about something that goes against your human rights, you might be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-make-claim-human-rights-tribunal-ontario\">make a human rights claim<\/a> instead of using the process in your collective agreement. Or you might be able to do both.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-my-work-not-safe\">right to refuse to do work<\/a> that\u2019s not safe. And you can act on this right without talking to your union.<\/p>\n<p>And if your employer punishes or threatens to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-be-punished-complaining-about-safety-issues-work\">punish you for acting on your right<\/a>, you may be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/my-employer-punished-me-complaining-about-safety-issue-how-do-i-make-complaint\">make a complaint to the Ontario Labour Relations Board<\/a>. You may be able to do this instead of using the process in your collective agreement. Or you might be able to do both.<\/p>\n<h3>What the union has to do for you<\/h3>\n<p>Your union has to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>listen to you and discuss the problem you're having<\/li>\n<li>consider what you want<\/li>\n<li>make an honest and fair decision about what to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What the union's rights are<\/h3>\n<p>The union has the right to decide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what steps they'll take when you have a problem with your employer that's about rights in the collective agreement<\/li>\n<li>how far they'll go with the complaint process that's in the agreement<\/li>\n<li>what they'll agree to with the employer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The \"duty of fair representation\"<\/h3>\n<p>The union <strong>does not<\/strong> have to do what you want. But they do have to make their decisions in an honest and fair way.<\/p>\n<p>They owe you what's called a \"duty of fair representation\". This applies when you ask the union for help dealing with a problem you have with your employer that's about rights in the collective agreement.<\/p>\n<p>This means that the union's decisions cannot be arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith.<\/p>\n<p>These are legal terms and it can be difficult to know if they apply to your situation. Read about what they mean in Step 4 below.<\/p>\n<h3>Making a complaint against your union<\/h3>\n<p>If your union won't help you, you might be able to make a complaint to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olrb.gov.on.ca\/english\/homepage.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Labour Relations Board<\/a> (Labour Board). This is called making an application about the union's \"duty of fair representation\".<\/p>\n<p>This can be a difficult process. And union members rarely win at the Labour Board when they make complaints against their union.<\/p>\n<p>Try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\">get legal help<\/a> if you're thinking about making an application to the Labour Board.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95937","id":"95937","resource":"node","uuid":"98a7f182-3482-4df8-a02b-4f8949ebd5a4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95938","id":"95938","resource":"node","uuid":"e1478f7f-3477-4b2f-a164-d70e449e49cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95939","id":"95939","resource":"node","uuid":"ddb665ae-baed-4926-90a7-b0e4e5ad11a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95940","id":"95940","resource":"node","uuid":"b13afa7e-0769-4a47-a4e8-36d907570b15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95941","id":"95941","resource":"node","uuid":"6fca75c2-05b4-41da-b9a9-28ed5cbd6235"}],"field_question":"What can I do if my union won't help me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/882","id":"882","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30a76a05-6c90-4337-8c70-8dacd66806b3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95932","id":"95932","resource":"node","uuid":"fe29a8fa-c359-44a3-96ff-f75028957fa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95936","id":"95936","resource":"node","uuid":"20c973ff-39e8-4a2f-8557-5e8add9427bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94458","id":"94458","resource":"node","uuid":"c242ba3d-9012-4cba-9e97-962c01f7f312"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95957","id":"95957","resource":"node","uuid":"50a76d56-0c1a-44f4-bbe7-7ed820be870b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1518670800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550206800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Feb. 201\/18 CL: Revised to reflect option to use procedures not in CA for OHSA issues.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95943","vid":"53484","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if my union won't help me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-can-i-do-if-my-union-wont-help-me-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95943\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453915094","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95943","id":"95943","resource":"node","uuid":"c42e8fad-a5c4-4f85-9038-673d28289e15"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c42e8fad-a5c4-4f85-9038-673d28289e15","vuuid":"d57c7aec-d5b5-4678-bf91-97ad3b61f31c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most workers in Ontario have the right to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-have-union-work-how-does-affect-my-rights-worker\">join a union<\/a>. For unionized workers, conditions of employment are set out in a collective agreement. The agreement talks about things like wages, hours of work, and overtime pay.<\/p>\n<p>Collective agreements set conditions of employment that are better for workers than the minimum standards in the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Workers who don't have the right to join a union<\/h3>\n<p>Some workers don't have the right to join a union. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>domestics working in a private home, like housekeepers or nannies<\/li>\n<li>agricultural workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/why-employer-saying-i-have-be-independent-contractor\">independent contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, if you're a manager you can't be in a union. But that's only if your job includes management responsibilities, for example, hiring or supervising other workers.<\/p>\n<p>So even if your employer calls you a manager, you still might have the right to join the union.<\/p>\n<h3>If your employer says you can't be in the union<\/h3>\n<p>If your employer says you can't be in the union, don't assume that they're right. The union can argue that the employer is wrong. And the final decision can be made by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olrb.gov.on.ca\/english\/infob\/infbul04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Labour Relations Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95944","id":"95944","resource":"node","uuid":"8872d77e-b04f-45e1-abcc-af3a216bfd20"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95945","id":"95945","resource":"node","uuid":"34fe5c05-43cb-4fff-85a3-db254dc1e3c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95946","id":"95946","resource":"node","uuid":"12038162-0ec9-4079-9f78-db0e33c49b7c"}],"field_question":"Do I have the right to be represented by a union?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/882","id":"882","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30a76a05-6c90-4337-8c70-8dacd66806b3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95932","id":"95932","resource":"node","uuid":"fe29a8fa-c359-44a3-96ff-f75028957fa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95936","id":"95936","resource":"node","uuid":"20c973ff-39e8-4a2f-8557-5e8add9427bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1518670800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1550206800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Feb. 201\/8 CL: Revised to add card certification process for certain sectors (Bill 148 changes) ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"95947","vid":"53490","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have the right to be represented by a union?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/do-i-have-right-be-represented-union-1","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95947\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1453915303","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95947","id":"95947","resource":"node","uuid":"31b91ca9-efa5-4a53-ae5e-947466ef805d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"31b91ca9-efa5-4a53-ae5e-947466ef805d","vuuid":"50247511-5874-44f3-bd04-8e046d318cc3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If an employer discriminates against you in a way that goes against Ontario's human rights laws, you might be able to make a claim against the employer. You do this with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>The Tribunal could order the employer to pay you money or even offer you a job.<\/p>\n<h3>What human rights laws say about discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Employers aren't allowed to discriminate for reasons that go against human rights laws.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, in most cases, an employer can't decide <strong>not to hire you<\/strong> because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>having children, planning to have children, or being pregnant<\/li>\n<li>your marital status, for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-old-do-i-need-be-work\" target=\"_blank\">your age if you are at least 18<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-if-i-have-police-record\" target=\"_blank\">being convicted of a crime if you have a pardon or record suspension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some employers say they have rules that apply to everyone and they can't hire you if you can't follow them. But what the employer is doing might be discrimination if you can't follow a rule for a reason that goes against your human rights.<\/p>\n<p>For example, an employer might have a dress code or rule about what people have to wear at work. And this rule might apply to everyone. But the employer might have to let you dress differently if you wear something for religious reasons.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking about experience in Canada<\/h3>\n<p>An employer should not ask if you have \"Canadian experience\", unless they can show that you need it to do the job.<\/p>\n<p>An employer <strong>can ask<\/strong> you if you're <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/my-first-job-canada-what-do-i-need-work\" target=\"_blank\">allowed to work in Canada<\/a>. But, for most jobs, it's difficult for an employer to show that work experience in Canada is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>If an employer refuses to hire you because you don't have experience working in Canada, you might be able to make a human rights claim. Find out more about this in the Next Steps.<\/p>\n<h3>Hiring people from specific groups<\/h3>\n<p>You may see some job postings that say that the employer is hiring people who belong to a specific group or groups.<\/p>\n<p>The law lets employers do this for specific reasons. These might be to help groups that are often discriminated against or because an organization works with a specific group of people and needs to hire someone from that group to do some types of work.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A big company might have a special hiring program to try to make their workforce more diverse by including more people from a variety of racial communities.<\/li>\n<li>An organization that serves a specific group, like young people, might be allowed to hire younger workers to do community outreach work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96021","id":"96021","resource":"node","uuid":"f057a73d-9604-45a8-a03e-f01e2dbc5890"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96022","id":"96022","resource":"node","uuid":"b81a2dc2-966e-47b8-a920-004bb4524ba9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96023","id":"96023","resource":"node","uuid":"2e48c715-be24-4f78-81df-03093bababd4"}],"field_question":"What if I'm not hired because an employer discriminates against me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95515","id":"95515","resource":"node","uuid":"492c055a-0280-4529-8de5-a10153e9078d"}},"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84144","id":"84144","resource":"node","uuid":"63a92125-df8d-436a-b4c5-c82ed7719583"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91629","id":"91629","resource":"node","uuid":"965f8b92-d668-4595-ba90-1278f79c213d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76351","id":"76351","resource":"node","uuid":"3f0050aa-0edb-4b99-bf2d-163aaa4f14b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83404","id":"83404","resource":"node","uuid":"eb0cba54-f319-46c6-9222-f68d058c4794"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1443585600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96024","vid":"48296","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I'm not hired because an employer discriminates against me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/what-if-im-not-hired-because-employer-discriminates-against-me-1","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96024\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455203207","changed":"1510759553","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96024","id":"96024","resource":"node","uuid":"33df5107-6867-497a-8f04-e9389a792bf9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"33df5107-6867-497a-8f04-e9389a792bf9","vuuid":"1bacaa6d-88ee-4551-9f03-cd0712bfd761","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Usually, the answer is no.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's human rights laws make it difficult for employers to force workers to get tested to show if they used drugs or alcohol at work or before coming to work.<\/p>\n<p>An employer is not supposed to test workers just to find out if they've used drugs or alcohol. There has to be a connection between the testing and making sure that people are doing their jobs properly and safely.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the type of work might be dangerous, this isn't a good enough reason. For example, employers can't force workers to do a drug or alcohol test only because they use machinery or equipment that can cause injuries.<\/p>\n<p>It would be very unusual for an employer to have a good enough reason to make you take a drug or alcohol test when you apply for a job.<\/p>\n<h3>When your employer might be able to ask for tests<\/h3>\n<p>If there have been a lot of problems caused by workers using drugs or alcohol at work, the employer might be able to say workers must get tested. This is very unusual.<\/p>\n<p>Other reasons that your employer might be allowed to test you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have what the law calls \"reasonable cause\" to believe you have come to work impaired by drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>you've been involved in a workplace accident<\/li>\n<li>you're returning to your job after getting treated for abusing drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But your employer still has to show that there's a connection between the testing and you being able to do your job properly and safely.<\/p>\n<h3>If you've had problems with drugs or alcohol<\/h3>\n<p>Human rights laws say that an employer is not allowed to discriminate against you because of a disability. This means that an employer can't discriminate against you because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have now or used to have an addiction or dependence on drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>they think you have an addiction or dependence on drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If an employer asks you to take a drug or alcohol test, they might be discriminating against you because of a disability. If this applies to you, see Step 2 below.<\/p>\n<p>If an employer <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court\" target=\"_blank\">fires you<\/a> or takes other steps against you because of the results of a drug or alcohol test, this might also go against your human rights. To find out more about making a human rights claim, see Step 3 below.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96048","id":"96048","resource":"node","uuid":"1768a4fe-ae19-4b52-a112-1c9de3cb9b77"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96049","id":"96049","resource":"node","uuid":"fc2b2153-0ba9-4108-b490-cd1b452d8f5e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96050","id":"96050","resource":"node","uuid":"382b9287-ff81-4bcb-bc95-c7cb4e3f3349"}],"field_question":"Can an employer make me take a drug or alcohol test?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96024","id":"96024","resource":"node","uuid":"33df5107-6867-497a-8f04-e9389a792bf9"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93595","id":"93595","resource":"node","uuid":"d7c24131-721f-4faa-ac58-5898c67098fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76198","id":"76198","resource":"node","uuid":"5b2bc9d0-0d1b-487c-8aca-e3e81b0791b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1443585600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96051","vid":"36365","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can an employer make me take a drug or alcohol test?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/can-employer-make-me-take-drug-or-alcohol-test-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96051\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455207971","changed":"1479400775","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96051","id":"96051","resource":"node","uuid":"a551ac6a-36a3-4795-97b6-cd1858c7cee1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a551ac6a-36a3-4795-97b6-cd1858c7cee1","vuuid":"ebc91461-bae9-4709-909e-a8ba646c66b9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Human Rights Code says that if a tenant has a <span class=\"no-glossary\">disability<\/span>, landlords must try to \"accommodate\" their disability.<\/p>\n<p>This means landlords must take away barriers for people with disabilities. They might have to make physical changes to the building, or they might have to change their rules or practices.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different kinds of disabilities that affect people in different ways. Accommodating your disability means doing whatever is needed to give <strong>you<\/strong> equal access.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of how landlords might accommodate disabilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>installing a ramp and automatic doors for tenants who use wheelchairs<\/li>\n<li>putting Braille buttons and a voice announcement system in elevators for tenants with visual impairments<\/li>\n<li>avoiding materials or substances that cause allergic reactions for certain tenants<\/li>\n<li>helping family members or caregivers to support a tenant with mental health problems, instead of evicting them for disturbing other tenants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If the landlord says they can't accommodate your disability<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">The law says that landlords <\/span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">must<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> try to accommodate your disability<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, even if it costs the landlord money or is inconvenient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">This doesn't always mean the landlord has to do whatever is needed, no matter how difficult or expensive. But it means they have to make very serious efforts to accommodate your disability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If your disability can be accommodated without \"<span class=\"no-glossary\">undue hardship<\/span>\" to the landlord, then the landlord must do it. If a landlord will not accommodate your disability, that is <span class=\"no-glossary\">discrimination<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Undue hardship<\/h3>\n<p>The only things that can be considered undue hardship to a landlord are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>costs<\/strong> that the landlord's business cannot afford, taking into account any outside sources of funding<\/li>\n<li><strong>health and safety<\/strong> problems so serious that they outweigh the benefit of having more accessible housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every situation is different. If a landlord and tenant cannot agree on how to accommodate a disability, then the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/hrto\/\">Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/a> might have to decide. In some situations a decision can be made by the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96064","id":"96064","resource":"node","uuid":"58d60d43-5555-4bd1-8eb8-1edd9181fecb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96065","id":"96065","resource":"node","uuid":"b9df70d2-ec60-4977-a540-7f47faba2c27"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96066","id":"96066","resource":"node","uuid":"a7f4b9a0-ace3-415b-8a16-8ad7441648bb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96067","id":"96067","resource":"node","uuid":"489a6b16-202a-40c0-a687-279d9ca9a174"}],"field_question":"What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96074","id":"96074","resource":"node","uuid":"493a1e02-752d-47fe-b474-7869e17f0415"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95573","id":"95573","resource":"node","uuid":"8f0743e5-b279-4afe-b900-e4a4dcfde30e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95582","id":"95582","resource":"node","uuid":"31a47394-3775-4c4e-9b44-395d2551079d"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94172","id":"94172","resource":"node","uuid":"fc2a90a7-493a-4247-8310-52e1c00afe93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86054","id":"86054","resource":"node","uuid":"e0bda880-9974-4397-a1e0-0535b5fa6151"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94175","id":"94175","resource":"node","uuid":"669c01b8-0ffe-4697-936d-ca0bb63f9ec1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1440993600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96068","vid":"43942","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/what-are-my-rights-tenant-if-i-have-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96068\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455217080","changed":"1495652020","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96068","id":"96068","resource":"node","uuid":"0ab54b93-21a7-4212-998a-2b48c758e399"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0ab54b93-21a7-4212-998a-2b48c758e399","vuuid":"a45077ae-452e-4fdf-856c-ed0f99ea5cb0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><span class=\"no-glossary\">Discrimination<\/span> is against the law. According to the Ontario Human Rights Code, discrimination in housing means being treated unfairly because of your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>birthplace or citizenship<\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age (if you are at least 18, or if you are 16 or 17 and not living with a parent)<\/li>\n<li>sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"no-glossary\">disability<\/span><\/li>\n<li>marital status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or because you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>have children<\/li>\n<li>are on social assistance (welfare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This law bans discrimination by landlords or people working for them. It also means your landlord must try to do something about it if you are being discriminated against by other tenants.<\/p>\n<h3>Direct discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Some discrimination can be very obvious. This is sometimes called direct discrimination. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A landlord refuses to rent to you because of your colour or religion.<\/li>\n<li>The building superintendent makes sexual advances knowing that you do not want them.<\/li>\n<li>Some tenants use racial slurs against other tenants from a different ethnic group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Indirect discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Indirect discrimination is often less obvious. Some practices are considered discrimination because of how they affect different groups of people differently. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A building has no ramp at the main entrance \u2013 this can discriminate against people who use wheelchairs.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord threatens to evict tenants because of noise complaints \u2013 this can discriminate against people with children.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord won't rent to people with no credit rating \u2013 this can discriminate against tenants who are young or new to Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if they don't mean to discriminate, landlords who will not change things like these could be breaking the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>In some situations, the Human Rights Code does <strong>not<\/strong> protect tenants who are looking for a place to rent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Landlords are allowed to rent all the units in a building only to tenants of one sex.<\/li>\n<li>Landlords can refuse to rent to someone for <strong>any<\/strong> reason, no matter how discriminatory, <strong>if<\/strong> the landlord or their family will be sharing a kitchen or bathroom with the tenant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96069","id":"96069","resource":"node","uuid":"765cea12-a9a2-4f5c-97d2-13248d891d50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96070","id":"96070","resource":"node","uuid":"40207375-8471-47a8-a8cf-fcebbf6b96d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96071","id":"96071","resource":"node","uuid":"e00fb5f4-2e3d-4670-948e-25479ba1434e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96072","id":"96072","resource":"node","uuid":"a5c76d91-9654-486a-89c8-3aa54c5941ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96073","id":"96073","resource":"node","uuid":"beb12719-33e7-4546-817b-34219aec35a3"}],"field_question":"I think I'm being discriminated against as a tenant. Is that legal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96068","id":"96068","resource":"node","uuid":"0ab54b93-21a7-4212-998a-2b48c758e399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95568","id":"95568","resource":"node","uuid":"0ad81982-fadb-48db-ba4e-cd222a6b6575"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95567","id":"95567","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3a8fe0-16be-45db-ad0e-5f598dc3a2c5"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76503","id":"76503","resource":"node","uuid":"09b7c62f-b7dc-4a96-8a97-6cfbab147881"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76616","id":"76616","resource":"node","uuid":"ff8f0e3d-6a57-4936-a98a-8f306a1df0ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90672","id":"90672","resource":"node","uuid":"19101a4e-f501-4e3f-a1dd-e4fbe0bbb996"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1441008000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96074","vid":"36308","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I think I'm being discriminated against as a tenant. Is that legal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/i-think-im-being-discriminated-against-tenant-legal","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96074\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455217832","changed":"1475003735","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96074","id":"96074","resource":"node","uuid":"493a1e02-752d-47fe-b474-7869e17f0415"},"comment":"0","comments":[],"comment_count":0,"comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"493a1e02-752d-47fe-b474-7869e17f0415","vuuid":"bc1bdae7-6554-4daa-944b-86817d9c3c13","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may need to start a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-start-family-law-court-case\" target=\"_blank\">family law court case<\/a> to resolve your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">legal issues<\/a> after you separate or divorce. But there are other options to help resolve legal issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<p>You can discuss your issues with your partner on your own, or with the help of someone you both trust. You can get a lawyer to help you. There are also family law professionals who can help you resolve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<p>You can use any of these options whether you are married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n<h3>Make an agreement with or without a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner <a href=\"\/node\/95454\" target=\"_blank\">agree on your family law issues<\/a> you can put what you've agreed on in a separation agreement. This is a written contract that you and your partner make.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need to have a lawyer to make a separation agreement. But it's a good idea to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">have your own lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give you independent legal advice<\/li>\n<li>help make sure that your separation agreement <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\" target=\"_blank\">follows the rules<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer to help you with everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things, such as giving you advice on a draft agreement or helping to draft an agreement for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Get help from a family law professional<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner can't agree on your issues, you can get help from a family law professional. These are people who work with both of you to help you reach an agreement. In some cases, they can also make a decision for you. Some family law professionals are hired by both of you and are neutral, which means they do not take sides and work for both of you.<\/p>\n<p>Family law professionals can work in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>mediation<\/li>\n<li>arbitration<\/li>\n<li>mediation-arbitration<\/li>\n<li>collaborative family law<\/li>\n<li>parenting coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These processes are sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR). A family law professional may also be called an ADR professional or a family law dispute resolution professional.<\/p>\n<p>ADR is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>. So you can't be forced to agree to any of these processes.<\/p>\n<h3>Try more than one option<\/h3>\n<p>If you decide to try one option to resolve your issues, you may not have to continue with it, if it isn't helping you. Sometimes you can use more than one option or switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might start off trying to negotiate on your own with your partner, and then decide to get collaborative family lawyers to help.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type of process you are using, it may be harder to stop the process. For example, you need your partner to agree to pause your court case if you want to try to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96097","id":"96097","resource":"node","uuid":"42d8c001-211a-455f-b2db-a4bffbe8afe1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96098","id":"96098","resource":"node","uuid":"d6bea406-c83c-4671-b260-a0dfd19ce565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96099","id":"96099","resource":"node","uuid":"cafd85f6-8638-4867-a1d2-969a409955d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96100","id":"96100","resource":"node","uuid":"b2a2adec-3f20-4eb3-9649-85568a96f1c2"}],"field_question":"Can we resolve our issues without going to court?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96096","vid":"48524","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can we resolve our issues without going to court?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-we-resolve-our-issues-without-going-court","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96096\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455809762","changed":"1510849434","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96096","id":"96096","resource":"node","uuid":"890d0697-c7ff-4967-8557-d324f877127d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"890d0697-c7ff-4967-8557-d324f877127d","vuuid":"7ac7837b-3b01-4ccc-a416-1e978eebe9e8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Negotiation means trying to make an agreement with your partner by talking about your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">legal issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are different ways that you can negotiate. For example, you and your partner can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>meet in person<\/li>\n<li>talk over the phone<\/li>\n<li>write letters or emails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You and your partner can discuss things by yourselves or with the help of or someone you both trust. You could also discuss things with the help of a <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/mediation\">mediator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need to have a lawyer to negotiate. But it's a good idea for each partner to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">hire their own lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can help you negotiate an agreement by telling you what the law says you might be able to get. Only a lawyer can give you independent legal advice.<\/p>\n<p>You tell your lawyer what you will agree to. And then your lawyer, for example, writes letters to your partner or your partner's lawyer if they have a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes negotiation is called \"informal\" because you don't need to follow any special rules. You can simply discuss your issues and agree on things. <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-and-i-agree-what-do-after-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">If you and your partner agree<\/a>, you should put your agreement in writing in a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96107","id":"96107","resource":"node","uuid":"055bc29e-a6e7-4dff-8f14-b3aa2e2ab4e8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96109","id":"96109","resource":"node","uuid":"9ba10870-1359-44cc-a082-64983cc42408"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96110","id":"96110","resource":"node","uuid":"a850f29c-c786-4be5-a3f3-00192456d65b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96111","id":"96111","resource":"node","uuid":"338fe7dd-9111-4b7f-8229-9ab1bec96cba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96112","id":"96112","resource":"node","uuid":"d12d45dd-4a8b-48fb-a801-d06fe8d48ec7"}],"field_question":"What is negotiation?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96101","vid":"48526","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is negotiation?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-negotiation","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96101\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455811826","changed":"1510849442","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96101","id":"96101","resource":"node","uuid":"257c2f0d-e979-4b8f-b651-4da60dac7861"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"257c2f0d-e979-4b8f-b651-4da60dac7861","vuuid":"5a7d2bef-1576-453d-8025-1c26bc23d6ed","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Collaborative family law<\/span>, sometimes called collaborative practice, is an alternative dispute resolution process where you and your partner work together to resolve your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">legal issues<\/a> out of court with the help of your own collaborative family lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>You may also need to work with other collaborative professionals, such as a financial specialist or social worker.<\/p>\n<p>Your collaborative professionals work together with you and your partner to help you agree on your issues. They offer a safe space to help you reduce conflict. Usually, you have several meetings with your collaborative professionals before you agree on your issues.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative family law is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>. This means that you and your partner have to agree to the process. You cannot be forced to use it, or forced to agree on your issues.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative family lawyers have special training in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>using a cooperative way to get partners to agree<\/li>\n<li>focusing on solutions that consider both partners' interests and needs, while taking into account legal rights<\/li>\n<li>supporting partners to speak openly and honestly with each other<\/li>\n<li>making sure that partners have all the financial documents and information they need to make informed decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Collaborative family lawyers also agree in writing not to go to court. As a result, they are committed to helping you reach a settlement.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner agree on how to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-and-i-agree-what-do-after-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">resolve your issues<\/a>, your collaborative lawyers draft a separation agreement.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96114","id":"96114","resource":"node","uuid":"050a846b-dd12-4e44-977a-c6d2fec044b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96115","id":"96115","resource":"node","uuid":"bf662b34-35e9-4e99-97ae-3104e294c157"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96116","id":"96116","resource":"node","uuid":"2522e255-0bf3-459f-a2fd-3c04f2fa83ff"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96117","id":"96117","resource":"node","uuid":"056012f3-bd11-414c-99fc-b2c8e6deaba5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96118","id":"96118","resource":"node","uuid":"a10b6032-e94d-45f8-a4db-36f9fc658348"}],"field_question":"What is collaborative family law?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96101","id":"96101","resource":"node","uuid":"257c2f0d-e979-4b8f-b651-4da60dac7861"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96102","vid":"48520","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is collaborative family law?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-collaborative-family-law","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455811848","changed":"1510849420","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe","vuuid":"d75571fb-27f1-46f8-8b94-c3e028a74d8f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process where you and your partner meet with a mediator to resolve your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">legal issues<\/a> without going to court.<\/p>\n<p>Mediation is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>. This means that you and your partner have to agree to work with a mediator. You cannot be forced to use mediation, or forced to agree on your issues.<\/p>\n<p>A mediator is a person trained to help you agree on your issues without taking sides. They help you and your partner during your negotiation to try and reach an agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Mediators don't make decisions and don't force you or your partner to agree. They help you to speak with each other and to understand each other's position. Their goal is to help you both compromise and agree on things.<\/p>\n<p>Some lawyers, social workers, and other professionals are trained to be mediators.<\/p>\n<p>Mediators are trained to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>mediate safely and look for signs of partner abuse<\/li>\n<li>not take sides when working with partners with different interests<\/li>\n<li>help each partner see the other's point of view<\/li>\n<li>help partners agree when they see they have similar interests and concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your partner <a href=\"\/node\/95454\" target=\"_blank\">agree on your issues<\/a>, you can put your agreement in writing in a separation agreement.<\/p>\n<p>You can usually meet with a mediator before you start the process to discuss whether mediation is right for you. In some cases, mediation is <strong>free<\/strong> or <strong>subsidized<\/strong> so that the cost is based on your income. See Step 2 for more information.<\/p>\n<p>A mediator cannot give you independent legal advice (ILA). Only <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">a lawyer<\/a> can give you ILA. If you are trying mediation, it is still a good idea for you and your partner to both have your own lawyer. Step 4 explains why ILA is important and that Legal Aid Ontario may cover some of your costs.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer doesn't have to go to mediation with you. They can advise you on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how the law applies to your situation<\/li>\n<li>how mediation works before you sign a mediation agreement<\/li>\n<li>how signing a separation agreement changes your rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96120","id":"96120","resource":"node","uuid":"346c8db2-84a3-49cc-b7f2-b1532a96f777"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96121","id":"96121","resource":"node","uuid":"b31e7f23-161d-4148-9ee8-fe600b061832"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96122","id":"96122","resource":"node","uuid":"8e126f27-a2cc-4dd5-a7cf-d9fe9d9b32ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96123","id":"96123","resource":"node","uuid":"16a0b32a-1add-4b5e-ad8c-f7bea626d48e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96125","id":"96125","resource":"node","uuid":"a1bfea97-94f4-4a11-8cf1-0250c80b5439"}],"field_question":"What is mediation?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96105","id":"96105","resource":"node","uuid":"7a50e276-c097-42b8-af90-e7c82ba86099"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96103","vid":"48528","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is mediation?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-mediation","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455811902","changed":"1510849463","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d","vuuid":"10a91911-4c9a-4ac0-9cd4-ea0c34c08188","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process where you and your partner meet with an arbitrator to resolve your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">legal issues<\/a> without going to court.<\/p>\n<p>Arbitration is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>. This means that you and your partner have to agree to work with an arbitrator. You cannot be forced to use arbitration, or forced to agree on your issues.<\/p>\n<p>A family law arbitrator is a person with special training. Many arbitrators are lawyers. They could also be other professionals, like psychologists, with special family law training.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner cannot agree, your arbitrator decides your issues. Their decision is called a family arbitration award.<\/p>\n<p>There are laws about how arbitration must happen. The law says that you have to get independent legal advice (ILA) if you use arbitration to resolve your issues.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer doesn't have to go to arbitration with you. They can advise you on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how the law applies to your situation<\/li>\n<li>your arbitration agreement, which is discussed in Step 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law also says you and your partner must be screened to make sure that the arbitration can be fair and safe. This is discussed in Step 3.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96126","id":"96126","resource":"node","uuid":"ea717504-2c82-439b-9ed4-616494e2f6ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96127","id":"96127","resource":"node","uuid":"44222cfe-ab04-4e69-af67-4dfb52ea993e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96128","id":"96128","resource":"node","uuid":"6dc48560-20ab-48dc-86d6-a23083a9b45b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96129","id":"96129","resource":"node","uuid":"c6707a64-e980-4a18-85b1-1e9510a0963d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96130","id":"96130","resource":"node","uuid":"654e2a96-5650-44d1-a1f4-d2bca3d5fb31"}],"field_question":"What is arbitration?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96105","id":"96105","resource":"node","uuid":"7a50e276-c097-42b8-af90-e7c82ba86099"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96104","vid":"48518","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is arbitration?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-arbitration","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455811921","changed":"1510849414","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607","vuuid":"e0f50f8f-d73a-4eff-8388-817c34a45de6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Mediation-arbitration&nbsp;is an alternative dispute resolution process that uses mediation and arbitration to try to resolve <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">legal issues<\/a> without going to court. It is sometimes called \"med-arb\".<\/p>\n<p>Mediation-arbitration is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>. This means that you and your partner need to agree to use this process. You cannot be forced take part, or forced to agree on your issues. But, if you don\u2019t agree on your issues, the arbitrator decides for you.<\/p>\n<h3>First stage<\/h3>\n<p>First, partners <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-mediation\" target=\"_blank\">meet with a mediator<\/a>. A mediator is a person trained to help you agree on your issues without taking sides. They help you and your partner during your negotiation to try and reach an agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Mediators don\u2019t make decisions and don\u2019t force you or your partner to agree. They help you speak with each other and understand each other's situation. Their goal is to help you both compromise and agree on things.<\/p>\n<h3>Second stage<\/h3>\n<p>If you can't agree with your mediator's help, you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-arbitration\" target=\"_blank\">work with an arbitrator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An arbitrator is a person trained in family law. Many arbitrators are lawyers. They could also be other professionals, like psychologists, with special family law training.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner cannot agree, your arbitrator decides your issues. An arbitrator's decision is called a family arbitration award.<\/p>\n<p>You and your partner decide if your mediator and arbitrator are <strong>different<\/strong> people, or the <strong>same<\/strong> person.<\/p>\n<p>You need independent legal advice (ILA) in order to agree to the mediation-arbitration process.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer doesn't have to go to mediation or arbitration with you. They can advise you on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how the law applies to your situation<\/li>\n<li>your mediation-arbitration agreement<\/li>\n<li>how signing a separation agreement changes your rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96131","id":"96131","resource":"node","uuid":"0db19aa7-9ecb-4ee3-ae5c-b2f6b382f2ef"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96132","id":"96132","resource":"node","uuid":"c6fcf28f-2157-4f79-bdc6-8136473085ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96133","id":"96133","resource":"node","uuid":"ad82cf9d-cf71-4712-be6f-da10de8c8a26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96134","id":"96134","resource":"node","uuid":"2ca2887f-3c11-4042-b9af-a1dd39ec6233"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96135","id":"96135","resource":"node","uuid":"6cd20436-3bc8-4af1-8b7c-03e217436156"}],"field_question":"What is mediation-arbitration?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96105","vid":"48530","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is mediation-arbitration?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-mediation-arbitration","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96105\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455811958","changed":"1510849469","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96105","id":"96105","resource":"node","uuid":"7a50e276-c097-42b8-af90-e7c82ba86099"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7a50e276-c097-42b8-af90-e7c82ba86099","vuuid":"bd5a4786-1582-481c-86c1-47963629b0b7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Parenting coordination<\/span> is an alternative dispute resolution process. Parents can meet with a parenting coordinator for help with <strong>following<\/strong> the parts of their court order, family arbitration award, or separation agreement that are about parenting.<\/p>\n<p>Parenting coordination is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>. This means that parents need to agree to the process. You cannot be forced to use it.<\/p>\n<p>A parenting coordinator is a person who helps parents resolve day-to-day conflicts about their parenting arrangements or parenting orders.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if your court order says that your children have to spend an equal amount of time with each parent over the summer, a parenting coordinator can help you figure out a summer schedule.<\/p>\n<p>A parenting coordinator doesn't decide major things like custody or access. But they can decide minor issues like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>small changes to a parenting access plan such as vacations and holidays<\/li>\n<li>scheduling activities and arranging for pick up and drop off to activities like ballet, hockey, or tutoring<\/li>\n<li>children's travel and passport arrangements<\/li>\n<li>how your children's clothing and school items are moved between your and your partner's homes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A parenting coordinator helps you speak with each other to try and agree on your parenting issues. If you can't agree, they can <strong>decide for you<\/strong>. Their decision is based on information they get from the parents, professionals such as doctors, teachers, counsellors, etc., and, if needed, your child.<\/p>\n<p>The process is similar to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-mediation-arbitration\" target=\"_blank\">mediation-arbitration<\/a>. But the parenting coordinator cannot make major decisions. Their job is to help you follow the parts of your court order, family <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arbitration<\/span> award, or separation agreement that are about parenting.<\/p>\n<p>Parenting coordinators are trained to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>understand the needs of children<\/li>\n<li>help each parent discuss their parenting issues<\/li>\n<li>help parents to manage and keep children out of conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some social workers and other mental health professionals are trained to be parenting coordinators.<\/p>\n<p>If a parenting coordinator has to decide an issue, it is called a \"<strong>secondary <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arbitration<\/span><\/strong>\". This type of arbitration means that the parenting coordinator doesn't have to follow all of the rules a typical <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-arbitration\" target=\"_blank\">\"family arbitration\"<\/a> has to follow.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can sign an agreement to use a parenting coordinator if you disagree in the <strong>future<\/strong>. This means you can set up a process even before a problem comes up. This is allowed in secondary arbitration but not family arbitration.<\/p>\n<p>You also don't need to have independent legal advice (ILA) because you already have a court order, family arbitration award, or separation agreement, before you work with a parenting coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>But it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer. And many parenting coordinators will only agree to work with you if you have ILA from a lawyer. Your lawyer usually doesn't go to parenting coordination with you, but they can advise you on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how the law applies to your situation<\/li>\n<li>who might be a good parenting coordinator<\/li>\n<li>your parenting coordination agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96136","id":"96136","resource":"node","uuid":"a9ad227e-5c28-4d25-84d8-44781f7f0a99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96137","id":"96137","resource":"node","uuid":"91a7c73e-d1e4-4bad-b926-a7ed33c212a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96138","id":"96138","resource":"node","uuid":"d3ff251a-bdef-4253-8bdb-b45edc41178b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96139","id":"96139","resource":"node","uuid":"fb348697-5761-4786-9d79-6c25cc5c8930"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96140","id":"96140","resource":"node","uuid":"dbaec324-52e9-40fc-9ee8-69d250a314af"}],"field_question":"What is parenting coordination?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/893","id":"893","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"21e4bc73-8764-4513-9ce5-94478b74f681"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96104","id":"96104","resource":"node","uuid":"8b12506c-c871-43cb-b87b-17c3ba49f607"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93933","id":"93933","resource":"node","uuid":"79fe7822-d999-4bf2-b1fc-6a7710417086"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93930","id":"93930","resource":"node","uuid":"d5349a52-aeb1-498e-a73a-52480ed04d4a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96106","vid":"50204","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is parenting coordination?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-parenting-coordination","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96106\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1455812003","changed":"1513202277","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96106","id":"96106","resource":"node","uuid":"67bc6c68-bb7f-4173-ac64-0e48b56d7138"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"67bc6c68-bb7f-4173-ac64-0e48b56d7138","vuuid":"638759f1-01a9-4e5f-8cfd-134d069993ce","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most jobs, you have the right to get public holidays off work with <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-public-holidays\">holiday pay<\/a>. Some people call them statutory holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about public holidays.<\/p>\n<p>If the ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/public-holidays\" target=\"_blank\">rules about public holidays<\/a> cover your job, they apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you work full-time or part-time<\/li>\n<li>no matter how long you've worked in the job<\/li>\n<li>whether or not the public holiday falls on a day that you'd usually work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a public holiday falls on a day that you don't usually work or when you\u2019re <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-much-vacation-time-do-i-get\">on vacation<\/a>, you get another day off with <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-public-holidays\">holiday pay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you work Monday to Friday and July 1 is on a Saturday, your employer can decide that you'll get Monday, July 3 off with holiday pay.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you agree in writing, you can get holiday pay for the public holiday. In that case, you don't get another day off.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting another day off<\/h3>\n<p>If you work on a public holiday and get another day off, you have to get the other day off within 3 months of the holiday. Or, you can agree in writing to take the day off within 12 months of the holiday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before<\/strong> the public holiday, your employer has to tell you in writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the public holiday that you're working<\/li>\n<li>the date you get a day off because you're working on the holiday<\/li>\n<li>the date your employer is giving you this information in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Working on a public holiday<\/h3>\n<p>Some people have to work on public holidays. For example, you might have to work on a public holiday if you work in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a hotel, motel, or tourist resort<\/li>\n<li>a hospital or nursing home<\/li>\n<li>a business that stays open for 24 hours each day over a period of 7 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if you don't have to work, you can agree to work on a public holiday. You would do this by putting it in writing for your employer.<\/p>\n<p>There are special rules about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/does-my-employer-have-pay-me-public-holidays\">getting paid for working on a public holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96196","id":"96196","resource":"node","uuid":"bb9d9990-d57d-4564-a339-eed15d0272f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96197","id":"96197","resource":"node","uuid":"169fc630-beca-407f-b4e4-02e02ce20875"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96198","id":"96198","resource":"node","uuid":"232b2927-2262-4fda-b62d-adc95a85a267"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96199","id":"96199","resource":"node","uuid":"b7befc69-0504-4641-b225-d6594f116ff2"}],"field_question":"Do I have to work on public holidays?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95528","id":"95528","resource":"node","uuid":"c491d1e5-b517-4cc7-89fc-c02bb844331b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93150","id":"93150","resource":"node","uuid":"427daf00-1c51-4a32-8f0e-74c249105f18"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93153","id":"93153","resource":"node","uuid":"dd43dc5a-f4ed-4a1e-a618-e88f75cdf757"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515646800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Jan. 2\/18 KM: added box and greyed out text so appears as status \"publish with a review statement\"\r\n\r\nJan. 12\/18 KM: removed box and greyed out text and updated based on legal changes","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96191","vid":"52710","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to work on public holidays?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/do-i-have-work-public-holidays","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96191\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1456838659","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96191","id":"96191","resource":"node","uuid":"8db75408-dd79-4d17-b764-da4772d51883"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8db75408-dd79-4d17-b764-da4772d51883","vuuid":"ef093c42-f5c3-486e-89b5-2bcf5bebf2a0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) calls time off for illnesses and other personal emergencies \"personal emergency leave\". You have the right to personal emergency leave if you're <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.on.ca\/english\/es\/tools\/srt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">covered by the ESA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Length of personal emergency leave<\/h3>\n<p>You can take up to <strong>10 days<\/strong> off each year as personal emergency leave. This can be because of your needs or the needs of a family member.<\/p>\n<p>And you can take up to 10 days even if you started working for your employer partway through the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you start work on September 1, you can take up to 10 days personal emergency leave between September 1 and December 31. And in the following year, you can take up to 10 days personal emergency leave between January 1 and December 31.<\/p>\n<h3>Taking part of a day as leave<\/h3>\n<p>If you only take part of a day, your employer can count it as one of your 10 days.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you go to work and leave early because you're sick, your employer can count this as one of your 10 days of personal emergency leave for the year.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting paid<\/h3>\n<p>If you take part of a day off as personal emergency leave, your employer still has to pay you your wages for the hours you worked.<\/p>\n<p>And you have the right to be paid for <strong>2 days<\/strong> of personal emergency leave each year if you\u2019ve been working for your employer at least one week.<\/p>\n<p>The ESA does <strong>not say<\/strong> that your employer has to pay you for more than 2 days of personal emergency leave in a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might have the right to be paid for <strong>more than 2 days<\/strong> of personal emergency leave if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you're <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-have-union-work-how-does-affect-my-rights-worker\">in a union<\/a><\/li>\n<li>you have a workplace policy or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-employer-wants-me-sign-contract-0\">employment contract<\/a> that gives you this right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96200","id":"96200","resource":"node","uuid":"7e985c05-404c-4e0c-bbe3-c56f67398057"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96201","id":"96201","resource":"node","uuid":"e3f1586f-7272-4608-8405-d56ce04937b9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96202","id":"96202","resource":"node","uuid":"646f5988-8c72-456f-9914-27ce4a484521"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96203","id":"96203","resource":"node","uuid":"f2d356fe-003f-413b-9296-289b3c9aa23c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96204","id":"96204","resource":"node","uuid":"6c93e069-105a-4258-ac89-3a8aecf3c4bf"}],"field_question":"Do I get time off for illnesses and other personal emergencies?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96193","id":"96193","resource":"node","uuid":"f5b308f4-3110-4906-95b1-8a13c364484c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95824","id":"95824","resource":"node","uuid":"2183a6f7-ba4a-4636-b792-6bfcb0b3c687"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1534305600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1565841600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Jan. 2\/18 KM: added box and greyed out text so appears as status \"publish with a review statement\"\r\n\r\nJan. 9\/18 KM: updated to reflect changes in the law and changed Date reviewed\r\n\r\nAug. 15\/18 KM: updated step 5; changed Date reviewed; uploaded Word doc","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96192","vid":"65224","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I get time off for illnesses and other personal emergencies?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/do-i-get-time-illnesses-and-other-personal-emergencies","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96192\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1456838684","changed":"1534367840","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96192","id":"96192","resource":"node","uuid":"5f10edd2-5e67-4bfe-a244-09f407f0a035"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5f10edd2-5e67-4bfe-a244-09f407f0a035","vuuid":"cbe06de6-d41f-4807-a32e-52ef0511c752","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you need <strong>10 days or less,<\/strong> you might be able to take <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/do-i-get-time-illnesses-and-other-personal-emergencies\">personal emergency leave<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to be away <strong>more than 10 days<\/strong> and you're covered by Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) you might be able to take:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/family-caregiver-leave\">family caregiver leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/family-medical-leave\">family medical leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/critical-illness-leave\">critical illness leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/domestic-or-sexual-violence-leave\">domestic or sexual violence leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/child-death-leave\">child death leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/crime-related-child-disappearance-leave\">crime-related child disappearance leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/organ-donor-leave\">organ donor leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/reservist-leave\">reservist leave<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Getting paid<\/h3>\n<p>But even if the ESA does not say your employer has to pay you, you might have the right to get paid if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-have-union-work-how-does-affect-my-rights-worker\">in a union<\/a><\/li>\n<li>you have a workplace policy or <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-if-employer-wants-me-sign-contract-0\">employment contract<\/a> that gives you this right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, you might have a benefits plan that pays for short- or long-term <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">disability<\/span>, if you need to take a medical leave.<\/p>\n<p>You might also be able to get money from programs that help people on one of these leaves. For example, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-someone-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">special benefits from Employment Insurance (EI)<\/a> if you take time off to care for someone who is sick.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96205","id":"96205","resource":"node","uuid":"79d23ed3-26e8-40da-b3ef-9b0220a7df25"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96206","id":"96206","resource":"node","uuid":"87303265-86bb-4781-a129-8ebbb4975fac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96207","id":"96207","resource":"node","uuid":"c0534cc0-ccdd-4f3a-8960-d17351e747fc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96208","id":"96208","resource":"node","uuid":"ee1a18d9-3e78-4935-8c72-f4852dcf2f53"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96209","id":"96209","resource":"node","uuid":"74e8c94b-c580-41ec-a206-bc3b652bacad"}],"field_question":"What if I need more than 10 days off work because a family member is sick or for some other crisis?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96192","id":"96192","resource":"node","uuid":"5f10edd2-5e67-4bfe-a244-09f407f0a035"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95839","id":"95839","resource":"node","uuid":"7a1c0909-0003-4c9a-a68b-f4b93717cd72"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95842","id":"95842","resource":"node","uuid":"488b5b3d-b89e-4584-bf61-916e0e4f1f28"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101102","id":"101102","resource":"node","uuid":"2a927bb2-a621-49c4-a3ca-b73c7b0a726a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101103","id":"101103","resource":"node","uuid":"327bb24b-421a-4ea0-898b-51853ccf50f1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1534305600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1565841600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Aug. 15\/18 KM: updated steps 3 and 4; changed Date reviewed; uploaded Word file\r\nJan. 29\/18 KM: updated further to reflect Jan. 1, 2018 changes from Bill 148\r\nJan. 2\/18 KM: added box and set text to grey so appears as \"publish with a review statement\"\r\nDec. 5\/17 KM: updated to reflect Bill 148 changes","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96193","vid":"65228","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I need more than 10 days off work because a family member is sick or for some other crisis?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-i-need-more-10-days-work-because-family-member-sick-or-some-other","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96193\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1456838716","changed":"1534369599","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96193","id":"96193","resource":"node","uuid":"f5b308f4-3110-4906-95b1-8a13c364484c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f5b308f4-3110-4906-95b1-8a13c364484c","vuuid":"9eb8c1a3-7758-43f1-830d-733667164aca","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're going to have a baby, Ontario law says that you can take time off work without losing your job. This is called taking a <strong>leave.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For information <strong>about<\/strong> <strong>parental leave<\/strong>, which is for new birth parents and adopting parents, see <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/im-going-be-parent-what-are-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">I'm going to be a parent. What are my rights as a worker?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong> <strong>leave <\/strong>is for women who are pregnant or who have just given birth. Some people call this maternity leave.<\/p>\n<p>If you started working for your employer at least 13 weeks before your due date, your employer must let you take pregnancy leave.<\/p>\n<h3>Length of pregnancy leave<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, you have the right to take up to <strong>17 weeks<\/strong> of pregnancy leave.<\/p>\n<p>But if your pregnancy ends in a miscarriage or stillbirth, your leave could be longer than 17 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>If your leave begins on or after January 1, 2018, and your pregnancy ends in a miscarriage or stillbirth, your leave continues at least 12 weeks after the miscarriage or stillbirth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If your leave begins before January 1, 2018, your leave continues at least 6 weeks after the miscarriage or stillbirth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/node\/96195\" target=\"_blank\">Parental leave<\/a> for a birth mother can be up to <strong>61 weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So if you get <strong>both<\/strong>, you can get up to <strong>78 weeks<\/strong> of leave.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting paid during pregnancy leave<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act does not say that your employer has to pay you during pregnancy leave. But if you've worked enough hours to qualify for Employment Insurance (EI), you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-going-be-parent-can-i-get-ei\">get EI benefits<\/a> for some of the time you're on leave.<\/p>\n<h3>When pregnancy leave begins<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, the <strong>earliest<\/strong> you can start your pregnancy leave is 17 weeks before your baby is due. But if your baby is born earlier than that, you must start your leave on the date of the birth.<\/p>\n<p>And you must start your pregnancy leave <strong>no later than<\/strong> your due date. If your baby is born before your due date, you must start your leave on the date of the birth.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96210","id":"96210","resource":"node","uuid":"2abc8051-aaf9-4626-8935-4ac6e0324d41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96211","id":"96211","resource":"node","uuid":"e5f63659-0b22-42cf-bb58-3ee9cd121cc2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96212","id":"96212","resource":"node","uuid":"f98cbc97-d1e3-4985-9406-764d75131377"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96213","id":"96213","resource":"node","uuid":"dfbb9657-05aa-43b4-8064-1dac7c0d2dcd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96214","id":"96214","resource":"node","uuid":"c8294fd2-421d-41d9-b01c-b01d4df3a660"}],"field_question":"I'm pregnant. 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What are my rights as a worker?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/im-pregnant-what-are-my-rights-worker","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96194\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1456838806","changed":"1540485388","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96194","id":"96194","resource":"node","uuid":"7d63e1f0-80aa-4c44-8bef-f981c931ce9b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7d63e1f0-80aa-4c44-8bef-f981c931ce9b","vuuid":"bc06b5d3-e8d4-44b2-aea9-b0a4bb9e1fb6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're going to have a baby or adopt a child, Ontario law says that you can take time off work without losing your job. This is called taking a <strong>leave.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For information about <strong>pregnancy leave<\/strong>, which is for women who are pregnant or who have just given birth, see <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/im-pregnant-what-are-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">I'm pregnant. What are my rights as a worker?<\/a> Some people call this maternity leave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parental<\/strong> <strong>leave<\/strong> is for new birth parents and adopting parents.<\/p>\n<p>Any new parent who has worked <strong>at least 13 weeks<\/strong> for their employer can take parental leave.<\/p>\n<p>This includes all new parents, not just women who have given birth. It also includes anyone who is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in what the law calls a \"relationship of some permanence\" with a parent of the child, and<\/li>\n<li>going to treat the child as their own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Length of parental leave<\/h3>\n<p>A birth mother can take up to <strong>61 weeks<\/strong> of parental leave. She can also get <strong>17 weeks of<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/im-pregnant-what-are-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">pregnancy leave<\/a><\/strong>. So she can get up to <strong>78 weeks<\/strong> of <strong>leave<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All other parents can take <strong>63 weeks<\/strong> of parental leave.<\/p>\n<p>These are the rules if the baby:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>is born on or after December 3, 2017, or<\/li>\n<li>first comes into the parent's custody and care on or after December 3, 2017.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If either of these things happened before December 3, 2017:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a birth mother can take up to 35 weeks of parental leave&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>other parents can take 37 weeks of parental leave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each parent can take a full parental leave, either at the same time as the other parent or at different times.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting paid during parental leave<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's Employment Standards Act does not say that your employer has to pay you during parental leave. But if you've worked enough hours to qualify for Employment Insurance (EI), you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-going-be-parent-can-i-get-ei\" target=\"_blank\">get EI benefits<\/a> for some of the time you're on leave.<\/p>\n<h3>When parental leave begins<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, a mother who takes pregnancy leave must begin her parental leave as soon as her pregnancy leave ends.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes there are reasons why a baby has not yet come into the mother's care and control by the time the pregnancy leave ends.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the baby may need to stay in the hospital past the end of the pregnancy leave.<\/p>\n<p>If this happens, the mother can either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>start her parental leave when her pregnancy leave ends, or<\/li>\n<li>wait and start her parental leave later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If she chooses to start her parental leave later, she has the right to return to work between the end of her pregnancy leave and the start of her parental leave.<\/p>\n<p>But she must start her parental leave within <strong>78 weeks<\/strong> after the birth date or the date when the child comes home from the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Other parents can start their parental leave any time within 78 weeks after the birth date or the date when the child first comes into their custody and care.<\/p>\n<p>You have the 78 weeks to begin your parental leave if any of the following happen on or after December 3, 2017:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your baby is born,<\/li>\n<li>your baby comes home from the hospital, or<\/li>\n<li>your baby first comes into your custody and care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But otherwise, you have <strong>52 weeks<\/strong> to start your parental leave.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96215","id":"96215","resource":"node","uuid":"3f27b0a1-4711-4a85-bdb8-e0dcae9d60b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96216","id":"96216","resource":"node","uuid":"27005cb2-df1b-45ae-b011-f741f4312f63"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96217","id":"96217","resource":"node","uuid":"cffe79a7-796f-4776-8a8d-8cdfe0164daa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96218","id":"96218","resource":"node","uuid":"f49555ed-f594-48d1-a453-587967b22846"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96219","id":"96219","resource":"node","uuid":"e39ca8f7-6506-4852-83c4-aeb1e7a9ed6f"}],"field_question":"I'm going to be a parent. What are my rights as a worker?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/875","id":"875","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5e8e21af-f8ce-4124-90ba-46c3a78fb082"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96194","id":"96194","resource":"node","uuid":"7d63e1f0-80aa-4c44-8bef-f981c931ce9b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95863","id":"95863","resource":"node","uuid":"d4fb3c53-7049-44f0-85f0-153f13b6c1e9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76102","id":"76102","resource":"node","uuid":"e9bf06a0-2558-46e1-b188-c60fd80be4f2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512277200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Dec. 5\/17 KM: Updates based on Bill 148 changes","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96195","vid":"68850","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm going to be a parent. What are my rights as a worker?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/im-going-be-parent-what-are-my-rights-worker","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96195\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1456838849","changed":"1540485429","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96195","id":"96195","resource":"node","uuid":"5f015a4b-9a92-402f-b641-6aeb79959d36"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5f015a4b-9a92-402f-b641-6aeb79959d36","vuuid":"4925e572-97f9-467a-ac71-14ef25c710d8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Partner<\/span> abuse happens when your partner tries to control you, or make you afraid of them. Abuse can happen in any relationship. Partner abuse is also called domestic violence or family violence.<\/p>\n<h3>Kinds of abuse<\/h3>\n<p>Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, or financial.<\/p>\n<p>For example, physical abuse happens when your partner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hits, punches, slaps, chokes, burns, or pushes you<\/li>\n<li>forces you to do things you don't want to do, such as using drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, sexual abuse happens when your partner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>forces, threatens, or manipulates you into sexual acts you don't want to do<\/li>\n<li>uses force, weapons, or objects in sexual acts without your consent<\/li>\n<li>involves other people in sexual acts without your consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, emotional or psychological abuse happens when your partner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>insults, bullies, humiliates, threatens, blames, shames, or puts you down<\/li>\n<li>controls your activities<\/li>\n<li>stops you from contacting your friends and family<\/li>\n<li>controls your religious beliefs and activities<\/li>\n<li>threatens to commit suicide<\/li>\n<li>threatens to hurt or kill you, a loved one, or a pet<\/li>\n<li>threatens to take your children away<\/li>\n<li>uses your religious or cultural beliefs to manipulate or control you<\/li>\n<li>stalks or follows you<\/li>\n<li>invades your privacy by trying to monitor your emails or texts or listening to your phone conversations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For examples, financial abuse happens when your partner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>steals your money<\/li>\n<li>controls your finances or refuses to share money<\/li>\n<li>prevents you from working or going to school<\/li>\n<li>causes you to lose your job by making you miss work, for example<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Neglect is also abuse. Your partner neglects you if they do not provide what you need to survive, such as food, clothing, medical care, or shelter.<\/p>\n<h3>The pattern of abuse<\/h3>\n<p>Partner abuse usually happens in a <strong>pattern<\/strong>. This is sometimes called a \"<strong>cycle of violence<\/strong>\". There might be times where there is no abuse and you feel happy with your partner. At other times, you might feel tense and nervous around your partner. Eventually there is another abusive event, like your partner hitting you or yelling at you.<\/p>\n<p>After this happens, things might settle down. Your partner might promise never to be abusive again. They might try to make you forget what happened by being nice to you or buying you a gift. Even if things get better for awhile, the abuse will usually start again.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don't want to end the relationship, it's important to take steps to help keep you and your children safe.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96755","id":"96755","resource":"node","uuid":"c570168c-7c0f-406b-9bbb-3583668f0d84"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96756","id":"96756","resource":"node","uuid":"7b4bf439-6608-4803-b809-72e0dfe6d08b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96757","id":"96757","resource":"node","uuid":"79a9341b-b6a8-4321-bf75-23a337c8af74"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96758","id":"96758","resource":"node","uuid":"16106a90-5362-41a9-8873-fb9e4612b657"}],"field_question":"How do I know I'm in an abusive situation?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96833","id":"96833","resource":"node","uuid":"86bdbb1b-0696-4c2d-b622-bf393e577395"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74239","id":"74239","resource":"node","uuid":"bc106647-8d7a-4e0b-95ae-5ae3ca7f235e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81433","id":"81433","resource":"node","uuid":"f359b701-9ff4-4bd9-8365-24d2b4ed2f7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76101","id":"76101","resource":"node","uuid":"2a8dda45-6146-4d5c-bee8-920beb161880"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96705","id":"96705","resource":"node","uuid":"a54434e0-99de-42b4-9b06-439c2be6a9c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96710","id":"96710","resource":"node","uuid":"b19f003a-a951-4147-9655-e1d6b2ee94d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96712","id":"96712","resource":"node","uuid":"624ccc5d-e827-439a-ab4b-022dd7687cee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96714","id":"96714","resource":"node","uuid":"270cdc58-ef20-4931-a1c3-dd5c695b8d8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96716","id":"96716","resource":"node","uuid":"85b36dbd-54c0-4bbc-8f5a-e14d182eb48d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1496203200","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg ","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"This is an example of a longer note: We could use this space to explain the status of a question and to mention that we have it out for external review or that we are expecting a change in the law to take effect on a certain date. 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But if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, you don't have to talk to your partner directly. You can have a lawyer or someone else talk to your partner for you. This could be a friend, family member, or religious advisor.<\/p>\n<h3>Make changes<\/h3>\n<p>You might need to make changes to your life to limit your partner's contact with you. For example, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>change your telephone number and email address<\/li>\n<li>change your routines, like the time you leave for work or when you usually get groceries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also make a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/book_pdfs\/plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">safety plan<\/a> to help keep you and your children safe.<\/p>\n<h3>Get help from the police or the court<\/h3>\n<p>If these changes do not keep your partner away from you, you might be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-happens-if-i-call-police-about-my-abusive-partner\" target=\"_blank\">talk to the police<\/a> about bringing criminal charges against your partner<\/li>\n<li>get a restraining order from the family court<\/li>\n<li>get a peace bond from the criminal court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these options protects you in different ways. The one that is best for you depends on your situation. There's more information on them in the Next Steps.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep notes<\/h3>\n<p>It is also a good idea to keep detailed records about your partner's abusive behavior. This should include notes about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what exactly happened<\/li>\n<li>when it happened<\/li>\n<li>if and how you were hurt<\/li>\n<li>who was there<\/li>\n<li>what your partner said<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep your notes in a safe place. You can use them to refresh your memory if you are interviewed by the police, talk to a lawyer, or testify in court later. These notes will help you give detailed information.<\/p>\n<p>You should also keep things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>threatening notes, emails, or voicemails<\/li>\n<li>photographs of injuries or property damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get legal advice<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you some legal information and advice on what you should do.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places. You can also find emotional, safety planning, and housing help when leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women's shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/98029\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Independent Legal Advice<\/span> for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96762","id":"96762","resource":"node","uuid":"50ac806c-c360-44b0-a214-edf38fc9427c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96763","id":"96763","resource":"node","uuid":"04867aaa-94ba-4f1d-9f72-72b993b5c77a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96764","id":"96764","resource":"node","uuid":"8e972c0a-8571-4181-b952-4a17498e6d6b"}],"field_question":"How can I keep my abusive partner away from me after I leave?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95598","id":"95598","resource":"node","uuid":"48f494da-ac9d-4c66-aee1-a153fb92f16a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95605","id":"95605","resource":"node","uuid":"ca335582-e0c5-4d4c-be5d-49b7ae607876"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96800","id":"96800","resource":"node","uuid":"263957a5-906c-4351-aab6-c4361c21a365"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73835","id":"73835","resource":"node","uuid":"72911f22-11f5-4d89-b437-2ff2936580fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84404","id":"84404","resource":"node","uuid":"24f09ce8-440d-4322-a26f-cb7c6fedf037"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76101","id":"76101","resource":"node","uuid":"2a8dda45-6146-4d5c-bee8-920beb161880"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92742","id":"92742","resource":"node","uuid":"bc4a2a66-22cc-4037-b17f-8d1aa228ec85"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96714","id":"96714","resource":"node","uuid":"270cdc58-ef20-4931-a1c3-dd5c695b8d8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96718","id":"96718","resource":"node","uuid":"e9316ede-64c1-465c-ba79-5ac5c96e9f50"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96765","vid":"64465","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I keep my abusive partner away from me after I leave?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-can-i-keep-my-abusive-partner-away-me-after-i-leave","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860844","changed":"1532982025","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3","vuuid":"112a38ca-5a69-4cae-8807-f4c0c8c24f02","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your partner might threaten to have you deported from Canada if you report their abuse or if you leave them. \"Deported from Canada\" means being forced to leave the country.<\/p>\n<p>Your partner <strong>cannot<\/strong> have&nbsp;you deported. Only federal immigration authorities can force someone to leave Canada.<\/p>\n<p>The risk that you will be forced to leave Canada depends on your immigration status.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p>Immigration law in Canada is complicated. It is easy to make a serious mistake. It is important to get legal advice from a lawyer if you are worried about your immigration status. Step 1 tells you how to find a lawyer who can help with immigration issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Canadian citizen<\/h3>\n<p>If you're a Canadian citizen, you <strong>cannot<\/strong> be forced to leave Canada only because you leave your abusive partner. But, you may have to leave&nbsp;Canada if you left out required information or included information that wasn't true&nbsp;in your application for Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.<\/p>\n<h3>Permanent resident &nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>If you're a permanent resident, you <strong>cannot<\/strong> lose your&nbsp;status or be forced to leave Canada only because you leave an abusive relationship. This is true even if your abusive partner sponsored your application for permanent residence.<\/p>\n<p>But immigration authorities may review your case if your sponsor tells them that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your relationship wasn't genuine, or<\/li>\n<li>you left out required information or included information that wasn't true in your application for permanent residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This could lead to the loss of your permanent resident status. If you're worried about this, you should get legal advice.<\/p>\n<h3>Other immigration status or no status&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>You might have a temporary status that has nothing to do with your relationship with your partner.&nbsp;For example, you might have a valid work permit that allows you to stay in the country. So, if you leave your abusive partner, this doesn't affect your work permit.<\/p>\n<p>But you might be at risk of being forced to leave Canada if, for example, you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a sponsorship application in process under the \"Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada\" class, or<\/li>\n<li>are a refugee claimant and your claim is attached to your abusive partner's refugee claim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will also be at risk of being forced to leave Canada if you don't have any status to stay in Canada and your partner reports you to immigration authorities. For example, you might have no immigration status because your temporary status expired or because you never had status.<\/p>\n<p>The steps you can take to stay in Canada after leaving your abusive partner depend on your immigration status.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96766","id":"96766","resource":"node","uuid":"dea17052-2bd2-4ba9-a475-4c87952f95b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96767","id":"96767","resource":"node","uuid":"ba24039c-d401-4701-ab6a-a3ca316fcb32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96768","id":"96768","resource":"node","uuid":"23547a1f-8321-4327-9cc1-d9a33d1477fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96769","id":"96769","resource":"node","uuid":"6ead98fd-f571-4e3b-b671-6635239c8a1f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96770","id":"96770","resource":"node","uuid":"2257f01d-709f-4f04-b039-0a514b4839da"}],"field_question":"Will I be forced to leave Canada if I 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I be forced to leave Canada if I leave my abusive partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/will-I-be-forced-to-leave-Canada-if-I-leave-my-partner","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96772\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860845","changed":"1543245478","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96772","id":"96772","resource":"node","uuid":"edf334a5-de31-4db0-912c-fac3fba79359"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"edf334a5-de31-4db0-912c-fac3fba79359","vuuid":"c8999d1b-1a14-4c13-8fa0-1dec0c77321b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-know-im-abusive-situation\" target=\"_blank\">Partner abuse<\/a> can affect your family law issues in many important ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can make it difficult to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-know-im-abusive-situation\" target=\"_blank\">talk with your partner<\/a> <strong>safely and fairly<\/strong> when trying to resolve family law issues like child custody and access or spousal support.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect <strong>the process<\/strong> you choose to use to resolve your issues. For example, whether you choose to try an <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-we-resolve-our-issues-without-going-court\" target=\"_blank\">out of court option with a family law professional<\/a>, or to <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/legal-topic\/family-law\/going-to-family-court\" target=\"_blank\">go to court<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect <strong>how your issues are resolved<\/strong>. You and your partner can agree on what happens, or a family court judge or family arbitrator can decide what happens.For example, your partner's access to your children may be limited if they physically abused your children. Or, a history of financial abuse may affect how the children's expenses are paid.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect <strong>the type of evidence<\/strong> you have to give to explain your safety concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other issues<\/h3>\n<p>If you or your partner are not Canadian citizens, it may complicate your situation. See the question on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/will-I-be-forced-to-leave-Canada-if-I-leave-my-partner\" target=\"_blank\">Will I be forced to leave Canada if I leave my partner<\/a>? You can talk to an immigration lawyer about how your legal status in Canada may be affected by leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Partner abuse cases can also be complicated if your partner is charged with a crime related to their abuse. See the question on <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-if-i-have-family-court-and-criminal-court-issues-happening-same-time\" target=\"_blank\">What if I have family court and criminal court issues happening at the same time?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>If you can't afford to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/i-cant-afford-hire-lawyer-how-can-i-get-help-my-tenancy-issue\" target=\"_blank\">hire a lawyer<\/a> for everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things, like getting a restraining order or drafting a court document.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places. You can also <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-find-legal-support-if-i-have-experienced-partner-abuse-2\" target=\"_blank\">find emotional, safety planning, and housing help<\/a> when leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\" target=\"_blank\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women's shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca\/mbs\/ssb\/forms\/ssbforms.nsf\/GetFileAttach\/004-VVPD-010E~1\/$File\/VVPD-010E.pdf\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96773","id":"96773","resource":"node","uuid":"d14c6be3-97ef-43de-8b2e-95edf447a942"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96774","id":"96774","resource":"node","uuid":"ab2890d2-6857-4534-bf69-530eb8454041"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96775","id":"96775","resource":"node","uuid":"206d7349-6de8-4ee8-9d12-a2a196c97df5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96776","id":"96776","resource":"node","uuid":"72faa599-99fb-4e05-a9f0-2ccbc78896bd"}],"field_question":"I've left my abusive partner. How does an abusive relationship affect my family law issues?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785","id":"96785","resource":"node","uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96800","id":"96800","resource":"node","uuid":"263957a5-906c-4351-aab6-c4361c21a365"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83817","id":"83817","resource":"node","uuid":"0a81cae5-2bc4-4139-931d-6283afd62b6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93541","id":"93541","resource":"node","uuid":"347d7385-9aa0-4c55-a331-302b33a11ae5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76462","id":"76462","resource":"node","uuid":"47c338e5-56c2-4f4a-91a0-2c533afe3e20"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96718","id":"96718","resource":"node","uuid":"e9316ede-64c1-465c-ba79-5ac5c96e9f50"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96779","vid":"61006","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I've left my abusive partner. How does an abusive relationship affect my family law issues?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-have-left-my-abusive-partner-how-does-abusive-relationship-affect-my-family-law","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96779\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860846","changed":"1529011267","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96779","id":"96779","resource":"node","uuid":"76cb3bfe-e9e9-4a3d-901c-0e76634e3c08"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"76cb3bfe-e9e9-4a3d-901c-0e76634e3c08","vuuid":"252ffdc3-d1d7-4921-88c6-dc1c02a085d0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You might be worried about your child being alone with your abusive partner after you separate. Most children are affected when one parent is abusive to another parent, even if they are not directly abused themselves.<\/p>\n<p>What you do to make sure your child is as safe as possible depends on why you are worried about their safety.<\/p>\n<p>You might be worried because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some abusive partners are abusive to everyone in the family. They might have physically or emotionally harmed your child.<\/li>\n<li>Your child might have seen your partner abusing you and might be afraid to spend time alone with your partner.<\/li>\n<li>Some abusive partners have not spent a lot of time caring for their children. You might be worried that your partner does not know how to take care of your child when you are not there.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner might have threatened to hurt your child if you leave the relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner might have threatened to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-if-my-partner-says-theyre-going-take-our-child-away-me-0\" target=\"_blank\">take your child away<\/a> from you and not bring them back. This might include threats to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-if-my-partner-takes-our-child-another-country-without-my-permission-0\" target=\"_blank\">take your child out of the country<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you how you may be able to protect your child.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things, like getting a restraining order or drafting a court document.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places. You can also <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-find-legal-support-if-i-have-experienced-partner-abuse-2\" target=\"_blank\">find emotional, safety planning, and housing help<\/a> when leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\" target=\"_blank\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women's shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/98029\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Independent Legal Advice<\/span> for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96780","id":"96780","resource":"node","uuid":"39bcf4d9-16cd-4de0-b9ea-f63636d6b35e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96781","id":"96781","resource":"node","uuid":"77f6e015-9d70-4df8-93cc-d9a0993831e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96782","id":"96782","resource":"node","uuid":"15311c77-641e-4b26-a1db-c682b7c1a575"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96783","id":"96783","resource":"node","uuid":"796ff533-c388-4006-88c2-ee8e27a2bf65"}],"field_question":"What if I'm worried about my child's safety when they're with my partner?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/887","id":"887","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"fd912e6d-248d-41ed-809d-47c0a5d79076"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96779","id":"96779","resource":"node","uuid":"76cb3bfe-e9e9-4a3d-901c-0e76634e3c08"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96791","id":"96791","resource":"node","uuid":"0f2d475f-f13e-4ab2-a6bb-c585088c2631"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96795","id":"96795","resource":"node","uuid":"9795f221-d036-40f8-9ec1-c0a767a50db0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96381","id":"96381","resource":"node","uuid":"405e3ff9-5e0c-4ec0-b6ca-0cf3a0ae171e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92631","id":"92631","resource":"node","uuid":"ae972cfc-fb96-40e1-b8f4-1eaac2f3960c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96726","id":"96726","resource":"node","uuid":"bca2e5db-754f-4b54-8e3d-27adeac1df3d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96731","id":"96731","resource":"node","uuid":"26022af0-e33b-46b6-ae76-3f4e792faa29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96726","id":"96726","resource":"node","uuid":"bca2e5db-754f-4b54-8e3d-27adeac1df3d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96731","id":"96731","resource":"node","uuid":"26022af0-e33b-46b6-ae76-3f4e792faa29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92631","id":"92631","resource":"node","uuid":"ae972cfc-fb96-40e1-b8f4-1eaac2f3960c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96785","vid":"50190","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I'm worried about my child's safety when they're with my partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-im-worried-about-my-childs-safety-when-theyre-my-partner","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860847","changed":"1513193766","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785","id":"96785","resource":"node","uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a","vuuid":"83632727-fb98-4b1a-803a-26fd4f56236c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your abusive partner might use threats about your child to try to keep you from leaving. Or, they might make threats after you separate. They might say that they will take your child away from you and not let you see them.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone follows through on these threats. Sometimes it is just a way to scare and bully you.<\/p>\n<p>In general, the law assumes that it is usually better for a child to have a relationship with each of their parents after separation or divorce. It also assumes that a child should spend as much time as possible with each parent as would be in the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n<p>So you need to tell the court if you have reasonable concerns about your partner\u2019s contact with your child because of past abuse. You should tell the court, for example, if your partner has made threats about taking the child and not returning them to you. Your concerns might get the court to include conditions. For example, the court may order supervised access or order that your partner cannot take your child out of Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Your partner cannot take your child away from you without a good reason. They would have to show a court why it is best for the child not to have any contact with you.<\/p>\n<p>There might be legal steps you can take to stop your partner from taking your child away from you, or to get your child back from your partner if they already have taken them.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you how you may be able to protect your child.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things, like getting a restraining order or drafting a court document.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">find legal help<\/a> in other places. You can also <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-find-legal-support-if-i-have-experienced-partner-abuse-2\" target=\"_blank\">find emotional, safety planning, and housing help<\/a> when leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\" target=\"_blank\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women's shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/98029\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96786","id":"96786","resource":"node","uuid":"baac14ad-0de1-4591-bca4-7e6e14bcd4c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96787","id":"96787","resource":"node","uuid":"1b685486-7f0f-463e-84f4-c983f3d80751"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96788","id":"96788","resource":"node","uuid":"db48119d-75d4-474d-bfa4-7896673a8d28"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96789","id":"96789","resource":"node","uuid":"3c3a609e-a975-4696-a340-1fe931cce353"}],"field_question":"What if my partner says they're going to take our child away from me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785","id":"96785","resource":"node","uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96795","id":"96795","resource":"node","uuid":"9795f221-d036-40f8-9ec1-c0a767a50db0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96800","id":"96800","resource":"node","uuid":"263957a5-906c-4351-aab6-c4361c21a365"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88689","id":"88689","resource":"node","uuid":"5231c082-8856-4935-8638-fecb5fa97eea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93622","id":"93622","resource":"node","uuid":"1ed825e4-db1e-483c-924d-e6a245d72b52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92631","id":"92631","resource":"node","uuid":"ae972cfc-fb96-40e1-b8f4-1eaac2f3960c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83817","id":"83817","resource":"node","uuid":"0a81cae5-2bc4-4139-931d-6283afd62b6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96733","id":"96733","resource":"node","uuid":"b21a1202-64c1-404e-a863-fc3664d39439"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96791","vid":"50188","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my partner says they're going to take our child away from me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-says-theyre-going-take-our-child-away-me-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96791\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860962","changed":"1513193699","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96791","id":"96791","resource":"node","uuid":"0f2d475f-f13e-4ab2-a6bb-c585088c2631"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0f2d475f-f13e-4ab2-a6bb-c585088c2631","vuuid":"4e093a29-a75a-497e-9932-70d3a5b17f79","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It can be very difficult to bring your child back to Canada from another country. You need to act quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, you can get help from authorities in Canada. Other times, you have to get a court order from the other country. It depends on which country your child was taken to.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can give you some legal information and advice about keeping your child safe. They can explain your legal options and tell you about your legal rights and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things, like getting a restraining order or drafting a court document.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">find legal help<\/a> in other places. You can also <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-find-legal-support-if-i-have-experienced-partner-abuse-2\">find emotional, safety planning, and housing help<\/a> when leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\" target=\"_blank\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women's shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/98029\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96841","id":"96841","resource":"node","uuid":"b4b93849-aab6-4668-9263-736181c3202c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96792","id":"96792","resource":"node","uuid":"1f7a20d1-e972-4529-8937-a718f4bc50f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96793","id":"96793","resource":"node","uuid":"77d9d960-474c-4cde-b42c-37c042985c30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96794","id":"96794","resource":"node","uuid":"05ded7fa-974a-4763-b9a3-9d2ba681f0ab"}],"field_question":"What if my partner takes our child to another country without my permission?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785","id":"96785","resource":"node","uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96791","id":"96791","resource":"node","uuid":"0f2d475f-f13e-4ab2-a6bb-c585088c2631"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96800","id":"96800","resource":"node","uuid":"263957a5-906c-4351-aab6-c4361c21a365"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88689","id":"88689","resource":"node","uuid":"5231c082-8856-4935-8638-fecb5fa97eea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93622","id":"93622","resource":"node","uuid":"1ed825e4-db1e-483c-924d-e6a245d72b52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83817","id":"83817","resource":"node","uuid":"0a81cae5-2bc4-4139-931d-6283afd62b6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96733","id":"96733","resource":"node","uuid":"b21a1202-64c1-404e-a863-fc3664d39439"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96795","vid":"48342","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my partner takes our child to another country without my permission?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-my-partner-takes-our-child-another-country-without-my-permission-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96795\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860962","changed":"1510847585","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96795","id":"96795","resource":"node","uuid":"9795f221-d036-40f8-9ec1-c0a767a50db0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9795f221-d036-40f8-9ec1-c0a767a50db0","vuuid":"dc46ce3c-4693-4b77-9062-9f7c171ec053","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It can take a long time to resolve your issues. There are many steps in the family court process before <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-trial-my-family-law-court-case-and-what-happens-one\" target=\"_blank\">a trial<\/a>. Most family law cases are resolved by reaching an agreement before you would need a trial.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a court order quickly, you can bring a motion.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>motion<\/strong> is a court process that asks a judge to make a decision about a specific issue before the full trial takes place, or before you resolve your issues with your partner.<\/p>\n<p>For example, parents who separate may bring a motion to get a temporary order that says where their children will live and which school they will go to.<\/p>\n<p>After hearing your motion, the judge usually makes a temporary order. This means that the order lasts for a certain period of time, or until it is replaced by an agreement or another order.<\/p>\n<p>An abusive relationship can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-know-im-abusive-situation\" target=\"_blank\">affect your family law issues in several ways<\/a>. You might need to ask for certain types of orders that take your safety concerns and past abuse into account.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you've been abused by your partner, you might need a temporary order to protect yourself, your children, or your financial rights. You might need to bring a motion for things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A restraining order to protect yourself or your children. A restraining order is one way to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-can-i-keep-my-abusive-partner-away-me-after-i-leave?tid_ref=349\" target=\"_blank\">keep your partner away from you after you leave<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An order that your partner only have supervised access to the children. You might ask for this if you are <a href=\"\/node\/96785\" target=\"_blank\">worried about your children'\u0080s safety when they are with your partner<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A non-removal order, which is an order that says that your partner cannot take your children out of a certain area, such as Ontario. You might ask for this if you partner <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/what-if-my-partner-says-theyre-going-take-our-child-away-me-0\" target=\"_blank\">threatens to take your child away and not return them<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Different types of motions<\/h3>\n<p>There are a few types of motions. The type of motion you bring, and when you bring your motion, depend on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how urgent your situation is<\/li>\n<li>whether you and your partner agree on the issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Regular motions<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a temporary order before your trial but your situation isn't urgent, you bring a regular motion. Step 3 below has more information on regular motions.<\/p>\n<h3>Urgent motions<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a temporary order <strong>urgently<\/strong>, you can bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an urgent motion with notice to your partner, or<\/li>\n<li>an urgent motion without notice to your partner. This is also called an emergency motion or ex parte motion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Step 2 below has more information on urgent motions. You can only bring urgent motions in certain situations. It is difficult to get an order based on an urgent motion.<\/p>\n<p>The Steps in a Family Law Case flowchart has a section on motions called <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/applicant\/what-if-you-need-court-order-quickly\">What if you need a court order quickly?<\/a>. It lets you know what you need to do to bring a motion and how to respond to one filed against you.<\/p>\n<h3>Safety and court process<\/h3>\n<p>If your partner doesn't know where you live and you fear for your safety, you don't have to put your home address on your court documents. If you have a lawyer, the lawyer usually puts their office address on the court documents.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't have a lawyer, you can put <strong>any address<\/strong> where you can pick up documents from. The address you put down is for your partner to send things to when they need to serve you with their court forms and documents. For example, you can put a friend or a family member's address.<\/p>\n<p>If you fear for your safety or the safety of any friend or family member when <strong>serving documents<\/strong>, you can ask the court staff to arrange for your documents to be served.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96796","id":"96796","resource":"node","uuid":"b39d056b-2efc-4492-b0c9-e54b059e42ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96797","id":"96797","resource":"node","uuid":"1aaddb31-ab32-4ba2-b96e-412e57eb3bf6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96798","id":"96798","resource":"node","uuid":"1c6a6168-1e76-4220-82af-c2da20572605"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96799","id":"96799","resource":"node","uuid":"d3ecac97-8f42-4fbf-83fe-627ded3e7bd1"}],"field_question":"What if I need a court order quickly to deal with partner abuse issues?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96791","id":"96791","resource":"node","uuid":"0f2d475f-f13e-4ab2-a6bb-c585088c2631"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785","id":"96785","resource":"node","uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96502","id":"96502","resource":"node","uuid":"79846d2e-b6bb-452d-9e7e-7db0dc28500a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96741","id":"96741","resource":"node","uuid":"e700d65d-4a11-4bae-ae8c-769cf1ccc4a8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96800","vid":"68949","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I need a court order quickly to deal with partner abuse issues?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-i-need-court-order-quickly-deal-partner-abuse-issues-1","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96800\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860964","changed":"1540572795","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96800","id":"96800","resource":"node","uuid":"263957a5-906c-4351-aab6-c4361c21a365"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"263957a5-906c-4351-aab6-c4361c21a365","vuuid":"0be81ea0-8f58-4006-86f8-42942f71ad48","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you or someone else calls the police about your partner's abuse, <strong>the police<\/strong> decide what happens. You do not decide.<\/p>\n<p>If the police think that there are \"reasonable grounds\" to believe that someone committed a crime, they must charge that person with a crime. So, they may charge your partner, charge you, or charge both of you, with a crime.<\/p>\n<p>There is always a chance that <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/my-partner-is-abusing-me-what-if-police-charge-me\" target=\"_blank\">you will be charged<\/a>, even if you are the abused partner.<\/p>\n<p>The police will talk to both you and your partner, and look for other evidence before deciding if they should charge either or both of you with a crime.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner is charged, the police should help you find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/programs.asp\" target=\"_blank\">services for victims of crime<\/a> so you can get some support after the police leave. The police will probably take your partner to the police station.<\/p>\n<p>Your partner might be released by the police or the court. They will usually have to follow certain conditions. These conditions are the rules your partner must follow after being released by the police or the court.<\/p>\n<p>It might take a long time before the criminal court process is completed. Someone from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/programs.php#vwap\" target=\"_blank\">Victim\/Witness Assistance Program<\/a> at the criminal court should stay in touch with you to keep you updated.<\/p>\n<p>If you're afraid of your partner, you should think about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/book_pdfs\/plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">making a safety plan<\/a> to keep you and your children safe.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96801","id":"96801","resource":"node","uuid":"35675c49-2913-4f2e-8f8b-976c33d5a92b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96802","id":"96802","resource":"node","uuid":"7ba2f130-2b3f-4d7d-903e-580807be823b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96803","id":"96803","resource":"node","uuid":"57a53a94-0ee1-42ac-b5a3-1db090f3e4d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96804","id":"96804","resource":"node","uuid":"e0b0cdb6-d167-4291-97df-d8114e10d260"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96805","id":"96805","resource":"node","uuid":"baf2cc13-46cc-422e-83ce-8e75f9291c7e"}],"field_question":"What if my abusive partner is charged with a crime?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96814","id":"96814","resource":"node","uuid":"139552d4-49bd-47f0-9ce4-3bcd765569aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96833","id":"96833","resource":"node","uuid":"86bdbb1b-0696-4c2d-b622-bf393e577395"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73835","id":"73835","resource":"node","uuid":"72911f22-11f5-4d89-b437-2ff2936580fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84404","id":"84404","resource":"node","uuid":"24f09ce8-440d-4322-a26f-cb7c6fedf037"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76101","id":"76101","resource":"node","uuid":"2a8dda45-6146-4d5c-bee8-920beb161880"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95653","id":"95653","resource":"node","uuid":"c46bc274-4651-4050-a4c8-14e83937005f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96917","id":"96917","resource":"node","uuid":"9a9ee3bb-4053-4052-b8c4-181e27ce70fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76076","id":"76076","resource":"node","uuid":"5c78f1c6-fdfb-48b7-a740-dca21ab36745"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96749","id":"96749","resource":"node","uuid":"54bd53c3-07a9-4273-b4b6-c912c2b14e8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96718","id":"96718","resource":"node","uuid":"e9316ede-64c1-465c-ba79-5ac5c96e9f50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92710","id":"92710","resource":"node","uuid":"6fcd8098-b80b-4a8e-8a28-297442179f1d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96808","vid":"48346","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my abusive partner is charged with a crime?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-my-abusive-partner-is-charged-by-the-police","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96808\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860965","changed":"1510847610","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96808","id":"96808","resource":"node","uuid":"9d8263bc-76e5-4f52-a954-70923a5d8959"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9d8263bc-76e5-4f52-a954-70923a5d8959","vuuid":"3d3210ae-57dc-48b0-bcf2-bf5fcbefad0c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you or someone else calls the police about your partner\u2019s abuse, <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>police<\/strong> decide what happens. You do not decide.<\/p>\n<p>If the police think that there are \"reasonable grounds\" to believe that someone committed a crime, they must charge that person with a crime. So, they may <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-my-abusive-partner-is-charged-by-the-police\" target=\"_blank\">charge your partner<\/a>, charge you, or charge both of you.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, victims of partner abuse are charged with a crime. This could happen because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your partner lied to the police about what happened<\/li>\n<li>the police might not have a good understanding of partner abuse and so they don't understand what is really going on<\/li>\n<li>language or cultural barriers make it difficult for you to tell your story to the police<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the police decide to charge you, they will probably take you to the police station. Once you're charged, you are called the \"accused\".<\/p>\n<p>Wait until <strong>after<\/strong> you've talked to a lawyer to decide if you'll talk to the police. Anything that you say to the police can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be used against you later in court<\/li>\n<li>seem harmless or helpful but make you look guilty when it's repeated in court<\/li>\n<li>limit the ways that your lawyer can defend you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lawyer can explain all of this to you.<\/p>\n<p>The police must give you the chance to speak with a lawyer, in private, as soon as possible after your arrest. If you want to speak with your own lawyer, the police must make reasonable efforts to connect you with your lawyer. This means that they might need to call several times to reach your lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>You should talk to a <strong>criminal lawyer<\/strong> who can give you some legal information and advice about the criminal court process. If a lawyer is coming to the police station, you don\u2019t have to talk to the police until they get there.<\/p>\n<p>If the police can't reach your lawyer or you do not have a lawyer, they must give you the option of speaking with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/helpinthecourtroom.asp\" target=\"_blank\">duty counsel lawyer<\/a> for free. The police can call the <strong>duty counsel hotline<\/strong> at <strong>1-800-265-0451<\/strong>. They can call this number 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The police tell the duty counsel lawyer what you're being charged with.<\/li>\n<li>You'll be able to speak to the duty counsel lawyer over the phone.<\/li>\n<li>The duty counsel lawyer can give you up to 20 minutes of free legal advice over the phone. This is meant to help you until you can get your own lawyer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You are photographed and fingerprinted. You might also be put in a cell.<\/p>\n<p>You might be released by the police with certain conditions. These conditions are the rules you must follow after being released by the police.<\/p>\n<p>If the police don\u2019t release you right away, they have to bring you to court within 24 hours, or as soon as reasonably possible. This is called a bail hearing. At the bail hearing, the court decides if you can be released and if there should be any conditions that you must follow after being released.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96809","id":"96809","resource":"node","uuid":"65259b40-c6af-4cbb-8f71-d0d356830068"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96810","id":"96810","resource":"node","uuid":"7a5ce659-f4f1-463b-b9a0-78d8411e973d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96811","id":"96811","resource":"node","uuid":"858560b4-4e35-42e0-957a-71fb18ac2e2e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96812","id":"96812","resource":"node","uuid":"f1a8139e-8c95-4e28-a142-74383a4368c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96813","id":"96813","resource":"node","uuid":"5ff1f8bb-d280-4958-bef6-1d236902dcd3"}],"field_question":"My partner is abusing me, but what happens if the police charge me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96808","id":"96808","resource":"node","uuid":"9d8263bc-76e5-4f52-a954-70923a5d8959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96833","id":"96833","resource":"node","uuid":"86bdbb1b-0696-4c2d-b622-bf393e577395"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84404","id":"84404","resource":"node","uuid":"24f09ce8-440d-4322-a26f-cb7c6fedf037"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76076","id":"76076","resource":"node","uuid":"5c78f1c6-fdfb-48b7-a740-dca21ab36745"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96749","id":"96749","resource":"node","uuid":"54bd53c3-07a9-4273-b4b6-c912c2b14e8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96917","id":"96917","resource":"node","uuid":"9a9ee3bb-4053-4052-b8c4-181e27ce70fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96718","id":"96718","resource":"node","uuid":"e9316ede-64c1-465c-ba79-5ac5c96e9f50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92712","id":"92712","resource":"node","uuid":"a58de2c7-db6e-4298-aff4-ba15bfb87968"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96856","id":"96856","resource":"node","uuid":"66b75807-8384-48f9-8f66-53e018c351c2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96814","vid":"55828","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My partner is abusing me, but what happens if the police charge me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/my-partner-is-abusing-me-what-if-police-charge-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96814\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465860966","changed":"1523544883","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96814","id":"96814","resource":"node","uuid":"139552d4-49bd-47f0-9ce4-3bcd765569aa"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"139552d4-49bd-47f0-9ce4-3bcd765569aa","vuuid":"27adb110-cc57-46c5-9949-eb1f72a46756","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may have family law and criminal law issues at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>The Ontario Court of Justice has an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/forms\/idvc\/IDVC-June-Brochure-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Integrated Domestic Violence Court<\/a> at 311 Jarvis Street in Toronto. The same judge hears both the family law and criminal law cases that involve <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-know-im-abusive-situation\" target=\"_blank\">partner abuse<\/a>. The court tries to help families experiencing domestic violence by coordinating both cases. This means your case might be resolved faster.<\/p>\n<p>But this court cannot hear certain types of family law cases. It cannot hear cases that involve divorce, property division, or child protection. So if your family case is about any of these issues, you cannot go to the Integrated Domestic Violence Court.<\/p>\n<p>And the Integrated Domestic Violence Court is <strong>only available<\/strong> to people in Toronto. Everywhere else in Ontario, you will have to go to 2 different courts.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to go to 2 courts, you may get orders from both courts that say different things. For example, your family court order may say your partner has access to the children. But your criminal court order may say your partner must stay away from you and the children.<\/p>\n<p>Both orders have to be followed. So if there is a conflict, you might need to get the family court or the criminal court to change their order. For example, you might need to change the criminal court order to allow for access to the children.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you how you may be able to protect your child.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for everything, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things, like getting a restraining order or drafting a court document.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\" target=\"_blank\">find legal help<\/a> in other places. You can also <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-find-legal-support-if-i-have-experienced-partner-abuse-2\" target=\"_blank\">find emotional, safety planning, and housing help<\/a> when leaving an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced family violence and need immediate legal help, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_domesticviolence.asp\" target=\"_blank\">2 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. This service is offered through some women\u2019s shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or you can call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at <strong>1-800-668-8258<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>If you have experienced sexual abuse and live in Toronto, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay, you might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/ovss\/ila.php\">4 hours of free advice from a lawyer<\/a>. You have to complete a <a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/node\/98029\">voucher request form<\/a>. Or you can call the Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program at <strong>1-855-226-3904<\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96820","id":"96820","resource":"node","uuid":"92e32f0a-0062-4a1d-96ea-182dd8b3dcbb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96821","id":"96821","resource":"node","uuid":"6e30036c-4cc8-44fe-8166-2a0fcbd94b3d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96822","id":"96822","resource":"node","uuid":"c5285834-04a1-4039-8c48-9dbc03a1a871"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96823","id":"96823","resource":"node","uuid":"349c852d-8728-4bcf-b4ec-38fd698628fe"}],"field_question":"What if I have family court and criminal court issues happening at the same time?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96808","id":"96808","resource":"node","uuid":"9d8263bc-76e5-4f52-a954-70923a5d8959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96814","id":"96814","resource":"node","uuid":"139552d4-49bd-47f0-9ce4-3bcd765569aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96833","id":"96833","resource":"node","uuid":"86bdbb1b-0696-4c2d-b622-bf393e577395"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84404","id":"84404","resource":"node","uuid":"24f09ce8-440d-4322-a26f-cb7c6fedf037"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76101","id":"76101","resource":"node","uuid":"2a8dda45-6146-4d5c-bee8-920beb161880"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92710","id":"92710","resource":"node","uuid":"6fcd8098-b80b-4a8e-8a28-297442179f1d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96718","id":"96718","resource":"node","uuid":"e9316ede-64c1-465c-ba79-5ac5c96e9f50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96741","id":"96741","resource":"node","uuid":"e700d65d-4a11-4bae-ae8c-769cf1ccc4a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96917","id":"96917","resource":"node","uuid":"9a9ee3bb-4053-4052-b8c4-181e27ce70fb"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96824","vid":"55040","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if I have family court and criminal court issues happening at the same time?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-i-have-family-court-and-criminal-court-issues-happening-same-time","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96824\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465861083","changed":"1521050027","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96824","id":"96824","resource":"node","uuid":"f23a3d0a-7a32-4d08-9193-05e39370bdfe"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f23a3d0a-7a32-4d08-9193-05e39370bdfe","vuuid":"43d3a606-4f91-4ff8-b063-00f58fb113de","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Parents have an <strong>equal<\/strong> legal right to custody of their child when their relationship ends. No parent has a greater legal right to custody over another parent, even if they did most of the child care or were abused by another parent. Only a court order or agreement changes this equal right.<\/p>\n<p>If you leave your partner and take your child with you, your partner might say that you ignored their equal right to custody. Your partner might even say that you abducted the child.<\/p>\n<p>The family court might order that your child be returned to your partner's care if it thinks that is in the best interests of the child. However, this does not mean you must leave your child behind when you leave your partner.<\/p>\n<p>You should talk to a lawyer before you leave your partner. Your lawyer can help you make parenting plans with your partner before you leave, if it is safe. These can be short-term plans that say where the child lives and when they see each parent.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't make these plans with your partner before you leave and take your child with you, you or your lawyer can write a letter to your partner. The letter should say that you want to talk about custody and access issues.<\/p>\n<p>If it is <strong>safe<\/strong>, tell your partner how to contact you. Or, tell them that you will contact them within a day or two.<\/p>\n<p>If it is <strong>not<\/strong> <strong>safe<\/strong>, leave a message for your partner once you are in a safe place. Take steps so that they cannot easily find you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p>Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/book_pdfs\/plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">safety plan<\/a> should include ways to keep you safe when making custody and access plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96825","id":"96825","resource":"node","uuid":"3bf3e592-b15e-4542-9c00-efd4bbb0cb13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96826","id":"96826","resource":"node","uuid":"6323f650-9682-4448-a926-f8de74cecf1b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96827","id":"96827","resource":"node","uuid":"e9044130-6385-44b6-9c46-6bf53062d907"}],"field_question":"Can I take my child with me when I leave my abusive partner?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96785","id":"96785","resource":"node","uuid":"29fb3924-45cb-4ef8-8a39-9f1da7b0b40a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96791","id":"96791","resource":"node","uuid":"0f2d475f-f13e-4ab2-a6bb-c585088c2631"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96795","id":"96795","resource":"node","uuid":"9795f221-d036-40f8-9ec1-c0a767a50db0"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84216","id":"84216","resource":"node","uuid":"76156650-1cd7-4f47-b059-c4fb730006a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92631","id":"92631","resource":"node","uuid":"ae972cfc-fb96-40e1-b8f4-1eaac2f3960c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83817","id":"83817","resource":"node","uuid":"0a81cae5-2bc4-4139-931d-6283afd62b6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96733","id":"96733","resource":"node","uuid":"b21a1202-64c1-404e-a863-fc3664d39439"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96828","vid":"55638","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I take my child with me when I leave my abusive partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-take-my-child-with-me-when-i-leave-my-abusive-partner","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96828\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465861083","changed":"1522858829","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96828","id":"96828","resource":"node","uuid":"052432f1-bf81-475c-b12d-0d9e56d413a6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"052432f1-bf81-475c-b12d-0d9e56d413a6","vuuid":"e4575046-2314-4859-8d0c-bbb9de4e2e83","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you or someone you love is in danger from abuse, you need to get emergency help right away.<\/p>\n<p>You may have someone you can call who can help right away. You may also want to contact the police by calling <strong>911<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you call 911, the police are allowed to come into your home. They decide what happens next, including if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-if-my-abusive-partner-is-charged-by-the-police\" target=\"_blank\">charge your partner with a crime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/my-partner-is-abusing-me-what-if-police-charge-me\" target=\"_blank\">charge you with a crime<\/a><\/li>\n<li>contact the Children's Aid Society (CAS) if they think your child has been harmed or is at risk of harm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you are not a Canadian citizen<\/h3>\n<p>If you are not a Canadian citizen you may wonder <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/will-I-be-forced-to-leave-Canada-if-I-leave-my-partner\">if you will be forced to leave Canada<\/a> if you leave your abusive partner.<\/p>\n<p>You should talk to an immigration lawyer right away. If it is safe, talk to one before you call the police and before you leave your abusive partner. But if you or your children are in danger, safety is the most important concern. You need to get help right away so may still need to call the police even if you haven't talked to an immigration lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>If you call the police, they might contact <strong>immigration authorities<\/strong> to ask about your status. The police computer system will show if you have an immigration warrant for your arrest. A warrant is a document that allows the police or immigration authorities to arrest you. It is created when you do not show up for a hearing or appointment with immigration officials.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96829","id":"96829","resource":"node","uuid":"64e66680-7356-40a0-a294-4f33183be817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96830","id":"96830","resource":"node","uuid":"1d80c8d3-9872-4a59-b0c0-73b4216dff6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96831","id":"96831","resource":"node","uuid":"8cb72568-816e-4d53-989e-78d919320f42"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96832","id":"96832","resource":"node","uuid":"f655ccbc-2395-487b-a2b2-ac6fc29d4a13"}],"field_question":"What happens if I call the police about my abusive partner?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/839","id":"839","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c878873e-a19a-485f-b8a9-de23d8d3b91f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/891","id":"891","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca5195e9-f5e5-4e72-bcdf-0efa1d0727f7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96808","id":"96808","resource":"node","uuid":"9d8263bc-76e5-4f52-a954-70923a5d8959"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96814","id":"96814","resource":"node","uuid":"139552d4-49bd-47f0-9ce4-3bcd765569aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74239","id":"74239","resource":"node","uuid":"bc106647-8d7a-4e0b-95ae-5ae3ca7f235e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},"5":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76101","id":"76101","resource":"node","uuid":"2a8dda45-6146-4d5c-bee8-920beb161880"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96726","id":"96726","resource":"node","uuid":"bca2e5db-754f-4b54-8e3d-27adeac1df3d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96714","id":"96714","resource":"node","uuid":"270cdc58-ef20-4931-a1c3-dd5c695b8d8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96917","id":"96917","resource":"node","uuid":"9a9ee3bb-4053-4052-b8c4-181e27ce70fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92720","id":"92720","resource":"node","uuid":"50199a21-9c6a-437b-9c31-05747212b32b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95653","id":"95653","resource":"node","uuid":"c46bc274-4651-4050-a4c8-14e83937005f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96833","vid":"48344","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens if I call the police about my abusive partner?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-happens-if-i-call-police-about-my-abusive-partner","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96833\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465861084","changed":"1510847603","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96833","id":"96833","resource":"node","uuid":"86bdbb1b-0696-4c2d-b622-bf393e577395"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"86bdbb1b-0696-4c2d-b622-bf393e577395","vuuid":"0b7e825c-0d1b-44c4-b954-1cc62639756d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you work some place where people leave tips, like a restaurant or a hair or nail salon, you get to keep the tips people give you. That's the general rule in the Employment Standards Act (ESA).<\/p>\n<p>But there are <strong>2 exceptions<\/strong> to this rule:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Your employer can decide that tips go into a \"pool\" for sharing. If tips are shared, your employer can decide what share of the pool you get.<\/li>\n<li>Another law or a court order could say that your employer does not have to let you keep your tips. For example, a court order could say that your employer has to take money out of your wages and tips to pay money that you owe, like child support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>When employers can share in the tips<\/h3>\n<p>If your employer decides that tips go into a pool for sharing, they usually do <strong>not<\/strong> get a share for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>But if an employer owns all or part of the business, they <strong>can<\/strong> share in the tips if they regularly do a lot of the same work as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>workers who are sharing the tips, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>workers in the same industry who normally get tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, a restaurant owner who spends a lot of time serving food is allowed to share in the tips.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96836","id":"96836","resource":"node","uuid":"ca04db82-05ae-42c2-83eb-c43255a33a27"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96837","id":"96837","resource":"node","uuid":"79a8fa06-ce4a-4244-ad32-fedcfa6da5c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96838","id":"96838","resource":"node","uuid":"3b7c6bed-c8b4-40b7-8d18-fb393b04178a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96839","id":"96839","resource":"node","uuid":"4fdc441c-0740-4853-b6c9-38406f7bf423"}],"field_question":"Do I get to keep tips that I get from customers at work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/873","id":"873","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c62d4bb0-b4a7-47ef-bf17-1c8e52c6b8e2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95523","id":"95523","resource":"node","uuid":"81552d27-c16c-425f-8cd2-cc81d3d1f687"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95546","id":"95546","resource":"node","uuid":"d41fad9c-0951-4def-a46f-bf6da2068653"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95524","id":"95524","resource":"node","uuid":"403bd04e-775f-4a4a-b124-de3155fd206a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96658","id":"96658","resource":"node","uuid":"d5f9d111-a2f0-49f0-a47d-2e18d2242deb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97015","id":"97015","resource":"node","uuid":"13181465-88f1-4ba8-b9a1-8bd9fec22e31"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91174","id":"91174","resource":"node","uuid":"e6d43884-2f06-40e9-b8f5-83beac68eed3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1520571600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1552107600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: 09-Mar-2018 legally reviewed and updated; made corrections for the last link in Step 1 that should have been going to another steps question\r\n\r\nJan 2018: changes to WAC resources","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"96840","vid":"55293","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I get to keep tips that I get from customers at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/do-i-get-keep-tips-i-get-customers-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96840\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1465861202","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96840","id":"96840","resource":"node","uuid":"4298d28d-03c0-4543-9ed3-09e4e7df94a2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4298d28d-03c0-4543-9ed3-09e4e7df94a2","vuuid":"89c3aed6-a464-4e7c-a944-902cea3d97b4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To get married in Ontario, you usually must first apply for a <strong>marriage licence<\/strong> from the Ontario government. To do this, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fill out a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca\/mbs\/ssb\/forms\/ssbforms.nsf\/AttachDocsPublish\/007-11018E~1\/$File\/11018E.pdf\">Marriage Licence Application form<\/a> and bring it to the municipal office of any city or town in Ontario, and<\/li>\n<li>pay a fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you get a marriage licence, you and your partner must have a marriage ceremony within 90 days. This can be a religious or civil ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Your ceremony must also be performed by someone with the legal power to marry people, such as a judge, justice of the peace, or religious official.<\/p>\n<p>Both you and your partner must attend the marriage ceremony. You cannot get married over the phone or Internet. You can\u2019t have someone else go to the ceremony for you.<\/p>\n<p>After you get married, you can apply for a <strong>marriage certificate<\/strong> to prove that you are married. It is a good idea to keep your marriage certificate in a safe place. You might need it to do things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>apply for certain social benefits<\/li>\n<li>settle an estate after someone dies<\/li>\n<li>change your last name<\/li>\n<li>get divorced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97097","id":"97097","resource":"node","uuid":"996a64c3-2a64-4a8d-abe8-117b4f4d394f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97098","id":"97098","resource":"node","uuid":"f9a5bad3-8a0c-4966-ad43-a23fdab43f85"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97099","id":"97099","resource":"node","uuid":"68d1497b-ea31-46ef-8b64-74b6544f5b69"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97100","id":"97100","resource":"node","uuid":"ac6eb668-15cd-4164-92d2-43d874ce6d02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97101","id":"97101","resource":"node","uuid":"82ccfcc7-9bba-4d0b-9df6-2b4b05b68d3b"}],"field_question":"How do we get married in Ontario?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/895","id":"895","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eaa6f412-4872-462f-b92d-01b597ae3ae6"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97102","id":"97102","resource":"node","uuid":"7d906c78-befa-4cd5-8f3f-58a9e65c25e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97103","id":"97103","resource":"node","uuid":"fe615c8f-1227-4fd0-9a7e-7e317cc6bbac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97104","id":"97104","resource":"node","uuid":"2f32151f-57f9-4e51-8db0-2297221520e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74081","id":"74081","resource":"node","uuid":"2f626689-e84e-4f08-9f88-483b6e348817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73968","id":"73968","resource":"node","uuid":"0dc1f72c-a2b1-4fc9-b49f-76523f71033c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76518","id":"76518","resource":"node","uuid":"62b7da95-ef34-479e-8140-b1a976e6819f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76447","id":"76447","resource":"node","uuid":"4e7a1f8e-bf09-45e9-84da-5bee57a7aaad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76610","id":"76610","resource":"node","uuid":"c5e89d71-9ac5-4206-a9ce-9589dcf57cc2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85017","id":"85017","resource":"node","uuid":"944d3b1d-f6a7-4473-96ac-81acd1abcde6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1469937600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97096","vid":"48966","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do we get married in Ontario?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-we-get-married-in-Ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470326123","changed":"1511548872","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096","id":"97096","resource":"node","uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68","vuuid":"60802499-f7e1-47c9-9451-4ec4fb2fed16","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you are getting married <strong>within<\/strong> Canada, each province and territory has its own rules about who can get married and what you have to do to get married. These rules are similar to the rules <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-we-get-married-in-Ontario\">in Ontario<\/a>, but not exactly the same.<\/p>\n<p>If you are getting married <strong>outside<\/strong> of Canada, you have to meet the rules of the country where you plan to marry. Those rules might be very different from the rules in Ontario. For example, you or your partner might have to be a citizen of that country, or have lived there for a certain amount of time.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario usually recognizes a marriage that took place outside of Ontario as long as you followed the rules of the place where you got married. \u201cRecognized\u201d means that you have the same legal rights and responsibilities as a person married in Ontario. And you do not have to register your marriage in Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>If your marriage ends, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/do-i-have-get-divorce\">apply for a divorce<\/a> in Ontario even if you weren\u2019t married in Ontario.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97106","id":"97106","resource":"node","uuid":"40fa754b-9fb3-4850-a406-0dbed033b669"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97107","id":"97107","resource":"node","uuid":"62a5de7b-fce8-457c-8d82-74972e43e6af"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97108","id":"97108","resource":"node","uuid":"236a0623-aac8-44d0-bf1b-d5d8a4b80b3e"}],"field_question":"How do we get married outside of Ontario?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/895","id":"895","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eaa6f412-4872-462f-b92d-01b597ae3ae6"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096","id":"97096","resource":"node","uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97103","id":"97103","resource":"node","uuid":"fe615c8f-1227-4fd0-9a7e-7e317cc6bbac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97104","id":"97104","resource":"node","uuid":"2f32151f-57f9-4e51-8db0-2297221520e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74081","id":"74081","resource":"node","uuid":"2f626689-e84e-4f08-9f88-483b6e348817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73968","id":"73968","resource":"node","uuid":"0dc1f72c-a2b1-4fc9-b49f-76523f71033c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97111","id":"97111","resource":"node","uuid":"4e03a903-288f-4365-9af7-44cfc4780095"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97114","id":"97114","resource":"node","uuid":"7ada3578-56fd-4eb1-8d2b-eff968f02035"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1469937600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97102","vid":"48964","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do we get married outside of Ontario?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-we-get-married-outside-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97102\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470329701","changed":"1511548813","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97102","id":"97102","resource":"node","uuid":"7d906c78-befa-4cd5-8f3f-58a9e65c25e2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7d906c78-befa-4cd5-8f3f-58a9e65c25e2","vuuid":"7a197598-c184-4b6f-bde6-83172bc4bad8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes. You have more rights and responsibilities when you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-we-get-married-in-Ontario\">get married<\/a>. If you are not married, you don\u2019t get some rights no matter how long you and your partner have lived together. You have to go through a legal marriage ceremony to be married.<\/p>\n<p>Living together in a marriage-like relationship without getting married is often called \u201cliving common-law\u201d or \u201ccohabitation\u201d.&nbsp;In Ontario, there\u2019s no formal or legal step you have to take to start a common-law relationship.&nbsp;In some parts of Canada, you can register a \u201cdomestic partnership\u201d. This is not available in Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>People who are <strong>engaged<\/strong> to be married have no special legal status. You might have some rights if you are already common-law partners. But you don\u2019t get any more rights just because you plan to marry.<\/p>\n<p>Married couples and common-law couples usually have <strong>different rights<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>property and debts<\/li>\n<li>the family home<\/li>\n<li>inheritance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only married couples can get a divorce.<\/p>\n<p>Married couples and common-law couples usually have the <strong>same rights<\/strong> related to their children. This includes their rights to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>custody<\/li>\n<li>access<\/li>\n<li>child support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes common-law partners are treated the same as married partners if they have lived with their partner for a certain amount of time, or if they have a child together. For example, they may have the same rights in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>spousal support<\/li>\n<li>welfare and disability benefits<\/li>\n<li>income taxes<\/li>\n<li>immigration sponsorship<\/li>\n<li>health care decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Married partners and common-law partners can sign an agreement if they want to change some of their rights. \u2003&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97116","id":"97116","resource":"node","uuid":"3605e353-adf1-4eda-a63e-9058f9709b38"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97117","id":"97117","resource":"node","uuid":"e2f320ae-60b3-46eb-bc7d-0db2ed411b5e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97118","id":"97118","resource":"node","uuid":"21752d15-06d2-475c-9316-d66c583d16c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97119","id":"97119","resource":"node","uuid":"5d88e918-6e13-4d3e-9234-9e8ea56d01bb"}],"field_question":"Is there a legal difference between being married and living together?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/895","id":"895","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eaa6f412-4872-462f-b92d-01b597ae3ae6"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096","id":"97096","resource":"node","uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97115","id":"97115","resource":"node","uuid":"5723a8f0-2005-4968-9c4b-753a9f9388b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97104","id":"97104","resource":"node","uuid":"2f32151f-57f9-4e51-8db0-2297221520e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74081","id":"74081","resource":"node","uuid":"2f626689-e84e-4f08-9f88-483b6e348817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89078","id":"89078","resource":"node","uuid":"79cc53a5-f908-4bc2-9800-3ec14e3b9b5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84222","id":"84222","resource":"node","uuid":"6954b2f0-ad2b-43ac-85d1-222f414e5d3c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76453","id":"76453","resource":"node","uuid":"07e0efd2-870a-4255-bac6-3aef607d4c01"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76447","id":"76447","resource":"node","uuid":"4e7a1f8e-bf09-45e9-84da-5bee57a7aaad"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1469937600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97103","vid":"48972","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Is there a legal difference between being married and living together?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/are-there-legal-difference-between-being-married-and-living-together","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97103\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470329740","changed":"1511549817","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97103","id":"97103","resource":"node","uuid":"fe615c8f-1227-4fd0-9a7e-7e317cc6bbac"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"fe615c8f-1227-4fd0-9a7e-7e317cc6bbac","vuuid":"9ae73825-b136-411a-ba31-5ed5430543d7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A marriage contract is a written document that you and your partner can make either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>before you get married if you are planning to marry at the time<\/li>\n<li>after you get married<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A marriage contract is sometimes called a prenup or prenuptial agreement.<\/p>\n<p>A marriage contract is a type of domestic contract that says how you deal with your issues while you are together or at the end of your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can agree on things like how you and your partner will divide your property and debts if you separate. The most common issues that people deal with in a prenup are property issues and spousal support.<\/p>\n<p>If you were in a common-law relationship and have a cohabitation agreement, the law says that your agreement automatically becomes a marriage contract if you later marry your partner.<\/p>\n<p>A cohabitation agreement or a marriage contract cannot say who gets custody or access to any children if you separate. This is because decisions about children must be made at the time you separate or divorce, based on what is in the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n<p>A marriage contract also cannot change each partner's <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">equal right to live in the home<\/a> after they separate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p>This information might not apply if you made your marriage contract outside Ontario. A family law lawyer can explain how the law applies to agreements made outside Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Mahr<\/h3>\n<p>A mahr is a type of agreement where the husband promises to pay his wife if the marriage ends or if he dies. Muslim marriage contracts usually include a mahr, whether the marriage takes place in Canada or elsewhere. A mahr is also known as mehr, meher, maher, or mahrieh.<\/p>\n<p>To decide if a mahr can be enforced as a marriage contract, Ontario courts look at how the mahr is written and what happened when the partners agreed to the mahr. If the court decides to enforce your mahr as a marriage contract, it means that the court can order you or your partner to do what the mahr says.<\/p>\n<p>A mahr should be clearly written and include details. For example, when it says the husband pays the wife, it should say:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the amount<\/li>\n<li>the timing<\/li>\n<li>any conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The mahr should also be signed by both partners, dated, and witnessed by another person.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's family law says a woman who has signed a mahr still has the right to claim spousal support, child support, and a share of family property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The law says that at the end of a marriage, married couples&nbsp;usually&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-do-we-have-divide-our-property-and-debts-if-we-separate-or-divorce\">share the value<\/a> of all their family property equally.&nbsp;Whether the mahr is included or not as part of the calculation of family property depends on the wording of the agreement. For example, the agreement might say that the mahr is excluded from this calculation. Then the woman gets the mahr in addition to her share of family property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97132","id":"97132","resource":"node","uuid":"61b4d3ea-f7a6-4fa2-bd45-ab48bf9a46ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97133","id":"97133","resource":"node","uuid":"074044dc-2853-4299-b93f-acddcd999c0e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97134","id":"97134","resource":"node","uuid":"c4fb9c87-cbd0-406c-81d0-eb096f4fea30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97135","id":"97135","resource":"node","uuid":"d5b330cf-11fb-4f3c-b758-e930c3d57ea1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97136","id":"97136","resource":"node","uuid":"bdd8e530-c7c6-4804-9d4f-0da2eb08c9ef"}],"field_question":"What is a prenup or a marriage contract?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/895","id":"895","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eaa6f412-4872-462f-b92d-01b597ae3ae6"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096","id":"97096","resource":"node","uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97102","id":"97102","resource":"node","uuid":"7d906c78-befa-4cd5-8f3f-58a9e65c25e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97103","id":"97103","resource":"node","uuid":"fe615c8f-1227-4fd0-9a7e-7e317cc6bbac"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89078","id":"89078","resource":"node","uuid":"79cc53a5-f908-4bc2-9800-3ec14e3b9b5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89807","id":"89807","resource":"node","uuid":"d2b4ffc3-3e8e-46b6-8d76-bc79845c1d61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76449","id":"76449","resource":"node","uuid":"72a8bfaa-bebf-4b95-a4b3-4d97e1da2c7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89703","id":"89703","resource":"node","uuid":"54dc05c5-c753-46c2-aeef-fd82ef4b6976"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1469937600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97104","vid":"50081","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a prenup or a marriage contract?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-is-a-prenup-or-marriage-contract","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97104\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470329772","changed":"1513023331","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97104","id":"97104","resource":"node","uuid":"2f32151f-57f9-4e51-8db0-2297221520e3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2f32151f-57f9-4e51-8db0-2297221520e3","vuuid":"8ba40c02-0148-4c3f-bd1d-2e4595268585","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An annulment is a court order that says your marriage was not valid from the start. This means that, according to the law, you and your partner were not actually married. An annulment is sometimes called a declaration that your marriage is \"void\" or a \"nullity\".<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might get an annulment if your partner was still married to someone else when they married you. This means that they were not able to marry you. So, even though you had a marriage ceremony, an annulment says that it is like you were never married.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">\n<p>Even if you get an annulment, you might still have legal responsibilities to the person that you married.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For example, you might have to pay spousal support to the person you married, even if you get an annulment. This is explained further in Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>A religious annulment is different from one that you get from a court. Some religions require a religious annulment before you can marry again in the religion. This is explained further in Step 3.<\/p>\n<h3>Divorce or annulment<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to remarry and your partner is still alive, you must get either a divorce or an annulment from the court.<\/p>\n<p>A divorce order is a court order that ends your valid marriage.<\/p>\n<p>It is&nbsp;<strong>rare<\/strong>&nbsp;to get an annulment to legally end a marriage. You can only get an annulment in a few situations. See Step 1. Most of the time, people don\u2019t meet the conditions for an annulment so they <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/do-i-have-get-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">need to get a divorce<\/a>&nbsp;to legally end their marriage.<\/p>\n<p>It can cost more to get an annulment than to get a divorce. This is because the court has a special process to get a divorce <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-apply-divorce-my-partner\" target=\"_blank\">if you and your partner agree to it<\/a>. You can fill out paperwork and don't usually have to go to court and talk to a judge if you only want a divorce and both partners agree. But there is no similar court process to get an annulment based on just paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>If your situation does allow you to get an annulment, some people prefer to get it instead of a divorce. This is because it means according to the law, you and your partner were not actually married.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97139","id":"97139","resource":"node","uuid":"ff0e737f-f8d1-49db-8bf9-1cceece4f7e9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97140","id":"97140","resource":"node","uuid":"c226231e-6910-47b1-a9ed-cf5be9ba8bfe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97141","id":"97141","resource":"node","uuid":"7366b18d-02fa-4e50-8645-ad0332440403"}],"field_question":"What is an annulment and how do I get one?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/895","id":"895","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eaa6f412-4872-462f-b92d-01b597ae3ae6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95450","id":"95450","resource":"node","uuid":"6169f40b-454e-4a54-96b6-6acd1cf10f6b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096","id":"97096","resource":"node","uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97115","id":"97115","resource":"node","uuid":"5723a8f0-2005-4968-9c4b-753a9f9388b6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89078","id":"89078","resource":"node","uuid":"79cc53a5-f908-4bc2-9800-3ec14e3b9b5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89807","id":"89807","resource":"node","uuid":"d2b4ffc3-3e8e-46b6-8d76-bc79845c1d61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76518","id":"76518","resource":"node","uuid":"62b7da95-ef34-479e-8140-b1a976e6819f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97105","vid":"48882","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is an annulment and how do I get one?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-is-an-annulment-and-how-do-i-get-one","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97105\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470330074","changed":"1511364623","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97105","id":"97105","resource":"node","uuid":"9c367d51-d9e9-42c7-8fe2-2eb780929cdc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9c367d51-d9e9-42c7-8fe2-2eb780929cdc","vuuid":"5d024e0b-597a-4396-937d-cb2f665c3f39","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A cohabitation agreement is a written document that you and your common-law partner can make before or while you are living together. It is a type of domestic contract that says how you will deal with issues while you are together or at the end of your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your cohabitation agreement can say things like how you and your partner will divide your property and debts if you separate.<\/p>\n<p>If you sign a cohabitation agreement and then later marry your partner, the law says that your agreement automatically becomes a marriage contract.<\/p>\n<p>A cohabitation agreement or a marriage contract cannot say who gets custody or access to any children if you separate. This is because decisions about children must be made at the time you separate or divorce, based on what is in the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n<p>When married people separate, they each have an equal right to live in their matrimonial home. A marriage contract cannot change their <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/were-married-who-gets-stay-our-home-if-we-separate-or-divorce\" target=\"_blank\">equal right to live in the home<\/a>. So if you have a cohabitation agreement about who can live in a home and you later marry, this part of your agreement might not apply.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue\">This information might not apply if you made your cohabitation agreement outside Ontario. A family law lawyer can explain how the law applies to agreements made outside Ontario.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97127","id":"97127","resource":"node","uuid":"a80c17e2-4e15-459b-ab60-60bdf032f901"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97128","id":"97128","resource":"node","uuid":"57ee1469-0f3d-44d1-9644-223a5aa78904"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97129","id":"97129","resource":"node","uuid":"365bc3e5-5f24-4e5e-8c35-100a1081a6b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97130","id":"97130","resource":"node","uuid":"4d1861a5-bc98-4fa6-a82f-e5505fd80e17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97131","id":"97131","resource":"node","uuid":"4300aa17-64bc-4d0b-affa-96d19e2499f5"}],"field_question":"What is a cohabitation agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/895","id":"895","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eaa6f412-4872-462f-b92d-01b597ae3ae6"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97103","id":"97103","resource":"node","uuid":"fe615c8f-1227-4fd0-9a7e-7e317cc6bbac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97096","id":"97096","resource":"node","uuid":"79c46a4d-7125-4a1f-b28d-f212c2873f68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97104","id":"97104","resource":"node","uuid":"2f32151f-57f9-4e51-8db0-2297221520e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89078","id":"89078","resource":"node","uuid":"79cc53a5-f908-4bc2-9800-3ec14e3b9b5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89774","id":"89774","resource":"node","uuid":"35125559-0ee5-4eda-8d65-f7e7ce110df0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76449","id":"76449","resource":"node","uuid":"72a8bfaa-bebf-4b95-a4b3-4d97e1da2c7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89703","id":"89703","resource":"node","uuid":"54dc05c5-c753-46c2-aeef-fd82ef4b6976"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76403","id":"76403","resource":"node","uuid":"b176b6a9-01de-44d4-9efe-7d8f6138230d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1470283200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97115","vid":"48878","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a cohabitation agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-is-a-cohabitation-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97115\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470338480","changed":"1511364558","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97115","id":"97115","resource":"node","uuid":"5723a8f0-2005-4968-9c4b-753a9f9388b6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5723a8f0-2005-4968-9c4b-753a9f9388b6","vuuid":"b6c6e90e-0ae4-4134-9e0e-df822863aaa1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You don't have to hire a lawyer or paralegal to help you deal with your landlord but they can be very helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers can give legal advice. This&nbsp;means that they can explain what the law means for your specific problem. For example, a lawyer can explain how to get your landlord to respect your rights, or tell you if your landlord has a good enough reason to have you evicted.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can represent you at the Landlord and Tenant Board and in other tribunals and courts. Lawyers can also help you resolve your issues without going to a Board, tribunal, or court.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer is also called an attorney, barrister, or solicitor.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers offer \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services. This means you can pay them to help you with some parts of your case. You can also speak to a lawyer for advice on steps you might be able to do yourself.<\/p>\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/becoming-licensed\/paralegal-licensing-process\/faqs?lang=en-ca%20-%20s1q1\">paralegal<\/a>&nbsp;is another type of legal professional but they cannot do everything a lawyer can do.<\/p>\n<p>Paralegals can represent you at the Landlord and Tenant Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, or Small Claims Court. But a paralegal cannot represent you in other courts. For example, they can't represent you in appealing a decision of the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<p>A paralegal can work for and be supervised by a lawyer, or they can work for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer or paralegal at all, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/i-cant-afford-hire-lawyer-how-can-i-get-help-my-tenancy-issue\" target=\"_blank\">you may be able to find other legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules for lawyers and paralegals&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>In Ontario, the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lsuc.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society of Ontario<\/a>&nbsp;regulates lawyers and paralegals. This means they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have rules about who can become a lawyer or paralegal<\/li>\n<li>have rules about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/about-lso\/legislation-rules\" target=\"_blank\">how lawyers and paralegals must behave<\/a>&nbsp;professionally<\/li>\n<li>deal with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-lawyer-or-paralegal\">complaints about lawyers and paralegals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97149","id":"97149","resource":"node","uuid":"10c57e4f-55ea-49da-839f-856227487780"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97150","id":"97150","resource":"node","uuid":"de536057-cc52-42e2-a4ab-0354c5c4a511"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97152","id":"97152","resource":"node","uuid":"ca647598-fc7e-4b7a-a25d-3fd76aeac3cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97153","id":"97153","resource":"node","uuid":"0f06e1a6-acba-410c-bad0-2f685dd53675"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97154","id":"97154","resource":"node","uuid":"1bf5ea0e-8592-428c-87a3-8957fae4a25c"}],"field_question":"How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my tenancy issue? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97147\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470768421","changed":"1543007869","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97147","id":"97147","resource":"node","uuid":"871d8aad-8369-4715-852b-03ec3fbe0a79"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"871d8aad-8369-4715-852b-03ec3fbe0a79","vuuid":"0785d834-c3ae-4325-a4da-98cefbb30a91","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you can't afford a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\">lawyer or paralegal<\/a>&nbsp;for your whole case, a lawyer can still help you understand what the law says about your situation and what your options are.<\/p>\n<p>Some lawyers provide \"unbundled\" or \u201climited scope\u201d services. This means they agree to help you with part of your case. For example, they might help you fill out forms and prepare for your hearing, but not represent you at the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You might also be able to find legal help in other places. Some of these options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">Community Legal Clinics (CLCs)<\/a>: Most CLCs across Ontario give free legal help or advice on tenancy law issues to people who have low incomes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/application-and-hearing-process\/#step4\" target=\"_blank\">Tenant Duty Counsel<\/a>: <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Tenant Duty Counsel<\/span> are lawyers and community legal workers who can help you at most Landlord and Tenant Board locations across the province. Usually, if you have a telephone hearing scheduled, you can also reach duty counsel by telephone. Duty counsel can give you advice about your legal rights and responsibilities, and the Board process. They can also help you work out a settlement with your landlord or help you talk to Board mediators.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justicenet.ca\/professions\" target=\"_blank\">JusticeNet<\/a>: JusticeNet is a non-profit organization that helps people in Ontario whose income is too high to get legal aid and too low to afford legal fees. They offer services for a fee based on income.<\/li>\n<li>If your landlord is discriminating against you, you might be able to get help from the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.equalityrights.org\/cera\/\" target=\"_blank\">Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation<\/a>&nbsp;or from the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrlsc.on.ca\/en\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\">Human Rights Legal Support Centre<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on where you live in Ontario, a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.211ontario.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">community mediation program<\/a>&nbsp;might help you work out an agreement with your landlord.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on where you live in Ontario, you might be able to speak to a Board mediator before your hearing date. You can call the Board to find out if this is possible in your case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97155","id":"97155","resource":"node","uuid":"86e3ddc9-5ed3-405d-99e6-58c619ed15ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97156","id":"97156","resource":"node","uuid":"9f162fc0-f7bf-46c5-92b2-acece50ce02d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97157","id":"97157","resource":"node","uuid":"f17b1292-e826-470a-9579-02d4d7a0b36f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97158","id":"97158","resource":"node","uuid":"37ddcb75-a2ef-4705-a798-a4bb0d8b73a0"}],"field_question":"I can't afford to hire a lawyer. How can I get help with my tenancy issue?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/916","id":"916","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"0b8346de-5f0e-4ea2-944b-0e5f08c6b276"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/993","id":"993","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f1076c19-949a-4057-9820-69834fb0190e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97147","id":"97147","resource":"node","uuid":"871d8aad-8369-4715-852b-03ec3fbe0a79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95569","id":"95569","resource":"node","uuid":"66cf867f-1da3-4c02-a1f1-0e403a2ae4d8"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104094","id":"104094","resource":"node","uuid":"98f03618-8cc7-4719-9c2a-ab1c363e3927"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86054","id":"86054","resource":"node","uuid":"e0bda880-9974-4397-a1e0-0535b5fa6151"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1469937600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97148","vid":"70547","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I can't afford to hire a lawyer. How can I get help with my tenancy issue?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/i-cant-afford-hire-lawyer-how-can-i-get-help-my-tenancy-issue","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97148\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470768447","changed":"1543010731","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97148","id":"97148","resource":"node","uuid":"5003eeaf-08b1-4c8d-8a0e-c223073bc14d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5003eeaf-08b1-4c8d-8a0e-c223073bc14d","vuuid":"746c0735-d9f8-485f-9b26-be9810e586fd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are only two kinds of deposit your landlord is allowed to ask for when you rent a new place to live:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rent deposit<\/li>\n<li>key deposit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>rent deposit<\/strong> cannot be more than one month's rent on a yearly or month-to-month rental, or one week's rent on a weekly rental. The deposit must be used for your final period of rent. It cannot be used for damage or other costs.<\/p>\n<p>A rent deposit is sometimes called a security deposit or a last month's rent deposit (LMR).<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>key deposit<\/strong> cannot be more than the actual cost to replace the keys. If you return the keys when you move out, the landlord must give you back the deposit.<\/p>\n<p>If you want extra keys, your landlord can charge you for the cost of making the extra keys.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of keys, your building might use entry cards, fobs, or other devices. The rules for these things are the same as for keys.<\/p>\n<h3>Illegal deposits<\/h3>\n<p>A landlord cannot ask you for any other type of deposit. They cannot ask for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-landlord-refuse-rent-me-because-i-have-pet\" target=\"_blank\">pet deposits<\/a><\/li>\n<li>damage deposits<\/li>\n<li>any deposit amount that is more than a last month's or last week's rent<\/li>\n<li>post-dated cheques or any other kind of pre-authorized payment<\/li>\n<li>a key deposit that is more than what it would cost to replace the keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Interest on deposits<\/h3>\n<p>Each year, the landlord must pay you interest on your deposits. Interest is extra money to make up for the fact that you can't use your money because the landlord is holding it as a deposit.<\/p>\n<p>The interest rate is equal to the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-i-agree-rent-increase-above-guideline\" target=\"_blank\">guideline rent increase<\/a> for the year in which the interest payment is due. For example, if you paid a last months' rent deposit on August 1, 2016, the landlord must pay you interest on August 1, 2017.&nbsp; The rent guideline for 2017 is 1.5%, so the landlord must pay you 1.5% interest on your deposit. A year after that, the landlord must pay you 1.8% interest, because the rent guideline for 2018 will be 1.8%.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord pays the interest by giving it to you or by adding it to your deposit. If they do not do this, you can deduct it from your next rent payment or apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to make them pay it.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97171","id":"97171","resource":"node","uuid":"fc485a20-f803-4503-b6fa-37c84308b9cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97172","id":"97172","resource":"node","uuid":"3a19858b-0e80-4a6f-9110-2fd9c976d4dc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97173","id":"97173","resource":"node","uuid":"e3227b15-13e0-4e4c-a94b-ffb3df38b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97174","id":"97174","resource":"node","uuid":"900aad85-2917-42ee-8710-68f60e585caa"}],"field_question":"Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577","id":"95577","resource":"node","uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95580","id":"95580","resource":"node","uuid":"7c5760c6-d44d-42e9-b273-f61de3e886b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne-James","field_review_notes":"This question along with a series of others, were updated based on approved content from MB and edited by NOB on Nov 28, 2017.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97175","vid":"49075","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/do-i-have-pay-deposit-when-i-rent-new-place","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97175\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470861482","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97175","id":"97175","resource":"node","uuid":"aa888a2d-0cc0-4263-bdf0-86294ea0df87"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"aa888a2d-0cc0-4263-bdf0-86294ea0df87","vuuid":"5d15f982-03ee-4d9e-aa40-5c401e16b92a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you first rent a place, you and your landlord agree on the rent you will pay. In most cases, the rent can be any amount that you both agree on.<\/p>\n<p>Your rent could include things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>electricity<\/li>\n<li>cable<\/li>\n<li>parking<\/li>\n<li>cleaning<\/li>\n<li>meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure your rental agreement or lease clearly says what is included and what is not included.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.bordered {\n    padding: 15px;\n    border: double;\n  }\n<\/style><div class=\"bordered\">Starting on April 30, 2018, most landlords will have to use the government\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca\/mbs\/ssb\/forms\/ssbforms.nsf\/MinistryDetail?OpenForm&amp;ACT=RDR&amp;TAB=PROFILE&amp;ENV=WWE&amp;NO=047-2229E\">standard lease form<\/a>. You and your landlord can use the standard lease form now if you both agree to use it.<\/div>\n<h3>Future rent increases<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases, your landlord must wait a year before raising your rent and must give you 90 days' written notice.<\/p>\n<p>Usually your landlord cannot increase your rent more than the \"Guideline\" percentage which is set by the government each year. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is important to find out if your place is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-much-can-my-rent-go\" target=\"_blank\">covered by the Guideline<\/a>. If it is not covered, your landlord can raise your rent as much as they want after a year.<\/p>\n<p>If your rental agreement has any discounts, this could also affect future rent increases.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations, there might be an Order Prohibiting Rent Increase (OPRI). An OPRI means the rent can't be above a certain amount until the landlord does repairs.<\/p>\n<p>This situation is extremely rare, so it is unlikely that your new unit will be affected by an OPRI. If your unit is affected, your landlord has to tell you before you move in.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97176","id":"97176","resource":"node","uuid":"09dcd7da-034e-41c3-825b-4b74d2ffd659"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97177","id":"97177","resource":"node","uuid":"292245e5-5f7e-4922-9acf-bf5a0fdf20ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97178","id":"97178","resource":"node","uuid":"f1da1673-3735-4889-bb1d-5cfc3ec42b78"}],"field_question":"How much rent can a landlord charge?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/907","id":"907","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d4bca99a-4a95-49bc-9c3a-e06366169339"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95577","id":"95577","resource":"node","uuid":"33c10220-831f-47d3-8413-203f8b40ef22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97175","id":"97175","resource":"node","uuid":"aa888a2d-0cc0-4263-bdf0-86294ea0df87"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76347","id":"76347","resource":"node","uuid":"d2c6e9cc-1e1d-439b-aea3-d98ba033db6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76702","id":"76702","resource":"node","uuid":"59858670-081d-4408-bbc1-bd63b282bab4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519621200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne-James","field_review_notes":"This question along with a series of others, were updated based on approved content from MB and edited by NOB on Nov 28, 2017.\r\nJan 2018 TH: Changed inappropriate past-tense language in Step 2 (with Michael's blessing).","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97179","vid":"54235","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How much rent can a landlord charge?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-much-rent-can-landlord-charge","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97179\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470861483","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97179","id":"97179","resource":"node","uuid":"dbc95d76-a080-473f-b766-255f0344ef10"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"dbc95d76-a080-473f-b766-255f0344ef10","vuuid":"9ab8dd6a-c6dd-4a77-8a4a-28b2e5ed5a4b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Many of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant are set by Ontario law and not by what your rental agreement says.<\/p>\n<p>The law makes certain things part of every rental agreement, even if you and your landlord don't include them. For example, your landlord is responsible for repairs and maintenance even if your rental agreement doesn't say that.<\/p>\n<p>The law also says certain things cannot be part of a rental agreement. Even if they are written in the agreement, you do not have to follow them. One example is a no-pets rule.<\/p>\n<p>But there are some things the law leaves up to you and your landlord to decide on when you make a rental agreement. This can include things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how much rent you will pay<\/li>\n<li>what services and facilities are included in your rent<\/li>\n<li>the date you can move in<\/li>\n<li>the date your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">lease<\/span> expires, if you have a fixed-term tenancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most tenancy agreements made on or after April 30, 2018 must be on the government\u2019s standard lease form. The form includes what the law says must be in an agreement, and leaves space for you and your landlord to agree on other things.<\/p>\n<p>If you are moving into a care home, the landlord must provide a written agreement. It doesn\u2019t have to be on the standard lease form, but there are other rules about what must be in it.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2 has more information about standard leases and care home agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Even when the law doesn't require it, it is a good idea to have the agreement in writing. Putting it in writing can help you and your landlord think of all the points that should be included.<\/p>\n<p>Having a written agreement can be helpful if you and your landlord have a disagreement later. And if you need to go to the Landlord and Tenant Board because your landlord is not doing what they said they would, a written agreement can make it easier to prove your case.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97180","id":"97180","resource":"node","uuid":"03f4c2b0-98d8-477c-9c79-963fa6cbe498"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97181","id":"97181","resource":"node","uuid":"a77100b0-0ca3-4151-b1f4-71c050d36e97"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97182","id":"97182","resource":"node","uuid":"d96a65da-9f73-4600-a7da-9da2c180ef6e"}],"field_question":"What should be in my rental agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102072","id":"102072","resource":"node","uuid":"23d573ac-7d1c-42d8-b3f1-e986ec6ca268"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97179","id":"97179","resource":"node","uuid":"dbc95d76-a080-473f-b766-255f0344ef10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199","id":"97199","resource":"node","uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102312","id":"102312","resource":"node","uuid":"10edff7a-8f4d-405b-afa0-96b6055611c4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76395","id":"76395","resource":"node","uuid":"6dc3f92d-196d-44b5-9aa1-ca541accd1d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93615","id":"93615","resource":"node","uuid":"4469d229-bd15-480e-b604-d12b5c140b43"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1525752000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97184","vid":"57893","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should be in my rental agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-should-be-my-rental-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470861483","changed":"1528994794","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e","vuuid":"ac86796e-12a1-4405-883a-feff05f11a33","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Usually, a landlord cannot refuse to rent you a place or discriminate against you in any other way because you have children or because you're pregnant or might become pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>The Ontario Human Rights Code protects you from these and many other types of discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords also cannot ask you questions or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/landlord-wont-rent-me-and-i-think-its-because-discrimination-what-can-i-do\" target=\"_blank\">advertise in a way that discriminates<\/a>. For example, a landlord must not:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>call a building \"adult-only\" or \"adult lifestyle\"<\/li>\n<li>advertise a unit as \"Suitable for young professionals\"<\/li>\n<li>show you only certain units or floors that they say are better for a family with children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>If the tenant would be sharing a kitchen or bathroom with the owner or their family, the owner can refuse to rent to anyone for any reason.<\/p>\n<p>There are also exceptions for seniors' housing, and housing that is designed to help people who are also protected by the Human Rights Code, for example, people with certain kinds of disabilities.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97185","id":"97185","resource":"node","uuid":"3fdef84e-0398-4bf5-87e5-0205466d1e0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97186","id":"97186","resource":"node","uuid":"7123af0d-2f87-4ca8-a8eb-7ae498fcf820"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97187","id":"97187","resource":"node","uuid":"0daef7dc-7693-4d04-a538-b31a3a8d95cd"}],"field_question":"Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because I have children?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97194","id":"97194","resource":"node","uuid":"51804659-150f-4e70-a8de-1973ce8db7bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199","id":"97199","resource":"node","uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97167","id":"97167","resource":"node","uuid":"5af4a0b6-abe0-4c6c-a2f8-d41cef5154e6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1470024000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97188","vid":"40315","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because I have children?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-refuse-rent-me-because-i-have-children","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97188\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470861484","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97188","id":"97188","resource":"node","uuid":"93a4120e-788a-4cd5-a566-e79b0cce02b8"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"93a4120e-788a-4cd5-a566-e79b0cce02b8","vuuid":"15135160-385b-483e-a1ee-0e1618864ef3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A landlord is allowed to ask if you have pets when you move in. They are also allowed to deny your rental <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">application<\/span> because you have pets.<\/p>\n<p>But, after you move in, your landlord cannot evict you just for having a pet, even if your rental agreement has a \"no\u2011pets\" clause. In Ontario, no\u2011pets clauses in rental agreements are void. This means they cannot be enforced.<\/p>\n<p>A landlord <strong>might<\/strong> be able to make you get rid of your pet if your pet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>makes unreasonable amounts of noise<\/li>\n<li>causes a severe allergic reaction<\/li>\n<li>is dangerous<\/li>\n<li>causes damage<\/li>\n<li>is not allowed because of condominium by-laws or local city by-laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97189","id":"97189","resource":"node","uuid":"da664d2b-a00d-4167-a46f-589d8712b86e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97190","id":"97190","resource":"node","uuid":"c0691911-5813-46d9-b8ee-80e0a6bc0b67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97191","id":"97191","resource":"node","uuid":"2c5a8695-03ac-4d8e-a181-55f3fb673ec7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97192","id":"97192","resource":"node","uuid":"7da23f6c-ca38-494c-85a3-14149db8e5e8"}],"field_question":"Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because I have a pet?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97188","id":"97188","resource":"node","uuid":"93a4120e-788a-4cd5-a566-e79b0cce02b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199","id":"97199","resource":"node","uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76322","id":"76322","resource":"node","uuid":"54686c2c-8fc0-4dec-aba4-f4a16fe39e8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76702","id":"76702","resource":"node","uuid":"59858670-081d-4408-bbc1-bd63b282bab4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97201","id":"97201","resource":"node","uuid":"1a849a37-6db6-4578-8fdf-93218cc82e71"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1470024000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97194","vid":"68856","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because I have a pet?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-refuse-rent-me-because-i-have-pet","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97194\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470861485","changed":"1540485892","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97194","id":"97194","resource":"node","uuid":"51804659-150f-4e70-a8de-1973ce8db7bf"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"51804659-150f-4e70-a8de-1973ce8db7bf","vuuid":"5583dd38-142a-4ab8-93e5-d58dcab5b574","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In Ontario, it is against the law for a landlord to refuse to rent to you because of your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>birthplace or citizenship<\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age (if you are at least 18, or if you are 16 or 17 and not living with a parent)<\/li>\n<li>sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li>disability<\/li>\n<li>marital status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or because you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>have children<\/li>\n<li>are on social assistance (welfare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes discrimination is indirect and less obvious. The landlord might not even realize that what they are doing is wrong.<\/p>\n<p>And some practices are considered <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> because of how they affect different groups of people differently. This is called indirect <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span>. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A building has no ramp at the main entrance \u2013 this can discriminate against people who use wheelchairs.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord threatens to evict tenants because of noise complaints \u2013 this can discriminate against people with children.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord won't rent to people with no credit rating \u2013 this can discriminate against tenants who are young or new to Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if they don't mean to discriminate, landlords who will not change things like these could be breaking the law.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97195","id":"97195","resource":"node","uuid":"9c71a424-6de8-458f-9c9d-68ee18a81815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97196","id":"97196","resource":"node","uuid":"57a421a5-84b6-4d80-a639-99072d5423ac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97197","id":"97197","resource":"node","uuid":"7f84c26e-18b9-4f2f-941c-a7204f6a5f7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97198","id":"97198","resource":"node","uuid":"126352b1-4121-484e-b2a1-73a6e65d4a5a"}],"field_question":"A landlord won't rent to me and I think it's because of discrimination. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97194","id":"97194","resource":"node","uuid":"51804659-150f-4e70-a8de-1973ce8db7bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97188","id":"97188","resource":"node","uuid":"93a4120e-788a-4cd5-a566-e79b0cce02b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94172","id":"94172","resource":"node","uuid":"fc2a90a7-493a-4247-8310-52e1c00afe93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97165","id":"97165","resource":"node","uuid":"c5a66b42-4904-45a9-b35d-512451817ab9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89256","id":"89256","resource":"node","uuid":"3420a587-659d-4ba8-92d3-cca13a218a61"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1470024000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1483851600","field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James ","field_review_notes":"This is a sample review note.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"1486011600","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97199","vid":"50862","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"A landlord won't rent to me and I think it's because of discrimination. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/landlord-wont-rent-me-and-i-think-its-because-discrimination-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1470861602","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199","id":"97199","resource":"node","uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149","vuuid":"373cb26d-3f03-44e8-97a4-72d5a80e1791","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario has 3 different courts that deal with family law issues. They are the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Ontario Court of Justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important that you go to the right court.<\/p>\n<p>The family court process follows strict rules. There is a rule about what is needed at every step in a court case. These rules are called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">Family Law Rules<\/a>. Reading them can help you as you fill out court forms and go through the court process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 5: Where a case starts and is to be heard<\/a> tells you where to start a family law court case. It says you have to start your case in a court that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>deals with the family law issues you need to resolve, and<\/li>\n<li>is in the municipality where you or your partner live.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>But, if your issues are about&nbsp;custody or&nbsp;access, you usually go to the court in the municipality where your child lives.<\/p>\n<p>To know which court to start your family law case at you need to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what issues you want the court to decide<\/li>\n<li>which courts deal with those issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're not sure which court to go to, you can also call the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/Court_Addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\">family courthouse<\/a> in your municipality to ask.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97289","id":"97289","resource":"node","uuid":"00b8360b-11d3-4b79-94ad-fbbf0177f0ed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97290","id":"97290","resource":"node","uuid":"d1b8093b-87f6-4e53-9bd0-1ab11c9af331"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97291","id":"97291","resource":"node","uuid":"3af5217f-502f-44b2-b7ae-ec9e7135d216"}],"field_question":"Which court do I start my family law case at?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95611","id":"95611","resource":"node","uuid":"3197817d-81b4-4198-9e78-1516d644a73f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97292","vid":"58153","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Which court do I start my family law case at?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/which-court-do-i-start-my-family-law-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97292\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1478642269","changed":"1526320868","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97292","id":"97292","resource":"node","uuid":"7715fc81-754b-45d0-afc2-cc416fad9748"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7715fc81-754b-45d0-afc2-cc416fad9748","vuuid":"51096c2f-81c2-4aca-8e7c-73bfb63104d1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Special or extraordinary expenses are childcare expenses that are <strong>not<\/strong> included in the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\">basic monthly amounts of child support<\/a>. These expenses are sometimes called section 7 expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Child support is money paid by the parent that spends the least amount of time with the child to the parent who takes care of the child most of the time. It is used to help cover the costs of caring for the child.<\/p>\n<p>The Child Support Guidelines and the Government of Canada's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/fl-df\/child-enfant\/fcsg-lfpae\/2017\/pdf\/ona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">child support tables<\/a> set basic monthly amounts of child support. The tables are based on the gross annual income of the payor parent and the number of children they have to support. There is a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">separate<\/span> table for each province and territory.<\/p>\n<p>The tables show the <strong>basic<\/strong> monthly amounts of child support, also called the table amount. The table amount pays for things like your child\u2019s clothes, groceries, and school supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Special or extraordinary expenses are extra expenses <strong>not<\/strong> covered in the table amount. These expenses may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>child care fees, such as daycare, to allow the parent who looks after the child to go to work or school<\/li>\n<li>the part of medical and dental insurance premiums the other parent pays to cover their child<\/li>\n<li>the child\u2019s health expenses, such as orthodontics, prescriptions, eyeglasses, counselling, or hearing aids<\/li>\n<li>reasonable and extraordinary expenses for school or educational programs to meet the child\u2019s particular needs, such as tutors or private school fees<\/li>\n<li>expenses for post-secondary education<\/li>\n<li>reasonable and extraordinary expenses for the child's extracurricular activities, such as competitive sports classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These expenses must be <strong>reasonable<\/strong> and <strong>necessary<\/strong>. Steps 3 and 4 explain when an expense is reasonable or necessary.<\/p>\n<p>There is no checklist to see if an expense is special or extraordinary. Every expense is decided based on your family\u2019s financial situation. You and your partner can decide if an expense is special or extraordinary.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, both parents help pay for their child's special expenses based on their income. So, if both you and your partner make roughly the same amount of money, you divide the cost of special expenses equally.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97319","id":"97319","resource":"node","uuid":"abf4b7c1-6517-4a60-a28b-00f3a34df99a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97321","id":"97321","resource":"node","uuid":"86469341-f3cf-4049-b7b4-2269cf23797b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97322","id":"97322","resource":"node","uuid":"b4175e5c-04f8-497f-b288-fffe8a778add"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97323","id":"97323","resource":"node","uuid":"3172968d-39dc-4db7-ba6a-a837cb05772c"}],"field_question":"What are special or extraordinary expenses?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95480","id":"95480","resource":"node","uuid":"eead08c3-d8bf-47f0-b0af-f0007ee24c5b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95492","id":"95492","resource":"node","uuid":"eab6cdb1-d18d-4907-81f1-31e5f74c3a6d"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92750","id":"92750","resource":"node","uuid":"90ced8eb-625a-4e23-87b1-2047fc02500b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83355","id":"83355","resource":"node","uuid":"89272e25-446d-42ce-8d67-8b752a1bdfe8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97320","vid":"48950","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are special or extraordinary expenses?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-are-special-or-extraordinary-expenses","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97320\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479156593","changed":"1511381716","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97320","id":"97320","resource":"node","uuid":"82223286-e8b3-4a9e-8a96-a70cedca0992"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"82223286-e8b3-4a9e-8a96-a70cedca0992","vuuid":"db9d4f12-12db-40fb-96bd-07d6cfcfcb18","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may want to change child support because of changes to your situation. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The payor parent loses their job and can no longer pay the current amount of child support.<\/li>\n<li>The payor parent makes more money and the other parent wants them to pay more child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child finishes school, marries, or moves out on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is working full-time.<\/li>\n<li>Your child is living with the other parent or a different person.<\/li>\n<li>There are new special or extraordinary expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A change in the income of the parent receiving support is generally not a reason to change child support. This is because that parent's income is usually not taken into account when deciding <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\" target=\"_blank\">how much child support<\/a> should be paid.<\/p>\n<p>How you change child support depends on how you and your partner agreed on the amount of child support. For example, if you agreed and signed a separation agreement or got a court order.<\/p>\n<h3>Separation agreement or court order<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-child-support-my-separation-agreement\">separation agreement<\/a> or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-change-child-support-my-court-order\">court order<\/a> that includes child support, check it to see if it deals with these kinds of situations. For example, it might say that child support ends when your child gets their degree or diploma.<\/p>\n<p>If your separation agreement or court order does not say what should happen if there are changes to your situation, you and your partner can agree to make a new separation agreement. If you can't agree, you can get help from a family law professional or go to court and ask a judge to decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Notice of Calculation<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner used the Ontario government's the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\" target=\"_blank\">online Child Support Service<\/a> (CSS) to decide the amount, you can use it again to change the amount. The government then mails you a Notice of Recalculation that has the new amount. Only one parent needs to ask to change child support online. The other parent does <strong>not <\/strong>need to agree.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97325","id":"97325","resource":"node","uuid":"8560f9a6-ce36-47ee-a2c6-c625f1d15ba2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97326","id":"97326","resource":"node","uuid":"20457e92-1c36-4b76-8b55-10924fbafce4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97327","id":"97327","resource":"node","uuid":"8fd52be7-dbf2-4cf0-887d-8e6cafff4a68"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97328","id":"97328","resource":"node","uuid":"59d5b384-f046-455f-a425-10c6e9e32254"}],"field_question":"How can child support be changed?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95488","id":"95488","resource":"node","uuid":"89d73eeb-465b-46d3-8684-e87211277ece"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95489","id":"95489","resource":"node","uuid":"928be282-79c3-4eea-827b-fe11aa45a752"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95494","id":"95494","resource":"node","uuid":"5b798ab3-2e8c-4816-b4d7-b4e91ac01501"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102488","id":"102488","resource":"node","uuid":"2bc523f1-0eb4-4266-b27f-2ab8d808e247"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94324","id":"94324","resource":"node","uuid":"98a2c593-9e1b-4a43-bc33-394611be9e4e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97324","vid":"63111","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can child support be changed?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-can-child-support-be-changed","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97324\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479157829","changed":"1530890793","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97324","id":"97324","resource":"node","uuid":"8b4450b9-b966-4323-a3f3-0986d7a2a8b9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8b4450b9-b966-4323-a3f3-0986d7a2a8b9","vuuid":"f894abdb-3ed9-4a31-af34-a1de6773751b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord can try to evict you if they say you have been disturbing other tenants or the landlord. This is sometimes called \u201cinterfering with other people\u2019s reasonable enjoyment\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples of disturbing behaviour are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>playing loud music<\/li>\n<li>having loud parties late at night<\/li>\n<li>leaving garbage in the hallways<\/li>\n<li>throwing cigarette butts off the balcony<\/li>\n<li>harassing or threatening someone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landlord must first give you a written notice. It should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N5.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy For Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding \u2013 Form N5<\/a>. But if your landlord lives in the same building as you and there are no more than 3 living units in the building, the landlord can use a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N7.pdf\">Form N7 \u2013 Notice to End Your Tenancy for Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to move out just because you get this notice.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the first time in 6 months that your landlord gave you a Form N5, you have 7 days to cancel or \u201cvoid\u201d it. To cancel the N5, you must stop doing whatever the notice says is disturbing people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/if-my-landlord-gives-me-eviction-notice-do-i-have-move-out\">There are things you can do after you get this notice<\/a> to try to stop the eviction.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord can then file an Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2 with the Landlord and Tenant Board if<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the landlord claims that you &nbsp;didn\u2019t cancel the N5 notice by stopping the behaviour within 7 days,<\/li>\n<li>you already got an N5 from the landlord less than six months before you received this new notice, or<\/li>\n<li>your landlord gave you a Form N7 because you live in the same building and there are no more than 3 living units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Board will schedule a hearing to decide the landlord\u2019s application. The Board has the power to evict you. They can also order you to stop disturbing people.<\/p>\n<p>The Board or your landlord should send you a Notice of Hearing and a copy of the landlord\u2019s application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">There are things you can do before the hearing<\/a> to try to stop the eviction or to reach some agreement with your landlord. But if you and your landlord can\u2019t agree, your case will go to a hearing at the Board.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, your landlord must show that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have followed all the right steps in their application,<\/li>\n<li>there is a good reason to evict you, and<\/li>\n<li>the notice you received gives you enough information about that reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a> and think about the best ways to prove that you should not have to move out.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97346","id":"97346","resource":"node","uuid":"e4322b0d-f297-4b52-bf26-ab061cb42c8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97352","id":"97352","resource":"node","uuid":"168dcacf-0107-4177-9e99-a5e146717828"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97353","id":"97353","resource":"node","uuid":"efc50133-783e-43a6-b497-f1f2b9eb8140"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97354","id":"97354","resource":"node","uuid":"9768b708-3e42-427e-b93c-25ff09d1f5c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97355","id":"97355","resource":"node","uuid":"958c9736-8ed3-402e-be2a-f8bcf589e055"}],"field_question":"My landlord is trying to evict me for disturbing other people. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/911","id":"911","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d737a54b-8672-4e81-b54b-3033dd7fa266"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97356","id":"97356","resource":"node","uuid":"a84dde3f-7c9f-47e0-a826-5946c867a122"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93486","id":"93486","resource":"node","uuid":"73b62996-f4a6-4769-bcf0-73c45ee332c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515042000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"KM Jan. 8\/18: updated Date reviewed.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97342","vid":"51007","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My landlord is trying to evict me for disturbing other people. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-disturbing-other-people-what-should-i","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97342\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479327694","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97342","id":"97342","resource":"node","uuid":"48fa4dc3-afc3-4bfa-a211-1a89b56ad299"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"48fa4dc3-afc3-4bfa-a211-1a89b56ad299","vuuid":"9ae1bc27-4622-4bf5-b9b0-0ffc5355e3c1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A hearing at the Board is like a court case, but less formal.<\/p>\n<p>At an eviction hearing, your landlord can explain why they want to evict you. You can explain why you think you should not be evicted.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord must prove to the Board that there is a legal reason to evict you. You have the right to question or challenge any witnesses or other evidence your landlord brings to the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the right to speak and to bring your own evidence and witnesses. It is a good idea to make notes and take them to the hearing so you can remember everything you want to say.<\/p>\n<p>After listening to all the witnesses and looking at the evidence from you and from your landlord, the Board member will make a decision. They will write that decision in an Order.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of hearings<\/h3>\n<p>There are 2 types of hearings at the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oral hearings<\/strong> are held in person. You and the landlord must come to the location given in the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Notice<\/span> of Hearing. Most Board hearings are oral hearings.<\/p>\n<p>You must bring any documents, witnesses, or other evidence that you have to your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Oral hearings are almost always public. This means that other landlords and tenants or members of the public could be watching your hearing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electronic hearings<\/strong> are sometimes scheduled by the Board when the rental unit is in a rural or remote location. They can be held by telephone or videoconference.<\/p>\n<p>You and the landlord must send any documents or other evidence to the Board and to each other before the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>All Board hearings are recorded. The recording is not available to the public but you or your landlord can order a copy if you need it.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting ready for the hearing<\/h3>\n<p>If you get a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Notice<\/span> of Hearing, it is important to start preparing as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Find out what <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">steps you can take to stop the eviction before the hearing<\/a>.&nbsp;For example, if the case is about unpaid rent, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-i-stop-eviction-paying-what-i-owe\">you can stop the eviction by paying<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t stop the eviction before the hearing, there are things you should do to<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\"> prepare for the hearing<\/a> , such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gathering evidence<\/li>\n<li>making copies of documents and photos<\/li>\n<li>making sure witness you need will come to the hearing<\/li>\n<li>getting legal help<\/li>\n<li>making sure you\u2019ll be able to get to the hearing location early and stay all day if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\">get legal help<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as possible. If you can\u2019t find help before the hearing day, you can talk to tenant duty counsel. Tenant duty counsel are lawyers and community legal workers who give legal advice at places where Board hearings are being held.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97452","id":"97452","resource":"node","uuid":"260f7271-a3fa-48b2-b861-45b224960e1d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97457","id":"97457","resource":"node","uuid":"86a65c7c-eb82-4e06-96ad-7a425447053a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97477","id":"97477","resource":"node","uuid":"fdae24b3-3ccd-4554-b558-bac92f0d381e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97481","id":"97481","resource":"node","uuid":"5589f857-48ab-4150-bb63-d828ca3c504a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97487","id":"97487","resource":"node","uuid":"1071b6bb-63ac-4368-80a8-646bac736e37"}],"field_question":"What happens at an eviction hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/912","id":"912","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e98ef2da-f03d-4c25-9ada-b1377b3c8bf9"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95746","id":"95746","resource":"node","uuid":"1935ca41-57ba-4237-adae-bf682ff3186f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95794","id":"95794","resource":"node","uuid":"5c0449cc-a029-4775-82a4-71e4e0be5e29"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93486","id":"93486","resource":"node","uuid":"73b62996-f4a6-4769-bcf0-73c45ee332c6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97356","vid":"42499","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens at an eviction hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-happens-eviction-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97356\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479333676","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97356","id":"97356","resource":"node","uuid":"a84dde3f-7c9f-47e0-a826-5946c867a122"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a84dde3f-7c9f-47e0-a826-5946c867a122","vuuid":"6aeecaf7-0a16-4f08-a592-7423c18004fe","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police can approach you and ask questions at any time. You don't have to stop and talk to the police if you don't want to. But it\u2019s a good idea to be polite. Your rights are protected by the <a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/const\/page-15.html\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You <strong>don\u2019t have to stop and let the police ask you questions<\/strong> unless they have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>arrested&nbsp;you, or<\/li>\n<li>detained you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even when the police <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detain<\/span> you, you <strong>do not<\/strong> have to answer their questions, and you have certain rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to remain silent<\/h3>\n<p>You have the right to remain silent. In most cases, you don\u2019t have to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-answer-questions-police-when-stopped-road\">answer any questions the police ask you<\/a>. Anything you say to the police may be used as evidence.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to be told what's happening<\/h3>\n<p>You have the right to be told why you're being <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span> or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detained<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You have the right to talk to a lawyer. The police must tell you that you have this right. If you tell the police you want to talk to a lawyer, the police must allow you to contact a lawyer. You must be allowed to talk to the lawyer in private.<\/p>\n<p>The police must tell you about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a>. Legal Aid Ontario pays lawyers known as <strong>duty counsel<\/strong> to give free legal advice if you've been <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span> or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detained<\/span>. This advice is available 24 hours a day. If you've been <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span> or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detained<\/span>, you can contact duty counsel immediately. If they don\u2019t tell you, ask the police for the toll-free phone number for duty counsel.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97445","id":"97445","resource":"node","uuid":"fc268cb7-3979-4068-9aa6-a716f3d5ed0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97446","id":"97446","resource":"node","uuid":"edf4049d-1797-4f06-a319-ba58613abdaa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97447","id":"97447","resource":"node","uuid":"f69581c1-c393-422e-af08-f8d12060735f"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police approach me and ask questions?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97431","id":"97431","resource":"node","uuid":"50af03c7-bcc2-43b2-9b7b-415c9484a71e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433","id":"97433","resource":"node","uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97454","id":"97454","resource":"node","uuid":"a466a993-9ad8-4d8b-a2d2-f0bc959ee627"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97456","id":"97456","resource":"node","uuid":"5e8bf2ea-2bae-45c0-b583-80e030ee6c9f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97430","vid":"69572","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if the police approach me and ask questions?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-approach-me-and-ask-questions","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97430\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479408845","changed":"1541450432","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97430","id":"97430","resource":"node","uuid":"09d9beb8-f9b4-420f-92f1-7041e076b7f2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"09d9beb8-f9b4-420f-92f1-7041e076b7f2","vuuid":"e7bf6451-606c-42af-91fc-bd509f656fca","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If the police want to investigate&nbsp;a traffic law, or have reasons to believe you\u2019ve committed a criminal offence, they may ask you to pull over and stop your car. They may investigate you.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic laws are explained in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/90h08\">Highway Traffic Act<\/a>. This Act gives police the power to&nbsp;pull you over to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>check that you have a driver\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<li>check that your vehicle is in good working <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span><\/li>\n<li>check that your vehicle is properly insured<\/li>\n<li>take a breath test to check for alcohol impairment&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must&nbsp;show&nbsp;the police your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>driver\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<li>vehicle registration<\/li>\n<li>proof of insurance for the vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Passengers<\/h3>\n<p>Unless the police have reasonable grounds to believe that your passengers are involved in a criminal offence, your passengers don\u2019t have to tell the police who they are.<\/p>\n<h3>Stunts and racing<\/h3>\n<p>If the police have reasonable grounds to believe you\u2019ve been performing a stunt or racing, they can take away your car and driver\u2019s licence. You won\u2019t get your car back for at least 7 days, and your licence will be suspended for 7 days. You have to pay storage fees to get your car back.<\/p>\n<h3>Drinking alcohol and driving<\/h3>\n<p>The police can ask demand that you take a breath test to check for alcohol impairment. They do not need a reason to ask you to take a breath test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the police have reasonable grounds to suspect that <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-think-i%E2%80%99ve-been-drinking-and-driving\">you've been drinking alcohol within&nbsp;3 hours of driving<\/a>,&nbsp;they can demand that you do&nbsp;a <strong>Standardized Field Sobriety Test<\/strong> at the roadside. The Standardized Field Sobriety Test includes physical co-ordination exercises. For example, you may be asked to stand on one leg or walk in a straight line.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the results of the breath test, the police can take away your car and suspend your driver\u2019s licence. They can also demand that you go to the police station for a <strong>breathalyzer test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Taking drugs and driving<\/h3>\n<p>If the police suspect <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-think-i%E2%80%99ve-been-taking-drugs-and\"><u>you\u2019ve been taking drugs within 3 hours of driving<\/u><\/a>, they can demand that you do a <strong>Standardized Field Sobriety Test<\/strong>. This test includes physical co-ordination exercises. For example, you may be asked to stand on one leg or walk in a straight line. The police can also demand that you go to the police station for <strong>drug evaluation tests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97460","id":"97460","resource":"node","uuid":"61e60c8b-ff6d-4f88-bef8-cd661e8875d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103930","id":"103930","resource":"node","uuid":"81897dab-227b-4a44-b58c-26b1047869e1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97461","id":"97461","resource":"node","uuid":"14ac64d4-d37f-43b0-a5f4-c9a974bb0f52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97462","id":"97462","resource":"node","uuid":"6c84d883-4746-4fcc-b9e0-1b220368fb4b"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police stop me when I\u2019m driving?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433","id":"97433","resource":"node","uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97443","id":"97443","resource":"node","uuid":"4e8c251f-b916-4d70-83c4-1bac38ad5c42"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97454","id":"97454","resource":"node","uuid":"a466a993-9ad8-4d8b-a2d2-f0bc959ee627"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97431","vid":"69583","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if the police stop me when I\u2019m driving?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-stop-me-when-i%E2%80%99m-driving","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97431\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479409100","changed":"1541452176","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97431","id":"97431","resource":"node","uuid":"50af03c7-bcc2-43b2-9b7b-415c9484a71e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"50af03c7-bcc2-43b2-9b7b-415c9484a71e","vuuid":"27ebd3c1-e3cd-407f-abe8-36f61688a60e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police can ask you to take tests to find out if you\u2019ve been drinking and driving.<\/p>\n<h3>Roadside tests<\/h3>\n<p>If the police want to test if you\u2019ve been drinking within 3 hours of driving, they can demand that you take a <strong>roadside breath test<\/strong>. If you are not able to provide a breath sample, the police may <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-give-bodily-sample-police\">take a blood sample<\/a>.&nbsp;You do not have the right to refuse a breath test or a blood test in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be asked to do a <strong>Standardized Field Sobriety Test<\/strong> at the roadside. For example, you may be asked to stand on one leg or walk in a straight line. This test checks whether your ability to drive has been impaired by alcohol. You do not have the right to refuse a&nbsp;Standardized Field Sobriety Test in this situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Breathalyzer test<\/h3>\n<p>The police can demand that you go to the police station for a breathalyzer test if they have reasonable grounds to believe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol, or<\/li>\n<li>you have more than the legal limit for alcohol in your blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A breathalyzer test is done with a different device than a roadside breath test. The breathalyzer test is much more reliable and sensitive. It includes a reading of your blood alcohol level.<\/p>\n<h3>Driver\u2019s licence suspension<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the results of the roadside breath test or breathalyzer test, you may have to give the police your driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n<h3>Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration law<\/h3>\n<p>The Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) law applies to all drivers under the age of 21 and new drivers of any age. Drivers under 21 and new drivers must not have any alcohol in their blood while they drive.<\/p>\n<p>If the Zero BAC law applies to you and you're caught driving with alcohol in your blood:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your driver\u2019s licence will be suspended at the roadside for 24 hours, and<\/li>\n<li>you'll be charged with an offence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97464","id":"97464","resource":"node","uuid":"bd11f6a2-ac57-4ed5-b81a-1cd48af35c55"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97465","id":"97465","resource":"node","uuid":"92c7a0ed-e73b-4cca-a3d3-e56148d92a5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97466","id":"97466","resource":"node","uuid":"0b35b62a-47da-437c-af0f-2a838f6ef45b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97467","id":"97467","resource":"node","uuid":"354d16e7-9172-4949-a433-d82ffc83bf1f"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police think I\u2019ve been drinking and driving?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/857","id":"857","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"b2d424ab-ef7c-4863-8b05-712e921ee58d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97431","id":"97431","resource":"node","uuid":"50af03c7-bcc2-43b2-9b7b-415c9484a71e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433","id":"97433","resource":"node","uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97443","id":"97443","resource":"node","uuid":"4e8c251f-b916-4d70-83c4-1bac38ad5c42"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86596","id":"86596","resource":"node","uuid":"95d672d5-67c3-4651-8d17-0cf0fa7c6f93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97468","id":"97468","resource":"node","uuid":"a8ed1f22-4e39-40de-a048-5d5187b753c0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97432","vid":"69691","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if the police think I\u2019ve been drinking and driving?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-think-i%E2%80%99ve-been-drinking-and-driving","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479409326","changed":"1541522543","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553","vuuid":"89bfdcdf-fc51-434d-84c5-8396e491326c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If the police think you\u2019ve been taking drugs within 3 hours of&nbsp;driving, they can demand that you do a roadside <strong>Standardized Field Sobriety Test<\/strong>. For example, you may be asked to stand on one leg or walk in a straight line. This test checks whether your ability to drive has been impaired by drug use.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have the right to talk to a lawyer before taking the Standardized Field Sobriety Test. You don\u2019t have the right to refuse a Standardized Field Sobriety Test.<\/p>\n<h3>Drug evaluation tests<\/h3>\n<p>If you fail the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, the police can demand that you go to the police station for drug evaluation tests.<\/p>\n<p>If you refuse any of the tests, you can be charged with a criminal offence for failure to comply with a police demand.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97469","id":"97469","resource":"node","uuid":"b8e42694-9bd7-4cb8-bf60-1408df6047bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97470","id":"97470","resource":"node","uuid":"92bde1ab-54e8-44d0-bcfc-d758eb9c6ea8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97471","id":"97471","resource":"node","uuid":"44336e6f-87e0-4683-9d59-db82561db91b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97472","id":"97472","resource":"node","uuid":"3fb3c163-7860-4308-af86-3543bf78fe17"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police think I\u2019ve been taking drugs and driving?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/857","id":"857","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"b2d424ab-ef7c-4863-8b05-712e921ee58d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97431","id":"97431","resource":"node","uuid":"50af03c7-bcc2-43b2-9b7b-415c9484a71e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97443","id":"97443","resource":"node","uuid":"4e8c251f-b916-4d70-83c4-1bac38ad5c42"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86596","id":"86596","resource":"node","uuid":"95d672d5-67c3-4651-8d17-0cf0fa7c6f93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97468","id":"97468","resource":"node","uuid":"a8ed1f22-4e39-40de-a048-5d5187b753c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97433","vid":"69618","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if the police think I\u2019ve been taking drugs and driving?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-think-i-have-been-taking-drugs-and","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479409450","changed":"1541455538","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433","id":"97433","resource":"node","uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15","vuuid":"330156e8-d05b-4864-8fb4-25d72f422a45","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In most situations, you don\u2019t have to answer questions from the police. But it\u2019s a good idea to be polite if you\u2019re stopped and questioned.<\/p>\n<h3>Motor vehicle accidents<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a motor vehicle accident you may be required by law to give a statement to the police. This statement is called an <strong>accident report<\/strong>. You are required by law to give police the information necessary to complete the report.<\/p>\n<p>Your accident report cannot be used against you as self-incriminating <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">evidence<\/span>, but making an untrue statement is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Also, if you lie to the police, you can be charged with obstructing justice.<\/p>\n<h3>When driving a vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>If you're <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-stop-me-when-i%E2%80%99m-driving\">stopped while driving a vehicle<\/a>, you must show the following to the police when asked:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your driver\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<li>your vehicle\u2019s registration<\/li>\n<li>proof of insurance documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to say anything to the police. Just show them the documents. Anything you say to the police can be used as evidence if you're charged with a criminal offence.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t show the police your documents, you can be charged with a provincial offence under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/90h08\">Highway Traffic Act<\/a>. It is a provincial offence to not show the police your insurance card.<\/p>\n<h3>Give a sample of your breath if it is requested<\/h3>\n<p>The police can demand that you take a breath test to check for alcohol impairment. They do not need a reason to ask you to take a breath test. You do not have the right to refuse a breath test in this situation.<\/p>\n<h3>When riding a bicycle<\/h3>\n<p>The police can stop you while you\u2019re riding a bicycle if they think you\u2019ve broken a provincial or municipal traffic law. If this happens, you must give the police your name and address. If you refuse, they can arrest you. They will keep you until they figure out who you are so they can give you a ticket. You don\u2019t have to show them a licence.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97473","id":"97473","resource":"node","uuid":"d731b9ea-7a77-4994-a228-816e946af376"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103931","id":"103931","resource":"node","uuid":"f796ddb1-2c10-472b-8166-efc19506d24c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97474","id":"97474","resource":"node","uuid":"50173076-9516-4817-beee-5937f7a17dbe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97475","id":"97475","resource":"node","uuid":"43403648-e0bf-4305-b298-519bc6dc7b84"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97476","id":"97476","resource":"node","uuid":"e30e484e-1c9b-499f-a760-4dc4bbb3b185"}],"field_question":"Do I have to answer questions from the police when stopped on the road?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97431","id":"97431","resource":"node","uuid":"50af03c7-bcc2-43b2-9b7b-415c9484a71e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433","id":"97433","resource":"node","uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97456","id":"97456","resource":"node","uuid":"5e8bf2ea-2bae-45c0-b583-80e030ee6c9f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97434","vid":"69604","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to answer questions from the police when stopped on the road?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-answer-questions-police-when-stopped-road","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97434\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479409606","changed":"1541454584","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97434","id":"97434","resource":"node","uuid":"efc358c7-cd65-4f5d-99f4-140a39a767f9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"efc358c7-cd65-4f5d-99f4-140a39a767f9","vuuid":"778cbcb9-93ad-43a0-8fa9-69f58919f274","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police can arrest you <strong>without a warrant<\/strong> if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>see you committing a crime<\/li>\n<li>think it is in the public interest to arrest you in <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> to find out your identity, preserve evidence, or prevent the continuation of a crime<\/li>\n<li>have reasonable grounds to believe that you have committed or are about to commit an indictable offence<\/li>\n<li>have reasonable grounds to believe there is an outstanding warrant against you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the police don\u2019t have a warrant, they are only allowed to arrest you for a minor crime if they see you committing the offence or they believe on reasonable grounds that it is in the public\u2019s best interest to arrest you.<\/p>\n<p>But if the crime is <strong>more serious<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>they only need to have reasonable grounds to believe you did it or were about to do it. If the police have reasonable grounds to believe you've committed a serious crime or are about to, they can arrest you without a warrant.<\/p>\n<p>Having <strong>reasonable grounds<\/strong> to arrest is more than having a suspicion or hunch based on the circumstances. The officer must believe that you committed the offence, and that a judge or jury would find that any reasonable person in the officer's position would believe there are grounds to arrest you.<\/p>\n<h3>Identifying yourself<\/h3>\n<p>In most situations, you don't have to answer questions from the police. But to avoid spending a lot of time with them, you may want to identify yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the police are looking for someone else, you might avoid being arrested by showing them you're not the person they're looking for.<\/li>\n<li>If the police think you might've committed an offence and you don't tell them who you are, they could arrest you. They could hold you at a police station until they find out who you are, or need to take you to court for a bail hearing.<\/li>\n<li>If the police believe you've committed a minor offence and you tell them who you are, they might not arrest you. Instead, they might give you a promise to appear telling you when to go to court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you lie about your name or address, you can be charged with obstructing justice or obstructing the police.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97478","id":"97478","resource":"node","uuid":"0b14ce42-d6c8-459d-a72e-023dfed5a145"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97479","id":"97479","resource":"node","uuid":"98f83238-21b8-4b1f-9a05-26c27c8884a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97480","id":"97480","resource":"node","uuid":"a3fcb22e-4319-4821-a73b-81de65b55f19"}],"field_question":"The police have arrested me without a warrant. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97434","id":"97434","resource":"node","uuid":"efc358c7-cd65-4f5d-99f4-140a39a767f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97436","id":"97436","resource":"node","uuid":"8efc6bfe-c1c4-4499-bd24-37c4d2ebbae5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97456","id":"97456","resource":"node","uuid":"5e8bf2ea-2bae-45c0-b583-80e030ee6c9f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97435","vid":"69606","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The police have arrested me without a warrant. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/police-have-arrested-me-without-warrant-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97435\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479409711","changed":"1541454750","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97435","id":"97435","resource":"node","uuid":"0276145f-f0ef-4713-9530-ce5cf90ce559"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0276145f-f0ef-4713-9530-ce5cf90ce559","vuuid":"56d6607f-5141-4148-9e87-9dc8c1b44732","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A search warrant is a legal document that allows the police to search a specific place for specific items. The police must show you the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> if you ask to see it. If the police don't show you the search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>, ask to see it.<\/p>\n<p>The police might let you know when they want to enter your property to conduct a search. Sometimes they will come to your door and tell you that they have a search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>But if the police have reasons to believe there's a threat of violent behaviour toward them, they can enter without letting you know.<\/p>\n<p>If they have a valid search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>, the police have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>enter your property<\/li>\n<li>do a brief search to ensure it's safe and to figure out who is on the property<\/li>\n<li>pat you with their hands to search for weapons, if there are reasonable grounds to believe you are a threat to public or the officer<\/li>\n<li>search you for the evidence listed in the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>, if there are reasonable grounds to believe you have that evidence on you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During a search, always keep a record of what's happening. Take photos or video, and write notes. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>You have rights even when the police have a search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to reasonable search and seizure<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/const\/page-15.html\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a> protects you from <strong>unreasonable search and seizure<\/strong>. This means that the police must conduct the search in a reasonable manner. They aren't allowed to destroy your property for no reason. If the police do their search in a way that is not reasonable, a court may later decide that the evidence they found can't be used against you.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to leave<\/h3>\n<p>Unless you're being detained, you have the <strong>right to leave<\/strong> if you want to. The police will do a brief search of the property to ensure that it's safe and to figure out who is on the property. During this brief search, the police often handcuff and identify everyone who is there. This is called <strong>securing the property<\/strong>. Once the property has been secured, you should be free to leave.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to be told what's happening<\/h3>\n<p>If you're not free to leave, you're being detained. You have the right to be <strong>told why you're being detained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Right to talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You have the <strong>right to contact a lawyer if you're being detained<\/strong>. The police must tell you that you have this right. If you tell the police you want to talk to a lawyer, the police must allow you to contact a lawyer. You must be allowed to talk to the lawyer in private.<\/p>\n<p>The police must tell you about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a>. Legal Aid Ontario pays lawyers known as <strong>duty counsel<\/strong> to give free legal advice if you've been arrested or detained. This advice is available 24 hours a day. If you've been arrested or detained, you can contact duty counsel immediately. If they don\u2019t tell you, ask the police for the toll-free phone number for duty counsel.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97482","id":"97482","resource":"node","uuid":"045de0c7-5c3b-4d8b-8837-5419fa745cbf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97483","id":"97483","resource":"node","uuid":"205c5b32-1f99-40d4-992f-b7bce76062fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97484","id":"97484","resource":"node","uuid":"9c773bde-ffe7-42ec-a253-e8a87150f1b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97485","id":"97485","resource":"node","uuid":"6c052a5e-23f1-4daa-81cf-682acc4937c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97486","id":"97486","resource":"node","uuid":"38ab0c7d-5745-4a1b-b2fe-c659afab5a7b"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police have a search warrant?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97440","id":"97440","resource":"node","uuid":"57aba78b-1f78-49f8-90a1-279035170338"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97443","id":"97443","resource":"node","uuid":"4e8c251f-b916-4d70-83c4-1bac38ad5c42"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97442","id":"97442","resource":"node","uuid":"129772cb-dc1b-4c37-9f5c-e93f0aab4291"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97454","id":"97454","resource":"node","uuid":"a466a993-9ad8-4d8b-a2d2-f0bc959ee627"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97436","vid":"69608","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if the police have a search warrant?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-have-search-warrant","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97436\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479409929","changed":"1541454813","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97436","id":"97436","resource":"node","uuid":"8efc6bfe-c1c4-4499-bd24-37c4d2ebbae5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8efc6bfe-c1c4-4499-bd24-37c4d2ebbae5","vuuid":"a4957b4a-13b7-43c1-9124-adde19d66b2d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your rights depend on the situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Your driveway<\/h3>\n<p>If the police have a reasonable suspicion that an impaired driver is parked in your driveway, they can come onto your driveway to investigate. Unless you ask them not to, they can also come onto your driveway to protect your property from being damaged or stolen.<\/p>\n<h3>Your front door<\/h3>\n<p>Any person, including a police officer, is allowed to come to your front door and ask to talk to you. The police can come to your front door because they're responding to a request for assistance. They can also come to your front door simply to get information. But they aren't allowed to come to your door to look into your home or business for evidence of a crime.<\/p>\n<h3>Your home or business<\/h3>\n<p>The police have the power to enter your home or business if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you or someone else in charge of the property has given them permission<\/li>\n<li>they have a warrant to arrest someone in your home or business<\/li>\n<li>they have a warrant to search your home or business<\/li>\n<li>there are urgent circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When you can refuse<\/h3>\n<p>If none of these situations apply, you don't have to allow the police to enter your home or business. You don't have to answer the door when the police knock. If you don't want to talk to the police, you don't have to. If you don't want the police to enter your home or business, tell them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97494","id":"97494","resource":"node","uuid":"79c5402f-c8ca-4155-b527-0a63bff458d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97495","id":"97495","resource":"node","uuid":"9fb3c8b6-a672-4252-b9a1-c1f3492affc4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97496","id":"97496","resource":"node","uuid":"80a38f86-a91a-419f-80e3-28523226d64e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97497","id":"97497","resource":"node","uuid":"5b0afbb4-925e-49fd-a0aa-2f485e130307"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police ask to enter my home or business?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97436","id":"97436","resource":"node","uuid":"8efc6bfe-c1c4-4499-bd24-37c4d2ebbae5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97439","id":"97439","resource":"node","uuid":"88d5cdc7-038f-414e-a820-b7b4901be1d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97438","id":"97438","resource":"node","uuid":"0221b024-f5f5-4709-8f72-2fa772fb38e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97454","id":"97454","resource":"node","uuid":"a466a993-9ad8-4d8b-a2d2-f0bc959ee627"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97437","vid":"69611","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if the police ask to enter my home or business?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-ask-enter-my-home-or-business","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97437\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479410102","changed":"1541455100","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97437","id":"97437","resource":"node","uuid":"530cfbb5-af4a-498c-a797-4ddfd7436490"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"530cfbb5-af4a-498c-a797-4ddfd7436490","vuuid":"a77fad36-2485-43f1-914b-47189c6bf170","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police are allowed to search you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you've been detained<\/li>\n<li>you've been arrested<\/li>\n<li>in certain circumstances when you\u2019re at a place where they are searching for evidence and they believe you have the evidence on you<\/li>\n<li>you're in a vehicle or boat, and they believe you are improperly storing or carrying open alcohol<\/li>\n<li>you gave them informed consent to search you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Weapons<\/h3>\n<p>The police are allowed to search you if they have reasonable grounds to believe that you have <strong>evidence<\/strong> related to an investigation. For example, they can search you if you're at a place where they're searching for guns or other weapons, and they believe you have a weapon.<\/p>\n<h3>Drugs<\/h3>\n<p>They can also search you if you're at a place where they're searching for drugs, and they believe you have the drugs.<\/p>\n<p>The police may be able to use a <strong>sniffer dog<\/strong> to search you and your belongings if they have reasonable grounds to believe you have <strong>illegal drugs<\/strong> and you are in place where you can\u2019t expect to have very much privacy. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bus terminals<\/li>\n<li>airports<\/li>\n<li>schools<\/li>\n<li>public highways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A sniffer dog is trained to detect drugs through smell.<\/p>\n<h3>Alcohol<\/h3>\n<p>The police can search for <strong>alcohol<\/strong> without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe you're transporting liquor unlawfully. They can search you, and your boat or vehicle for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>open bottles or cans of alcohol that are being consumed or transported, and<\/li>\n<li>alcohol that has not been stored in a closed compartment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Safety search<\/h3>\n<p>The police can search you if they are protecting life and safety and have reasonable grounds to believe there is a real, immediate threat to the safety of the public or the police that can be eliminated by the search.<\/p>\n<h3>Strip search<\/h3>\n<p>The police don't usually need to do a strip search. They may decide to do one if they have reasonable grounds that it is necessary to discover weapons or evidence related to the charges you were arrested for. If the police ask you to remove your clothes voluntarily so that they can do a search, ask to talk to a lawyer right away. You should never be asked to remove your clothes where a person of the opposite sex or the public can see you. A strip search should be conducted at the police station.<\/p>\n<h3>Your rights<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/const\/page-15.html\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a> protects you from <strong>unreasonable search and seizure<\/strong>. The police must do the search in a reasonable manner. They aren't allowed to destroy your property for no reason. If the police violate this right, a court may later decide that the evidence they found through the unreasonable search can't be used against you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97498","id":"97498","resource":"node","uuid":"05e6ce34-2431-4223-9c86-64bdc1a1232c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97499","id":"97499","resource":"node","uuid":"f9f17fa8-2ba4-403a-b9c4-ac893b6873b0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97500","id":"97500","resource":"node","uuid":"8c99e7d8-4904-471a-95b3-5702ac480a2b"}],"field_question":"When can the police search me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97436","id":"97436","resource":"node","uuid":"8efc6bfe-c1c4-4499-bd24-37c4d2ebbae5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97439","id":"97439","resource":"node","uuid":"88d5cdc7-038f-414e-a820-b7b4901be1d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97440","id":"97440","resource":"node","uuid":"57aba78b-1f78-49f8-90a1-279035170338"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97456","id":"97456","resource":"node","uuid":"5e8bf2ea-2bae-45c0-b583-80e030ee6c9f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97438","vid":"69620","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"When can the police search me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/when-can-police-search-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97438\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479410376","changed":"1541455625","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97438","id":"97438","resource":"node","uuid":"0221b024-f5f5-4709-8f72-2fa772fb38e3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0221b024-f5f5-4709-8f72-2fa772fb38e3","vuuid":"e7f598ba-29db-4601-b0f8-e794fe027cc3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police can search your home or business if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have a search warrant<\/li>\n<li>they have reasonable grounds to believe there is evidence of a criminal offence, illegal drugs, or weapons inside your home or business that might be destroyed or removed if they wait for a search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span><\/li>\n<li>you or another person in charge of the property gave the police informed consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Search warrant<\/h3>\n<p>A search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> gives police the power to search a specific place for specific items. The search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> will have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the address of the place the police are allowed to search<\/li>\n<li>the dates and times when the police are allowed to search<\/li>\n<li>the items the police are looking for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The police are only allowed to look for evidence in places where they might find it. For example, they can't look for a stolen car in your kitchen cupboards.<\/p>\n<p>The police are allowed to take the items listed in the search <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>. They can also take any items that you're not legally allowed to have. For example, they can seize illegal drugs or property that is evidence of another crime.<\/p>\n<h3>Informed consent<\/h3>\n<p>For permission to be considered informed consent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the police must have told the person that they don't have to give permission,<\/li>\n<li>the person must understand what the police are asking for, and<\/li>\n<li>the person must understand what might happen if they agree to the request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97501","id":"97501","resource":"node","uuid":"0a593739-0996-46cc-8003-d2fb89386819"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97502","id":"97502","resource":"node","uuid":"34fdba19-188b-43e7-8686-a40ac590bd51"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97503","id":"97503","resource":"node","uuid":"d308cd8e-b2bb-4cf6-92a6-661d5d58b302"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97504","id":"97504","resource":"node","uuid":"69276ba0-06cd-42c0-a0ed-6f4219bff4fa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97505","id":"97505","resource":"node","uuid":"68a32c24-ea65-4f75-9eee-51d85cc1ef8a"}],"field_question":"When can the police search my home or business? 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What happens to your things later depends on whether your things are being used as evidence.<\/p>\n<h3>Returned items<\/h3>\n<p>If the item is not illegal and is not being used as evidence in a crime investigation, the police usually return it to you within 3 months if you are the lawful owner. Illegal items include drugs and unlicensed weapons.<\/p>\n<h3>Things you won't get back<\/h3>\n<p>If the item is being used as evidence in a crime investigation, you will usually not get it back until the matter has been closed. You may never get the item back.<\/p>\n<p>If the police get approval for a civil forfeiture, they don't have to return the item. Civil forfeiture gives police the right to keep your property if it seems \u201cmore likely than not\u201d that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the item was paid for with money gained through crime, or<\/li>\n<li>the item was used to commit a crime.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A judge decides if something is more likely than not by using a test called a balance of probabilities.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97506","id":"97506","resource":"node","uuid":"6ab94cc8-4b32-4a85-b949-c822b3d04c50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97507","id":"97507","resource":"node","uuid":"46780462-4b13-4235-bc56-aa203e999a4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97508","id":"97508","resource":"node","uuid":"bbd2fb2f-f8e2-461b-939a-fd71ee4dbd6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97509","id":"97509","resource":"node","uuid":"c6a1b0a1-e452-4769-ad21-a1c072dc87bd"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if the police take things that belong to me during a search? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-take-things-belong-me-during-search","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97440\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479410558","changed":"1541455877","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97440","id":"97440","resource":"node","uuid":"57aba78b-1f78-49f8-90a1-279035170338"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"57aba78b-1f78-49f8-90a1-279035170338","vuuid":"f9e7f393-dfdc-4892-aaf6-70abb9ce0f28","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you apply for a job or a volunteer position, you may be asked for a police record check. You may also need a police record check for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a visa or other international travel document<\/li>\n<li>a citizenship application<\/li>\n<li>a name change application<\/li>\n<li>a record suspension application (pardon)<\/li>\n<li>an adoption application&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are 3 kinds of police record checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a criminal record check<\/li>\n<li>a criminal record and judicial matters check<\/li>\n<li>a vulnerable sector record check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Criminal record check<\/h3>\n<p>A criminal record check&nbsp;will only include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>criminal convictions<\/li>\n<li>findings of guilt under the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/Y-1.5\/\">Youth Criminal Justice Act<\/a> for the time that those records can be accessed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Criminal record and judicial matters check<\/h3>\n<p>A criminal record and judicial matters check will include the information that\u2019s in a criminal record check <strong>and<\/strong> also:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>court orders, charges, warrants, peace bonds, probation&nbsp;and prohibition orders that are still active<\/li>\n<li>any crime that you got an absolute discharge for, unless you were sentenced more than one year ago<\/li>\n<li>any crime that you got a conditional discharge for, unless you were sentenced more than 3 years ago<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Vulnerable sector record check<\/h3>\n<p>A vulnerable sector check will include everything that's in a criminal record and judicial matters check <strong>and&nbsp;<\/strong>also:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>recent cases of not criminal responsible by reason of mental disorder, unless you received an absolute discharge<\/li>\n<li>record suspensions for sexual offence convictions<\/li>\n<li>non-conviction information such as withdrawn and dismissed charges in exceptional cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Information that can't be included<\/h3>\n<p>When the rules apply, there's some information about contact you had with the police that can't be included in any record check.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a record check can't include information about you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>being stopped and questioned by police<\/li>\n<li>being arrested but not charged with a crime<\/li>\n<li>having contact with the police because of a mental health crisis<\/li>\n<li>contacting the police to report a crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fingerprints<\/h3>\n<p>If you have any criminal convictions on file, you must have your fingerprints taken and given to the RCMP.&nbsp;Fingerprints are required so that the police can be sure that the criminal records are yours before they release the information.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97511","id":"97511","resource":"node","uuid":"e5ae75b7-bdcd-495b-ad93-69addd28c855"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97512","id":"97512","resource":"node","uuid":"fe6a88f1-27dd-461e-9c0a-0c0b7e6e8893"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97513","id":"97513","resource":"node","uuid":"3aa2ed54-0bac-4bac-b22b-0b41b0eb53eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97515","id":"97515","resource":"node","uuid":"eb6a5a95-2e47-43ce-8cb9-39ef2ce4b0f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97514","id":"97514","resource":"node","uuid":"94e41af9-c52a-49c3-9309-f1f5cd3d6977"}],"field_question":"What's included in a police record check? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/whats-included-police-record-check","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97441\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479410642","changed":"1541517044","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97441","id":"97441","resource":"node","uuid":"3b6c90ab-b9b9-4518-8537-acc424eaab25"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3b6c90ab-b9b9-4518-8537-acc424eaab25","vuuid":"70ec38ab-1326-4c31-ad6c-9e6108859ad0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're concerned about how you were treated by the police, you can make a complaint. For example, you can make a complaint if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were offended by something a police officer said or did to you<\/li>\n<li>you weren't satisfied with the service the police gave you<\/li>\n<li>you're concerned about how a relative or friend was treated by the police<\/li>\n<li>your property was damaged by the police<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Minor complaints<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a <strong>minor complaint<\/strong>, think about going to the police station to talk to them. You can work directly with the police to deal with your complaint. This is called Local Resolution.<\/p>\n<p>To find out if your complaint is suitable for Local <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Resolution<\/span>, read the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oiprd.on.ca\/EN\/PoliceServices\/Pages\/Local-Resolution.aspx\">Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Matters that are resolved through Local <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Resolution<\/span> aren't considered official complaints.<\/p>\n<h3>More serious complaints<\/h3>\n<p>If your complaint is more serious, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oiprd.on.ca\/EN\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">file an official complaint with the OIPRD<\/a>. You must file the complaint within 6 months of the incident. If you file the complaint later than 6 months, it may not be accepted.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97519","id":"97519","resource":"node","uuid":"287a12a0-7c06-4018-9d1d-90df872c4e67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97520","id":"97520","resource":"node","uuid":"3d20f47e-19a0-4cc4-b09a-5e467b095450"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97521","id":"97521","resource":"node","uuid":"a44d30b1-2c7a-46e9-8b32-59d6460df284"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97522","id":"97522","resource":"node","uuid":"580d880a-fbf4-4526-b751-be9e31eeda76"}],"field_question":"How do I make a complaint about the 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inside of your mouth &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must give the police a bodily sample if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they believe you have been drinking and driving and they can\u2019t get a breath sample,<\/li>\n<li>they have a warrant that says you must give them a sample, or<\/li>\n<li>the court has ordered you to give them a sample.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The court may give the police a warrant to collect a bodily sample from you to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <strong>DNA profile<\/strong> to determine if you were at a crime scene,<\/li>\n<li>a <strong>blood alcohol concentration test<\/strong> to determine if you were driving while impaired<\/li>\n<li>to add the <strong>DNA data bank<\/strong> if you were convicted of a primary designated offence or secondary designated offence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the police have a <strong>warrant<\/strong> to collect a bodily sample from you and you refuse, you may be charged with <a href=\"\/glossary\/obstructing-justice\">obstruction<\/a> or assault, depending on 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The police can use as much force as necessary to get the bodily sample authorized by the warrant.<\/p>\n<p>It is a criminal <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">offence<\/span> to <strong>fail to comply with a court order<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is also a criminal <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">offence<\/span> to <strong>fail to comply with a demand<\/strong> for a breath sample if the police have reasonable grounds to believe you are drinking and driving.<\/p>\n<h3>When you can refuse<\/h3>\n<p>If the police <strong>don't have a warrant or court <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span><\/strong> that says you must give them a bodily sample, you don't have to agree to give them a sample. Talk to a lawyer right away if the police ask you to give them a bodily sample.<\/p>\n<p>If you refuse to comply with a demand for a bodily sample when the police believe you have been driving while impaired, you can be charged criminally with <strong>failure to comply with a demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/const\/page-15.html\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a> protects you from <strong>unreasonable search and seizure<\/strong>. It also protects you from being deprived unnecessarily of your <strong>life, liberty, and security<\/strong>. Taking bodily samples from a suspect without a warrant violates these rights.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97525","id":"97525","resource":"node","uuid":"27b7afdc-3d87-4480-8af7-dcb82009d41f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97526","id":"97526","resource":"node","uuid":"3bafe27c-dc1c-46d1-a49a-aa235ee98eed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97527","id":"97527","resource":"node","uuid":"1a888b5e-8aeb-4864-bc9a-d632a1fb041c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97528","id":"97528","resource":"node","uuid":"0c7e77bb-7432-4a5c-8c40-334faff4f0ff"}],"field_question":"Do I have to give a bodily sample to the police?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97434","id":"97434","resource":"node","uuid":"efc358c7-cd65-4f5d-99f4-140a39a767f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97438","id":"97438","resource":"node","uuid":"0221b024-f5f5-4709-8f72-2fa772fb38e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86596","id":"86596","resource":"node","uuid":"95d672d5-67c3-4651-8d17-0cf0fa7c6f93"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97443","vid":"69666","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to give a bodily sample to the police?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-give-bodily-sample-police","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97443\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479410807","changed":"1541518450","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97443","id":"97443","resource":"node","uuid":"4e8c251f-b916-4d70-83c4-1bac38ad5c42"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4e8c251f-b916-4d70-83c4-1bac38ad5c42","vuuid":"b4fba656-0560-4657-8931-035d50022f6d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If the police did not respect your rights or caused you unnecessary harm, you may be able to sue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Suing the police is a way to hold the police responsible for what they did. But going to court can be expensive and take a lot of time. It's best to talk to a lawyer who practises civil litigation if you're thinking about suing the police.<\/p>\n<h3>Deciding which court<\/h3>\n<p>You may be able to sue in Small Claims Court to ask for money to make up for your injuries or damages. The most you can sue for in Small Claims Court is $25,000.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sue for <strong>more than $25,000<\/strong>, you must go to <strong>Superior Court<\/strong>. You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/civil\/fact_sheet_simplified_procedure_76.pdf\">Simplified Procedure<\/a> for claims between $25,000 and $100,000. It's very hard to sue for more than $100,000 without a lawyer. If you want to sue in Superior Court, you should try to get legal help.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting legal help<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a low income, you might be able to get help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probonoontario.org\/lawsuits-and-disputes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Help Ontario<\/a>. This is true whether you're planning to go to Small Claims Court or the Superior Court.<\/p>\n<h3>Before making a claim<\/h3>\n<p>For your lawsuit against the police to be successful, the police must have done something to you that is against the law. In <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">civil court<\/span>, a wrongful act is called a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">tort<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may be able to make a claim for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>wrongful <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> and <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detention<\/span><\/li>\n<li>unlawful seizure of property<\/li>\n<li>unlawful searches<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">assault<\/span> and battery<\/li>\n<li>negligent use of force&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must be able to tell the judge how the facts of your case show that the police did something to you that is against the law.<\/p>\n<p>You have to prove your case on a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">balance of probabilities<\/span>. This means you have to show the judge that your story is more believable than what the police say happened.<\/p>\n<h3>After court<\/h3>\n<p>The police officers or police service you're suing are called <a href=\"\/glossary\/defendant-0\">defendants<\/a>. If your claim is successful, the court may tell the defendants to give you money to make up for the pain or other problems caused by what happened with the police.<\/p>\n<p>If your claim is not successful, you may be ordered to pay some of the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">defendant<\/span>'s legal fees.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97532","id":"97532","resource":"node","uuid":"7eb7cd17-7da3-4298-8173-3e6de93c7a05"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97533","id":"97533","resource":"node","uuid":"44410d80-e2c0-433f-9cb0-40bb0eaf7b5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97534","id":"97534","resource":"node","uuid":"e5bcb4e5-0968-4aeb-a57e-4e55eaf7eb22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97535","id":"97535","resource":"node","uuid":"1bd09dcd-9b68-480a-961a-4f82a5010dc0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97536","id":"97536","resource":"node","uuid":"6955b920-0beb-403e-90f1-887f1c044bde"}],"field_question":"Can I sue the police for violating my rights?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97432","id":"97432","resource":"node","uuid":"28294187-bd0d-4b24-9721-7d9060e10553"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97436","id":"97436","resource":"node","uuid":"8efc6bfe-c1c4-4499-bd24-37c4d2ebbae5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97442","id":"97442","resource":"node","uuid":"129772cb-dc1b-4c37-9f5c-e93f0aab4291"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73811","id":"73811","resource":"node","uuid":"414ccd35-6177-429d-96ce-d0e5d79d259e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76599","id":"76599","resource":"node","uuid":"2c8096f3-f7ef-4d95-bb02-9a99c62355b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90615","id":"90615","resource":"node","uuid":"d223399e-7027-41a2-9b7d-c1fec8bde157"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76225","id":"76225","resource":"node","uuid":"38c814ec-edeb-4cff-ba67-5924a39b74c9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541131200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97444","vid":"69676","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I sue the police for violating my rights?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/can-i-sue-police-violating-my-rights","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97444\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479410892","changed":"1541518965","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97444","id":"97444","resource":"node","uuid":"60d13842-4197-45c8-8378-aadad23b8f53"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"60d13842-4197-45c8-8378-aadad23b8f53","vuuid":"317692de-7d27-4e51-b28e-33f44e3b0652","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Every child born in Ontario must be registered with the Ontario government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you register your child\u2019s birth, you create a permanent record of who they are. This also allows you to apply for their birth certificate. You can use a birth certificate to prove your child\u2019s identity and to apply for other documents, like a passport or health card.<\/p>\n<p>Only children born in Ontario can get an Ontario birth certificate. If your child was born in Canada but not in Ontario, contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/findlink.at\/vitalstats\" target=\"_blank\">Vital Statistics Office<\/a>&nbsp;in the province or territory where your child was born to get a birth certificate.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration forms<\/h3>\n<p>To register your child\u2019s birth in Ontario, send the following 2 forms to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orgforms.gov.on.ca\/IBR\/scr03b_ContactUs.html\">Office of the Registrar General<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Notice of Live Birth<\/strong>, which is filled out and sent by staff at the hospital where your baby was born or by the midwife who delivered your baby<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statement of Live Birth<\/strong>, which you fill out and send online or by mail<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your baby is less than one year old, it\u2019s free to register their birth.&nbsp;If your baby is one year or older, you have to pay a fee and the process is longer. See Step 4.<\/p>\n<h3>Change information<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to change the information in your child\u2019s birth registration, you need to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orgforms.gov.on.ca\/IBR\/scr03b_ContactUs.html\">Office of the Registrar General<\/a>. It costs $22 to change information. You also have to send back any old birth certificates and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orgforms.gov.on.ca\/eForms\/start.do?lang=en&amp;_ga=2.62333996.1666893921.1521554674-1386400555.1490992809\">order new ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97569","id":"97569","resource":"node","uuid":"d186f4cd-c7d2-4a4c-9eaf-55a161150b7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97571","id":"97571","resource":"node","uuid":"1197fd55-c07e-4625-b9bd-932898ac81db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97570","id":"97570","resource":"node","uuid":"1fc748fb-9ea7-4de6-93a2-6bf887f870ce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97572","id":"97572","resource":"node","uuid":"17d3c55a-49d5-4bfe-b438-2abceda2826c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97573","id":"97573","resource":"node","uuid":"db033d3e-9e9b-46f6-83e5-b5feaa380f8a"}],"field_question":"How do I register my baby\u2019s birth in Ontario?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97561","id":"97561","resource":"node","uuid":"79f24598-a2d6-4c88-b351-94951e84469b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97562","id":"97562","resource":"node","uuid":"97756ade-421c-4595-b5e6-a6030ecfb043"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97563","id":"97563","resource":"node","uuid":"1d89729b-153d-4d99-a055-eb75ccc444e0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97750","id":"97750","resource":"node","uuid":"a6664491-a0d0-4d70-8068-fd7a22022128"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97853","id":"97853","resource":"node","uuid":"fa9c24da-b02e-4c8d-895b-d909d7be7138"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85635","id":"85635","resource":"node","uuid":"b521278d-f948-4b13-a682-d942ea2c350c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97731","id":"97731","resource":"node","uuid":"3e524151-4de3-4123-9d9b-f808f38a040f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92601","id":"92601","resource":"node","uuid":"b356ee5f-b4e9-4344-96b8-07804ede4579"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1536120000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"This question has been unpublished and is being revised by Vanessa in light of the All Families Are Equal Act.\r\n2018-09-05 FW: Question revised and uploaded. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97560","vid":"66898","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I register my baby\u2019s birth in Ontario?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-register-my-babys-birth-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97560\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479495928","changed":"1537303740","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97560","id":"97560","resource":"node","uuid":"160b492c-a963-45c3-aa13-e5537284dd93"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"160b492c-a963-45c3-aa13-e5537284dd93","vuuid":"e443aea4-c8a7-4b98-8e78-52d235ec5a11","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card lets your baby get health care services that are paid for by the government. These services include visits to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the family doctor<\/li>\n<li>health care specialists<\/li>\n<li>hospitals for emergency health services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some medical services are not paid for by OHIP. For example, if you take your child to see a dentist or buy them antibiotics, you have to pay the cost. If you have private insurance, your insurance may help pay for these costs.<\/p>\n<p>Your baby can get an OHIP card even if you don\u2019t have one.<\/p>\n<p>If you do have an OHIP card, your baby still needs their own.<\/p>\n<p>For your baby to get an OHIP card, you have to be a resident of Ontario and agree that you and your baby will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>live primarily in Ontario<\/li>\n<li>be in Ontario for at least 153 days (or about 5 months) in any 12 month-period&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Waiting period<strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Usually, if your baby was born in Ontario, they are covered by OHIP right away. Staff at the hospital where your baby was born or your registered midwife can give you OHIP\u2019s application form. You keep part of the form and can use it as your baby\u2019s health card until you get the plastic OHIP card later by mail.<\/p>\n<p>If your baby was born in&nbsp;<strong>outside of Ontario<\/strong>, you can apply for OHIP right away, but there is usually a <strong>3 month waiting period<\/strong> before they are covered by OHIP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This waiting period doesn\u2019t apply for certain people. For example, eligible adopted children who are younger than 16 years.<\/p>\n<p>If your baby was born in another province or country you have to go to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/serviceontario-locations-hours-and-contact\">ServiceOntario centre<\/a> in person to apply for an OHIP card.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or help, call the ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free in Ontario at 1-866-532-3161 or 416-314-5518 in Toronto.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97577","id":"97577","resource":"node","uuid":"c508a4a7-e0c9-4e51-9dea-e4fa077ba451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97578","id":"97578","resource":"node","uuid":"13c4468f-0b88-4c98-9280-48fc6c11c13d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97579","id":"97579","resource":"node","uuid":"bce560ee-8da9-4d72-9a4e-deb81e550052"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97580","id":"97580","resource":"node","uuid":"840855f6-367e-4f21-afe4-f90d41a7415d"}],"field_question":"How do I get a health card for my baby?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97560","id":"97560","resource":"node","uuid":"160b492c-a963-45c3-aa13-e5537284dd93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97562","id":"97562","resource":"node","uuid":"97756ade-421c-4595-b5e6-a6030ecfb043"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97563","id":"97563","resource":"node","uuid":"1d89729b-153d-4d99-a055-eb75ccc444e0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97750","id":"97750","resource":"node","uuid":"a6664491-a0d0-4d70-8068-fd7a22022128"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97736","id":"97736","resource":"node","uuid":"43f26f51-6c85-4490-856a-2263a47fdd7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97737","id":"97737","resource":"node","uuid":"3244bdd3-fd17-44d5-bb69-d25650eb2833"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97738","id":"97738","resource":"node","uuid":"2fc57d17-fc6a-4f1c-87b8-a5ffe47c1196"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97561","vid":"67126","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I get a health card for my baby?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-get-health-card-my-baby","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97561\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479496138","changed":"1537819116","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97561","id":"97561","resource":"node","uuid":"79f24598-a2d6-4c88-b351-94951e84469b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"79f24598-a2d6-4c88-b351-94951e84469b","vuuid":"a69c420a-8c17-41cf-8c42-e3a087222e8b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario\u2019s family laws recognize that there are many ways to conceive a child and to be a parent to a child. For example, a person who isn\u2019t biologically related to a child can <a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/Who-is-a-parent.pdf\" target=\"blank\">still be a parent<\/a> if they meant to be one before the child is conceived.<\/p>\n<p>In situations where a child is conceived by sexual intercourse, the biological father is usually recognized by Ontario law to be a parent. But the law also says that he won\u2019t be a parent if you both signed a written agreement that says he did not want to be a parent before you had sex.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an agreement and he doesn\u2019t agree that he is a parent, you might want to prove he is a parent for a number of reasons. For example, to get him to <a href=\"\/questions\/family-law\/who-pays-child-support\">pay child support<\/a><a>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can ask the person you think is your child\u2019s biological father to agree to take a paternity test. A paternity test is a medical test that compares a sample of your child\u2019s DNA with a sample from the person you think is the biological father. The test results can show how likely it is that he is your child\u2019s parent.<\/p>\n<p>If the person you think is your child\u2019s biological father doesn\u2019t agree to a paternity test, you can go to court and ask a judge to order him to take the test. You can also ask the court for an order that states he is a parent. This is sometimes called a declaration of parentage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Declaration of parentage<\/h3>\n<p>A declaration of parentage can also be used in other situations. For example when you want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>list 5 or more parents on a child\u2019s birth registration<\/li>\n<li>prove a person is a parent even though they aren\u2019t biologically related to the child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can tell you if you have enough proof to convince a judge to give you a declaration of parentage. They can also explain what being a parent means. The law gives parents certain rights and responsibilities toward their children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97581","id":"97581","resource":"node","uuid":"6395dd4d-a0f5-4c9b-a342-319071997389"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97582","id":"97582","resource":"node","uuid":"344a76fa-76e7-437a-8c87-c5b9b6d789ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97583","id":"97583","resource":"node","uuid":"f120ada2-deb8-4fbd-864e-6f2a24657a79"}],"field_question":"How do I prove who my child\u2019s other parent is?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97560","id":"97560","resource":"node","uuid":"160b492c-a963-45c3-aa13-e5537284dd93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97561","id":"97561","resource":"node","uuid":"79f24598-a2d6-4c88-b351-94951e84469b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97563","id":"97563","resource":"node","uuid":"1d89729b-153d-4d99-a055-eb75ccc444e0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97750","id":"97750","resource":"node","uuid":"a6664491-a0d0-4d70-8068-fd7a22022128"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97853","id":"97853","resource":"node","uuid":"fa9c24da-b02e-4c8d-895b-d909d7be7138"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92527","id":"92527","resource":"node","uuid":"d7045ae4-21a5-4de9-a0ff-f49b7f7b8156"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1536120000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"This question has been unpublished and is being revised by Vanessa in light of the All Families Are Equal Act.\r\n2018-09-05 FW: Question revised to reflect new legislation. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97562","vid":"70452","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I prove who my child\u2019s other parent is?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-prove-who-my-child%E2%80%99s-other-parent","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97562\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479496482","changed":"1542912524","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97562","id":"97562","resource":"node","uuid":"97756ade-421c-4595-b5e6-a6030ecfb043"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"97756ade-421c-4595-b5e6-a6030ecfb043","vuuid":"b579dee4-fd83-4932-b4d5-829686fd6a04","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you place your child for adoption, it means that you give up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the right to make decisions about your child<\/li>\n<li>the responsibility to give your child financial support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There can be many reasons why you want to place your child for adoption. For example, you may be unable to care for them or to meet their basic needs.<\/p>\n<p>Adoption is permanent. This means that once your child is placed for adoption, they will not be returned to you.<\/p>\n<p>You do not pay any money and cannot receive any money when you place your child for adoption.<\/p>\n<p>You must give information about your social and medical history. It may help your child with future illnesses and medical treatments.<\/p>\n<h3>Adoption consent<\/h3>\n<p>To place your child for adoption, you must sign an adoption consent . This is the document that proves you agreed to place your child for adoption. It must be signed in front of a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Your child must be at least 7 days old, not counting the day they were born, before you can sign the adoption consent.<\/p>\n<p>You can change your mind about placing your child for adoption for up to 21 days after you signed the adoption consent.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you change your mind after 21 days, you may be able to withdraw your consent if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your child has not yet been placed with an adoptive family, <strong>and <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the court agrees to your withdrawal of consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97584","id":"97584","resource":"node","uuid":"a038fee6-6551-4324-995c-10f5fcbcc3f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97585","id":"97585","resource":"node","uuid":"c1f8016c-a546-4775-aa02-7528427ce2fc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97586","id":"97586","resource":"node","uuid":"99409208-c9f6-4391-a311-b600e060da78"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97587","id":"97587","resource":"node","uuid":"090fe526-0fee-4730-a890-62241e021dee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97588","id":"97588","resource":"node","uuid":"d284efdd-365d-422a-9121-3180fcae88f3"}],"field_question":"What does it mean to place a child for adoption?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97564","id":"97564","resource":"node","uuid":"959d67bf-1a74-4596-87b5-12fa64063a47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565","id":"97565","resource":"node","uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97854","id":"97854","resource":"node","uuid":"cbdb2fa0-e17e-429d-b85e-01dbe0b41929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97745","id":"97745","resource":"node","uuid":"e9a831c8-89d7-4aa5-be85-ca9f49a80aa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97746","id":"97746","resource":"node","uuid":"7a7f4822-e502-45c3-a815-f887288a1204"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97747","id":"97747","resource":"node","uuid":"4d6cb1b3-c7b6-46fb-b704-d9885216110c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89133","id":"89133","resource":"node","uuid":"12a5d14e-7706-4cbf-a7d2-243c746d1690"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97748","id":"97748","resource":"node","uuid":"ff33b92c-c9ac-4c4e-b038-fbc8213654e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97749","id":"97749","resource":"node","uuid":"dceffc13-b630-4a25-b263-58548859e370"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1527048000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558584000","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"2018-05-23: updated to reflect new Child, Youth, and Family Services Act that took effect on April 30, 2018","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Vanessa Lam","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97563","vid":"58766","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What does it mean to place a child for adoption?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-does-it-mean-place-child-adoption","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97563\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479496674","changed":"1527085686","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97563","id":"97563","resource":"node","uuid":"1d89729b-153d-4d99-a055-eb75ccc444e0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1d89729b-153d-4d99-a055-eb75ccc444e0","vuuid":"fc3ef066-0d53-46e9-ae64-a9949e8811e9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you adopt a child, you permanently take over all legal rights and responsibilities to parent that child. You are called an \u201cadoptive parent\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>To adopt a child in Ontario, you must be a resident of Ontario and over 18 years of age. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can adopt as an individual or as a couple. But, no more than 2 people can adopt a child.<\/p>\n<p>Your age, health and financial situation are some of the things that are taken into account before you are approved to adopt a child. &nbsp;But you cannot be denied the right to adopt a child because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, or because you are not married.<\/p>\n<h3>Different ways to adopt<\/h3>\n<p>There are 4 ways to adopt a child in Ontario:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public adoption<\/li>\n<li>Private adoption<\/li>\n<li>International adoption<\/li>\n<li>Family adoption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The way you adopt a child can affect things such as the amount of time and money it takes to adopt a child. For example, a private or international adoption usually costs more than a public or family adoption.<\/p>\n<p>The way you adopt can also affect the adoption process. For example, private and international adoptions are approved by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Public adoptions are approved by a Children\u2019s Aid Society. And family adoptions, when the child being adopted lives in Ontario, are approved by the court.<\/p>\n<p>If you chose a public, private, or international adoption, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>take a parent training course, and<\/li>\n<li>get a home study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But if you are adopting a child living in Ontario from a family member, you usually do not have to do any courses or get a &nbsp;home study.<\/p>\n<p>Before you adopt a child, think about things like whether you are ready to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give a child a secure, nurturing, and loving home<\/li>\n<li>make a long-term commitment to a child<\/li>\n<li>take on the responsibilities of supporting and raising a child<\/li>\n<li>start a multi-step adoption process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97591","id":"97591","resource":"node","uuid":"ff2c7ff2-7166-484f-bfdb-cef08da94192"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97592","id":"97592","resource":"node","uuid":"4400eda1-52dd-45ee-b7d1-ad30af95a4d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97593","id":"97593","resource":"node","uuid":"b4feff6d-2b6d-465d-b765-e66132b9ee3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97594","id":"97594","resource":"node","uuid":"826b1fc8-28ad-437c-9abe-d58a0b61cf8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97595","id":"97595","resource":"node","uuid":"590e2f80-6b82-4c83-b434-f1c486e41716"}],"field_question":"How do I adopt a child in Ontario?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565","id":"97565","resource":"node","uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97568","id":"97568","resource":"node","uuid":"2948b4c0-f1f8-4602-9f95-9d7e17d65439"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101938","id":"101938","resource":"node","uuid":"6199bed1-04f2-4755-bac0-bff6762adb92"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97739","id":"97739","resource":"node","uuid":"4c474f3f-f545-41f9-b71e-474a722f4b57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97854","id":"97854","resource":"node","uuid":"cbdb2fa0-e17e-429d-b85e-01dbe0b41929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97745","id":"97745","resource":"node","uuid":"e9a831c8-89d7-4aa5-be85-ca9f49a80aa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89133","id":"89133","resource":"node","uuid":"12a5d14e-7706-4cbf-a7d2-243c746d1690"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97749","id":"97749","resource":"node","uuid":"dceffc13-b630-4a25-b263-58548859e370"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557892800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"2018-05-15: updates made to reflect new Child, Youth, and Family Services Act effect April 30, 2018","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Lisa Eisen","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97564","vid":"58342","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I adopt a child in Ontario?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-adopt-child-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97564\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479496900","changed":"1526567484","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97564","id":"97564","resource":"node","uuid":"959d67bf-1a74-4596-87b5-12fa64063a47"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"959d67bf-1a74-4596-87b5-12fa64063a47","vuuid":"382d541f-fcfe-47f7-b675-6e7a419a4dfa","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p style=\"border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#115577; padding: 1em;\">We are reviewing this content because of changes to the law. Updated content will be available soon. Please <a href=\"\/contact\">contact<\/a> us if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">A<\/span><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">n \u201copen\u201d adoption is when an adopted child or their adoptive parent continues to have some contact with a birth parent, birth relative, or a non-relative who was important to the child before the adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">This contact can happen in many ways. For example, it can be just sharing information or it can include telephone calls or in person visits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">An adoption can be open through either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">an openness agreement, which is an out-of-court agreement between the adoptive parents and the child\u2019s birth parent, relative, or other person<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">an openness order, which is a court order that says the child must have contact with their birth parent, relative, or other person<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">In the past, adoptions were always \u201cclosed\u201d. This meant that an adopted child and their adoptive parents had no contact with the birth parents, relatives, or other people who were important to the child before adoption. This included, for example, foster parents who had previously cared for the child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">An open adoption does not mean shared custody. The adoptive parents make all decisions about the child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">Adoption records<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">In Ontario, adoption records are \u201copen\u201d whether the adoption is \u201copen\u201d or \u201cclosed\u201d. This means that after an adopted child <strong>turns 18<\/strong>, they can <\/span><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i%E2%80%99m-adopted-can-i-find-out-about-my-birth-parents\"><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">ask for information about their adoption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\"> from the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">The <\/span><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-am-birth-parent-can-i-find-child-i-placed-adoption\"><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">birth parents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\"> have to wait until the child turns <strong>19<\/strong> before they can ask for information about the adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D3D3D3;\">\u201cOpen\u201d adoption records does not mean that the child and their birth parents can automatically contact each other when the child is an adult. In some cases, adopted children and birth parents can ask for their records not to be shared or that they don\u2019t want to be contacted.<\/span><\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97596","id":"97596","resource":"node","uuid":"df58845b-6f34-4e99-aff3-483c95e47700"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97597","id":"97597","resource":"node","uuid":"0626ae95-2131-4862-a17f-cb258d90dd32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97598","id":"97598","resource":"node","uuid":"2b2cbe24-c3ad-415b-b8a9-02800987140a"}],"field_question":"What is an open adoption?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97567","id":"97567","resource":"node","uuid":"0be456a2-942a-4c8f-af6a-0ca165fb3e01"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97566","id":"97566","resource":"node","uuid":"da121542-e4f2-48e8-bca3-7ba59c33cc87"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97568","id":"97568","resource":"node","uuid":"2948b4c0-f1f8-4602-9f95-9d7e17d65439"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101938","id":"101938","resource":"node","uuid":"6199bed1-04f2-4755-bac0-bff6762adb92"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97739","id":"97739","resource":"node","uuid":"4c474f3f-f545-41f9-b71e-474a722f4b57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97745","id":"97745","resource":"node","uuid":"e9a831c8-89d7-4aa5-be85-ca9f49a80aa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97854","id":"97854","resource":"node","uuid":"cbdb2fa0-e17e-429d-b85e-01dbe0b41929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89133","id":"89133","resource":"node","uuid":"12a5d14e-7706-4cbf-a7d2-243c746d1690"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97749","id":"97749","resource":"node","uuid":"dceffc13-b630-4a25-b263-58548859e370"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"May 16 2018 - FM: Updated with \"Under Review\" status based on instructions from Fara.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97565","vid":"58312","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is an open adoption?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-open-adoption","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479497135","changed":"1526499773","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565","id":"97565","resource":"node","uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56","vuuid":"cd596614-d630-464f-9b82-eeb49a1d7a9d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your adopted child may be able to find out who you are. In Ontario, adoption records are open and available to people who were involved in an adoption. This means that once an adopted child <strong>turns 18<\/strong>, they can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i%E2%80%99m-adopted-can-i-find-out-about-my-birth-parents\">ask for information about their adoption<\/a> and their birth parents from the government.<\/p>\n<p>But, as a birth parent you have some control over:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how much information your child can get about you<\/li>\n<li>what kind of information your child can get about you<\/li>\n<li>whether or not your child can contact you and how they can contact you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your child was born in Ontario and the adoption took place in Ontario, your child can ask for 2 types of information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>identifying information<\/strong>, which will give them your identity<\/li>\n<li><strong>non-identifying information<\/strong>, which will give them information about the adoption. It will not give them information about your identity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your child was adopted <strong>before<\/strong> September 1, 2008 and you do not want your name released to them, you can apply for a <strong>disclosure veto<\/strong>. A disclosure veto means that your identifying information, including your name, will not be released.<\/p>\n<p>If your child was adopted <strong>after<\/strong> September 1, 2008, your child can get identifying information about you. But that does not mean that your child can contact you. If you do not want to be contacted, you can <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">file<\/span> a <strong>no contact notice<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want your child to be able to contact you, you can file a <strong>notice of contact preference<\/strong>. This tells your child how you want to be contacted if they wish to contact you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Adoptions outside Ontario<\/h3>\n<p>If your child was born outside Ontario or if the adoption took place outside Ontario, check with the adoption authorities of that province or country to find out what information they share.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97599","id":"97599","resource":"node","uuid":"a47e05ce-797c-498c-80f3-10250a52aa1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97600","id":"97600","resource":"node","uuid":"b781e0d2-14ac-41a1-b2c6-5fed4c9c16e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97601","id":"97601","resource":"node","uuid":"f0485eee-0693-453c-b3c3-aa8c90ef8d15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97602","id":"97602","resource":"node","uuid":"0e62b20e-a2d3-4d8b-ad63-4b340ff34da3"}],"field_question":"I am a birth parent. Can my adopted child find me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565","id":"97565","resource":"node","uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97567","id":"97567","resource":"node","uuid":"0be456a2-942a-4c8f-af6a-0ca165fb3e01"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97568","id":"97568","resource":"node","uuid":"2948b4c0-f1f8-4602-9f95-9d7e17d65439"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97853","id":"97853","resource":"node","uuid":"fa9c24da-b02e-4c8d-895b-d909d7be7138"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97854","id":"97854","resource":"node","uuid":"cbdb2fa0-e17e-429d-b85e-01dbe0b41929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97752","id":"97752","resource":"node","uuid":"1d04ab94-37d3-4a61-9644-5ba8c5839883"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97753","id":"97753","resource":"node","uuid":"ed6d05c3-9475-4d50-aae2-c9a58cebea1b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89133","id":"89133","resource":"node","uuid":"12a5d14e-7706-4cbf-a7d2-243c746d1690"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97749","id":"97749","resource":"node","uuid":"dceffc13-b630-4a25-b263-58548859e370"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557892800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"2018-05-15: content reviewed to make sure consistent with new Child, Youth and Family Services Act effective April 30, 2018","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Lisa Eisen","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97566","vid":"67124","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am a birth parent. Can my adopted child find me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-am-birth-parent-can-my-adopted-child-find-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97566\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479497891","changed":"1537819000","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97566","id":"97566","resource":"node","uuid":"da121542-e4f2-48e8-bca3-7ba59c33cc87"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"da121542-e4f2-48e8-bca3-7ba59c33cc87","vuuid":"0f8fb882-15e0-46f8-8004-42891080f6dc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to find a child you placed for adoption.<\/p>\n<p>In Ontario, adoption records are open and available to people who were involved in an adoption. This means that you can ask the government for information about the child you placed for adoption after the child turns<strong> 19 years old<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But, the child you placed for adoption has some control over:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how much information you can get about them<\/li>\n<li>what kind of information you can get about them<\/li>\n<li>whether they want to be contacted and if so, how they want to be contacted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your child was born in Ontario and the adoption took place in Ontario, you can ask for 2 types of information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>identifying information<\/strong>, which will tell you the current name of the child you placed for adoption<\/li>\n<li><strong>non-identifying<\/strong>, which will give you information about the adoption, but will not tell you the current name of the child you placed up adoption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the adoption occurred before September 1, 2008, your adopted child may have filed a <strong>disclosure veto<\/strong>. A disclosure veto means that their identifying information, including their name, will not be released.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the adoption was <strong>finalized<\/strong> in Ontario, you can put your name on the adoption disclosure register. If your child also puts their name on the register, you can be matched.<\/p>\n<h3>Adoptions outside Ontario<\/h3>\n<p>If your child was born outside Ontario or the adoption took place outside Ontario, you may not be able to get any identifying information about your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You should check with the adoption authorities of the province or country where they were adopted to find out what information they can share with you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97603","id":"97603","resource":"node","uuid":"315a4c0e-91bb-4390-99fc-b513551be3f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97604","id":"97604","resource":"node","uuid":"e9964d4b-0bc0-48e7-9181-14b06162b02a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97605","id":"97605","resource":"node","uuid":"4b2a7d91-5b28-41f9-94bd-d0b6f8754163"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97606","id":"97606","resource":"node","uuid":"1bbd628e-1a30-4561-a438-9fd7d6107f70"}],"field_question":"I am a birth parent. Can I find a child I placed for adoption?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565","id":"97565","resource":"node","uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97568","id":"97568","resource":"node","uuid":"2948b4c0-f1f8-4602-9f95-9d7e17d65439"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97853","id":"97853","resource":"node","uuid":"fa9c24da-b02e-4c8d-895b-d909d7be7138"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97854","id":"97854","resource":"node","uuid":"cbdb2fa0-e17e-429d-b85e-01dbe0b41929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97752","id":"97752","resource":"node","uuid":"1d04ab94-37d3-4a61-9644-5ba8c5839883"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97753","id":"97753","resource":"node","uuid":"ed6d05c3-9475-4d50-aae2-c9a58cebea1b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89133","id":"89133","resource":"node","uuid":"12a5d14e-7706-4cbf-a7d2-243c746d1690"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97749","id":"97749","resource":"node","uuid":"dceffc13-b630-4a25-b263-58548859e370"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557892800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"2018-05-15: content reviewed and updated to make sure consistent with the new Child, Youth and Family Services Act effective April 30, 2018","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Lisa Eisen","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97567","vid":"67128","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am a birth parent. Can I find a child I placed for adoption?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-am-birth-parent-can-i-find-child-i-placed-adoption","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97567\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479498093","changed":"1537819245","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97567","id":"97567","resource":"node","uuid":"0be456a2-942a-4c8f-af6a-0ca165fb3e01"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0be456a2-942a-4c8f-af6a-0ca165fb3e01","vuuid":"dc13fdb1-d1c4-4e9d-9900-c34c34b883bd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to find out about your birth parents.<\/p>\n<p>In Ontario, adoption records are open and available to anyone who was adopted. This means that once you <strong>turn 18<\/strong>, you can ask for information about your adoption from the Ontario government.<\/p>\n<p>But, your birth parents have some control over:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how much information you can get about them<\/li>\n<li>what kind of information you can get about them<\/li>\n<li>whether they want to be contacted and if so, how they want to be contacted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you were born in Ontario and the adoption took place in Ontario, you can ask for 2 types of information:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>identifying information<\/strong>, which will tell you the names of your birth parents<\/li>\n<li><strong>non-identifying<\/strong>, which will give you information about the adoption, but will not tell you the names of your birth parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you were adopted after September 1, 2008, you can usually get identifying information about your birth parents.<\/p>\n<p>But if you were adopted before September 1, 2008, your birth parents may have filed a <strong>disclosure veto<\/strong>. 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If your birth parents, grandparents or siblings also put their names on the register, you may be matched.<\/p>\n<h3>Adoptions outside Ontario<\/h3>\n<p>If you were born outside Ontario or the adoption took place outside Ontario, you have to contact the province or country where you were born to find out what information they can share with you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97607","id":"97607","resource":"node","uuid":"42b3d447-0e05-4cac-9412-31bf32f6ee9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97608","id":"97608","resource":"node","uuid":"697b654c-9f1c-45a6-a24a-8d7ed3668672"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97609","id":"97609","resource":"node","uuid":"a54eac67-8f2e-4ae7-9ef7-043d5813f447"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97610","id":"97610","resource":"node","uuid":"86d4e6e0-a10b-44ae-9479-b093bf42cffe"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m adopted. Can I find out about my birth parents?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/896","id":"896","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"94982621-ff6f-4fcc-ae99-9a4fc6e75a4d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97565","id":"97565","resource":"node","uuid":"a388658a-af0c-4d10-88d2-b4e76e7d3e56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97567","id":"97567","resource":"node","uuid":"0be456a2-942a-4c8f-af6a-0ca165fb3e01"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97853","id":"97853","resource":"node","uuid":"fa9c24da-b02e-4c8d-895b-d909d7be7138"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97854","id":"97854","resource":"node","uuid":"cbdb2fa0-e17e-429d-b85e-01dbe0b41929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97752","id":"97752","resource":"node","uuid":"1d04ab94-37d3-4a61-9644-5ba8c5839883"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97753","id":"97753","resource":"node","uuid":"ed6d05c3-9475-4d50-aae2-c9a58cebea1b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89133","id":"89133","resource":"node","uuid":"12a5d14e-7706-4cbf-a7d2-243c746d1690"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97749","id":"97749","resource":"node","uuid":"dceffc13-b630-4a25-b263-58548859e370"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557892800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"2018-05-15: content reviewed and updated to make sure consistent with new Child, Youth and Family Services Act effective April 30, 2018","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Lisa Eisen","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97568","vid":"58355","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m adopted. Can I find out about my birth parents?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-am-adopted-can-i-find-out-about-my-birth-parents","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97568\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479498275","changed":"1526568438","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97568","id":"97568","resource":"node","uuid":"2948b4c0-f1f8-4602-9f95-9d7e17d65439"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2948b4c0-f1f8-4602-9f95-9d7e17d65439","vuuid":"90d7e6fc-2862-46d4-8d70-be72c5031dd6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Many couples, whether married or in a common-law relationship, need help to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-legal-issues-should-i-think-about-when-i-separate-or-divorce\">resolve their legal issues<\/a> after they separate or divorce.<\/p>\n<p>Some couples are able to resolve their issues on their own. You can talk to your partner on your own, with the help of someone you both <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trust<\/span>, or with the help of a lawyer or a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-we-resolve-our-issues-without-going-court\">family law professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But maybe you and your partner cannot agree, even with the help of a family law professional. Or, maybe working with a family law professional isn\u2019t the right option for you. For example, if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are afraid of your partner because of a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-know-im-abusive-situation\">history of partner abuse<\/a><\/li>\n<li>there are serious mental health or drug abuse issues<\/li>\n<li>you can't talk to your partner even with help<\/li>\n<li>you can't work together with your partner even with help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In any of these situations, it may be better to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-start-family-law-court-case\">start a family law court case<\/a> to resolve your issues.<\/p>\n<p>Going to court can be a complicated process and it can take a lot of time. It can be stressful and expensive, but it is sometimes necessary to decide your issues<\/p>\n<h3>Trying another option<\/h3>\n<p>After you are in court, you and your partner can still agree to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-we-stop-our-family-law-court-case-and-try-solve-our-problems-another-way\">pause your case<\/a> if you want to try to reach an agreement out of court.<\/p>\n<p>There isn't one option that is best for everyone. The best option to resolve your issues depends on things like your relationship with your partner, how complicated your legal issues are, and your goals.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97575","id":"97575","resource":"node","uuid":"39b7b020-0ef4-475f-84ad-8d3e69e9b333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97576","id":"97576","resource":"node","uuid":"4ba02007-1753-4f1f-8489-82f0d5aa2f61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97589","id":"97589","resource":"node","uuid":"730c44a7-7177-4750-8000-68cdf16d329a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97590","id":"97590","resource":"node","uuid":"97dd3dea-13be-48ce-8390-58bce3a80fa8"}],"field_question":"Why do I want to go to family court?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96103","id":"96103","resource":"node","uuid":"43fb1dc7-31cb-4f92-8464-aa903f6cca5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96102","id":"96102","resource":"node","uuid":"c65a7770-5570-4b78-9e19-aa7edfc60ebe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95681","id":"95681","resource":"node","uuid":"a22d3795-a571-423a-8160-381c3e70b0ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96350","id":"96350","resource":"node","uuid":"74e6da58-8dde-45c4-93be-11813d7d3565"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94324","id":"94324","resource":"node","uuid":"98a2c593-9e1b-4a43-bc33-394611be9e4e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93089","id":"93089","resource":"node","uuid":"181312b3-539b-441e-a965-83475133a8c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76660","id":"76660","resource":"node","uuid":"11099304-a5ad-4968-a786-b306d3f68ef6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97574","vid":"48498","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Why do I want to go to family court?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/why-do-i-want-go-court","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97574\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479499415","changed":"1510849220","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97574","id":"97574","resource":"node","uuid":"00f2e834-0006-4f92-b807-e8350e26faf0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"00f2e834-0006-4f92-b807-e8350e26faf0","vuuid":"f8cefcf2-c0b2-4c2e-8fd6-19e683bccd4a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are things you should do if you get hurt or injured at work.<\/p>\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n<h3>Get medical help<\/h3>\n<p>If your injury is serious, the first thing to do is get first aid or medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to go to the doctor or hospital on the day you\u2019re injured, your employer should pay for any travel costs.<\/p>\n<p>If your injury does not go away with first aid treatment, you should get medical treatment. This could be going to your family doctor, a hospital, or a medical clinic.<\/p>\n<p>You need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tell the doctor exactly what happened and all of your symptoms<\/li>\n<li>make sure the doctor writes down what you say<\/li>\n<li>ask the doctor to send a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/cs\/groups\/public\/documents\/staticfile\/c2li\/mdey\/~edisp\/wsib012197.pdf\">Health Professional\u2019s Report<\/a> to report the injury to the WSIB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tell your supervisor<\/h3>\n<p>If you have an accident or get hurt at work, even if your injury is minor, you should tell your supervisor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer may have rules that you have to follow. If you don\u2019t know what they are, ask your supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re concerned about your safety, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-my-work-not-safe\">tell your supervisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep notes of what happened<\/h3>\n<p>You should make detailed notes of the accident and keep them in a safe place. It\u2019s a good idea to make notes soon after the accident and include dates and names of anyone who saw the accident.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, your employer might not agree that you got hurt at work, but you won\u2019t find out until later. So you will want to have good notes to remind you exactly what happened.<\/p>\n<h3>Make a workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/h3>\n<p>You may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-know-if-i%E2%80%99m-covered-workers%E2%80%99-compensation-benefits\">make a claim for workers\u2019 compensation benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Workers\u2019 compensation benefits are payments for injuries or diseases that are related to the work you were doing. Workers' compensation is paid by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/\">Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97622","id":"97622","resource":"node","uuid":"d310aa7a-2aa7-400a-8981-c2faf863c9bd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97617","id":"97617","resource":"node","uuid":"efe18e93-1a20-4a3d-8eeb-66c1c1a115c0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97618","id":"97618","resource":"node","uuid":"43d24549-a8e1-4e51-a228-d8aaaee3e7d1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97619","id":"97619","resource":"node","uuid":"5dce90df-bcfb-41a7-895a-6092b2469510"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97620","id":"97620","resource":"node","uuid":"b7c75aa7-c07a-4143-b049-033fe1aed0b9"}],"field_question":"What should I do if I get hurt or injured at work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628","id":"97628","resource":"node","uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97722","id":"97722","resource":"node","uuid":"adbfb55b-8808-4813-9b7f-ca49a35a18d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97722","id":"97722","resource":"node","uuid":"adbfb55b-8808-4813-9b7f-ca49a35a18d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97623","vid":"57005","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I do if I get hurt or injured at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-should-i-do-if-i-get-hurt-or-injured-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97623\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479741686","changed":"1529006914","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97623","id":"97623","resource":"node","uuid":"2c6f17a0-6887-4649-9dc0-b01b915d51e5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2c6f17a0-6887-4649-9dc0-b01b915d51e5","vuuid":"4784e21f-a5ae-42fa-ae9f-3160c04a75f6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Workers\u2019 compensation benefits are payments for injuries or diseases that are related to the work you were doing. Workers' compensation is paid by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).<\/p>\n<p>Most employers in Ontario must be part of the workers\u2019 compensation system and pay into a province-wide insurance fund that is run by the WSIB.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97624","id":"97624","resource":"node","uuid":"51a05d54-78f3-40a5-9ac0-40ae2a3fe9e0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97625","id":"97625","resource":"node","uuid":"e2ccd8a2-b2d9-48b9-9477-57c95fec9198"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97626","id":"97626","resource":"node","uuid":"a74b02ae-6840-466e-8aba-5b43312dede3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97627","id":"97627","resource":"node","uuid":"81e58ba6-23bd-480b-b9c8-cc6f6ca57d5b"}],"field_question":"How do I know if I\u2019m covered by workers\u2019 compensation benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97633","id":"97633","resource":"node","uuid":"367c5a5c-d919-47cd-b408-8df0fb689ba0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97639","id":"97639","resource":"node","uuid":"14371615-5e10-49ca-8a23-616d29ac5b8b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97628","vid":"60993","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I know if I\u2019m covered by workers\u2019 compensation benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-covered-workers-compensation-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479742311","changed":"1529010478","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628","id":"97628","resource":"node","uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6","vuuid":"4bc17f73-970d-491a-be8b-7249f545c53f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Some types of injuries or disabilities develop over time. These injuries could be related to your work, if your work causes them or makes them worse.<\/p>\n<p>These types of injuries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>repetitive strain injuries, which are caused by overusing a part of your body<\/li>\n<li>occupational diseases, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and hearing loss<\/li>\n<li>allergies, asthma, skin irritations, or other symptoms caused by conditions in your workplace<\/li>\n<li>psychological injuries caused by a shocking event or a physical injury at work<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/WSIBPortal\/faces\/WSIBManualPage?cGUID=15-03-02&amp;fGUID=835502100635000498&amp;_afrLoop=2251369249533000&amp;_afrWindowMode=0&amp;_afrWindowId=null#%40%3FcGUID%3D15-03-02%26_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D2251369249533000%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26fGUID%3D835502100635000498%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dc07o9fdzf_4\">traumatic mental stress<\/a> such as physical violence or witnesses a death<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/WSIBPortal\/faces\/WSIBManualPage?cGUID=15-03-14&amp;rDef=WSIB_RD_OPM&amp;fGUID=835502100635000498&amp;_afrLoop=2251379826455000&amp;_afrWindowMode=0&amp;_afrWindowId=null#%40%3FcGUID%3D15-03-14%26_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D2251379826455000%26rDef%3DWSIB_RD_OPM%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26fGUID%3D835502100635000498%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dc07o9fdzf_25\">chronic mental stress<\/a> such as harassment by a supervisor or co-worker<\/li>\n<li>an old injury that starts up again<\/li>\n<li>a medical condition that gets worse because of work, such as arthritis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Keep notes<\/h3>\n<p>You should also keep notes about your symptoms and how and when you have them.<\/p>\n<p>This might help you figure out what is causing or making your injury or symptoms worse.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to your doctor<\/h3>\n<p>When you see your doctor about your symptoms, your doctor may ask if they\u2019re related to your work.<\/p>\n<p>You may not know for sure. But to help figure this out, you and your doctor should talk in detail about work duties.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to your supervisor and employer<\/h3>\n<p>If you or your doctor think your work might be making your injury worse, tell your supervisor right away.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer may be able to make changes to the way you\u2019re doing your work to help you feel better or for your symptoms to go away.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer should also be able to give you information about your work duties and workplace that you can give to your doctor or specialist.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97629","id":"97629","resource":"node","uuid":"ef268e3d-0663-4ce3-94e9-41a155e21d2a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97630","id":"97630","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa4d7aa-dbf8-4356-9606-45e692adc90d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97631","id":"97631","resource":"node","uuid":"42fdabd0-3666-486c-b406-d606a84985a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97632","id":"97632","resource":"node","uuid":"f150460e-937c-4aef-b8d3-e97ae8e4ce97"}],"field_question":"I didn\u2019t have an accident but may have hurt myself at work. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628","id":"97628","resource":"node","uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97639","id":"97639","resource":"node","uuid":"14371615-5e10-49ca-8a23-616d29ac5b8b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97722","id":"97722","resource":"node","uuid":"adbfb55b-8808-4813-9b7f-ca49a35a18d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97633","vid":"56981","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I didn\u2019t have an accident but may have hurt myself at work. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-didn%E2%80%99t-have-accident-may-have-hurt-myself-work-what","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97633\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479742856","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97633","id":"97633","resource":"node","uuid":"367c5a5c-d919-47cd-b408-8df0fb689ba0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"367c5a5c-d919-47cd-b408-8df0fb689ba0","vuuid":"410c1dde-19f8-46a6-9655-296c3d69c397","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You\u2019re \u201cat work\u201d if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re doing something that helps or benefits your employer<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re in a place that your employer controls or supervises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of being \u201cat work\u201d include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>being in a parking lot or common areas, or on an access road that your employer controls or supervises<\/li>\n<li>driving to a work site if your work day starts when you get in your car<\/li>\n<li>going to and from work if your employer provides the transportation, for example, this could apply to migrant farm workers or miners working in remote areas<\/li>\n<li>going away from your work site to get something you need for work, such as supplies or tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You could also be \u201cat work\u201d if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re working at home and that\u2019s where you do your work<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re doing some work at home because your employer asked you to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Make notes<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re injured when you\u2019re away from your workplace, make detailed notes, as you would for any other work injury. It\u2019s a good idea to make notes soon after the accident and include dates.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to also include details about where you were and why you were there. For example, describe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what you were doing to help or benefit your employer<\/li>\n<li>how your employer had some control over where you were<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;See more in Step 1.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97634","id":"97634","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a2d150-c60a-4f2c-a031-b0beacbd3c3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97635","id":"97635","resource":"node","uuid":"e33215ee-1dae-44a8-ad8c-e1888b5ae492"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97636","id":"97636","resource":"node","uuid":"9715bb98-6d91-484a-82dc-2d7720ca9568"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97637","id":"97637","resource":"node","uuid":"ab9750ee-ba68-4417-932c-cccc9b554f60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97638","id":"97638","resource":"node","uuid":"8459bcd7-7e2e-4602-ae02-53a45bdbd012"}],"field_question":"I wasn't at work when I got hurt. Could this still be a work injury?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97623","id":"97623","resource":"node","uuid":"2c6f17a0-6887-4649-9dc0-b01b915d51e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628","id":"97628","resource":"node","uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97722","id":"97722","resource":"node","uuid":"adbfb55b-8808-4813-9b7f-ca49a35a18d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97639","vid":"56983","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I wasn't at work when I got hurt. Could this still be a work injury?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-wasnt-work-when-i-got-hurt-could-still-be-work-injury","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97639\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479743407","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97639","id":"97639","resource":"node","uuid":"14371615-5e10-49ca-8a23-616d29ac5b8b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"14371615-5e10-49ca-8a23-616d29ac5b8b","vuuid":"67dc1290-af7f-4b4e-83fd-67d49d8bab14","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Workers\u2019 compensation benefits are payments for injuries or diseases that are related to the work you were doing.<\/p>\n<p>To make a claim for workers\u2019 compensation benefits, you need to report the injury or accident to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).<\/p>\n<h3>Report within 6 months<\/h3>\n<p>You must report your injury or accident to the WSIB <strong>as soon as possible <\/strong>and no later than <strong>6 months<\/strong> after it happens. To do this, you must fill out a Worker\u2019s Report of Injury\/Disease (Form 6) and send it to the WSIB. You should do this even if your employer or doctor has already reported your injury or accident to the WSIB.<\/p>\n<p>If you didn\u2019t know right away that you were injured or sick, you must file a claim with the WSIB <strong>within 6 months<\/strong> from the day you find out that your injury or disease is related to work.<\/p>\n<p>To file a form or document means giving it to the WSIB and following the rules about how to do this. For more information, see the Step called Fill out a Form 6.<\/p>\n<h3>After 6 months<\/h3>\n<p>If <strong>6 months have passed<\/strong>, file your claim with the WSIB and explain why you didn\u2019t file it earlier.<\/p>\n<p>The WSIB has the power to let people file their claims late. See the Step #3 called Find out what to do if you miss the 6-month deadline.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97640","id":"97640","resource":"node","uuid":"a7c5c605-d730-4924-ab63-640270448680"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97641","id":"97641","resource":"node","uuid":"063eb98c-e553-4444-89b0-27a92ae4c611"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97642","id":"97642","resource":"node","uuid":"df3cd816-a966-4aee-ad7c-4231edd1deff"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97643","id":"97643","resource":"node","uuid":"3ce44a1b-1979-4151-964e-0636c8d62365"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97644","id":"97644","resource":"node","uuid":"a3ecf54e-2a05-4978-9174-b2f4320e3a3e"}],"field_question":"How and when must I report a workplace injury or accident?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97623","id":"97623","resource":"node","uuid":"2c6f17a0-6887-4649-9dc0-b01b915d51e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628","id":"97628","resource":"node","uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97649","id":"97649","resource":"node","uuid":"27f56faf-1a51-43d0-88ba-efbb28e68476"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97722","id":"97722","resource":"node","uuid":"adbfb55b-8808-4813-9b7f-ca49a35a18d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97722","id":"97722","resource":"node","uuid":"adbfb55b-8808-4813-9b7f-ca49a35a18d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97645","vid":"56985","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How and when must I report a workplace injury or accident?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-and-when-must-i-report-workplace-injury-or-accident","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479744286","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67","vuuid":"7488bd2c-8734-4513-8ff3-11496a5deddb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your employer may try to talk you out of making a claim for workers' compensation benefits. And you may think it would be easier to take wages or sick pay instead of making a claim.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re eligible for <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-know-if-i%E2%80%99m-covered-workers%E2%80%99-compensation-benefits\">workers\u2019 compensation benefits<\/a>, it\u2019s <strong>important to make a claim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because workers\u2019 compensation benefits cover not only wages you don\u2019t earn because you\u2019re injured. They can also pay for medical treatments, medical equipment, and other <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-type-worker%E2%80%99s-compensation-benefits-can-i-get-wsib\">costs you have because of your injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to make a claim in case your injury is permanent or gets worse in the future.<\/p>\n<p>You should also consider applying for <strong>benefits through your workplace insurance company<\/strong>, if you have a benefit plan at work.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97646","id":"97646","resource":"node","uuid":"90db11ef-0d45-4812-bc82-7a311a9f22b0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97647","id":"97647","resource":"node","uuid":"bdf0ae0b-abb2-43ee-8edd-6c90523038ba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97648","id":"97648","resource":"node","uuid":"ea36e3c7-5199-4b2d-bcc8-ba76efd8b38e"}],"field_question":"What if my employer wants me to take wages or sick pay instead of making a workers\u2019 compensation claim?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97633","id":"97633","resource":"node","uuid":"367c5a5c-d919-47cd-b408-8df0fb689ba0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97628","id":"97628","resource":"node","uuid":"0814446c-ee30-4189-ab7d-e3cdcedc94c6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97649","vid":"56987","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if my employer wants me to take wages or sick pay instead of making a workers\u2019 compensation claim?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-my-employer-wants-me-take-wages-or-sick-pay-instead","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97649\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479744809","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97649","id":"97649","resource":"node","uuid":"27f56faf-1a51-43d0-88ba-efbb28e68476"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"27f56faf-1a51-43d0-88ba-efbb28e68476","vuuid":"77a218db-b80b-4056-9c04-28d8e013a08c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When your employer finds out about your injury, they must file the Employer\u2019s Report of Injury\/Disease (Form 7) with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). They have to do this within <strong>3 business days of learning about your accident or injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To file a form or document means giving it to the WSIB and following the rules about how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer must also give you a copy of the Form 7.<\/p>\n<h3>Why the Form 7 is important<\/h3>\n<p>The information that your employer puts on the Form 7 is important because it affects the amount of money you might get in benefits.<\/p>\n<p>It can also give you an idea of whether or not your employer agrees that you have suffered an injury at work.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer does not fill out a Form 7, you can still <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-and-when-must-i-report-workplace-injury-or-accident\">file your claim<\/a> using a Form 6. The WSIB will make sure that your employer fills out and files the Form 7.<\/p>\n<p>When you get a copy of the Form 7, you need to review it carefully.<\/p>\n<h3>If your employer investigates your injury<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer may look into what happened and write a report about it for their files. This report is not a Form 7. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ask to see the report and review it to make sure that it\u2019s correct.<\/p>\n<h3>Other things your employer is supposed to do<\/h3>\n<p>If you have to be off work because of your injury, there are things that your employer has to do to make sure you lose as little income as possible. See Step 3.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97650","id":"97650","resource":"node","uuid":"8715124b-2c5d-451e-8cb5-6d4d7bff0547"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97651","id":"97651","resource":"node","uuid":"8d7dea69-2826-431a-b0b8-c1c7676832b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97652","id":"97652","resource":"node","uuid":"3b379466-bd9e-4a8d-947d-6fd64ebec32a"}],"field_question":"What is my employer supposed to do after I report a work injury?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97645","id":"97645","resource":"node","uuid":"c71889ec-0daf-4363-bb42-1d9f26608b67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97649","id":"97649","resource":"node","uuid":"27f56faf-1a51-43d0-88ba-efbb28e68476"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97711","id":"97711","resource":"node","uuid":"a9002448-cd3e-4822-96eb-1a730b6accab"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97653","vid":"56989","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is my employer supposed to do after I report a work injury?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-my-employer-supposed-do-after-i-report-work-injury","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97653\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479745240","changed":"1529006914","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97653","id":"97653","resource":"node","uuid":"77721bde-4d77-49b2-bd02-54d50e4ca217"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"77721bde-4d77-49b2-bd02-54d50e4ca217","vuuid":"49a3a289-61c5-43c1-b7bd-5d36bdece1a2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To make a claim for workers\u2019 compensation benefits you should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-and-when-must-i-report-workplace-injury-or-accident\">report the injury or accident<\/a> to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) by filling out the Worker\u2019s Report of Injury\/Disease (Form 6). You should do this even if your doctor or employer has reported the injury to the WSIB already because it allows you to describe the accident from your point of view.<\/p>\n<p>You should do this<strong> as soon as possible<\/strong> and no later than <strong>6 months<\/strong> after your injury or accident.<\/p>\n<p>When the WSIB finds out about your injury, they open what\u2019s called a \u201cclaim\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Your claim number and contact person<\/h3>\n<p>Within a week of reporting your injury or accident, you should get a letter from the WSIB. This letter will give you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a claim number<\/li>\n<li>the name of the person who will be looking after your claim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t get a letter, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/WSIBPortal\/faces\/WSIBArticlePage?fGUID=835502100635000733\">contact the WSIB<\/a> and ask about your claim.<\/p>\n<p>Any time you contact the WSIB, they\u2019ll ask for your claim number. So make sure to keep it where you can easily find it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to keep notes of all your conversations with the WSIB.<\/p>\n<h3>Your file<\/h3>\n<p>The WSIB keeps a file with all of the information about your claim.<\/p>\n<p>You can write to the WSIB and ask for a copy of your file, at any time. See Step 3 below.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97654","id":"97654","resource":"node","uuid":"e8a5f1f5-0dc6-4cd6-9a12-ca386881fc63"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97655","id":"97655","resource":"node","uuid":"d187ba94-2362-45d4-b6c8-27151b7fb2ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97656","id":"97656","resource":"node","uuid":"2b2a1177-5867-4969-84c0-6b5929721741"}],"field_question":"The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) knows I\u2019ve been injured at work. What happens next?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/881","id":"881","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"03be3684-a29e-4a72-b9c6-4bc4847d881a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/976","id":"976","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"782a35f5-77ae-452b-9d24-a9e26179bf9b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97668","id":"97668","resource":"node","uuid":"32695dae-7d41-4a02-a6ec-1d76c38a57d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97674","id":"97674","resource":"node","uuid":"5701c302-ef7a-4a8b-a497-a85f7a398648"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97688","id":"97688","resource":"node","uuid":"c2327406-5c99-43e9-8b85-e55ac0bc73a7"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73731","id":"73731","resource":"node","uuid":"0bcc812e-6e6e-48f6-ad2b-10b38c0b490c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81396","id":"81396","resource":"node","uuid":"f93380cd-9167-4ba6-93df-6de15c84f971"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73772","id":"73772","resource":"node","uuid":"b2df2f33-2fcb-4332-af75-ab261a76d2a6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97254","id":"97254","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dad54d-e9fa-46c4-8aa0-d0b339639ab6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97665","id":"97665","resource":"node","uuid":"8bae9332-843d-436e-9b1f-e1f662d705cf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76339","id":"76339","resource":"node","uuid":"510527ed-16a7-4168-a8be-fd63949b95fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97724","id":"97724","resource":"node","uuid":"5192e289-9b26-4e11-a7fa-a7808089663d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97724","id":"97724","resource":"node","uuid":"5192e289-9b26-4e11-a7fa-a7808089663d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1521691200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1553227200","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FW: 22-Mar-18 legally reviewed and updated","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Bernadine MacAulay","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"John McKinnon (IWC)","nid":"97657","vid":"56991","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) knows I\u2019ve been injured at work. What happens next?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/workplace-safety-and-insurance-board-wsib-knows-i%E2%80%99ve-been","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97657\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479745826","changed":"1529006914","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97657","id":"97657","resource":"node","uuid":"54f827ad-e5f0-4b9f-a52d-d89f10aa6330"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"54f827ad-e5f0-4b9f-a52d-d89f10aa6330","vuuid":"6a5a14e7-ac1a-495f-83a2-7a55435ead34","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Workers\u2019 compensation benefits are payments for injuries or diseases that are related to the work you were doing. Workers' compensation is paid by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/\">Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)<\/a>. The WSIB may also help you return to work with your employer or with another employer.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you continued to work at your regular job and didn\u2019t lose any wages, it\u2019s important to make a claim because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you might get benefits to pay for your medical expenses<\/li>\n<li>your injury could get worse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) can take <strong>12 weeks or more<\/strong> to decide your claim. They must send you their decision in writing. The decision will tell you what worker\u2019s benefits, if any, you have been approved for.<\/p>\n<h3>3 main types of benefits<\/h3>\n<p>The WSIB has 3 main types of benefits to help you while you\u2019re injured. These are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Loss of Earnings (LOE) - benefits that pay for wages you didn\u2019t get because of your injury<\/li>\n<li>Health Care Benefits - benefits that pay for healthcare costs, like physiotherapy, medication, etc., to help you recover from your injury<\/li>\n<li>Non-Economic Loss (NEL) - if your injury is serious and permanent, the WSIB may pay you for the impact of your injury. This type of benefit is sometimes called a \u201cpermanent impairment benefit\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Other benefits<\/h3>\n<p>WSIB may also pay other costs that you have because of your injury, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>expenses that help you return to work, such as training or education, when you cannot return to your old job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97661","id":"97661","resource":"node","uuid":"f4431751-6bb0-4d06-933d-1094588894a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97662","id":"97662","resource":"node","uuid":"9fc693e0-62d0-42a3-9df3-cc11056c6412"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97663","id":"97663","resource":"node","uuid":"cc6a2077-ee81-4d6e-82ef-18156b8d810e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97664","id":"97664","resource":"node","uuid":"d8dfccbb-35c7-4a2b-b0fb-543a2cb139c9"}],"field_question":"What type of worker\u2019s compensation benefits can I get from the WSIB? 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See Steps 1 and 2 below.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check to see if you have any type of loan insurance that might cover your expenses while you\u2019re off work because of your injury. See Step 3 below.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to apply for government assistance, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/ow\/index.aspx\">Ontario Works (OW)<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/\">Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.esdc.gc.ca\/en\/cpp\/disability\/index.page\">Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (CPP)<\/a>. See Step 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A community legal clinic or injured workers\u2019 group may also be able to help you decide what steps to take while you\u2019re waiting for the WSIB to decide about your claim. 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The notice should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N12.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit \u2013 Form N12<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, your landlord must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>offer you another acceptable unit to move to, or<\/li>\n<li>pay you at least one month\u2019s rent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You do not have to move out just because you get this notice. You can be forced to move only if the Landlord and Tenant Board makes an eviction order against you.<\/p>\n<p>But if you do want to move, you can give your landlord as little as 10 days\u2019 notice,\u00a0<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-rent-month-month-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out\">instead of the usual 60 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To ask the Board to make an eviction order, your landlord must file an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\">Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2<\/a>. The Board or your landlord should send you a copy of this application and a Notice of Hearing.<\/p>\n<p>There are things you can do before the hearing to try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">reach an agreement with your landlord<\/a>. For example, your landlord might agree to pay you more than one month\u2019s rent, or give you more time to find a new place.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t move out and you don\u2019t make an agreement with your landlord, your case will go to a hearing at the Board.<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, your landlord must show:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>that they have followed all the right steps in their application, and<\/li>\n<li>that they honestly plan to move into your place.\u00a0If the landlord gave you the notice on or after September 1, 2017, they must intend to live there for at least a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a> and think about the best ways to challenge your landlord\u2019s case <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-eviction-hearing\">at the hearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"filtered_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97676","id":"97676","resource":"node","uuid":"0dba321f-c4ef-47e3-adb0-92d802cb861f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97677","id":"97677","resource":"node","uuid":"2c1ab711-8496-4791-863c-7d5e98c752e0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97689","id":"97689","resource":"node","uuid":"bc3e716a-a22f-4393-8e68-2786f2bec88c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97690","id":"97690","resource":"node","uuid":"94884755-8795-4ca2-8aba-4347a04febcf"}],"field_question":"My landlord is trying to evict me so that they or their family can move into my place. 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What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-so-they-or-their-family-can-move-my","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97675\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479748905","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97675","id":"97675","resource":"node","uuid":"95c5a942-828f-4336-910c-7375290f517a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"95c5a942-828f-4336-910c-7375290f517a","vuuid":"d72124e5-49f0-4174-9dc0-27f9de632db4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The person at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) who looks after your claim is usually the same person who makes decisions about your claim and what benefits you can get.<\/p>\n<p>This person is called a case manager.<\/p>\n<p>Your case manager may call you and ask you questions about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the report you sent in about your accident,which is called Worker\u2019s Report of Injury\/Disease (Form 6)<\/li>\n<li>your injuries<\/li>\n<li>what you\u2019re currently able to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must answer the questions as best you can. It\u2019s important to co-operate with the WSIB. See Step 1 below. Keep notes of all of the conversations you have with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the case manager, you may also hear from other people who work for the WSIB, such as a nurse consultant, a return-to-work co-ordinator, or a work transition specialist.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help if you don\u2019t understand<strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t understand what the case manager tells you or writes to you, ask them to explain it in a different way.<\/p>\n<p>If you have difficulty speaking, hearing, or writing for <strong>any reason<\/strong>, tell the WSIB about this.&nbsp; The law says that they have to make sure that you have the help you need to understand what\u2019s happening with your claim. This may include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/WSIBPortal\/faces\/WSIBArticlePage?fGUID=835502100635000473&amp;_afrLoop=2608826324113525&amp;_afrWindowMode=0&amp;_afrWindowId=null#%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D2608826324113525%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26fGUID%3D835502100635000473%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Drx42uibte_311\">translating into a language that you understand.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>When you\u2019ll get a decision<\/h3>\n<p>Within 2 weeks, the WSIB should tell you if you they are going to pay you benefits. If your claim is complicated, the WSIB can take <strong>12 weeks or more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the decision will take longer than 2 weeks, the case manager should let you know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what\u2019s happening with your claim<\/li>\n<li>what the WSIB is doing to make a decision about your injury and your claim for benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Having problems with the WSIB<\/h3>\n<p>If you have concerns about how the case manager is dealing with your claim, you can contact their manager. See Step 2 below.<\/p>\n<p>If you have concerns about the case manager and the manager, you can contact the Fair Practices Commission. 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If the employer is asking for the asssement they must cover the cost of the assessment and any of your costs related to going to the assessment, for example, parking fees.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer hasn\u2019t explained why they want the assessment, ask them. If you think the assessment might help you, you could go.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure, ask your doctor if the assessment would be helpful or if you\u2019re medically ready for an assessment.&nbsp;For example, if your employer wants to send you to a person to test how much you can lift (this is called a \u201cfunctional assessment\u201d), your doctor may think it\u2019s too soon for you to even try lifting.<\/p>\n<h3>If you don\u2019t want to go<\/h3>\n<p>If you decide that you don\u2019t want to go to the assessment, you must tell your employer.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer can ask the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to decide if you have to go. So when you tell your employer that you don\u2019t want to go, make sure to tell them why. You should also tell the WSIB why you don\u2019t want to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes your employer may want you to go for an assessment because your doctor has not provided enough information about your injury and restrictions. You can ask your doctor to provide more information and see if that changes your employer\u2019s mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But if the WSIB decides that you need to go for the assessment, you need to go or they could reduce or stop your benefits. See Step 3 below.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97693","id":"97693","resource":"node","uuid":"d098b668-b6a4-4f8c-ab46-2b7b290a98a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97694","id":"97694","resource":"node","uuid":"10d40cd2-00de-4fc3-9fce-49c3b553a7ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97695","id":"97695","resource":"node","uuid":"ae2bc2f9-9acb-42e4-a1e8-5f41a2be5ab8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97696","id":"97696","resource":"node","uuid":"ede9b7f3-0c8c-4b9c-a7f6-9987d9bcb042"}],"field_question":"I have a work injury and my employer wants me to go for an \u201cassessment\u201d. What should I do? 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It may set up what it calls <a href=\"http:\/\/www.owa.gov.on.ca\/en\/returningtowork\/Pages\/Work-Transition.aspx\">work transition plans<\/a>. These plans include training to help injured workers get back to work, either at their existing employer, or at a suitable job with a different employer.<\/p>\n<h3>Doing other duties<\/h3>\n<p>If you can\u2019t do your regular job while you\u2019re recovering, your employer may be able to give you other work. If this work is safe and productive, the WSIB says that you must return to work. That way you can work while you\u2019re recovering and go back to your old job when you\u2019re ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your employer also has a duty to accommodate your needs under the Human Rights Code. See Step 4 for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>Doing another job<\/h3>\n<p>If your employer has 20 or more employees and you have been working there for over a year, your employer may have to offer you another job if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your doctor says you\u2019re not going to get any better, either in the short-term or long-term, and<\/li>\n<li>your doctor or other health specialists say you\u2019re not able to do the essential duties of your old job even with accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will work with your employer, your doctor, and special case workers at the WSIB to figure out what\u2019s best for you. The WSIB will set up a work transition plan for you.<\/p>\n<p>Even once you are in the new role, your employer has a duty to accommodate your needs if you require it.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97703","id":"97703","resource":"node","uuid":"ea271f34-f6f4-4f43-aedf-79a0017151f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97704","id":"97704","resource":"node","uuid":"e5ded8f9-0d10-4fa0-acde-afdc333fd9d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97705","id":"97705","resource":"node","uuid":"379cdbd5-7aaf-4d3b-bb10-35c0bfa1aefe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97706","id":"97706","resource":"node","uuid":"fe475848-5a35-48a1-9830-5c30b6c1c11f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97707","id":"97707","resource":"node","uuid":"14d48bb6-7a71-4819-a4e9-1c3841c93de8"}],"field_question":"How do I get back to work after an injury? 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This is usually the same person who looked after your claim.<\/p>\n<p>If you disagree with the case manager\u2019s decision about your claim there are 2 steps you can take.<\/p>\n<h3>Reconsideration<\/h3>\n<p>If you have important new information that you think might change the WSIB\u2019s decision, call or write to the WSIB to ask for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/WSIBPortal\/faces\/WSIBManualPage?cGUID=11-01-14&amp;fGUID=835502100635000479&amp;_afrLoop=1457693710337000&amp;_afrWindowMode=0&amp;_afrWindowId=null#%40%3FcGUID%3D11-01-14%26_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D1457693710337000%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26fGUID%3D835502100635000479%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dmnnh5ex0k_207\">reconsideration<\/a>&nbsp;of the decision. Do this as soon as possible. You can explain why you disagree and point out anything important that you think the case manager missed or misunderstood. You can also give the case manager documents and information that they did not have before.<\/p>\n<h3>Appeal the decision<\/h3>\n<p>You can also ask to have someone else at the WSIB review your decision. This is called an appeal. To start an appeal you have to submit a form called the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsib.on.ca\/cs\/groups\/public\/documents\/staticfile\/c2li\/mdey\/~edisp\/wsib012685.pdf\">Intent to Object Form<\/a>. If you have more than one decision that would like to appeal, you must submit an Intent to Object Form for each of them.<\/p>\n<p>The decision letter that you got from the WSIB will tell you how to get the form on the website or by phoning, and the deadline to submit it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The deadline to submit the Intent to Object Form is different based on the type of decision:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 calendar days for a return to work decision<\/li>\n<li>6 months for any other type of decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must submit the Intent to Object Form before the deadline, even if you are still waiting for an answer about your reconsideration request. 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-do-i-do-if-i-disagree-wsib-decision","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97720\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479752423","changed":"1529006914","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97720","id":"97720","resource":"node","uuid":"513a4e42-e93f-44b8-9913-b1ec1ab7a6bd"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"513a4e42-e93f-44b8-9913-b1ec1ab7a6bd","vuuid":"5e7f395b-82e1-45db-a1e5-609b445c68ca","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord might want to evict you if they are trying to sell your place. This is a legal reason for eviction only if the buyer or the buyer\u2019s close family member wants to move in.<\/p>\n<p>If so, the landlord must first give you a written notice. The notice should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N12.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit \u2013 Form N12<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to move out just because you get this notice. If you do not move out and the Board does not evict you, the person who buys your place, the \u201cpurchaser\u201d, will become your new landlord.<\/p>\n<p>But if you do want to move, you can give your landlord as little as 10 days\u2019 notice,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-rent-month-month-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out\">instead of the usual 60 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To ask the Board to evict you, your landlord must file an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\">Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2<\/a>. 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If you and your landlord do not make an agreement, your case will go to a hearing at the Board.<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, your landlord must show:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>that they have followed all the right steps in their application, and<\/li>\n<li>that the purchaser honestly plans to move into your place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a> and think about the best ways to challenge your landlord\u2019s case <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-eviction-hearing\">at the hearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97727","id":"97727","resource":"node","uuid":"aba913b0-7da8-4f99-9434-84c87fae76e0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97732","id":"97732","resource":"node","uuid":"119956bd-ac94-467e-99b4-067bc5b1d584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97754","id":"97754","resource":"node","uuid":"dca06f44-d42b-4b0b-808f-e35fb4a38595"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97769","id":"97769","resource":"node","uuid":"68a8e5dd-2129-4844-a9de-99c3c576fe07"}],"field_question":"My landlord wants to evict me because they are selling the place. 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For example, they have to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/who-responsible-repairs-and-maintenance\">repair and maintain your place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-much-heat-does-my-landlord-have-provide\">make sure you have enough heat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/do-i-have-pay-deposit-when-i-rent-new-place\">follow the rules about how about how much deposit you have to pay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-often-can-my-landlord-raise-my-rent\">follow the rules about raising your rent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-come-my-place-whenever-they-want\">respect your privacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-harassing-me-what-can-i-do\">make sure that they or their employees do not harass you<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your landlord isn\u2019t living up to their responsibilities, and you can\u2019t solve the problem any other way, you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<h3>What will the Board do?<\/h3>\n<p>The Board is like a court but it is less formal. When you apply to the Board you are starting a legal process, like a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>After you apply, there will be chances for you and your landlord to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-i-settle-my-case-without-hearing\">discuss what should happen<\/a>. If you can\u2019t agree, the Board will hear both sides and make a decision.<\/p>\n<p>If the Board finds that your landlord has not followed the law, they can order your landlord to fix or stop the problems. The Board can also order your landlord to compensate you by paying you money or reducing your rent.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, before you apply to the Board, you will have to take some steps to try to get your landlord to deal with the problem. For example, for repair problems, the Board will expect you to prove that you told your landlord about the problems and gave your landlord a reasonable time to fix them.<\/p>\n<p>But you shouldn\u2019t wait too long, either. The Board usually can\u2019t do anything if you apply more than <strong>one year after the problem stopped or was fixed<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97755","id":"97755","resource":"node","uuid":"3fb1bffa-449f-4031-92d3-95da6b679eb7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97756","id":"97756","resource":"node","uuid":"a555dba1-f7ad-4fac-8653-2b6858866a2f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97757","id":"97757","resource":"node","uuid":"bfe577c6-fdc8-4b09-b968-109786b54faf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97758","id":"97758","resource":"node","uuid":"c8582c71-d373-4ccf-bf23-da85cddfaade"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97759","id":"97759","resource":"node","uuid":"eca70c53-9016-4fa3-984e-586823fae39e"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me with the problem I\u2019m having with my landlord?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76526","id":"76526","resource":"node","uuid":"d769ac27-fb89-4496-93a8-6dc062c2ffc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76067","id":"76067","resource":"node","uuid":"33f5ea62-aef5-42b4-aab3-1d25c5b2d4f3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97760","vid":"66130","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me with the problem I\u2019m having with my landlord?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-problem-i-am-having-my","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97760\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479763674","changed":"1535571313","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97760","id":"97760","resource":"node","uuid":"779dbfea-3a68-42e7-8a8e-cb28aad7b1f5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"779dbfea-3a68-42e7-8a8e-cb28aad7b1f5","vuuid":"c298e499-1f9e-4507-867e-72b4742b0228","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It is illegal for your landlord to cut off or interfere with any vital service. This means hot or cold water, fuel, electricity, natural gas, and heat. The same rule applies to meals and care services.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord is not allowed to do this for any reason, even if you owe rent.<\/p>\n<p>If it is your landlord\u2019s responsibility to pay for any of these services, they must not let the service be cut off because of an unpaid bill.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you apply to the Board<\/h3>\n<p>If a vital service has been cut, or if your landlord is threatening to cut services, you might be able to solve the problem by contacting your landlord or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-cut-my-electricity-or-other-utilities\">trying these steps first<\/a>. You could also contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mah.gov.on.ca\/Page142.aspx\">Rental Housing Enforcement Unit<\/a> (RHEU), a government office that can try to get your service restored. A letter from a lawyer, community legal clinic, or student legal aid society might also convince your landlord to restore the service.<\/p>\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t work, you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board. The Board can order your landlord to restore the service. A Board order is like a court order, so this sometimes works when other things don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can also order your landlord to pay you compensation for any losses or harm caused by their actions.<\/p>\n<p>You will have to follow the right steps to get the Board to hear your case quickly. And you will have to show evidence to the Board to prove that there is a problem.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>If the service has already been restored and you are applying only for compensation, it is best to apply to the Board within <strong>one year<\/strong> after the service was <strong>first<\/strong> cut off. The Board can only give you money for problems going back one year before you applied.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97762","id":"97762","resource":"node","uuid":"0c656544-dfc5-479b-8dce-c999963ae05e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97763","id":"97763","resource":"node","uuid":"b4943b6c-4d86-428a-a0a0-353a1926dccc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97764","id":"97764","resource":"node","uuid":"5971d255-3ad9-4750-97a8-ad05a1e92d49"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97765","id":"97765","resource":"node","uuid":"621a625d-4c0b-478c-a655-611ffe36ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97766","id":"97766","resource":"node","uuid":"18838a5b-d30e-40d6-88bc-b08075765303"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord has cut off an important service?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97767","id":"97767","resource":"node","uuid":"3091027c-e4b4-43a9-b92c-5e9ac07105a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94087","id":"94087","resource":"node","uuid":"21021c3d-08a3-4b5b-a5a4-3037161753c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76516","id":"76516","resource":"node","uuid":"7232add5-a954-41eb-a4b8-87bb401263c9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH Feb 2018: Suppressed the glossifying of \"period\" in Step 2.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97768","vid":"53661","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord has cut off an important service?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-if-my-landlord-has-cut","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97768\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479764563","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97768","id":"97768","resource":"node","uuid":"8b2869aa-549e-4504-9a73-0ab0769876e3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8b2869aa-549e-4504-9a73-0ab0769876e3","vuuid":"fe28f2ec-7266-4430-9603-ca4ae2e70c69","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your place is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/fightev\">covered by the Residential Tenancies Act<\/a>, it is against the law for a landlord to evict you or change your locks without an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board. Even with an order, only the Sheriff is allowed to physically evict you.<\/p>\n<p>The police are not allowed to evict a tenant unless the Sheriff asks them for help.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord, or anyone else, has evicted you or changed your locks without the Sheriff being there, it is probably an illegal lockout.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you apply to the Board<\/h3>\n<p>If you have been locked out illegally, you can try to solve the problem by contacting your landlord. &nbsp;A letter or phone call from a lawyer, community legal clinic, or student legal aid society might also convince your landlord to allow you to return to your home.<\/p>\n<p>You could also call the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mah.gov.on.ca\/Page142.aspx\">Rental Housing Enforcement Unit<\/a> (RHEU), a government office at 1-888-772-9277 (toll-free) or 416-585-7214. If the RHEU thinks that you may have been locked out illegally, they may contact your landlord to discuss it. Sometimes, this can solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can call the police non-emergency number. But often police officers will not get involved in this kind of situation.<\/p>\n<p>If these things don\u2019t work, you can apply to the Board using the Board <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Tenant%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/T2.pdf\">Form T2<\/a>. This application is free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can order your landlord to let you back in and to give you a key if the locks have been changed.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can also order your landlord to pay you compensation for any losses or harm caused by the illegal eviction.<\/p>\n<p>The Board also has other powers. <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\">Get legal advice<\/a> to make sure you ask for everything you might be entitled to in your case.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the right steps to get the Board to hear your case. And you will have to show evidence to the Board to prove that there is a problem.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>It is best to apply to the Board within one year after the illegal eviction. The Board can only give you money for problems going back one year before you applied.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to get your place back, you should apply as soon as possible. The Board can make the landlord let you back in only if the place is still vacant.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97772","id":"97772","resource":"node","uuid":"f2e8fac2-abce-48a2-a8ab-271cd141da6c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97773","id":"97773","resource":"node","uuid":"be2cd0a8-d2b4-4461-a0e4-90ff848a12a4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97774","id":"97774","resource":"node","uuid":"940c535c-db26-4ca9-b984-e9c724e5acec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97775","id":"97775","resource":"node","uuid":"4d1b7e7f-2a05-4a81-9a00-9d03710e5ecf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97776","id":"97776","resource":"node","uuid":"1116e11d-858d-47e2-be37-d261f89533e4"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord locks me out illegally?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97777","id":"97777","resource":"node","uuid":"2f44b70c-3a0a-4d83-a2a7-0a5208f7053e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94087","id":"94087","resource":"node","uuid":"21021c3d-08a3-4b5b-a5a4-3037161753c2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97778","vid":"41091","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord locks me out illegally?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-if-my-landlord-locks-me-out","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97778\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479765366","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97778","id":"97778","resource":"node","uuid":"16fdbdf1-eeff-40b4-98b5-aec8c25c967b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"16fdbdf1-eeff-40b4-98b5-aec8c25c967b","vuuid":"f48c3e40-4a35-4fb6-a756-92551436a1d1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your landlord got an eviction order from the Landlord and Tenant Board, your landlord can get the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-if-there-is-an-eviction-order-against-me-and-i-do-not-move\" target=\"_blank\">Sheriff to physically evict you<\/a> and change the lock.<\/p>\n<p>If you are evicted by the Sheriff, the landlord must give you at least 72 hours (3 full days) to take your belongings. For example, if the Sheriff comes on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., the landlord must keep your things safe in or near your place until 11:30 a.m. on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>During those 72 hours, your landlord must let you get your belongings any time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you will need extra time to move all your things out, ask your landlord to agree to some other arrangement. Be sure to get that agreement in writing.<\/p>\n<p>There are different rules if you leave behind a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Brochures\/Property%20Left%20Behind%20When%20a%20Tenant%20Moves%20Out%20%28EN%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">mobile home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you apply to the Board<\/h3>\n<p>If the Sheriff changed your locks but your landlord did not give you 72 hours to get your belongings, you can try to solve the problem by contacting your landlord. If that doesn\u2019t work, you can call the Ontario government's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mah.gov.on.ca\/Page142.aspx\">Rental Housing Enforcement Unit<\/a> (RHEU) at 1-888-772-9277 (toll-free) or 416-585-7214.<\/p>\n<p>If the RHEU thinks that your landlord may not be following the law, they may contact your landlord to discuss it. Sometimes, this can solve the problem. In serious cases, the RHEU may decide to lay charges against your landlord.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can call the police non-emergency number. But often police officers will not get involved in this kind of situation.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a lawyer, community legal clinic, or student legal aid society to contact your landlord might also solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If those things don\u2019t work, you can apply to the Board using the Board <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Tenant%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/T2.pdf\">Form T2<\/a>. This application is free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can order your landlord to give you back your belongings.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can also order your landlord to pay you compensation for any losses or harm caused by their actions.<\/p>\n<p>The Board also has other powers. <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\">Get legal advice<\/a> to make sure you ask for everything you might be entitled to in your case.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the right steps to get the Board to hear your case. And you will have to show evidence to the Board to prove that there is a problem.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>It is best to apply to the Board within one year from the day the 72-hour <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">period<\/span> ended. The Board can only deal with problems going back one year before you applied.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to get your things back, you should apply as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97779","id":"97779","resource":"node","uuid":"b7d6b6b0-1d8a-4293-b833-8cc9350ef601"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97780","id":"97780","resource":"node","uuid":"b6fd438c-3e83-4bfe-8aca-5f9a75e5645f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97781","id":"97781","resource":"node","uuid":"f0e0250d-cec6-49ce-bc17-c22116d07381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97782","id":"97782","resource":"node","uuid":"23984e43-5f55-4de1-8978-b43d426c986b"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if I was evicted and my landlord won\u2019t let me get my stuff?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97767","id":"97767","resource":"node","uuid":"3091027c-e4b4-43a9-b92c-5e9ac07105a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76362","id":"76362","resource":"node","uuid":"36f0f7a5-8fb1-4c96-a413-93d277e234d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97777","id":"97777","resource":"node","uuid":"2f44b70c-3a0a-4d83-a2a7-0a5208f7053e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH Feb 2018: Suppressed glossifying of \"period\" in the penultimate paragraph.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97783","vid":"53649","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if I was evicted and my landlord won\u2019t let me get my stuff?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-if-i-was-evicted-and-my","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97783\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479766028","changed":"1528994797","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97783","id":"97783","resource":"node","uuid":"9a8f9f87-268b-477a-ab04-576b508c7e2b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9a8f9f87-268b-477a-ab04-576b508c7e2b","vuuid":"9dcfea68-6464-4a4e-93a4-605c1b805d52","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have the right to use and enjoy your home. Your landlord is not allowed to harass you, threaten you, or invade your privacy. For example, your landlord should not threaten to evict you without a good reason, call you racist names, sexually harass you, threaten to cut off a vital service such as electricity or water, or come into your place except when the law allows them to.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord or someone working for your landlord does any of these things, there are steps you can take to try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-harassing-me-what-can-i-do\">stop the harassment<\/a> or get your landlord to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/can-my-landlord-come-my-place-whenever-they-want\">respect your privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord won\u2019t stop their behaviour, you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<p>If the Board finds that your landlord has not been following the law, the Board can order your landlord to stop the behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can also order your landlord to compensate you by paying you money or reducing your rent.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the right steps to get the Board to hear your case. And you will have to show evidence to the Board to prove that there is a problem.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>It is best to apply to the Board within one year after the problem started. The Board can only give you money for problems going back one year before you applied. For example, if the harassment stopped after 6 months and you apply to the Board 10 months after that, you can only get compensation for two months.<\/p>\n<p>The Board will look separately at each problem to figure out whether you have applied in time.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97784","id":"97784","resource":"node","uuid":"e555f5b3-cd72-417a-a46d-4b63bcd6e06d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97785","id":"97785","resource":"node","uuid":"bae0a1fe-9364-4b99-98fe-e35516bbda80"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97786","id":"97786","resource":"node","uuid":"a606e753-b3ce-4c6b-aa0a-a980032f12bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97787","id":"97787","resource":"node","uuid":"5ece1ef9-5391-461f-b509-c533bba1508d"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord harasses me, or doesn\u2019t respect my privacy?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97767","id":"97767","resource":"node","uuid":"3091027c-e4b4-43a9-b92c-5e9ac07105a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76690","id":"76690","resource":"node","uuid":"c10337ee-b488-44c4-912d-771e5546cc21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97788","vid":"41085","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord harasses me, or doesn\u2019t respect my privacy?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-if-my-landlord-harasses-me-or","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97788\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479766544","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97788","id":"97788","resource":"node","uuid":"ebea5e6a-4831-4f43-baf7-fd5f236be376"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ebea5e6a-4831-4f43-baf7-fd5f236be376","vuuid":"453eb6fd-ee1c-4946-b50a-f5443924e300","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are rules your landlord must follow if they want to raise your rent. For example, a rent increase might be illegal if your landlord gave you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-often-can-my-landlord-raise-my-rent\">less than 90 days\u2019 notice<\/a> or if the increase amount is <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-much-can-my-rent-go\">more than the \u201cguideline\u201d allows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are also rules about what kind of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/do-i-have-pay-deposit-when-i-rent-new-place\">deposits or other fees<\/a> landlords are allowed to charge. For example, a damage deposit or an air conditioner fee could be illegal charges.<\/p>\n<p>If you have paid an illegal rent increase or charge, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/do-i-have-pay-deposit-when-i-rent-new-place#97173\">try to get the landlord to give the money back<\/a> to you. If the landlord won\u2019t return your money, you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board. The Board can order your landlord to pay you back.<\/p>\n<p>You should apply within <strong>one year<\/strong> of when you <strong>first<\/strong> paid the illegal charge or illegal rent increase, or you might not be able to get your money back. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the right steps to get the Board to hear your case. And you will have to show evidence to the Board to prove that you paid the money and that the charge or rent increase was illegal.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97790","id":"97790","resource":"node","uuid":"f5da40b4-c27a-4417-8ac8-edd3d47478f5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97791","id":"97791","resource":"node","uuid":"8d0e9f22-1447-4045-9422-96c1b23a0d5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97792","id":"97792","resource":"node","uuid":"c85f438e-7e8c-4daa-b633-6878a3d2d8ce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97793","id":"97793","resource":"node","uuid":"9177cf77-1ebd-4153-92f1-8ba08af092e4"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if I\u2019ve paid an illegal rent or other illegal charge?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76347","id":"76347","resource":"node","uuid":"d2c6e9cc-1e1d-439b-aea3-d98ba033db6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76702","id":"76702","resource":"node","uuid":"59858670-081d-4408-bbc1-bd63b282bab4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97794","vid":"41097","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if I\u2019ve paid an illegal rent or other illegal charge?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-if-i-have-paid-illegal-rent-or","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97794\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479824458","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97794","id":"97794","resource":"node","uuid":"abc484a1-62aa-40ae-a345-3cbeaa7af195"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"abc484a1-62aa-40ae-a345-3cbeaa7af195","vuuid":"f42495c4-db02-41d2-9c76-57e7492d0d1c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you rent your home, it is your landlord's job to repair and maintain it. Your landlord must fix or replace anything that is in bad condition or does not work properly.<\/p>\n<p>This includes things that came with your place, such as appliances like a fridge or stove. It also includes common areas, like parking lots, elevators, and hallways.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn't matter if your lease or rental agreement says something different. It also doesn't matter if you knew about the problem when you agreed to rent the place. The law says <strong>your landlord<\/strong> is responsible.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you apply to the Board<\/h3>\n<p>Before you apply to the Board, you should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/who-responsible-repairs-and-maintenance\"><u>make sure your landlord knows<\/u><\/a> about the problem and has had a reasonable amount of time to fix it.<\/p>\n<p>There are also <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/who-responsible-repairs-and-maintenance\">other steps<\/a> you can take to try to get your landlord to do the repairs.<\/p>\n<p>If your landlord still does not fix the problem, you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board. If the Board finds that your landlord has not followed the law, they can order the landlord to fix the problem.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can also order your landlord to compensate you by paying you money or reducing your rent.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the right steps to get the Board to hear your case. And you will have to show evidence to the Board to prove that there is a problem.<\/p>\n<h3>Time limit<\/h3>\n<p>It is usually best to apply to the Board within <strong>one year<\/strong> after the problem <strong>started<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Board can order the landlord to give you money for problems going back only one year before you applied. For example, if a problem went on for a full year but was fixed 11 months before your application, you can only get compensation for one month.<\/p>\n<p>The Board won\u2019t be able to order any compensation if you apply more than a year after the problem <strong>stopped<\/strong> or more than a year after <strong>you moved out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have more than one repair and maintenance problem, the Board will look separately at each problem to figure out whether you have applied in time.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97795","id":"97795","resource":"node","uuid":"19441def-084a-454d-b9f3-f60e8d51082a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97796","id":"97796","resource":"node","uuid":"b8af10b4-41ad-49a9-aa4a-d9cc2395a275"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97797","id":"97797","resource":"node","uuid":"876ab933-e105-438c-b44b-7a6a0d567669"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97798","id":"97798","resource":"node","uuid":"475814a6-05e9-4dc6-954a-0f5eb146d4c6"}],"field_question":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord doesn\u2019t do repairs?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/914","id":"914","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"60d5f88e-6b78-4606-8751-07d22e53f43e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/964","id":"964","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1ee1375-92a7-40e8-ab07-899e1134f333"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97819","id":"97819","resource":"node","uuid":"6de07d16-6ceb-47ad-bed5-c6133be6dac0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97815","id":"97815","resource":"node","uuid":"6e5ac53b-e137-44b1-82ad-f48360429f85"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97767","id":"97767","resource":"node","uuid":"3091027c-e4b4-43a9-b92c-5e9ac07105a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76327","id":"76327","resource":"node","uuid":"25e629e6-65b1-482d-98e0-cef643fca3ad"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97799","vid":"66132","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Landlord and Tenant Board help me if my landlord doesn\u2019t do repairs?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-and-tenant-board-help-me-if-my-landlord-does-not-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97799\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479825109","changed":"1535571385","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97799","id":"97799","resource":"node","uuid":"741c3189-6bb5-41a2-b458-a862d15b5d16"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"741c3189-6bb5-41a2-b458-a862d15b5d16","vuuid":"8b410a7e-16fe-4424-a83d-d5884ef6ca8d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It\u2019s important to prepare before your hearing. The Board will expect you to be ready to prove your case and to bring everything you need with you to the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You might need to arrange for witnesses to come to the hearing. And you might need to make copies of papers or photographs you want to use at the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The Board will mail you information about how to prepare for your hearing and what will happen at your hearing. If you do not receive this, call the Board at <strong>1-888-332-3234<\/strong> or look on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/\">Board website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\">get legal help<\/a> as soon as possible. If you leave this until the last minute, you might not be able to get the help you need. And, the Board will expect you to be ready for your hearing on the scheduled date and may not give you extra time to look for help.<\/p>\n<h3>If the hearing is on a day when you can\u2019t go<\/h3>\n<p>If you can\u2019t go on the date the hearing is scheduled for, you should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-applied-board-now-i-can%E2%80%99t-go-ahead-hearing-date-what-should-i-do\">ask the Board to reschedule it<\/a>. You will first have to get your landlord to agree.<\/p>\n<p>If the Board does not reschedule, it is <strong>very important that you go to the hearing<\/strong>, or send someone who can represent you. If you send someone, give them written permission to represent you and make sure they take it with them.&nbsp;You or the person you send can then <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-applied-board-now-i-can%E2%80%99t-go-ahead-hearing-date-what-should-i-do\">ask the Board to postpone the hearing<\/a>. This is called an \u201cadjournment\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not go or send someone, the Board will probably decide to dismiss your application. The Board could also order you to pay costs to your landlord.<\/p>\n<h3>If you need an interpreter<\/h3>\n<p>The Board only provides interpreters in French and American Sign Language. This service is paid for by the Board. If you need an interpreter, tell the Board <strong>in writing<\/strong> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you need an interpreter for a different language, you must try to get one for yourself. The Board does not pay for this. You could try going to a community agency that offers services to people who speak your language. Or ask a friend or family member who speaks English and your language if they can come with you to the hearing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you speak French<\/strong>, you might have the right to get other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/ltb\/language-services\/\">services from the Board in French<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97800","id":"97800","resource":"node","uuid":"9052b10d-f9ee-41fe-8c8f-e6b4de35f1bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97801","id":"97801","resource":"node","uuid":"68d25cb5-71cf-4dc4-82c7-a34d2ca330c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97802","id":"97802","resource":"node","uuid":"a3cfa4ea-9341-4de2-a2fa-0b7b947da407"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97803","id":"97803","resource":"node","uuid":"f9e48a8b-6260-4ead-8f89-9aa1bcaa185c"}],"field_question":"I filed an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board. 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How do I get ready for my hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/how-do-i-get-ready-my-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479825770","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97804","id":"97804","resource":"node","uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1c33027a-89ec-4026-bc51-e50e03821ba4","vuuid":"c2a722f0-2875-4ee2-a95f-d6312764f589","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you filled out your application to the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Landlord and Tenant Board<\/span>, you had to list any dates that you would not be available for a hearing.&nbsp; The Board should have a set a hearing date that was not on your list, and the Board will expect you to be available and ready on that date.<\/p>\n<p>But sometimes something unexpected happens and you aren\u2019t able to go to the hearing on the date the Board set.<\/p>\n<p>Or sometimes you find out that an important witness is not available on that date, or you are not able to get an important piece of evidence by then.<\/p>\n<p>If you will not be able to go ahead on the hearing date, you should ask the Board as soon as possible to reschedule the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You should first ask the landlord if they will agree to change the date. The Board might refuse to reschedule, especially if your landlord does not agree. You will need to have a very good reason why you cannot go ahead on the date the Board has set.<\/p>\n<p>If the Board will not reschedule the hearing, you will have go to the hearing or send someone to represent you. At the hearing, you or your representative can ask the Board member to adjourn the hearing. This also means to postpone it to another date.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97805","id":"97805","resource":"node","uuid":"1d465daa-8001-4fc6-8b93-4177fad5c597"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97806","id":"97806","resource":"node","uuid":"ae93091c-fab3-4809-8cfa-76dbce764609"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97807","id":"97807","resource":"node","uuid":"aeb9f449-6ffd-4d52-be7c-e8c930914728"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97808","id":"97808","resource":"node","uuid":"67b902ad-6e8c-45c4-b534-fe5b1e5a9936"}],"field_question":"I applied to the Board but now I can\u2019t go ahead on the hearing date. 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You do this by asking witnesses questions and giving evidence to the Board.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord will give their side of the story by also using witnesses or evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Your landlord has the right to question your witnesses and evidence. And, you have the right to question your landlord\u2019s witnesses or evidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After listening to all the witnesses and looking at the evidence from you and from your landlord, the Board member will make a decision. They will write that decision in an Order.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal advice<\/h3>\n<p>It can be hard to present a case at the Board. If you need legal advice or help at your hearing, there are places to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-me-my-tenancy-issue\">get legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Or&nbsp;you can talk to Tenant Duty Counsel. Tenant Duty Counsel are lawyers and community legal workers at the Board who give legal advice and may be able to help you if you do not have a lawyer or legal worker.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of hearings<\/h3>\n<p>There are 2 types of hearings when tenants apply to the Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oral hearings<\/strong> are held in person. You and the landlord must come to the location given in the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">Notice<\/span> of Hearing. Most Board hearings are oral hearings.<\/p>\n<p>You must bring any documents, witnesses, or other evidence that you have to your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Oral hearings are almost always public. This means that other landlords and tenants or members of the public could be watching your hearing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electronic hearings<\/strong> are sometimes scheduled by the Board when the rental unit is in a rural or remote location. They can be held by telephone or videoconference.<\/p>\n<p>You and the landlord must send any documents or other evidence to the Board and to each other before the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>All Board hearings are recorded. The recording is not available to the public but you or your landlord can order a copy if you need it.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97810","id":"97810","resource":"node","uuid":"de4d2ba3-c9ed-4664-811f-3d4c7b79ca13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97811","id":"97811","resource":"node","uuid":"ebb29223-ec75-4e03-a41c-5033ac391f6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97812","id":"97812","resource":"node","uuid":"ede0b590-2dfd-47ed-8af1-2aa4ef601b6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97813","id":"97813","resource":"node","uuid":"3d664c02-5474-46ba-9f69-d2564f9821a5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97814","id":"97814","resource":"node","uuid":"9ba5cee0-e3ff-46f0-9f98-a73f0070980c"}],"field_question":"I filed an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board. 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You can have a lawyer or paralegal represent you in these discussions or you can do it yourself.<\/p>\n<p>You and your landlord can also do this with a mediator. This is someone who helps two sides reach an agreement. A mediator does not give legal advice or take sides, but they can suggest what they think would be a fair way to settle a case.<\/p>\n<p>The Landlord and Tenant Board has mediators who are available on the day of your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your landlord can\u2019t reach an agreement, then your case will go to a hearing where a Board member will make a decision about your application.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you can\u2019t completely resolve your case, you and your landlord might reach agreement on some of the issues. This can make the hearing simpler and help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-do-i-get-ready-my-hearing\">be better prepared<\/a> for the hearing. It can also make the hearing less risky because there will be fewer things the Board member must decide.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97816","id":"97816","resource":"node","uuid":"6b8fc499-a3c0-454e-befb-4c8f414f112b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97817","id":"97817","resource":"node","uuid":"533901b5-727c-4485-9310-14e2b2b4146d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97818","id":"97818","resource":"node","uuid":"e6543f18-2f2e-4202-b929-5aff218ef766"}],"field_question":"I filed an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board. 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The letter will include a <strong>Worker Participant Form <\/strong>and a copy of all the documents that the WSIB has about your claim.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be involved in the appeal, you have to complete the Worker Participant Form and send it to the WSIB within 30 days of when you received the letter. It is usually good to participate in the appeal so that the WSIB understands your point of view.<\/p>\n<p>When your employer appeals the WSIB decision, they may ask to see your medical information in your claims file. &nbsp;The WSIB will ask if you are against this and why. The WSIB will make a decision about whether to give your medical information to the employer.<\/p>\n<h3>Why employers appeal decisions<\/h3>\n<p>Your employer might not think that your injury was caused by your work or that you are really having difficulty getting back to work.<\/p>\n<p>Employers also appeal sometimes because the premiums they pay to the WSIB can go up based on the amount of benefits their employees get. 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-if-my-employer-appeals-wsib-decision","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97828\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1479834777","changed":"1529006915","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97828","id":"97828","resource":"node","uuid":"d843c3df-56fe-4c34-9138-c0c477756966"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d843c3df-56fe-4c34-9138-c0c477756966","vuuid":"ef9cd32f-2337-4beb-9dc3-4bb732bb0fc1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord can try to evict you if they say you caused damage to your unit or to the building. Some examples of damage are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>water damage from a flood that you caused<\/li>\n<li>a broken window<\/li>\n<li>damage from a fire that you caused<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landlord must first give you a written notice. It should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N5.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy For Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding \u2013 Form N5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: If your landlord gave you a Form N7 - Notice to End your Tenancy for Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex, you will need to follow a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-wilful-or-serious-damage-what-should-i\">different set of steps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to move out just because you get this notice.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the first time in 6 months that your landlord gave you a Form N5, you have 7 days to cancel or \u201cvoid\u201d it by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>repairing any damage, or<\/li>\n<li>paying the amount the landlord asked you to pay in the notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this is not your first N5 in 6 months or if you don\u2019t cancel the notice, your landlord can file an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\">Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2<\/a> with the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<p>The Board will schedule a hearing to decide the landlord\u2019s application. The Board has the power to evict you. They can also order you to pay the cost of fixing the damage.<\/p>\n<p>The Board or your landlord should send you a Notice of Hearing and a copy of the landlord\u2019s application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">There are things you can do before the hearing<\/a> to try to reach an agreement with your landlord. For example, your landlord might agree to drop the case if you pay for the damage. But if you and your landlord can\u2019t agree, your case will go to a hearing at the Board. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, your landlord must show that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have followed all the right steps in their application,<\/li>\n<li>there is a good reason to evict you, and<\/li>\n<li>the notice you received gives you enough information about that reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a> and think about the best ways to prove that you should not have to move out or pay for the damage.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97830","id":"97830","resource":"node","uuid":"dff0605c-2576-4c06-ac53-e688c5825805"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97831","id":"97831","resource":"node","uuid":"03039c7b-f25a-41b7-b84a-643e42b7f4c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97832","id":"97832","resource":"node","uuid":"f68138c2-8576-4d8e-b8c7-c8d6153f8c14"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97833","id":"97833","resource":"node","uuid":"a7611a50-db8f-4cc9-90fc-73ccda670e8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97834","id":"97834","resource":"node","uuid":"4eb9ae2a-233a-48d8-a973-4b98a9e0c6d3"}],"field_question":"My landlord is trying to evict me for causing damage. 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What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-causing-damage-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97835\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479835749","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97835","id":"97835","resource":"node","uuid":"67106754-9ff4-473e-b408-886d2e6e12af"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"67106754-9ff4-473e-b408-886d2e6e12af","vuuid":"3075dd8d-2132-4317-8d38-d33402dff6b3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord can try to evict you if they say you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>damaged your place on purpose (\u201cwilfully\u201d), or<\/li>\n<li>have caused or can be expected to cause \u201cserious\u201d damage by using the place for something that isn\u2019t compatible with a living space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landlord must first give you a written notice. It should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N7.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy For Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex \u2013 Form N7<\/a>. You do not have to move out just because you get this notice.<\/p>\n<p>To try to evict you, your landlord must then file an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\">Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2<\/a> with the Landlord and Tenant Board. The Board will schedule a hearing to decide the landlord\u2019s application. The Board has the power to evict you. They can also order you to pay the cost of fixing the damage.<\/p>\n<p>The Board or your landlord should send you a Notice of Hearing and a copy of the landlord\u2019s application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">There are things you can do before the hearing<\/a> to try to reach an agreement with your landlord. For example, your landlord might agree to drop the case if you pay for the damage. But if you and your landlord can\u2019t agree, your case will go to a hearing at the Board.<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, your landlord must show that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have followed all the right steps in their application,<\/li>\n<li>there is a good reason to evict you, and<\/li>\n<li>the notice you received gives you enough information about that reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a>. And you will need to think about the best ways to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-happens-eviction-hearing\">challenge your landlord\u2019s case<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97837","id":"97837","resource":"node","uuid":"bbf895b2-f60c-4d3b-a7dd-61b7a7b91ae7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97838","id":"97838","resource":"node","uuid":"ee76ed34-f281-4b42-85f6-9e2d6f344d40"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97839","id":"97839","resource":"node","uuid":"4f8fa858-fec8-4b89-b7f2-0f4f2add88e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97840","id":"97840","resource":"node","uuid":"060d3e0b-0a59-4b66-943e-03aa5b8d6dd5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97841","id":"97841","resource":"node","uuid":"9eaf33c8-1431-40cf-b630-9f971b268e68"}],"field_question":"My landlord is trying to evict me for wilful or serious damage. 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What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-wilful-or-serious-damage-what-should-i","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97842\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479836895","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97842","id":"97842","resource":"node","uuid":"cf96f06d-b789-4c7e-bb50-6e8fec5a863a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cf96f06d-b789-4c7e-bb50-6e8fec5a863a","vuuid":"79a5d3f7-ca02-4ae5-9240-af9aab7a9d29","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord can try to evict you if they say you have impaired your own safety or other people\u2019s safety. This means that someone\u2019s safety was put at risk because of something you did or failed to do.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>leaving cigarettes burning in ashtrays<\/li>\n<li>throwing things off your balcony<\/li>\n<li>setting fires on the property<\/li>\n<li>breaking or removing the fire alarm in your unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landlord must first give you a written notice. It should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N7.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy For Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex \u2013 Form N7<\/a>. You do not have to move out just because you get this notice.<\/p>\n<p>To try to evict you, your landlord must also file an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\">Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2<\/a> with the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n<p>The Board will schedule a hearing to decide the landlord\u2019s application. The Board has the power to order your eviction. They can also order you to pay the cost of correcting the unsafe condition.<\/p>\n<p>The Board or your landlord should send you a Notice of Hearing and a copy of the landlord\u2019s application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">There are things you can do before the hearing<\/a> to try to reach an agreement with your landlord. But if you and your landlord can\u2019t agree, your case will go to a hearing at the Board.<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, your landlord must show that they have followed all the right steps in their application. They must also prove that there is a legal reason to evict you.<\/p>\n<p>You need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a>. And you will need to think about the best ways prove that you should not have to move out.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97843","id":"97843","resource":"node","uuid":"e08f48a4-360d-4759-be1b-91b2072b022d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97844","id":"97844","resource":"node","uuid":"791030a9-17b5-4296-b49e-db5286b4fdd1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97845","id":"97845","resource":"node","uuid":"20d439e1-76e1-4d04-bedc-9f9f8c8b7a5a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97846","id":"97846","resource":"node","uuid":"5cbf18fe-60de-4f91-b767-66514bab342b"}],"field_question":"My landlord is trying to evict me for creating a safety risk. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/911","id":"911","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d737a54b-8672-4e81-b54b-3033dd7fa266"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97356","id":"97356","resource":"node","uuid":"a84dde3f-7c9f-47e0-a826-5946c867a122"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93486","id":"93486","resource":"node","uuid":"73b62996-f4a6-4769-bcf0-73c45ee332c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515042000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"KM Jan. 8\/18: updated review date","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97847","vid":"51002","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My landlord is trying to evict me for creating a safety risk. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-creating-safety-risk-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97847\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479837771","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97847","id":"97847","resource":"node","uuid":"384123d7-1082-43f5-a5ba-7cba5a618049"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"384123d7-1082-43f5-a5ba-7cba5a618049","vuuid":"ff8c13bd-c1c4-4ef2-8028-d5609a8b21ae","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict you, if they claim that you did something illegal or allowed someone else to do something illegal in your place or at your building.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>breaking into another tenant\u2019s apartment<\/li>\n<li>using illegal drugs in your place or in the hallways<\/li>\n<li>keeping illegal weapons in your place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landlord must first give you a written notice. It should be on a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N6.pdf\">Notice to End your Tenancy For Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit \u2013 Form N6<\/a>. You do not have to move out just because you get this notice.<\/p>\n<p>To ask the Board to evict you, your landlord must also file an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Landlord%20Applications%20&amp;%20Instructions\/L2.pdf\">Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant - Form L2<\/a> with the Landlord and Tenant Board. The Board will schedule a hearing to decide the landlord\u2019s application. The Board has the power to order your eviction.<\/p>\n<p>The Board or your landlord should send you a Notice of Hearing and a copy of the landlord\u2019s application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/my-landlord-wants-evict-me-and-i-got-notice-hearing-what-are-my-options-hearing\">There are things you can do before the hearing<\/a> to try to reach an agreement with your landlord. But if you and your landlord can\u2019t agree, your case will go to a hearing at the Board.<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, the landlord must show that they have followed all the right steps in their application. They must also show that there is a legal reason to evict you.<\/p>\n<p>You need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/what-should-i-do-prepare-eviction-hearing\">prepare for the hearing<\/a> and think about the best ways to prove that you should not have to move out.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97848","id":"97848","resource":"node","uuid":"f9f3c191-992e-4922-b67f-570a4572d12d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97849","id":"97849","resource":"node","uuid":"8bfcff1b-6b0d-479e-9687-af5f6f8aa8d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97850","id":"97850","resource":"node","uuid":"496b3848-6950-4a1f-8fe0-767f3ebcd9e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97851","id":"97851","resource":"node","uuid":"e83b695f-ea18-4d77-9f61-7eddbc1e7c48"}],"field_question":"My landlord is trying to evict me for doing something illegal. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/911","id":"911","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d737a54b-8672-4e81-b54b-3033dd7fa266"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97356","id":"97356","resource":"node","uuid":"a84dde3f-7c9f-47e0-a826-5946c867a122"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95766","id":"95766","resource":"node","uuid":"64164d44-035b-4a3a-99cd-e856feb547a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95771","id":"95771","resource":"node","uuid":"6673cbe6-ea97-4f9b-9200-4b8ec4d72487"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97357","id":"97357","resource":"node","uuid":"49a1be26-6434-44e4-9eb6-485fbf2fc42d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76344","id":"76344","resource":"node","uuid":"a08cbfe2-b911-4436-b6b0-f27af752497b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93486","id":"93486","resource":"node","uuid":"73b62996-f4a6-4769-bcf0-73c45ee332c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94194","id":"94194","resource":"node","uuid":"9fd1e9c0-b673-4d7d-8c6f-b065c0cdf8a0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515042000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"Jan. 8\/18 KM: updated Reviewed date","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97852","vid":"51004","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My landlord is trying to evict me for doing something illegal. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/my-landlord-trying-evict-me-doing-something-illegal-what-should-i","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97852\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1479838539","changed":"1528994799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97852","id":"97852","resource":"node","uuid":"964c9ec6-aee3-473a-b84e-be9878510b9f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"964c9ec6-aee3-473a-b84e-be9878510b9f","vuuid":"d6325f5d-ad78-4163-bbc3-d25fb28b7526","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A trial is your chance to prove what you said and asked for in your court forms. You do this by presenting your evidence. Your evidence can be documents or witnesses that support your case or go against your partner\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<p>Judges are neutral and impartial. This means they don't take sides and can't give you legal advice.<\/p>\n<p>Judges decide family cases on their own without a jury. They make decisions using the family law rules and laws and the evidence you give. They use a test called the balance of probabilities. This means that your evidence has to be more believable than your partner\u2019s evidence.<\/p>\n<p>There are Family Law Rules that tell you what is needed at every step in a court case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/990114#s23s1\" target=\"_blank\">Rule 23 Evidence and trial<\/a> tells you how to prepare for your trial and how to give your evidence.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/familycourt.cleo.on.ca\/en\/about-flowcharts\" target=\"_blank\">family law court process flowchart<\/a> explains each step in a family law court case. It also tells you how to prepare for a trial.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/node\/95511\/\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who can explain the court process and help you through it. If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers provide <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\"> \"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If your income is low enough, you can also ask duty counsel questions about the trial process if they are available in your court location. These are private lawyers or Legal Aid Ontario staff lawyers who give legal help to people who appear in court that day without a lawyer. Duty counsel can't represent you at trial but may be able to help you with general questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer at all, you may be able to <a href=\"\/node\/95512\/\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97865","id":"97865","resource":"node","uuid":"5d3494fc-79b1-44f6-822f-1ba2f0d928f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97866","id":"97866","resource":"node","uuid":"879b1b35-d491-40e3-af0c-b07e4334be15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97867","id":"97867","resource":"node","uuid":"290cd30a-9965-4df5-a782-7ae382fff8b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103154","id":"103154","resource":"node","uuid":"721c0dff-2a12-4355-baeb-1e1695fc0d48"}],"field_question":"How do I prepare for a family law trial? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/892","id":"892","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d8cf015-e1e2-462b-850d-c5d4a69c81e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/969","id":"969","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"87010087-b267-4096-8e83-ba49a80f1c96"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95616","id":"95616","resource":"node","uuid":"796e631c-f3f5-4b51-b5d0-951f25c9e401"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95628","id":"95628","resource":"node","uuid":"1a8380cc-5748-4684-9881-ed1fc8cb3399"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92238","id":"92238","resource":"node","uuid":"5414a8cb-f52d-4aeb-bcb6-be25a3fbef35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86197","id":"86197","resource":"node","uuid":"1e6ba200-fa85-4072-b1d9-5efc3795ee50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91692","id":"91692","resource":"node","uuid":"22e775dd-59b7-4900-96f3-9cc98ed8fbb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1501473600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97864","vid":"68868","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I prepare for a family law trial? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-prepare-family-law-trial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97864\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1480017531","changed":"1540488334","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97864","id":"97864","resource":"node","uuid":"b8bfe278-40ad-4c5b-be04-ac0f6ea618e7"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b8bfe278-40ad-4c5b-be04-ac0f6ea618e7","vuuid":"42f2a57f-7f86-435a-9c63-46cc22f046d1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you want to rent an apartment or house, you usually need to fill out an <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">application<\/span> or give some information to the landlord. Before they decide&nbsp;whether or not to rent to you, a landlord can ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what your income is<\/li>\n<li>if you work, and where you work<\/li>\n<li>how many people will be living with you<\/li>\n<li>the names of people who will be living with you<\/li>\n<li>if you have pets<\/li>\n<li>if you smoke<\/li>\n<li>permission to do a credit check<\/li>\n<li>references from past landlords<\/li>\n<li>in some cases, if you have a guarantor or co-signer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What a landlord is not allowed to ask<\/h3>\n<p>A landlord is not allowed to ask questions that could be used to discriminate against you. For example, they are not allowed to ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you are pregnant or have children<\/li>\n<li>if you plan to have children, or if you plan to have more children<\/li>\n<li>if you are married, single, or divorced<\/li>\n<li>your religion or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>if you get welfare or other public assistance<\/li>\n<li>if you have a disability<\/li>\n<li>your age (even if you are 16 or 17 as long as you are living away from your parents)<\/li>\n<li>if you are a Canadian citizen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the landlord asks any of these questions or won\u2019t rent to you because of your answers, this could be&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/landlord-wont-rent-me-and-i-think-its-because-discrimination-what-can-i-do\" target=\"_blank\">discrimination<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97261","id":"97261","resource":"node","uuid":"33afb110-443c-42e0-88cf-096a7f46383a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97263","id":"97263","resource":"node","uuid":"5d35ec83-fdac-486b-b0b0-10237c71faad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97264","id":"97264","resource":"node","uuid":"50806db5-afe8-4034-aa9b-63ae63a3d75c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97265","id":"97265","resource":"node","uuid":"109f6404-af59-4c1d-8257-33bacf5bf9ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97266","id":"97266","resource":"node","uuid":"12537605-c512-4001-b41d-ecfd9e72bc50"}],"field_question":"What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply to rent a place?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199","id":"97199","resource":"node","uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97175","id":"97175","resource":"node","uuid":"aa888a2d-0cc0-4263-bdf0-86294ea0df87"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94172","id":"94172","resource":"node","uuid":"fc2a90a7-493a-4247-8310-52e1c00afe93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97165","id":"97165","resource":"node","uuid":"c5a66b42-4904-45a9-b35d-512451817ab9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90672","id":"90672","resource":"node","uuid":"19101a4e-f501-4e3f-a1dd-e4fbe0bbb996"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76616","id":"76616","resource":"node","uuid":"ff8f0e3d-6a57-4936-a98a-8f306a1df0ca"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1472616000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97878","vid":"39874","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply to rent a place?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-information-can-landlord-ask-me-when-i-apply-rent-place","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97878\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1480456674","changed":"1528994800","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97878","id":"97878","resource":"node","uuid":"2f99ac10-f1f5-4394-9d27-4629e3f9efbb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2f99ac10-f1f5-4394-9d27-4629e3f9efbb","vuuid":"a8d9122a-fac7-43d1-ac0a-86b6a92716ee","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your income is low and you live in Ontario, you may be able to get financial help from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This kind of help is called income support.<\/p>\n<p>Income support from ODSP is for people with serious health problems. There are rules about who can get income support and what you must do to keep getting it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from ODSP<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<p>You have to qualify <strong>both<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>financially, and<\/li>\n<li>in most cases, as a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You must be <strong>18 or older<\/strong> to get income support on your own from ODSP. But you can apply if you will turn 18 within the next 6 months.<\/p>\n<h3>Who is a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Most people must meet the ODSP <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">definition of a person with a disability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This means that an approved health professional, such as a doctor, fills out the forms that are in the Disability Determination Package to confirm that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have a physical or mental health problem that\u2019s expected to last a year or more, and<\/li>\n<li>your health problem limits your ability to work, look after yourself, or do daily activities at home or in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law also says that your health problem must be substantial and must limit your abilities in a substantial way.<\/p>\n<p>It can be a health problem that you have all the time or one that sometimes goes away but then comes back.<\/p>\n<p>And it can be one health problem or a number of different problems that together limit your abilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting ODSP without proving you\u2019re a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Some people can get <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support from ODSP without having to complete a Disability Determination Package. This is because they don't have to prove that they meet the definition of a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d. See Step 3.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97895","id":"97895","resource":"node","uuid":"683b7f14-b08a-4b49-8f03-62deec5addc0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97896","id":"97896","resource":"node","uuid":"3ed38d0d-820d-461e-8ea2-ed904264f51b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97897","id":"97897","resource":"node","uuid":"45fc1d68-3d7e-47f2-a962-7f9854d6311b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97898","id":"97898","resource":"node","uuid":"4a030143-0480-4b72-87ad-51db019cba78"}],"field_question":"I have a disability. 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Can I get Ontario disability benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481045650","changed":"1530631926","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5","vuuid":"884ef7a0-d928-42df-9474-e94d94edd126","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you have to qualify <strong>both<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>financially, and<\/li>\n<li>in most cases, as a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>If you\u2019re on OW<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re already getting financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW), you have to apply for ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support through your OW office.<\/p>\n<p>And because you\u2019re already on OW, you should qualify financially for ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<h3>If you\u2019re not on OW<\/h3>\n<p>If you need money right away, you may want to start by <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">applying for financial assistance from OW<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because it can take months to find out if you qualify for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support from ODSP.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t need assistance from OW, you can start your ODSP application by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.officelocator.mcss.gov.on.ca\/?lang=en\">contacting your local ODSP office<\/a>. They decide if you qualify financially for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you may be able to use ODSP's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/apply_online.aspx\">online application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After you start your application, the ODSP office should contact you within <strong>5 days<\/strong> to give you an appointment to complete your application.<\/p>\n<h3>If you qualify financially<\/h3>\n<p>If ODSP decides that you do qualify financially, you\u2019ll get a Disability Determination Package with forms that ask about your health.<\/p>\n<p>Sending in the completed forms is how you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">prove that you\u2019re a person with a disability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>If you don\u2019t qualify financially<\/h3>\n<p>If ODSP decides that you <strong>don\u2019t<\/strong> qualify financially for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal that decision<\/a>. For help and advice about appealing, <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re appealing that decision, you can go ahead with the next step in your application for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support while you wait for your appeal. This means completing the Disability Determination Package to show that you\u2019re a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>You can get the Disability Determination Package from the ODSP worker, complete the forms, and send them to the Disability Adjudication Unit.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to do this because, if you win your appeal, your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support can start from the date that the Disability Adjudication Unit received your completed application.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97900","id":"97900","resource":"node","uuid":"7cc82780-4a0c-4836-a411-dd94dfa44c76"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97901","id":"97901","resource":"node","uuid":"ce7f6ea9-ed60-40e4-93ba-6c73c8df4bf6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97902","id":"97902","resource":"node","uuid":"c4f2a011-770e-4aa4-bdb2-3c0f8ee3cf1d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97903","id":"97903","resource":"node","uuid":"c1a1f90a-ba0c-410e-8467-921732b1afdc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97904","id":"97904","resource":"node","uuid":"619ae279-6704-4f29-baa7-02cee6a87344"}],"field_question":"How do I start an application to the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91297","id":"91297","resource":"node","uuid":"40a853a9-b400-4ab4-a449-489ececf17d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103936","id":"103936","resource":"node","uuid":"65d2fef3-ea72-4456-9b09-bc02e5c51eaa"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 8\/18 KM: added ODSP Disability Application Flowchart as Learn more and YMAN in step 3\r\n\r\nAug 29\/18 KM: corrected link in step 5 for the Consent to Disclose and Verify Personal Information form; this will need to be updated in the Word file when the next version is created","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97905","vid":"69850","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I start an application to the Ontario Disability Support Program?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97905\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481047547","changed":"1541711187","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97905","id":"97905","resource":"node","uuid":"7b57a234-efaf-4db7-a505-63fbe468879e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7b57a234-efaf-4db7-a505-63fbe468879e","vuuid":"c08f6d11-87e8-47fe-bfb8-2d131113adab","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you apply to get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you have to qualify <strong>both<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\"><u>financially<\/u><\/a>, and<\/li>\n<li>in most cases, as a \"person with a disability\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Who is a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>To meet the ODSP definition of a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d you need an <a href=\"http:\/\/mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/IS_Application.aspx#_disabilityDetermination\" target=\"_blank\">approved health professional<\/a>, such as a doctor, to confirm that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have a physical or mental health problem that\u2019s expected to last a year or more, and<\/li>\n<li>your health problem limits your ability to work, look after yourself, or do daily activities at home or in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law also says that your health problem must be substantial and must limit your abilities in a substantial way.<\/p>\n<p>It can be a health problem that you have all the time or one that sometimes goes away but then comes back.<\/p>\n<p>And it can be one health problem or a number of different problems that together limit your abilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Proving you have a disability<\/h3>\n<p>To show that you\u2019re a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d, you use the Disability Determination Package. It contains 4 forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health Status Report<\/li>\n<li>Activities of Daily Living Index<\/li>\n<li>Consent to Release Medical Information<\/li>\n<li>Self Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The forms have to be completed and sent to the Disability Adjudication Unit. They use the information to decide whether you qualify as a \"person with a disability\".<\/p>\n<p>When you apply for ODSP, you get the Disability Determination Package after you qualify financially.<\/p>\n<h3>If ODSP says you don\u2019t qualify financially<\/h3>\n<p>You can still get the Disability Determination Package if you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal a decision<\/a> about whether you qualify financially. This means you can complete your application for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to do this because if you win your appeal, you might be able to get <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support from the date that the Disability Adjudication Unit received your completed application.<\/p>\n<h3>Not having to prove that you\u2019re a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/PrescribedClasses.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Some people<\/a> can get ODSP <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability\">without having to prove that they\u2019re a person with a disability<\/a>. ODSP gives them <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support once they qualify financially.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97906","id":"97906","resource":"node","uuid":"29df964e-c29c-4814-9a5e-ccfcad51fe3d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97907","id":"97907","resource":"node","uuid":"75a0d06d-68fb-47ea-9724-37f245acf006"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97908","id":"97908","resource":"node","uuid":"eabab3de-7d31-4ce3-bf08-b19049e5a9c9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97909","id":"97909","resource":"node","uuid":"dc8eaff3-8206-4541-a1b7-22c3f40cdc0a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97910","id":"97910","resource":"node","uuid":"e5dea2c1-c44e-430d-8ee6-66d1d65f5b72"}],"field_question":"When I apply to the Ontario Disability Support Program, how do I prove that I have a disability?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97905","id":"97905","resource":"node","uuid":"7b57a234-efaf-4db7-a505-63fbe468879e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76208","id":"76208","resource":"node","uuid":"ffe82566-612e-4d19-acd9-bac30978433b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103933","id":"103933","resource":"node","uuid":"4528705e-65e2-43f7-9063-f7f023f12b7a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515992400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1515992400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 8\/18 KM: Added ODSP Disability Application Flowchart as a Learn more \r\n\r\nApril 19\/17: CLEO's ODSP Applications: Information for Health Professionals is temporarily unavailable so changed YMNs for steps 1, 2, and 3. And removed this as a Learn More and replaced it with http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/appealing-decision-about-social-assistance?tid_ref=112\r\n\r\nJan. 15\/18 KM: updated Date reviewed and made edits to Step 3, adding registered nurse as per change in the law","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97911","vid":"69862","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"When I apply to the Ontario Disability Support Program, how do I prove that I have a disability?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481048767","changed":"1541711757","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681","vuuid":"c0c0c11f-3dc1-4d0f-8364-253c303b248a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) thinks you live with someone who is your spouse, neither one of you will be able to get income support as a single person or as a sole-support parent.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, ODSP looks at the income and assets that both of you have to decide if you can get assistance as a couple.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of income support you get as a couple is less than what you would get as two single people. But if both of you have a disability, you may be able to get more money than if only one of you has a disability.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from ODSP<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<h3>ODSP rules about couples<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP has rules that they use to decide whether 2 adults who live together are spouses.<\/p>\n<p>If ODSP decides that the person you\u2019re living with is your spouse, you can apply for income support only as a couple.<\/p>\n<p>If ODSP decides that the person you\u2019re living with is your spouse, and <strong>you disagree<\/strong>, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you apply as a couple, both of you have to sign all of the forms that are part of the application.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help to decide whether to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\">apply for income support<\/a> as a couple, <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97912","id":"97912","resource":"node","uuid":"a59a428e-ecd5-4173-a3af-69c3a9b73379"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97913","id":"97913","resource":"node","uuid":"420a7175-941f-4a14-9535-0de06bf88871"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97914","id":"97914","resource":"node","uuid":"b3526b36-1ce3-4446-a0e4-e76ff6ccffd6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97915","id":"97915","resource":"node","uuid":"55500a05-a059-4cbe-a727-0876a87fcb66"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97916","id":"97916","resource":"node","uuid":"e6ea1bb0-402c-4132-b1e6-8ef4fcba3c21"}],"field_question":"I live with another adult. Can I get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97923","id":"97923","resource":"node","uuid":"f989a9c3-d6fd-4b67-ba30-1dc13dff85ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97927","id":"97927","resource":"node","uuid":"0c0eda8a-046c-45d2-92c9-ab24ef156574"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97931","id":"97931","resource":"node","uuid":"8025f885-c694-4bc7-90b7-ebfaaa2aba40"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99174","id":"99174","resource":"node","uuid":"f306befd-64e7-4ace-95c2-a4484bcdb710"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1477800000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: added in answer a link to OW\/OD rates from ISAC as posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97917","vid":"46289","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I live with another adult. Can I get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-income-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97917\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481049486","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97917","id":"97917","resource":"node","uuid":"bd82730c-35ed-42c0-ba31-43123034c4d3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"bd82730c-35ed-42c0-ba31-43123034c4d3","vuuid":"b73ca538-e985-49df-b87b-4a3acbd24444","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It might. You must let the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) know as soon as someone moves in with you.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t tell ODSP and they find out about it later, they could decide that you got money you should not have received. This is called an overpayment and they can take steps to get the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If they think you broke the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud.<\/p>\n<h3>After 3 months<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting ODSP income support as a single person or a sole-support parent, ODSP may contact you <strong>3 months<\/strong> after someone has moved in with you to set up a meeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you respond to them right away and go to the meeting. If you don\u2019t, ODSP will <strong>cut off your assistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>If ODSP decides you\u2019re spouses<\/h3>\n<p>If ODSP thinks you live with someone who is your spouse, neither one of you will be able to get assistance as a single person or as a sole-support parent.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, ODSP will look at the income and assets that both of you have to decide if you can get assistance as a couple.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of assistance you get as a couple is less than what you would get as two single people.<\/p>\n<p>But if both of you have a disability, you may be able to get more money than if only one of you has a disability.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from ODSP<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<p>If ODSP decides that the person you\u2019re living with is your spouse, and <strong>you disagree<\/strong>, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to apply for assistance as a couple, both of you have to sign all of the forms that are part of the application.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>If you need help to decide whether ODSP will see you as a couple, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97918","id":"97918","resource":"node","uuid":"7699384a-4781-4912-8130-9b9982d1ee9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97919","id":"97919","resource":"node","uuid":"03599063-d619-46d3-ae18-363f5a6d02b9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97920","id":"97920","resource":"node","uuid":"be1fcd32-ddad-406c-9a69-5bbb51b05fb6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97921","id":"97921","resource":"node","uuid":"ebb983f5-ff41-436e-8c2b-e0ceff9a4353"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97922","id":"97922","resource":"node","uuid":"bd79de73-2aa8-4f58-85ff-1b68e4352e66"}],"field_question":"Someone is moving in with me. Will this affect the income support I get from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97917","id":"97917","resource":"node","uuid":"bd82730c-35ed-42c0-ba31-43123034c4d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97927","id":"97927","resource":"node","uuid":"0c0eda8a-046c-45d2-92c9-ab24ef156574"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97931","id":"97931","resource":"node","uuid":"8025f885-c694-4bc7-90b7-ebfaaa2aba40"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477800000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: Added link to OD\/OW rates from ISAC site and as posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97923","vid":"46287","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Someone is moving in with me. Will this affect the income support I get from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/someone-moving-me-will-affect-income-support-i","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97923\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481050320","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97923","id":"97923","resource":"node","uuid":"f989a9c3-d6fd-4b67-ba30-1dc13dff85ec"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f989a9c3-d6fd-4b67-ba30-1dc13dff85ec","vuuid":"239a30f0-aaee-4a80-9d8e-8031a736715d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) as a single person or a sole-support parent if you and your spouse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have separated, and<\/li>\n<li>don\u2019t plan to get back together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But ODSP <strong>must believe<\/strong> that you\u2019ve separated and don\u2019t plan to get back together or they\u2019ll <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-income-support\">see you as a couple<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ODSP rules say that couples have to apply together for assistance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from ODSP<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>You should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-disability-support\">get legal advice<\/a> if ODSP says you must apply as a couple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97924","id":"97924","resource":"node","uuid":"451ff9ad-e5c9-45b6-b5a0-1d8d079575b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97925","id":"97925","resource":"node","uuid":"5ee6af0b-d3bc-4e3f-ac4e-78c2dabff365"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97926","id":"97926","resource":"node","uuid":"9c5e31b9-50aa-4589-9fd8-851250038964"}],"field_question":"My spouse and I have separated. What will happen when I apply for ODSP income support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012","id":"98012","resource":"node","uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93198","id":"93198","resource":"node","uuid":"c20ab496-8e98-4013-8ce1-58d89d292ca1"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1477800000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: Added in answer link to OW\/OD rates from ISAC as posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97927","vid":"46283","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My spouse and I have separated. What will happen when I apply for ODSP income support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/my-spouse-and-i-have-separated-what-will-happen","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97927\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481050876","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97927","id":"97927","resource":"node","uuid":"0c0eda8a-046c-45d2-92c9-ab24ef156574"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0c0eda8a-046c-45d2-92c9-ab24ef156574","vuuid":"5c9f1b95-e88c-49dc-885c-9a3cbaf93006","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) thinks you live with someone who is your <strong>spouse<\/strong>, neither one of you can get income support as a single person or as a sole-support parent.<\/p>\n<p>ODSP has <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-income-support\">rules that they use to decide<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether 2 adults who live together are spouses<\/li>\n<li>when 2 people who live together must apply as a couple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If ODSP thinks you\u2019re living with someone, they\u2019ll look into it. For example, they might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give you an appointment to come and answer questions<\/li>\n<li>ask your landlord if there\u2019s someone else living with you or named on your lease<\/li>\n<li>check the voters\u2019 list for the names of people at your address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from ODSP<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<h3>Why ODSP might think you live with someone<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP might think this if, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>another person tells them that you\u2019re living with someone<\/li>\n<li>someone gets their mail at your address, so it looks like they\u2019re living with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What can happen if ODSP thinks you live with someone<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support, ODSP could decide that you got money you should not have received. This is called an overpayment and they can take steps to get the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If they think you broke the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>If ODSP thinks you live with someone, you have to show them that this isn\u2019t true. To find out what to do if this happens to you, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-disability-support\">get legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97928","id":"97928","resource":"node","uuid":"edab5777-8a40-4f34-b2c5-eac311334bf4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97929","id":"97929","resource":"node","uuid":"764089f3-50c5-4617-ab98-fc7427693f63"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97930","id":"97930","resource":"node","uuid":"59c34ca0-8868-44c5-87c7-686ff01d2847"}],"field_question":"The Ontario Disability Support Program thinks I\u2019m living with my partner. Will this affect my income support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97917","id":"97917","resource":"node","uuid":"bd82730c-35ed-42c0-ba31-43123034c4d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97923","id":"97923","resource":"node","uuid":"f989a9c3-d6fd-4b67-ba30-1dc13dff85ec"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1477800000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: Added link in answer to OW\/OD rates published by ISAC and as posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97931","vid":"46285","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The Ontario Disability Support Program thinks I\u2019m living with my partner. Will this affect my income support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/ontario-disability-support-program-thinks-i-am","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97931\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481051402","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97931","id":"97931","resource":"node","uuid":"8025f885-c694-4bc7-90b7-ebfaaa2aba40"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8025f885-c694-4bc7-90b7-ebfaaa2aba40","vuuid":"acf1aed8-4c84-40c7-b7fc-432e7a26bebb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An adult child is someone who is <strong>18 or older<\/strong>. If an adult child lives with you, how this affects income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is complicated and depends on your situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This answer and next steps give basic information. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">A community legal clinic<\/a> may be able to explain more fully how this will affect you. For example, they may be able to tell you whether ODSP will expect you to require your child to pay housing costs to live with you.<\/p>\n<p>You have to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\">tell ODSP about other people in your household<\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>ODSP calls this your \u201cbenefit unit\u201d. They look at who is in your household when they decide if you qualify for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support and how much you get.<\/p>\n<h3>When your adult child is included in your household<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP includes your adult child who lives with you as part of your household if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they don\u2019t qualify for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) on their own, and<\/li>\n<li>they\u2019re <strong>not<\/strong> \u201cfinancially independent\u201d. See Step 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If ODSP includes them in your household because the rules above apply, they\u2019re called a <strong>dependent adult<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Choices \u201cfinancially independent\u201d children can make<\/h3>\n<p>If ODSP says that your adult child who lives with you is financially independent, they <strong>may<\/strong> be able to choose between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>applying for financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW) on their own, or<\/li>\n<li>being included in your household. To find out how this can affect your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But there are times when adult children do <strong>not <\/strong>have this choice. See Step 2.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97932","id":"97932","resource":"node","uuid":"5be8701e-2dba-43b4-9dc2-7ac656f9dde6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97934","id":"97934","resource":"node","uuid":"8998adcd-b9d1-4a9b-8d24-a72d7fc5e782"}],"field_question":"My adult child lives with me. How can this affect income support for me from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98016","id":"98016","resource":"node","uuid":"a4044edd-2e4d-45bf-84e6-cd3fbcf8d60b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98020","id":"98020","resource":"node","uuid":"77aeeb8d-8c73-4cd4-95ed-543f3c0c4ce8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1529640000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561176000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"July 3\/18 KM: Input from Gwyneth Pearce from the CRO about the changes; uploaded Word doc; changed review date","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97935","vid":"63035","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My adult child lives with me. How can this affect income support for me from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-income","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97935\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481052096","changed":"1530736219","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97935","id":"97935","resource":"node","uuid":"1ab48af2-41fb-468e-aac6-c9c4f21cbffc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1ab48af2-41fb-468e-aac6-c9c4f21cbffc","vuuid":"3876a4af-bbd3-4fd9-ad1d-d197906c7cff","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>People who have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/sda_medical_conditions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">certain medical conditions<\/a> might be able to get a&nbsp;<strong>special diet allowance<\/strong>&nbsp;as part of the income support they get from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).<\/p>\n<p>The special diet allowance is to help with the extra costs of a special diet. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/documents\/en\/mcss\/social\/directives\/odsp\/income_Support\/6_4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">amount people get<\/a> depends on their medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The most a person can get as a special diet allowance is $250 a month. And for some conditions, the amount is much lower.<\/p>\n<p>People who live in long-term care homes or certain kinds of hospitals or group homes don't qualify for a special diet allowance. This is because these places provide people with their meals. Talk to your ODSP worker if you need more information.<\/p>\n<h3>Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding<\/h3>\n<p>A woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding can get a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/documents\/en\/mcss\/social\/directives\/odsp\/income_Support\/6_5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">nutritional allowance<\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This is separate from a special diet allowance.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your ODSP worker about how to apply for this.<\/p>\n<p>If you qualify for both, you can get a special diet allowance and nutritional allowance at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3>If ODSP refuses to give you a special diet allowance<\/h3>\n<p>If ODSP refuses your application for a special diet allowance, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97936","id":"97936","resource":"node","uuid":"85d92f80-109a-4565-95ae-bd9b606c18b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97937","id":"97937","resource":"node","uuid":"eac38f9c-80fe-49ee-aa7d-e4138699b1b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97938","id":"97938","resource":"node","uuid":"0bdc7693-e8bc-48a6-a1f3-eb36a20f50fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97939","id":"97939","resource":"node","uuid":"d16c01e3-d34e-47b8-98af-e26543adcf0c"}],"field_question":"Can the Ontario Disability Support Program help pay for a special diet?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97905","id":"97905","resource":"node","uuid":"7b57a234-efaf-4db7-a505-63fbe468879e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76646","id":"76646","resource":"node","uuid":"f836ce65-5929-4adf-86cb-b66fef01e26e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76667","id":"76667","resource":"node","uuid":"72ef1400-316a-42be-a22b-8abd483f1f30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97940","vid":"39544","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the Ontario Disability Support Program help pay for a special diet?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-ontario-disability-support-program-help-pay","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97940\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481052717","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97940","id":"97940","resource":"node","uuid":"d5e8cb44-453b-4fb2-b4ae-21710b747306"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d5e8cb44-453b-4fb2-b4ae-21710b747306","vuuid":"75645c0d-f57e-4690-9053-bf5b61c084f8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have a problem about getting income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you may want to get legal help to understand your rights and act on them.<\/p>\n<p>Decisions about ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support are made by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your local ODSP office, if the decision is about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability\">whether you qualify financially<\/a><\/li>\n<li>the Disability Adjudication Unit, if the decision is about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">whether you\u2019re a person with a disability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">disagree with a decision about ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support<\/a>, it\u2019s important to get help as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>When to get help<\/h3>\n<p>You may want to get legal advice if, for example, ODSP:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refuses to give you <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support<\/li>\n<li>says you are not a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d<\/li>\n<li>reduces or cuts off your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support<\/li>\n<li>asks for information or documents you can\u2019t get<\/li>\n<li>asks for information you don\u2019t think you should have to give<\/li>\n<li>says you owe them money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There may be things you can do. For example, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT)<\/a>. The SBT is not part of ODSP and has the power to make a different decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to get help<\/h3>\n<p>There are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">community legal clinics<\/a> across Ontario that provide free legal services to people with low incomes.<\/p>\n<p>At these clinics, lawyers, community legal workers, and law students help people with a variety of legal problems, including problems with ODSP.<\/p>\n<p>Clinics give legal information and advice, and can also help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal a decision<\/a> about getting ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>A clinic may be able to help you fill out forms and prepare for a hearing at the SBT. They may also represent you at your hearing.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting medical evidence<\/h3>\n<p>Staff at a community legal clinic may also be able to talk to your health professional about the information you need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">prove that you have a disability<\/a>. In some cases, they may be able to help pay for medical reports that you need to get.<\/p>\n<h3>If a clinic can\u2019t help you<\/h3>\n<p>If you need legal help that a clinic can\u2019t give you, they may be able to refer you to someone who can. For example, if ODSP has asked the police to investigate because they think you\u2019re guilty of fraud, you might need a criminal lawyer.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97941","id":"97941","resource":"node","uuid":"75e2f594-175b-4cd5-9300-613ed090ba05"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97942","id":"97942","resource":"node","uuid":"c5fdc570-17ba-420d-b2b2-8d774f7eafbf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97943","id":"97943","resource":"node","uuid":"50a844b1-04c4-43cc-a92f-f2d13420561f"}],"field_question":"I have a problem with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Where can I get help?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90637","id":"90637","resource":"node","uuid":"905bc0c6-222b-4bd6-90a3-36ec17ed792c"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97944","vid":"39563","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a problem with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Where can I get help?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-have-problem-ontario-disability-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481053417","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944","id":"97944","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a","vuuid":"3944e4f1-e805-482f-bbf5-a239a16d0431","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) if you get a decision from your local Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) office or from the Disability Adjudication Unit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refusing to give you income support<\/li>\n<li>reducing the amount of <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support you get<\/li>\n<li>cutting off your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support<\/li>\n<li>saying that you have an overpayment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To <strong>appeal <\/strong>means that you ask the SBT to decide that the decision is wrong.<\/p>\n<p>The SBT is not part of ODSP and has the power to make a different decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking for an internal review<\/h3>\n<p>Before you can appeal a decision about ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support to the SBT, you must ask for an internal review of the decision. If the decision was that you\u2019re not a <a href=\"\/questions\/social-assistance\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a>, you ask the Disability Adjudication Unit for an internal review. For other decisions, you ask your local ODSP office.<\/p>\n<p>In an internal review, someone in the office that made the decision reviews it and decides whether or not to change it. This is a different person than the one who made the decision that you disagree with.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97945","id":"97945","resource":"node","uuid":"675ffe7d-9336-46b5-b3b0-3b1d3f9a9abb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97946","id":"97946","resource":"node","uuid":"6e17fbfe-1187-43f2-84a3-53818e1a3858"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97947","id":"97947","resource":"node","uuid":"915db072-1513-4e29-bc16-bdaa3a09d286"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97948","id":"97948","resource":"node","uuid":"1e315b21-eeca-4539-9c09-11f93032d8ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97949","id":"97949","resource":"node","uuid":"c1ee2b52-b685-4fbc-8e3d-69459d433e6f"}],"field_question":"I disagree with a decision about ODSP income support. What can I do about it?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97956","id":"97956","resource":"node","uuid":"82e8a4db-3a22-4160-ab1a-c5e9ce5af004"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97962","id":"97962","resource":"node","uuid":"b948fdf8-362f-4b57-b186-b077f8f385ac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97966","id":"97966","resource":"node","uuid":"d4d77d40-7e64-4663-9753-18c0ecfc422c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94346","id":"94346","resource":"node","uuid":"e93bb7ec-4c3b-4784-a05d-c7609fc00fa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103933","id":"103933","resource":"node","uuid":"4528705e-65e2-43f7-9063-f7f023f12b7a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 7\/18 KM: Added ODSP Application Flowchart from Hamilton Community Legal Clinic as a Learn more and in Step 1 as a YMAN.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97950","vid":"69773","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I disagree with a decision about ODSP income support. What can I do about it?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481054382","changed":"1541615612","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e","vuuid":"3b0f0895-3f27-4c0f-935d-6675782fa4a1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you disagree with a decision about income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you may be able to appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT).<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>appeal<\/strong> means that you ask the SBT to decide that the decision is wrong.<\/p>\n<p>The SBT is not part of ODSP and has the power to make a different decision.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start your appeal, make sure you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>follow the rules about first <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">asking for an internal review<\/a><\/li>\n<li>read about what kinds of decisions <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">can be appealed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97951","id":"97951","resource":"node","uuid":"c28749a0-b972-4b86-ae50-c14e1d99cf30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97952","id":"97952","resource":"node","uuid":"52596844-b2c1-4e1f-802c-5b3d31571508"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97953","id":"97953","resource":"node","uuid":"7a73b197-94fc-4a0d-a67c-468af5c8b5c4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97954","id":"97954","resource":"node","uuid":"05dcb4ae-2f65-4d8c-8f66-51c33ff1334e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97955","id":"97955","resource":"node","uuid":"7e6ba30c-f679-4769-853d-e53d77c91da4"}],"field_question":"How do I appeal a decision about ODSP income support to the Social Benefits Tribunal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97962","id":"97962","resource":"node","uuid":"b948fdf8-362f-4b57-b186-b077f8f385ac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97966","id":"97966","resource":"node","uuid":"d4d77d40-7e64-4663-9753-18c0ecfc422c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103937","id":"103937","resource":"node","uuid":"2ea3378d-bd8a-4906-96d8-812d8b16c679"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline 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Tribunal<\/span> (SBT)<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-appeal-decision-about-odsp-income\">start your appeal<\/a>, you complete the <a href=\"\/glossary\/social-benefits-tribunal\">SBT<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Appeal%20Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Appeal Form<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>If you were on ODSP income support<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re appealing a decision to <strong>cut off<\/strong> or <strong>reduce<\/strong> your ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support, you can ask the SBT to order ODSP to pay you interim assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If the SBT decides that you can get interim assistance, they order your local ODSP office to pay it to you.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of interim assistance you\u2019ll get is the same as what you were getting before ODSP cut off or reduced your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying back interim assistance<\/h3>\n<p>Interim assistance that you get will be considered an overpayment if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you don\u2019t go to your SBT hearing<\/li>\n<li>you lose your appeal to the SBT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If your application for ODSP income support was refused<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re appealing a decision refusing to give you ODSP <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support, you can\u2019t get interim assistance from ODSP. But you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">apply for assistance from Ontario Works<\/a> while you wait.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97957","id":"97957","resource":"node","uuid":"a3a50a84-dec9-412f-aedf-ea14f6dabaa6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97958","id":"97958","resource":"node","uuid":"7decd14d-b81a-4cff-9bbd-215893de5a39"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97959","id":"97959","resource":"node","uuid":"403ff5c5-5c11-4989-bbf5-29b78d654049"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97960","id":"97960","resource":"node","uuid":"56680581-a975-4cfb-8ef4-5b6c1029f256"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97961","id":"97961","resource":"node","uuid":"1e490955-6dad-4df9-b4ad-1a62cb1c808b"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m appealing a decision about ODSP income support. Can I get financial help while I wait for the appeal decision?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97956","id":"97956","resource":"node","uuid":"82e8a4db-3a22-4160-ab1a-c5e9ce5af004"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103874","id":"103874","resource":"node","uuid":"89864a59-18f7-4c37-aca8-88b96b2ef5d4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 2\/18: Added new video resource to the list of Learn mores; added same resource as YMN in step 2","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97962","vid":"69426","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m appealing a decision about ODSP income support. Can I get financial help while I wait for the appeal decision?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-am-appealing-decision-about-odsp-income-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97962\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481056330","changed":"1541185377","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97962","id":"97962","resource":"node","uuid":"b948fdf8-362f-4b57-b186-b077f8f385ac"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b948fdf8-362f-4b57-b186-b077f8f385ac","vuuid":"c9eddfe1-1dc7-4901-ac05-1b3e28168f5d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>About <strong>2 weeks<\/strong> after you file your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Appeal%20Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Appeal Form<\/a>, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) sends you a letter with a file number. You file your Appeal Form when you deliver it to the SBT and follow the rules about how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of the <strong>file number<\/strong> as you will need it whenever you contact the SBT about your appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The SBT sends a copy of your Appeal Form to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the Disability Adjudication Unit, if you\u2019re appealing a decision that you\u2019re <strong>not<\/strong> a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a><\/li>\n<li>your local Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) office, if your appeal is about anything else, such as whether you qualify financially<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>After the SBT sends your Appeal Form<\/h3>\n<p>Once the Disability Adjudication Unit or the local ODSP office gets your Appeal Form, they have <strong>30 days<\/strong> to fill out a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Form%203.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Response to Appeal (Form 3)<\/a> and give it to the SBT.<\/p>\n<p>They can also do what\u2019s called a \u201cwritten submission\u201d. This means that they explain in writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>why they made the decision you\u2019re appealing, and<\/li>\n<li>why they think it\u2019s correct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the Disability Adjudication Unit or the local ODSP office does a written submission, they have to send it to the SBT within the <strong>same 30 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And they have to send you a copy of whatever they send to the SBT.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t get a copy of a written submission, call the Disability Adjudication Unit at <strong>1-888-256-6758 <\/strong>or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.officelocator.mcss.gov.on.ca\/\">your local ODSP office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a> for help.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97963","id":"97963","resource":"node","uuid":"64f763a4-7613-4d20-8908-98eaf49a841a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97964","id":"97964","resource":"node","uuid":"9267b5d2-9e11-4f41-a758-76854f49f235"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97965","id":"97965","resource":"node","uuid":"685e3b08-d7b2-4c6d-8535-fb9619f8d1bb"}],"field_question":"I started my appeal of an ODSP decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal. 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What happens next? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-started-my-appeal-odsp-decision-social","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97966\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481056884","changed":"1541711638","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97966","id":"97966","resource":"node","uuid":"d4d77d40-7e64-4663-9753-18c0ecfc422c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d4d77d40-7e64-4663-9753-18c0ecfc422c","vuuid":"31510dc6-d24c-4f6c-a41e-5c3fddc8977f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It\u2019s best to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-disability-support\">get help<\/a> to prepare for your hearing at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT).<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">community legal clinic<\/a> may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>explain what you can expect at your hearing<\/li>\n<li>tell you what documents or other evidence you should try to get for your hearing<\/li>\n<li>help you get medical evidence that shows you\u2019re a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a><\/li>\n<li>tell you about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/SBT%20Rules%20Parts%201%20&amp;%202%20EN.html#rule2\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> that you have to follow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They may also represent you at the SBT.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cEarly Resolution\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The SBT might send you what\u2019s called a \u201cNotice of Early Resolution Opportunity Session\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Notice will give the time, date, and purpose of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Early%20Resolution%20Opportunities.html\" target=\"_blank\">the Session<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Session is a meeting that could be in person or by telephone. An Appeal Resolution Officer from the SBT meets with you and someone from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).<\/p>\n<p>The Appeal Resolution Officer tries to help you and ODSP agree on things. For example, you and ODSP could:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>make an agreement so you don\u2019t need to have a hearing<\/li>\n<li>make an agreement about some things so that at the hearing, the SBT only has to decide about things you did not agree about<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Things that you or ODSP say or share at an Early Resolution Opportunity Session can\u2019t be used at the hearing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go to a Session. If you get a Notice and don\u2019t want to go to the Session, you should tell the SBT within <strong>10 days <\/strong>of getting the Notice.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97967","id":"97967","resource":"node","uuid":"8e78e51c-ab30-4bb1-a9fe-4262291a62df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97968","id":"97968","resource":"node","uuid":"95510206-4090-4cb0-9c3a-727decca20f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97969","id":"97969","resource":"node","uuid":"0385390c-a012-4c32-a9aa-c78a593fa029"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97970","id":"97970","resource":"node","uuid":"f8f54cba-ad0e-4696-b6eb-2b7ff7aa37fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97971","id":"97971","resource":"node","uuid":"8e6fd850-4b6a-49ab-a95c-da874ffed470"}],"field_question":"How do I prepare for a hearing about ODSP income support at the Social Benefits Tribunal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97962","id":"97962","resource":"node","uuid":"b948fdf8-362f-4b57-b186-b077f8f385ac"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94346","id":"94346","resource":"node","uuid":"e93bb7ec-4c3b-4784-a05d-c7609fc00fa6"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97972","vid":"43125","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I prepare for a hearing about ODSP income support at the Social Benefits Tribunal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/how-do-i-prepare-hearing-about-odsp-income","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97972\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481057853","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97972","id":"97972","resource":"node","uuid":"27ca4788-bbd2-4e9f-972a-5cfdc2acbb86"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"27ca4788-bbd2-4e9f-972a-5cfdc2acbb86","vuuid":"bad14ce0-53fa-4ce8-b99d-eb3a5468e64f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A hearing at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) isn\u2019t as formal as a court hearing. But there are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/SBT%20Rules%20Parts%201%20&amp;%202%20EN.html\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> about the hearing and about how the SBT is supposed to make its decision.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-disability-support\">get help from a community legal clinic<\/a> so you know the rules and what you have to do.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">community legal clinic<\/a> may also be able to represent you at your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>An SBT hearing is private, which is different from the courts, where usually anyone can go and watch.<\/p>\n<h3>Who\u2019s at the hearing from the SBT and ODSP<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s always at least one person from the SBT at the hearing. This person is called a \"member\".<\/p>\n<p>The SBT member is in charge of the hearing and makes the decision about your appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) can send a Case Presenting Officer to the hearing. They can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>question you and any other witnesses<\/li>\n<li>say why the SBT should <strong>not<\/strong> change the decision made by the Disability Adjudication Unit or your local ODSP office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How the hearing begins<\/h3>\n<p>The member begins the hearing by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>saying who they are<\/li>\n<li>asking for the names of everyone at the hearing<\/li>\n<li>explaining what will happen<\/li>\n<li>checking if the SBT has the correct address to send you the decision<\/li>\n<li>making sure that they have all the documents that you and ODSP filed before the hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Filing documents means giving them to the SBT, following the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/SBT%20Rules%20Parts%201%20&amp;%202%20EN.html\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> about how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>There may be things that the member has to decide at the beginning of the hearing, such as whether the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Rescheduling%20of%20Hearings%20and%20Adjournments.html\" target=\"_blank\">hearing should take place at a later date<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>If you miss your hearing<\/h3>\n<p>If you can\u2019t get to your hearing or get there late, the member might decide your appeal without you being there.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you have an <strong>emergency<\/strong> and can\u2019t get to your hearing on time, call the SBT at <strong>1-888-256-6758<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97973","id":"97973","resource":"node","uuid":"42463a51-da33-46b0-a1e3-637a66f21003"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97974","id":"97974","resource":"node","uuid":"f78dc4e6-8651-4f04-8d08-672c28c6b629"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97975","id":"97975","resource":"node","uuid":"be4d9c65-0617-4c00-b66a-3d21cbe62df2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97976","id":"97976","resource":"node","uuid":"f8aada14-f98f-44d0-9280-41786abcd98d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97977","id":"97977","resource":"node","uuid":"aa922ed5-c40f-49fc-bfb0-c2f16aae8877"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m appealing a decision about ODSP income support. What happens at my hearing with the Social Benefits Tribunal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97972","id":"97972","resource":"node","uuid":"27ca4788-bbd2-4e9f-972a-5cfdc2acbb86"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103933","id":"103933","resource":"node","uuid":"4528705e-65e2-43f7-9063-f7f023f12b7a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 8\/18 KM: Added ODSP Disability Application Flowchart as a Learn more ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97978","vid":"69864","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m appealing a decision about ODSP income support. What happens at my hearing with the Social Benefits Tribunal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-am-appealing-decision-about-odsp-income-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97978\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481058506","changed":"1541711845","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97978","id":"97978","resource":"node","uuid":"938f1d28-64d3-4439-9f32-5aac28b02d6b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"938f1d28-64d3-4439-9f32-5aac28b02d6b","vuuid":"838a7be0-fb87-4b8b-b6d1-aafda7916d3b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your income is low and you live in Ontario, you may be able to get financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>OW assistance is for people who need money for one of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they can\u2019t find work<\/li>\n<li>they\u2019re not able to work right now<\/li>\n<li>they\u2019re working but making so little money that they qualify for assistance<\/li>\n<li>they\u2019re <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability\">applying to the Ontario Disability Program (ODSP)<\/a> and need assistance while waiting for disability benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OW has rules about who can get financial assistance and what you must do to keep getting it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from OW<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<h3>If you don\u2019t have a permanent address<\/h3>\n<p>OW can\u2019t refuse to give you assistance just because you don\u2019t have a permanent address.<\/p>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t pay for housing, the amount of assistance you get will not include an amount to pay for housing. So it will be less than what you\u2019d get if you were paying rent.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97979","id":"97979","resource":"node","uuid":"e9e07c1b-332b-4ba5-97b2-1d91bd7a909a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97980","id":"97980","resource":"node","uuid":"9aa0189a-b73e-4c9e-9474-8b90a53b71bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97981","id":"97981","resource":"node","uuid":"cd54728a-eb6b-409e-b50b-1515bd1fc6a7"}],"field_question":"I need money to live. Can I get help from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998","id":"97998","resource":"node","uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99174","id":"99174","resource":"node","uuid":"f306befd-64e7-4ace-95c2-a4484bcdb710"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 5 - In question, added link to OW\/OD rates resource from ISAC as posted on YLR http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016 ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97982","vid":"65730","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I need money to live. Can I get help from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-need-money-live-can-i-get-help-ontario-works","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481119417","changed":"1535042354","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1","vuuid":"e797fb91-5c00-4543-8e83-8b0afc4835fb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To get started, you can contact your local Ontario Works (OW) office. Or, you may be able to use OW's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/apply_online.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">online application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After you start your application, the next thing you do is meet with an OW worker.<\/p>\n<p>When you apply, you have to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give personal and financial information about yourself, each member of your family, and anyone else who lives with you<\/li>\n<li>give OW documents that relate to yourself and other people <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/2-find-out-who-ontario-works-includes-your-household\">in your household<\/a><\/li>\n<li>sign forms that the OW worker fills out with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If OW does not want to take your application<\/h3>\n<p>The law says that OW&nbsp;<strong>must<\/strong>&nbsp;take your application. And they must do this even if they say that you will <strong>not qualify<\/strong> for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re talking to an OW worker on the phone and they don\u2019t want to give you an appointment to complete your application, ask to speak to a supervisor. Tell the supervisor that you want to complete your application.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s still a problem, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">contact your community legal clinic<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97983","id":"97983","resource":"node","uuid":"ab5f6bd5-d670-4f7e-9c07-d0d80756d749"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97984","id":"97984","resource":"node","uuid":"026523aa-b6e9-420f-a4b6-9620a818ecbf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97985","id":"97985","resource":"node","uuid":"50c67121-1383-4882-93be-c99e48a52c36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97986","id":"97986","resource":"node","uuid":"663ef58e-b9da-4eb5-807f-43cabbe01871"}],"field_question":"How do I apply to Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998","id":"97998","resource":"node","uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97987","vid":"65694","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I apply to Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481120018","changed":"1535032736","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48","vuuid":"b82bd233-0970-4ea4-a306-e42d70dcaac5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">start your application<\/a> by calling an Ontario Works (OW) office or using the online application.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>complete<\/strong> your application, you have to meet with an OW worker.<\/p>\n<p>At the appointment, the OW worker asks you questions and asks you for information to show that you qualify for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If you used the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/apply_online.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">online application<\/a>, the information you entered online was sent to your local OW office.<\/p>\n<h3>Personal information<\/h3>\n<p>You have to give information about yourself, each member of your family, and anyone else who lives with you.<\/p>\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how many people are in your family and their ages<\/li>\n<li>immigration status<\/li>\n<li>what type of housing you live in, for example, whether you live in a place that you rent or own<\/li>\n<li>what education you have<\/li>\n<li>whether you are working now and information about past jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Information about income, assets, and debts<\/h3>\n<p>You have to give financial information about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>income of any kind, including money from a job, support payments, or benefits such as Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Employment Insurance (EI)<\/li>\n<li>assets, including money in bank accounts, registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs), registered education savings plans (RESPs), Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), insurance policies, and vehicles<\/li>\n<li>debts, including money you owe on credit cards, to the bank, and to other people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To qualify financially for OW, your&nbsp;<strong>income<\/strong>&nbsp;cannot be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on the size of your family and the cost of your housing.<\/p>\n<p>OW looks at your&nbsp;<strong>assets<\/strong>&nbsp;because your assets cannot be worth more than a certain amount. This amount also depends on the size of your family.<\/p>\n<h3>Income and assets OW does not count<\/h3>\n<p>There are some types of income and assets that OW does&nbsp;<strong>not count<\/strong>.&nbsp;For example, they do not count your home, one car, and most household items like furniture and appliances.<\/p>\n<p>But you still have to provide information about all of your income and assets.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97988","id":"97988","resource":"node","uuid":"1ffac2d3-23e6-48df-9e8a-4b02a4623ec0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97989","id":"97989","resource":"node","uuid":"6b5bd439-ed9b-4d02-8cf2-ad97a8d0f633"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97990","id":"97990","resource":"node","uuid":"85a2a655-bc64-4885-ad09-abefe5cd8479"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97991","id":"97991","resource":"node","uuid":"54ce5ee1-feef-4088-804f-1ad3937fd388"}],"field_question":"What happens when I meet with Ontario Works to complete my application?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998","id":"97998","resource":"node","uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76087","id":"76087","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb06d3e-5ddd-4ce1-b9db-6efefc210b51"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Aug 29\/18 KM: corrected link in step 3 for the Consent to Disclose and Verify Personal Information form; this will need to be updated in the Word file when the next version is created","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97992","vid":"66109","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens when I meet with Ontario Works to complete my application?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-happens-when-i-meet-ontario-works-complete","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481120760","changed":"1535553353","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2","vuuid":"bfe31fc2-267d-48f0-8d18-a0f8764a5cb2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If Ontario Works (OW) thinks you live with someone who is your spouse, neither one of you will be able to get financial assistance as a single person or as a sole-support parent.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, OW looks at the income and assets that both of you have to decide if you can get assistance as a couple.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of assistance you get as a couple is less than what you would get as two single people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from OW<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<h3>OW rules about couples<\/h3>\n<p>OW has rules that they use to decide whether 2 adults who live together are spouses.<\/p>\n<p>If OW decides that the person you\u2019re living with is your spouse, you can apply for assistance only as a couple.<\/p>\n<p>If OW decides that the person you\u2019re living with is your spouse, and <strong>you disagree<\/strong>, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you apply for assistance as a couple, both of you have to sign all of the forms that are part of the application.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help to decide whether to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">apply for financial assistance<\/a> as a couple, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97993","id":"97993","resource":"node","uuid":"89f29532-a6a3-4b42-90f3-881a7d2fb3cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97994","id":"97994","resource":"node","uuid":"f29a300c-4172-479b-bb3f-9a2eaa23e506"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97995","id":"97995","resource":"node","uuid":"71276369-db39-4bc4-a6a6-baa8fb2ecd66"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97996","id":"97996","resource":"node","uuid":"1b3e595e-b7b0-4117-b1ef-9d5f7ddd749d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97997","id":"97997","resource":"node","uuid":"77be9c54-c6c7-400d-a663-b2f5f76f2c15"}],"field_question":"I live with another adult. Can I get assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98004","id":"98004","resource":"node","uuid":"b7794536-8acd-44bf-a8bc-2ffa31a8e1ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98008","id":"98008","resource":"node","uuid":"ff4abe1e-dbac-44c9-b6f3-8e89f1d89b6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012","id":"98012","resource":"node","uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99174","id":"99174","resource":"node","uuid":"f306befd-64e7-4ace-95c2-a4484bcdb710"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: Added in answer, a link to OW\/OD rates found on ISAC site and posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"97998","vid":"46280","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I live with another adult. Can I get assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-assistance","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481121572","changed":"1507301711","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998","id":"97998","resource":"node","uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6","vuuid":"88f0abc7-bd43-4a04-8b1c-e9861c6df812","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It might. You must let Ontario Works (OW) know as soon as someone moves in with you.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t tell OW and they find out about it later, they could decide that you got money you should not have received. This is called an overpayment and they can take steps to get the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If they think you broke the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud.<\/p>\n<h3>After 3 months<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting OW as a single person or a sole-support parent, OW may contact you <strong>3 months<\/strong> after someone has moved in with you to set up a meeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you respond to them right away and go to the meeting. If you don\u2019t, OW can <strong>cut off your assistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>If OW decides you\u2019re spouses<\/h3>\n<p>If OW thinks you live with someone who is your spouse, neither one of you will be able to get assistance as a single person or as a sole-support parent.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, OW will look at the income and assets that both of you have to decide if you can get assistance as a couple.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of assistance you get as a couple is less than what you would get as two single people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from OW<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<p>If OW decides that the person you\u2019re living with is your spouse, and <strong>you disagree<\/strong>, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to apply for assistance as a couple, both of you have to sign all of the forms that are part of the application.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>If you need help to find out more about whether OW will see you as a couple, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97999","id":"97999","resource":"node","uuid":"c36cafe1-646a-4e69-afc7-7f62e311aff5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98000","id":"98000","resource":"node","uuid":"e655436f-9aa3-4163-8f7d-a253dbf7fb22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98001","id":"98001","resource":"node","uuid":"7ba02c68-e366-482e-bc63-0a075ed85bb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98002","id":"98002","resource":"node","uuid":"10386672-6765-44fe-ad9f-ec33116a9195"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98003","id":"98003","resource":"node","uuid":"5c21cb07-7938-43ec-8bca-0d9ee540e984"}],"field_question":"Someone is moving in with me. Will this affect my Ontario Works assistance?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998","id":"97998","resource":"node","uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98008","id":"98008","resource":"node","uuid":"ff4abe1e-dbac-44c9-b6f3-8e89f1d89b6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012","id":"98012","resource":"node","uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: added in answer a link to OW\/OD rates on ISAC site and as posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98004","vid":"67348","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Someone is moving in with me. Will this affect my Ontario Works assistance?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/someone-moving-me-will-affect-my-ontario-works","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98004\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481122907","changed":"1538142600","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98004","id":"98004","resource":"node","uuid":"b7794536-8acd-44bf-a8bc-2ffa31a8e1ee"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b7794536-8acd-44bf-a8bc-2ffa31a8e1ee","vuuid":"626f620b-a76e-412a-a1a1-05449647ecb6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to get financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW) as a single person or a sole-support parent if you and your spouse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have separated, and<\/li>\n<li>don\u2019t plan to get back together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But OW <strong>must believe<\/strong> that you\u2019ve separated and don\u2019t plan to get back together or they\u2019ll <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-assistance\">see you as a couple<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>OW rules say that couples have to apply together for assistance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from OW<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>You should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal advice<\/a> if OW says you must apply as a couple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98005","id":"98005","resource":"node","uuid":"e7c35261-d45f-4c77-9893-3a5f95c8b284"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98006","id":"98006","resource":"node","uuid":"7f553bec-640d-47b8-9434-cda5c2e6be30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98007","id":"98007","resource":"node","uuid":"bb445a8d-91a0-4064-8f48-83c4c148ae23"}],"field_question":"My spouse and I have separated. What will happen when I apply to Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012","id":"98012","resource":"node","uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93198","id":"93198","resource":"node","uuid":"c20ab496-8e98-4013-8ce1-58d89d292ca1"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98008","vid":"46274","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My spouse and I have separated. What will happen when I apply to Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/my-spouse-and-i-have-separated-what-will-0","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98008\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481123390","changed":"1507300345","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98008","id":"98008","resource":"node","uuid":"ff4abe1e-dbac-44c9-b6f3-8e89f1d89b6a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ff4abe1e-dbac-44c9-b6f3-8e89f1d89b6a","vuuid":"705a71fe-a89a-4706-9ff3-35bbe9ef8d49","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If Ontario Works (OW) thinks you live with someone who is your <strong>spouse<\/strong>, neither one of you can get financial assistance as a single person or as a sole-support parent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourlegalrights.on.ca\/resource\/ow-and-odsp-rates-and-ontario-child-benefit-ocb-2016\">How much you get from OW<\/a> depends on a number of things.<\/p>\n<p>OW has <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-assistance\">rules that they use to decide<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether 2 adults who live together are spouses<\/li>\n<li>when 2 people who live together must apply as a couple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If OW thinks you\u2019re living with someone, they\u2019ll look into it. For example, they might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give you an appointment to come and answer questions<\/li>\n<li>ask your landlord if there\u2019s someone else living with you or named on your lease<\/li>\n<li>check the voters\u2019 list for the names of people at your address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why OW might think you live with someone<\/h3>\n<p>OW might think this if, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>another person tells them that you\u2019re living with someone<\/li>\n<li>someone gets their mail at your address, so it looks like they\u2019re living with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What can happen if OW thinks you live with someone<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting financial assistance, OW could decide that you got money you should not have received. This is called an overpayment and they can take steps to get the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If they think you broke the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>If OW thinks you live with someone, you have to show them that this isn\u2019t true. To find out what to do if this happens to you, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98009","id":"98009","resource":"node","uuid":"09865297-5d10-4928-962c-eb33c92aa658"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98010","id":"98010","resource":"node","uuid":"bdbfab90-b825-4f22-87f7-59ec4999ba38"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98011","id":"98011","resource":"node","uuid":"8b103a3a-6830-4a40-9ab1-0257448ac762"}],"field_question":"Ontario Works thinks I\u2019m living with my partner. Will this affect my assistance?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97998","id":"97998","resource":"node","uuid":"a06984d7-b16b-4a1c-bf42-dca6501e21d6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98004","id":"98004","resource":"node","uuid":"b7794536-8acd-44bf-a8bc-2ffa31a8e1ee"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 6\/17 KM: Added to answer, a link to OW\/OD rates from ISAC as posted on YLR","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98012","vid":"66136","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Ontario Works thinks I\u2019m living with my partner. Will this affect my assistance?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/ontario-works-thinks-i-am-living-my-partner-will","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481123960","changed":"1535572361","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012","id":"98012","resource":"node","uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36","vuuid":"490d49c1-c02f-4bb5-a88f-9e5779c24b51","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An adult child is someone who is <strong>18 or older<\/strong>. If an adult child lives with you, how this affects financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW) is complicated and depends on your situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This answer and next steps give basic information. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">A community legal clinic<\/a> may be able to explain more fully how this will affect you. For example, they may be able to tell you whether OW will expect you to require your child to pay housing costs to live with you.<\/p>\n<p>You have to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">tell OW about other people in your household<\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>OW calls this your \u201cbenefit unit\u201d. They look at who is in your household when they decide if you qualify for financial assistance and how much you get.<\/p>\n<h3>When your adult child is included in your household<\/h3>\n<p>OW includes your adult child who lives with you as part of your household if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they don\u2019t qualify for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and<\/li>\n<li>they\u2019re <strong>not<\/strong> \u201cfinancially independent\u201d. See Step 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If OW includes them in your household because the rules above apply, they\u2019re called a <strong>dependent adult<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Choices \u201cfinancially independent\u201d children can make<\/h3>\n<p>If OW says that your adult child who lives with you is financially independent, they <strong>may<\/strong> be able to choose between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>applying for assistance from OW on their own, or<\/li>\n<li>being included in your household. To find out how this can affect your financial assistance, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">talk to a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But there are times when adult children do <strong>not <\/strong>have this choice. See Step 2.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98013","id":"98013","resource":"node","uuid":"3780997c-8abb-4946-ac44-42d9ab15221c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98015","id":"98015","resource":"node","uuid":"215fffea-53d3-4810-9760-8b020c15f891"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103152","id":"103152","resource":"node","uuid":"81b71745-771e-4068-8dec-5cea009454f9"}],"field_question":"My adult child lives with me. How can this affect financial assistance for me from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98020","id":"98020","resource":"node","uuid":"77aeeb8d-8c73-4cd4-95ed-543f3c0c4ce8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103150","id":"103150","resource":"node","uuid":"217966ec-7665-43c3-b9fc-708e45c78a1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1529640000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561176000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"July 4\/18 KM: changes made with input from Gwyneth Pearce from the CRO; Word file uploaded; review date changed","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98016","vid":"63007","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My adult child lives with me. How can this affect financial assistance for me from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-financial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98016\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481124878","changed":"1530723548","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98016","id":"98016","resource":"node","uuid":"a4044edd-2e4d-45bf-84e6-cd3fbcf8d60b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a4044edd-2e4d-45bf-84e6-cd3fbcf8d60b","vuuid":"b16d5094-58a0-4c55-b8eb-91f489456e4b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you\u2019re 18 or older, you might be able to get financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW) on your own. How living with your parents affects financial assistance from OW is complicated and depends on your situation.<\/p>\n<p>This answer and next steps give basic information. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">A community legal clinic<\/a> may be able to explain more fully how this will affect you.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for assistance on your own, you must be \u201cfinancially independent\u201d. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>OW has rules about whether adults who live with their parents are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>financially independent, or<\/li>\n<li>part of their parents\u2019 household. OW calls each household a \u201cbenefit unit\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When OW includes an adult child in their parents\u2019 household<\/h3>\n<p>OW includes an adult child who lives with their parents in the parents\u2019 household if the adult child:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>does <strong>not<\/strong> qualify for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and<\/li>\n<li>is <strong>not<\/strong> \u201cfinancially independent\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adult children who OW includes in their parents\u2019 household are called <strong>dependent adults<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98017","id":"98017","resource":"node","uuid":"5dafeac9-9258-401b-b627-ea1afff872b0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98019","id":"98019","resource":"node","uuid":"76e21e30-fe50-4e08-91c3-b625b08aeb02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103602","id":"103602","resource":"node","uuid":"abc098d4-3056-40ca-9091-e9a23e497461"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m an adult and live with my parents. Can I get assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98016","id":"98016","resource":"node","uuid":"a4044edd-2e4d-45bf-84e6-cd3fbcf8d60b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1529640000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561176000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"July 4\/18 KM: changes made with input from Gwyenth Pearce from the CRO; review date changed; Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98020","vid":"66383","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m an adult and live with my parents. Can I get assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-am-adult-and-live-my-parents-can-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98020\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481125448","changed":"1536157763","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98020","id":"98020","resource":"node","uuid":"77aeeb8d-8c73-4cd4-95ed-543f3c0c4ce8"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"77aeeb8d-8c73-4cd4-95ed-543f3c0c4ce8","vuuid":"bed2465c-6012-4bd0-83a9-645692ef848a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you\u2019re 16 or 17, you may be able to get <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">assistance from Ontario Works (OW)<\/a> on your own.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re under 16, you can\u2019t get financial assistance from OW on your own unless you\u2019re a single parent, who is taking care of your children.<\/p>\n<p>Financial assistance from OW is meant to help you with your day-to-day needs. It helps pay for things like rent, food, clothing, and prescription drugs. Some people call this \u201cwelfare\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Reasons for not living with your parents<\/h3>\n<p>To get OW assistance on your own, you have to show that you can\u2019t live with your parents because of \u201cspecial circumstances\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>For example, OW may decide that there are special circumstances if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019ve been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused at home<\/li>\n<li>you and your parents have serious disagreements so they don\u2019t want you living with them and won\u2019t support you financially<\/li>\n<li>living with your parents is harmful because there\u2019s a lot of serious conflict or things are very unpredictable, for example, your parents make you move out and then take you back, over and over again<\/li>\n<li>your parents have died or disappeared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OW may also decide that there are special circumstances if your parents can\u2019t support you because, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they\u2019re in prison<\/li>\n<li>they have problems with drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98021","id":"98021","resource":"node","uuid":"5d16e04c-f1b6-4cd8-b4f7-b19ae1f8b1a4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98022","id":"98022","resource":"node","uuid":"bbcb44e8-d94e-4002-9f2d-9add7c2c07fa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98024","id":"98024","resource":"node","uuid":"db66d2f2-fa9e-4974-98cb-5063f6bc0ebb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98025","id":"98025","resource":"node","uuid":"debfee4c-da89-48e0-b47d-c71b06d5d003"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m under 18 and don\u2019t live with my parents. Can I get social assistance?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96589","id":"96589","resource":"node","uuid":"f2f32d9b-64b9-4444-8c74-94c9df815e57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84864","id":"84864","resource":"node","uuid":"eb549515-9d98-4baa-a9dd-1fda082d4c28"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519880400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1551416400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Mar. 1\/18 CL: Updated to reflect reg changes of 2018-march-01 removing compulsory school attendance from OW except for LEAP participants; also revised to reflect that OW policy to ask for third party verification of special circumstances is not in the law so OW cannot make third party verification mandatory","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98026","vid":"67350","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m under 18 and don\u2019t live with my parents. Can I get social assistance?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-am-under-18-and-do-not-live-my-parents-can-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98026\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481126539","changed":"1538142637","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98026","id":"98026","resource":"node","uuid":"07b2f66e-86cb-4987-a1f6-9177ebcd4939"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"07b2f66e-86cb-4987-a1f6-9177ebcd4939","vuuid":"610e7dc4-cdc4-438d-a816-52b57cee1f1e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>People who have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/sda_medical_conditions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">certain medical conditions<\/a> might be able to get a&nbsp;<strong>special diet allowance<\/strong>&nbsp;as part of the financial assistance they get from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>The special diet allowance is to help with the extra costs of a special diet. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/directives\/ow\/6_6_OW_Directives.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">amount people get<\/a> depends on their medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The most a person can get as a special diet allowance is $250 a month. And for some conditions, the amount is much lower.<\/p>\n<h3>Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding<strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding can get a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/documents\/en\/mcss\/social\/directives\/ow\/0605.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">nutritional allowance<\/a><strong>.<\/strong> This is separate from a special diet allowance.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your OW worker about how to apply for this.<\/p>\n<p>If you qualify for both, you can get a special diet allowance and nutritional allowance at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3>If OW refuses to give you a special diet allowance<\/h3>\n<p>If OW refuses your application for a special diet allowance, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98027","id":"98027","resource":"node","uuid":"1e8a97d7-79e5-498d-ac94-cb230df352cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98028","id":"98028","resource":"node","uuid":"6b6d29c3-b900-4e78-bddb-77a83937d14a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98029","id":"98029","resource":"node","uuid":"cf4f6ad0-2ee4-44d6-a4a8-effe49ccf018"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98030","id":"98030","resource":"node","uuid":"c25fc979-9147-4fd4-8e1b-ec37de88797c"}],"field_question":"Can Ontario Works help pay for a special diet?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76646","id":"76646","resource":"node","uuid":"f836ce65-5929-4adf-86cb-b66fef01e26e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76667","id":"76667","resource":"node","uuid":"72ef1400-316a-42be-a22b-8abd483f1f30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1477886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Oct. 31\/17 - updated link in answer and step 2 about amount of special diet allowance for particular conditions - previously went to PDF on MCSS site - corrected to http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/directives\/ow\/6_6_OW_Directives.aspx","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98031","vid":"47491","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can Ontario Works help pay for a special diet?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-ontario-works-help-pay-special-diet","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98031\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481127167","changed":"1509475540","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98031","id":"98031","resource":"node","uuid":"bf116735-715d-4bd9-904a-6cd9d8cc146d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"bf116735-715d-4bd9-904a-6cd9d8cc146d","vuuid":"ba17df61-4ac4-4927-8190-eee88ac216ec","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have a problem with Ontario Works (OW), you may want to get legal help to understand your rights and act on them.<\/p>\n<p>If you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">disagree with a decision that OW makes<\/a>, it\u2019s important to get help as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>When to get help<\/h3>\n<p>You may want to get legal advice if, for example, OW:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>asks for information or documents you can\u2019t get<\/li>\n<li>asks for information you don\u2019t think you should have to give<\/li>\n<li>asks you to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/partagr\">do things you can\u2019t do<\/a><\/li>\n<li>refuses to give you financial assistance<\/li>\n<li>reduces or cuts off your assistance<\/li>\n<li>says you owe them money<\/li>\n<li>makes a decision about your assistance that you don\u2019t agree with or don\u2019t understand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There may be things you can do. For example, you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT)<\/a>. The SBT is not part of OW and has the power to make a different decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to get help<\/h3>\n<p>There are community legal clinics across Ontario that provide free legal services to people with low incomes.<\/p>\n<p>At these clinics, lawyers, community legal workers, and law students help people with a variety of legal problems, including problems with OW.<\/p>\n<p>Clinics give legal information and advice, and can also help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">appeal a decision made by OW<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A clinic may be able to help you fill out forms and prepare for a hearing at the SBT. They may also represent you at your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>If you need legal help that a clinic can\u2019t give you, they may be able to refer you to someone who can. For example, if OW has asked the police to investigate because they think you\u2019re guilty of fraud, you might need a criminal lawyer.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98032","id":"98032","resource":"node","uuid":"f3da3da3-37f2-4eeb-b72e-347a787c004b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98033","id":"98033","resource":"node","uuid":"ed12d72b-e632-4757-9cf0-d5d5707e7feb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98034","id":"98034","resource":"node","uuid":"63740a41-c9f3-4195-9e39-c1fb7f317499"}],"field_question":"I have a problem with Ontario Works. Where can I get help?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98049","id":"98049","resource":"node","uuid":"4a2e22de-fbed-471b-8747-7f879d428a74"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90637","id":"90637","resource":"node","uuid":"905bc0c6-222b-4bd6-90a3-36ec17ed792c"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1475208000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98035","vid":"45077","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a problem with Ontario Works. Where can I get help?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481127577","changed":"1503932087","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035","id":"98035","resource":"node","uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1","vuuid":"fbc3925d-69ee-4575-b352-52eae1c701b1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) if you get a decision from Ontario Works (OW):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refusing to give you financial assistance<\/li>\n<li>reducing the amount of assistance you get<\/li>\n<li>cutting off your assistance<\/li>\n<li>saying that you have an overpayment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To appeal means that you ask the SBT to decide that the OW decision is wrong.<\/p>\n<p>The SBT is not part of OW and has the power to make a different decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking for an internal review<\/h3>\n<p>Before you can appeal an OW decision to the SBT, you must ask for an internal review<strong> <\/strong>of the decision.<\/p>\n<p>Someone in the OW office reviews the decision and decides whether or not to change it. This is a different person than the one who made the decision that you disagree with.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98037","id":"98037","resource":"node","uuid":"7107a6b1-cb4e-4f92-8611-dfda0448af60"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98038","id":"98038","resource":"node","uuid":"0fb7fa02-4172-494f-bb27-8125393ecefa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98039","id":"98039","resource":"node","uuid":"10d0c412-6b85-46dc-9843-b0865bc693d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98040","id":"98040","resource":"node","uuid":"f5fe1d42-6d29-4c3c-b176-1f61b71465b9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98041","id":"98041","resource":"node","uuid":"41ed601d-8cbe-4866-96ea-b89f2539f32d"}],"field_question":"I disagree with a decision about assistance from Ontario Works. What can I do about it?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98049","id":"98049","resource":"node","uuid":"4a2e22de-fbed-471b-8747-7f879d428a74"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054","id":"98054","resource":"node","uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98058","id":"98058","resource":"node","uuid":"e12c3237-c6ec-45d9-99a6-df65322c29f2"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98042","id":"98042","resource":"node","uuid":"acf64f24-84e2-4906-8ca7-48de145e3c63"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98043","vid":"44817","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I disagree with a decision about assistance from Ontario Works. What can I do about it?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481128498","changed":"1506542406","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815","vuuid":"36822a85-697a-4695-b428-4c9fde1e0e15","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you disagree with a decision from Ontario Works (OW), you may be able to appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT).<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>appeal <\/strong>means that you ask the SBT to decide that OW made the wrong decision.<\/p>\n<p>The SBT is not part of OW and has the power to make a different decision.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start your appeal, make sure you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>follow the rules about first <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">asking for an internal review<\/a><\/li>\n<li>read about what kinds of decisions <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">can be appealed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98044","id":"98044","resource":"node","uuid":"d2d84bb1-ae98-4bed-b437-8cf07d07c2a4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98045","id":"98045","resource":"node","uuid":"91369774-47e4-43d5-b4a3-e52b4382526f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98046","id":"98046","resource":"node","uuid":"909cb12d-51a5-4923-b4e2-dfa972a46399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98047","id":"98047","resource":"node","uuid":"069ff759-c05b-444b-a695-ecf172f8fa0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98048","id":"98048","resource":"node","uuid":"dafe5611-6d69-43ce-b3b9-10da18e999fa"}],"field_question":"How do I appeal an Ontario Works decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054","id":"98054","resource":"node","uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98058","id":"98058","resource":"node","uuid":"e12c3237-c6ec-45d9-99a6-df65322c29f2"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98049","vid":"39525","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I appeal an Ontario Works decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/how-do-i-appeal-ontario-works-decision-social","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98049\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481129365","changed":"1506542406","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98049","id":"98049","resource":"node","uuid":"4a2e22de-fbed-471b-8747-7f879d428a74"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4a2e22de-fbed-471b-8747-7f879d428a74","vuuid":"dc2d62fc-14cd-4971-8ccd-082617a60f2b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you disagree with a decision from Ontario Works (OW), you may be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\"><u>appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT)<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-appeal-ontario-works-decision-social\">start your appeal<\/a>, you complete the SBT\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Appeal%20Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Appeal Form<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you complete the Appeal Form, you can ask the SBT to order OW to pay you interim assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If the SBT decides that you can get interim assistance, they order your local OW office to pay it to you.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying back interim assistance<\/h3>\n<p>Interim assistance that you get will be considered an overpayment if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you don\u2019t go to your SBT hearing<\/li>\n<li>you lose your appeal to the SBT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98050","id":"98050","resource":"node","uuid":"7ac97b00-2da2-4f01-b473-51895fa378b5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98051","id":"98051","resource":"node","uuid":"92f56a9a-9a38-489d-90bb-c57ae44996dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98052","id":"98052","resource":"node","uuid":"ee875e22-7a14-4bc9-b1d7-103d3f0a802d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98053","id":"98053","resource":"node","uuid":"8fe574aa-048a-4eb8-bc98-48b320d9a86b"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m appealing an Ontario Works decision. Can I get financial help while I wait for the appeal decision?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98049","id":"98049","resource":"node","uuid":"4a2e22de-fbed-471b-8747-7f879d428a74"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98058","id":"98058","resource":"node","uuid":"e12c3237-c6ec-45d9-99a6-df65322c29f2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 2\/18 KM: Added new SBT video resource as a LM and same resource added as YMN in step 1.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98054","vid":"69434","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m appealing an Ontario Works decision. Can I get financial help while I wait for the appeal decision?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-am-appealing-ontario-works-decision-can-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481129974","changed":"1541185703","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054","id":"98054","resource":"node","uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4","vuuid":"0f2e1afa-1046-4030-9266-57c818074506","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>About <strong>2 weeks<\/strong> after you file your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Appeal%20Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Appeal Form<\/a>, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) sends you a letter with a file number. &nbsp;You file your Appeal Form when you deliver it to the SBT and follow the rules about how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of the <strong>file number<\/strong> as you will need it whenever you contact the SBT about your appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The SBT sends a copy of your Appeal Form to the Ontario Works (OW) office.<\/p>\n<h3>After the SBT sends your Appeal Form<\/h3>\n<p>Once the OW office gets your Appeal Form, they have <strong>30 days<\/strong> to fill out a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Form%203.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Response to Appeal (Form 3)<\/a> and give it to the SBT.<\/p>\n<p>They can also do what\u2019s called a \u201cwritten submission\u201d.&nbsp; This means that they explain in writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>why they made the decision you\u2019re appealing, and<\/li>\n<li>why they think it\u2019s correct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the OW office does a written submission, they have to send it to the SBT within the <strong>same 30 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And they have to send you a copy of whatever they send to the SBT.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t get a copy of their written submission, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.officelocator.mcss.gov.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">call the OW office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a> for help.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98055","id":"98055","resource":"node","uuid":"ddd30dfd-6afc-4399-a758-fce2227497f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98056","id":"98056","resource":"node","uuid":"633f662b-ce54-48c4-b79d-7b707eb4dca5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98057","id":"98057","resource":"node","uuid":"c5ae38d7-da38-4396-8d44-bb6d63877c9a"}],"field_question":"I started my appeal of an Ontario Works decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal. What happens next?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054","id":"98054","resource":"node","uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98064","id":"98064","resource":"node","uuid":"a0634d3e-bcd6-48d7-b722-e61d625527ec"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98058","vid":"39131","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I started my appeal of an Ontario Works decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal. What happens next?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-started-my-appeal-ontario-works-decision","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98058\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481130591","changed":"1506542406","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98058","id":"98058","resource":"node","uuid":"e12c3237-c6ec-45d9-99a6-df65322c29f2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e12c3237-c6ec-45d9-99a6-df65322c29f2","vuuid":"6d4c74cf-0e9a-4eb5-8597-40c877afa52b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It\u2019s best to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get help<\/a> to prepare for your hearing at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT).<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">community legal clinic<\/a> may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>explain what you can expect at your hearing<\/li>\n<li>tell you what documents or other evidence you should try to get for your hearing<\/li>\n<li>tell you about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/SBT%20Rules%20Parts%201%20&amp;%202%20EN.html#rule2\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> that you have to follow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They may also represent you at the SBT.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cEarly Resolution\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The SBT might send you what\u2019s called a \u201cNotice of Early Resolution Opportunity Session\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Notice will give the time, date, and purpose of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Early%20Resolution%20Opportunities.html\" target=\"_blank\">the Session<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Session is a meeting that could be in person or by telephone. An Appeal Resolution Officer from the SBT meets with you and someone from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>The Appeal Resolution Officer tries to help you and OW agree on things. For example, you and OW could:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>make an agreement so you don\u2019t need to have a hearing<\/li>\n<li>make an agreement about some things so that at the hearing, the SBT only has to decide about things you did not agree about<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Things that you or OW say or share at an Early Resolution Opportunity Session can\u2019t be used at the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go to a Session. If you get a Notice and don\u2019t want to go to the Session, you should tell the SBT within <strong>10 days <\/strong>of getting the Notice.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98059","id":"98059","resource":"node","uuid":"de141332-2aa3-40f1-976e-72a313fe8600"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98060","id":"98060","resource":"node","uuid":"2de53fde-7d28-4b1f-9b50-fe707ea9c6f5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98061","id":"98061","resource":"node","uuid":"4a5f3564-23ff-4cf4-8b04-f3ba41959379"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98062","id":"98062","resource":"node","uuid":"3e7bdf1d-59de-4a4e-8c06-eee4c70cba71"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98063","id":"98063","resource":"node","uuid":"d43c407b-5339-461a-a43d-6c37d170640b"}],"field_question":"How do I prepare for a hearing about Ontario Works at the Social Benefits Tribunal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054","id":"98054","resource":"node","uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98070","id":"98070","resource":"node","uuid":"a7c4c1df-13d2-4e71-a954-d5acd4568f7f"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98064","vid":"39368","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I prepare for a hearing about Ontario Works at the Social Benefits Tribunal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/how-do-i-prepare-hearing-about-ontario-works","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98064\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481131686","changed":"1506542406","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98064","id":"98064","resource":"node","uuid":"a0634d3e-bcd6-48d7-b722-e61d625527ec"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a0634d3e-bcd6-48d7-b722-e61d625527ec","vuuid":"029d9605-2a88-487e-b4b8-7f88a4eeed15","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A hearing at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) isn\u2019t as formal as a court hearing. But there are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/SBT%20Rules%20Parts%201%20&amp;%202%20EN.html\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> about the hearing and about how the SBT is supposed to make its decision.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get help from a community legal clinic<\/a><strong> <\/strong>so you know the rules and what you have to do.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">community legal clinic<\/a> may also be able to represent you at your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>An SBT hearing is private, which is different from the courts, where usually anyone can go and watch.<\/p>\n<h3>Who\u2019s at the hearing from the SBT and Ontario Works<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s always at least one person from the SBT at the hearing. This person is called a \"member\".<\/p>\n<p>The SBT member is in charge of the hearing and makes the decision about your appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario Works (OW) can send a Case Presenting Officer to the hearing. They can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>question you and any other witnesses<\/li>\n<li>say why the SBT should <strong>not<\/strong> change the OW decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How the hearing begins<\/h3>\n<p>The member begins the hearing by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>saying who they are<\/li>\n<li>asking for the names of everyone at the hearing<\/li>\n<li>explaining what will happen<\/li>\n<li>checking if the SBT has the correct address to send you the decision<\/li>\n<li>making sure that they have all the documents that you and OW filed before the hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Filing documents means giving them to the SBT, following the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/SBT%20Rules%20Parts%201%20&amp;%202%20EN.html\" target=\"_blank\">rules<\/a> about how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>There may be things that the member has to decide at the beginning of the hearing, such as whether the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/sbt\/Rescheduling%20of%20Hearings%20and%20Adjournments.html\" target=\"_blank\">hearing should take place at a later date<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>If you miss your hearing<\/h3>\n<p>If you can\u2019t get to your hearing or get there late, the member might decide your appeal without you being there.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you have an <strong>emergency<\/strong> and can\u2019t get to your hearing on time, call the SBT at <strong>1-888-256-6758<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98065","id":"98065","resource":"node","uuid":"6f21e9b1-6fc6-42b2-bfb9-c53404f65129"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98066","id":"98066","resource":"node","uuid":"1a034c52-155a-47b1-91fa-bed342b34406"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98067","id":"98067","resource":"node","uuid":"e5cdfec4-cc67-48b1-9cf7-43a5d68b3057"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98068","id":"98068","resource":"node","uuid":"f9442e49-07f1-4844-9ee3-14afa2726e1e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98069","id":"98069","resource":"node","uuid":"7e44072b-8f2b-4800-8d77-ba435bc91e5a"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m appealing a decision by Ontario Works. What happens at my hearing with the Social Benefits Tribunal?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/970","id":"970","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c8776ff0-22ef-481e-be1d-e3c8e8c61aec"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98054","id":"98054","resource":"node","uuid":"05c010d7-cec2-4094-9243-6133b659a9e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98064","id":"98064","resource":"node","uuid":"a0634d3e-bcd6-48d7-b722-e61d625527ec"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76194","id":"76194","resource":"node","uuid":"2f3449ca-59aa-42c1-b1da-9cab85122fc6"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1480482000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98070","vid":"40646","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m appealing a decision by Ontario Works. What happens at my hearing with the Social Benefits Tribunal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-am-appealing-decision-ontario-works-what","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98070\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481132555","changed":"1506542406","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98070","id":"98070","resource":"node","uuid":"a7c4c1df-13d2-4e71-a954-d5acd4568f7f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a7c4c1df-13d2-4e71-a954-d5acd4568f7f","vuuid":"a284106d-ba5b-4f7d-aba8-42291ba630b0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you know what the problem is, you might want to take your car to a garage that does this work. If you are not sure what the problem is, you can take it to an all-service garage, where they can run tests to figure out what the problem is.<\/p>\n<p>The law in Ontario gives you rights and protection when you pay someone to repair your vehicle. These rules cover repairs to cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, and motor-assisted bicycles. The law applies to dealerships, neighbourhood garages, used car lots, and specialty garages.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the law says that a repair shop must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tell you what they charge for preparing an estimate before they actually give it to you<\/li>\n<li>offer to give you a written estimate<\/li>\n<li>charge no more than 10% more than the estimate they give you (for example, if the estimate was $1,000, the most they can charge is $1,100)<\/li>\n<li>not do work that you have not agreed to<\/li>\n<li>display a sign that says how much they charge for services and work<\/li>\n<li>display a sign that tells you if their employees work on commission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Commission means that an employee gets paid based on how many parts they sell. The sign must tell you how much commission they get paid and for what parts. This helps you make an informed decision when you agree to pay for service or parts.<\/p>\n<p>You should never sign a blank estimate or work order. If you do, it gives the repair shop permission to do whatever work they feel is necessary, even if you disagree.<\/p>\n<p>If the car is still under its original warranty, you may want to take it to the dealership where you bought it for service. The dealer can tell you if the problem is covered by your warranty, or if you will have to pay for the repairs yourself. If you take your car somewhere other than the dealership while it is under warranty, you may lose your warranty.<\/p>\n<p>If the part that broke is still under <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/parts-i-had-replaced-or-repaired-broke-what-does-my-warranty-cover\">warranty from a repair shop<\/a>, you should go back to the shop that did this repair.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid any repair shop that does not follow these rules.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98103","id":"98103","resource":"node","uuid":"cca84caf-547f-40a6-a54c-39bd37cf702d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98104","id":"98104","resource":"node","uuid":"c140d823-9506-4cb0-a85d-801c5b99c5f0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98105","id":"98105","resource":"node","uuid":"7b073e62-a2ae-413a-88c3-f76d62fdb24e"}],"field_question":"My car needs to be fixed. What should I think about?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/848","id":"848","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8d0e884f-7554-4e6f-a6c3-54e18841fc51"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98113","id":"98113","resource":"node","uuid":"a8e5fa03-c146-47bf-b8c6-9e6a01b87632"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98119","id":"98119","resource":"node","uuid":"9ce748e6-d7aa-4692-9375-676ec983a6f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98125","id":"98125","resource":"node","uuid":"067bfcc9-4b5b-4517-a210-1dd4c0495f8e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86699","id":"86699","resource":"node","uuid":"26fa736c-39fe-41b5-88ee-cd124a54cc5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90340","id":"90340","resource":"node","uuid":"a8688ed0-33cf-4594-ba54-4e6b7568c6ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85074","id":"85074","resource":"node","uuid":"92a6c8f6-b098-45a6-99cc-9ba22fed81d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98106","vid":"45562","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My car needs to be fixed. What should I think about?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/my-car-needs-be-fixed-what-should-i-think-about","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98106\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481912645","changed":"1504626774","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98106","id":"98106","resource":"node","uuid":"b713e992-a330-4c5b-b202-79d54a5becbd"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b713e992-a330-4c5b-b202-79d54a5becbd","vuuid":"c71f4933-cf8c-4d25-a1dc-a69a10035efe","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It depends.<\/p>\n<h3>If you got a written estimate<\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, a repair shop can charge you a bit more than the amount on their estimate. If you got a written estimate, the repair shop can charge you up to 10% more than the estimated amount.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if the estimate was for $1,000, the final repair bill could be up to $1,100, but no more than that.<\/p>\n<h3>If you and the shop agreed to a maximum amount<\/h3>\n<p>If you and the repair shop agreed to a maximum amount instead of an estimate, the repair shop cannot charge more than the amount you agreed to.<\/p>\n<h3>If there was no estimate and no maximum amount<\/h3>\n<p>If the repair shop did not give you an estimate and you did not agree to set a maximum amount, they cannot charge you for the work at all. They should have offered to give you a written estimate.<\/p>\n<p>You should never sign a blank estimate or work order. If you do, it gives the repair shop permission to do whatever work they feel is necessary, even if you disagree.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98107","id":"98107","resource":"node","uuid":"db8a6e61-b5d8-4f6d-a1f2-4f900bc91ac7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98108","id":"98108","resource":"node","uuid":"1802d6f3-17bc-4445-b20f-dc81be28abaa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98109","id":"98109","resource":"node","uuid":"b3d4cda3-7d56-4765-8940-75abc7017f0a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98110","id":"98110","resource":"node","uuid":"3ec8b104-2e6c-44de-bf0e-686e08a11564"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98111","id":"98111","resource":"node","uuid":"7550ef6e-488a-412e-95b0-d7a1b7771787"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98112","id":"98112","resource":"node","uuid":"d9f05f5d-b17e-4177-a904-2d28d51779ef"}],"field_question":"Can the repair shop charge me more than they said they would?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/848","id":"848","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8d0e884f-7554-4e6f-a6c3-54e18841fc51"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98106","id":"98106","resource":"node","uuid":"b713e992-a330-4c5b-b202-79d54a5becbd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98119","id":"98119","resource":"node","uuid":"9ce748e6-d7aa-4692-9375-676ec983a6f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98125","id":"98125","resource":"node","uuid":"067bfcc9-4b5b-4517-a210-1dd4c0495f8e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86699","id":"86699","resource":"node","uuid":"26fa736c-39fe-41b5-88ee-cd124a54cc5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90340","id":"90340","resource":"node","uuid":"a8688ed0-33cf-4594-ba54-4e6b7568c6ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85074","id":"85074","resource":"node","uuid":"92a6c8f6-b098-45a6-99cc-9ba22fed81d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98113","vid":"45564","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the repair shop charge me more than they said they would?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/can-repair-shop-charge-me-more-they-said-they-would","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98113\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481913085","changed":"1504626776","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98113","id":"98113","resource":"node","uuid":"a8e5fa03-c146-47bf-b8c6-9e6a01b87632"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a8e5fa03-c146-47bf-b8c6-9e6a01b87632","vuuid":"3abbec0a-c973-49cb-bcbb-63235e1add0c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>What you can do depends on what the problem is.<\/p>\n<h3>Overcharged for work<\/h3>\n<p>You can complain or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">sue the repair shop<\/a> if they <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/can-repair-shop-charge-me-more-they-said-they-would\">overcharged you for the work they did<\/a>. You have been overcharged if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have a written estimate and the repair shop charged you more than 10% above the estimate<\/li>\n<li>the repair shop agreed to a maximum amount but charged you more than that<\/li>\n<li>the repair shop charged you for work that you did not agree to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Badly done repairs or bad parts<\/h3>\n<p>All repair shops must provide a warranty for their parts and labour.<\/p>\n<p>If you have problems with the quality of work or parts, you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/parts-i-had-replaced-or-repaired-broke-what-does-my-warranty-cover\">may be covered by a warranty<\/a>. Most new and reconditioned parts are covered by a warranty for at least 90 days or 5,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. This is the minimum warranty required by law on most parts and labour.<\/p>\n<p>The warranty should also include the labour to replace bad parts. But, the warranty does not have to cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fluids, lights, tires, or batteries<\/li>\n<li>parts that were not under a warranty by the manufacturer when the car was new<\/li>\n<li>parts that you have misused or abused after the repair was made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If anything goes wrong that is covered by a warranty, you can go back to the shop and ask for your money back. The shop can choose to fix or replace the part instead, but they cannot charge you more money to do that.<\/p>\n<p>Your first step should always be to talk to the repair shop. Often you can solve problems by talking to them and explaining the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, the next step will be to send the repair shop a complaint letter. The letter should be short, clear, and explain the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Always keep copies of all documents, receipts, estimates, and other information related to the repair. This is useful if you need to send a complaint letter, go to Small Claims Court, or make a complaint with the Ministry.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98114","id":"98114","resource":"node","uuid":"30ef9d9b-a772-4104-8790-fa4549983fc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98115","id":"98115","resource":"node","uuid":"e1d1663b-c3c2-49ed-b44b-77b6fd59e82c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98116","id":"98116","resource":"node","uuid":"02743dee-f70a-470d-a1e6-71483e2a94c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98117","id":"98117","resource":"node","uuid":"9343b9e8-e5a6-4573-9617-d4bdaecd14ef"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98118","id":"98118","resource":"node","uuid":"c1df0d82-eab5-45f0-9227-3904ef71f155"}],"field_question":"What can I do if I\u2019m not happy with my car repairs?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/848","id":"848","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8d0e884f-7554-4e6f-a6c3-54e18841fc51"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98106","id":"98106","resource":"node","uuid":"b713e992-a330-4c5b-b202-79d54a5becbd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98113","id":"98113","resource":"node","uuid":"a8e5fa03-c146-47bf-b8c6-9e6a01b87632"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98125","id":"98125","resource":"node","uuid":"067bfcc9-4b5b-4517-a210-1dd4c0495f8e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86699","id":"86699","resource":"node","uuid":"26fa736c-39fe-41b5-88ee-cd124a54cc5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90340","id":"90340","resource":"node","uuid":"a8688ed0-33cf-4594-ba54-4e6b7568c6ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85074","id":"85074","resource":"node","uuid":"92a6c8f6-b098-45a6-99cc-9ba22fed81d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98119","vid":"45566","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if I\u2019m not happy with my car repairs?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-do-if-i%E2%80%99m-not-happy-my-car-repairs","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98119\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481913498","changed":"1504626778","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98119","id":"98119","resource":"node","uuid":"9ce748e6-d7aa-4692-9375-676ec983a6f3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9ce748e6-d7aa-4692-9375-676ec983a6f3","vuuid":"6a610c18-53bd-4be5-b4a4-492d6a530231","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>All repair shops must provide a warranty for their parts and labour.<\/p>\n<p>Most new and reconditioned parts are covered by a warranty for at least 90 days or 5,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. Some warranties may last longer. It is up to you to ask the repair shop what is covered by their warranty.<\/p>\n<p>You may be covered by a warranty if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are within 90 days of when the repairs were done, and<\/li>\n<li>the car has been driven less than 5,000 kilometers since the repairs were done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The warranty should also include the labour to replace bad parts. But, the warranty does not have to cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fluids, lights, tires, or batteries<\/li>\n<li>parts that were not under a warranty by the manufacturer when the car was new<\/li>\n<li>parts that you have misused or abused<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are covered by a warranty you can go to the shop and ask for your money back. The shop can choose to fix or replace the part instead, but they cannot charge you more money to do that.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98120","id":"98120","resource":"node","uuid":"382b5381-1e1f-424d-af52-eaaca9d1c82a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98121","id":"98121","resource":"node","uuid":"a5652bc0-c181-49f7-af2d-868b09c67510"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98122","id":"98122","resource":"node","uuid":"2fef7beb-1c3a-4661-b561-a222aab8cd6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98123","id":"98123","resource":"node","uuid":"530bf501-608a-40ce-8b3d-c08750639631"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98124","id":"98124","resource":"node","uuid":"f18b6ef6-29f1-4e85-8be4-9d8f4f0c3efd"}],"field_question":"The parts I had replaced or repaired broke. What does my warranty cover?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/848","id":"848","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"8d0e884f-7554-4e6f-a6c3-54e18841fc51"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98106","id":"98106","resource":"node","uuid":"b713e992-a330-4c5b-b202-79d54a5becbd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98113","id":"98113","resource":"node","uuid":"a8e5fa03-c146-47bf-b8c6-9e6a01b87632"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98119","id":"98119","resource":"node","uuid":"9ce748e6-d7aa-4692-9375-676ec983a6f3"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86699","id":"86699","resource":"node","uuid":"26fa736c-39fe-41b5-88ee-cd124a54cc5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90340","id":"90340","resource":"node","uuid":"a8688ed0-33cf-4594-ba54-4e6b7568c6ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85074","id":"85074","resource":"node","uuid":"92a6c8f6-b098-45a6-99cc-9ba22fed81d8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98125","vid":"45568","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The parts I had replaced or repaired broke. What does my warranty cover?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/parts-i-had-replaced-or-repaired-broke-what-does-my-warranty-cover","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98125\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481913965","changed":"1504626780","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98125","id":"98125","resource":"node","uuid":"067bfcc9-4b5b-4517-a210-1dd4c0495f8e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"067bfcc9-4b5b-4517-a210-1dd4c0495f8e","vuuid":"109bcd64-4a97-471f-907b-9720c9792902","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Buying a car from a private seller can be more risky than buying from a registered used car dealer. There are no consumer laws to protect you when you buy from a private seller. This means that you have fewer options if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<p>If something goes wrong in a private sale, you cannot complain to the agencies that would help you if you bought from a registered dealer. Your only option may be to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">go to court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are buying a used car from a private seller, they must provide you with a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP). It is also a good idea to get a vehicle history report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carproof.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CarProof<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carfax<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should also ask the seller for information like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the car\u2019s accident history<\/li>\n<li>copies of service records, including maintenance and repairs<\/li>\n<li>a copy of past emissions tests (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>proof that they own the car<\/li>\n<li>proof that there is no money owed on the car<\/li>\n<li>proof that there is no lien on the car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try to get this information in writing.<\/p>\n<p>Check to see if the information the seller gives you matches what is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carproof.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carproof<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carfax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carfax<\/a> report. To check that the seller owns the car, look at the vehicle registration and compare the name to the seller\u2019s driver\u2019s licence or other official document.<\/p>\n<p>If it turns out that the seller lied about the car, this can help you in court.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ask why the person wants to sell the car<\/li>\n<li>take a test drive<\/li>\n<li>have the car inspected by a trusted mechanic before you buy it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try not to pay for the car with cash. Pay with a cheque so that you have evidence of what you paid and who was paid. Ask for a receipt that includes seller\u2019s information. The receipt will help you figure out how much tax you will have to pay.<\/p>\n<p>You should also be aware that some unlicensed motor vehicle dealers pretend to be private sellers. This is illegal, and these dealers are called curbsiders. If you buy from a curbsider, you are <strong>not <\/strong>covered by the consumer protection laws that protect you if you buy from a registered dealer.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98134","id":"98134","resource":"node","uuid":"b6e5c5a1-d00a-4014-b5be-3f5a9dfbf3a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98135","id":"98135","resource":"node","uuid":"347e75f3-16c4-49c6-bdaf-ff65a468054d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98136","id":"98136","resource":"node","uuid":"bc6c8e3e-c1a3-4d35-a159-46c25458c1a5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98137","id":"98137","resource":"node","uuid":"525d7e0c-bb1b-48bb-a75c-e4f884489597"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98138","id":"98138","resource":"node","uuid":"966edb37-f352-40a4-aae8-c1fb0719eab6"}],"field_question":"I want to buy a car from the man down the street. What do I need to think about?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/958","id":"958","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"659a7aac-76ef-4a13-abc9-9f618aca8985"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98144","id":"98144","resource":"node","uuid":"9c964aba-b91a-409b-9787-cdee5560d0aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98149","id":"98149","resource":"node","uuid":"7fac7cfd-337d-4a97-a13a-13908082a9c7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98156","id":"98156","resource":"node","uuid":"5728cb03-f412-46a5-9e00-dfdc34b9dd17"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92455","id":"92455","resource":"node","uuid":"663e774b-4a19-4d4e-84a1-18a2c9afac90"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76633","id":"76633","resource":"node","uuid":"ed1c8aec-fef6-4138-b1eb-20d5761605d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/87034","id":"87034","resource":"node","uuid":"c1cf17e6-5df7-499d-beb6-ba710b700d07"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98139","vid":"45502","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I want to buy a car from the man down the street. What do I need to think about?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-want-buy-car-man-down-street-what-do-i-need-think-about","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98139\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481915413","changed":"1504625969","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98139","id":"98139","resource":"node","uuid":"f4644167-0863-412a-a698-b9d9eb27e7d0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f4644167-0863-412a-a698-b9d9eb27e7d0","vuuid":"a70acaab-82d1-46e8-8d03-2fc591308b7f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Used car dealers must be registered with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). When you buy from a registered dealer, you are protected by rules about how a car can be sold in Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples of how the rules can protect you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>all-in price advertising, which means they can\u2019t charge you any extra fees for the car, except taxes<\/li>\n<li>cancellation rights for up to 90 days if the dealer does not give you all the required information about the car<\/li>\n<li>access to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund, which can give you some of your money back if something goes wrong with your purchase<\/li>\n<li>the dealer has to tell you everything about the vehicle\u2019s history, including accidents and maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You do not have this protection when you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/i-want-buy-car-man-down-street-what-do-i-need-think-about\">buy a car from a private seller<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Registered dealers must give you basic information about the car they want to sell, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the make, model, style, colour, and year of the car<\/li>\n<li>the total kilometres the car has been driven<\/li>\n<li>if the car was a rental car, police cruiser, taxi, or emergency services vehicle<\/li>\n<li>if the car is different now from its original design and features<\/li>\n<li>any other fact about the quality of the car that could affect your decision to buy it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dealer must give you a written contract when you buy the car. This contract is usually called a purchase agreement. The contract must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your name and address<\/li>\n<li>the dealer\u2019s registered name, registration number, and the business address<\/li>\n<li>the sales person\u2019s registered name and registration number<\/li>\n<li>the date of the sale and the date the car is delivered<\/li>\n<li>the VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number)<\/li>\n<li>information about the total price, including all charges and taxes, and<\/li>\n<li>any deposit or down payment you made, and the balance due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98140","id":"98140","resource":"node","uuid":"fe093f45-4201-4b0c-9317-5f4f4d18da1c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98141","id":"98141","resource":"node","uuid":"3a030e4a-e231-48f0-a1df-c25a86b687cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98142","id":"98142","resource":"node","uuid":"abda8ce1-2b0e-41f1-8fc0-1cfe790c176f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98143","id":"98143","resource":"node","uuid":"fb529782-6fd2-4653-ba23-9c9cb462f241"}],"field_question":"I want to buy a car from a used car dealer. 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It is better to inspect the car carefully before signing a contract instead of trying to cancel a contract after it is signed.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few situations when you can cancel the contract. For example, a contract can be cancelled <strong>within 90 days<\/strong> of when you receive the car if the dealer did <strong>not<\/strong> tell you the total mileage on the car or that the car was used as a daily rental car, police cruiser, taxi or emergency vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>If the dealer made false or misleading statements about the car, you can cancel the contract <strong>within one year<\/strong> of when you signed the contract. Making false, misleading or deceptive statements in order to sell a car is known as an <strong>unfair practice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the dealer may agree to cancel the contract if you ask them to before you take possession of the car. If they do, they may refund all or only part of your deposit. A dealer may decide to use part of your deposit to pay for their expenses. Some examples of these expenses are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>advertising<\/li>\n<li>administrative costs<\/li>\n<li>lost profits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98145","id":"98145","resource":"node","uuid":"e96c83dc-99c3-4573-b0c3-dfc64e7fa894"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98146","id":"98146","resource":"node","uuid":"aafd96e2-b895-48d2-bc0e-93caf0b13087"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98147","id":"98147","resource":"node","uuid":"815db29d-7e2e-434e-a197-bfb15cafc57c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98148","id":"98148","resource":"node","uuid":"15a98ccf-7115-4e88-a3c9-81d2f0d8528e"}],"field_question":"Can I change my mind about buying a used car after I\u2019ve signed the contract? 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If that doesn\u2019t work, you can try other options.<\/p>\n<p>The letter should be short, clear, and specific. Ask if they will agree to have the car repaired, or if they will give you a refund on all or part of the purchase price.<\/p>\n<p>The letter should also give a specific date by which you expect to hear back from them.<\/p>\n<h3>Filing a complaint against a dealer<\/h3>\n<p>If you cannot resolve your problem with the dealer directly, you can file a complaint with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC).<\/p>\n<p>OMVIC cannot tell a dealer to cancel a contract, return money, or do repairs. Instead, OMVIC works with you and the dealer to find a solution. If you and the dealer cannot come to a solution with OMVIC\u2019s help, you may want to sue the dealer in court.<\/p>\n<h3>Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund<\/h3>\n<p>If you lost money because you bought a car from a registered dealer, you may be able to get money from the Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund. The fund can give you some or all of your money back, depending on the situation.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98150","id":"98150","resource":"node","uuid":"108e090b-7fac-4936-8dee-ec64a7e680a9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98151","id":"98151","resource":"node","uuid":"68084d33-de8f-4262-8322-49461225612c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98152","id":"98152","resource":"node","uuid":"025b5a53-f321-4d46-a449-5c6bc0cc9696"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98153","id":"98153","resource":"node","uuid":"18ce1b12-99fd-4650-bc87-1144c3ce53b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98154","id":"98154","resource":"node","uuid":"28ead10d-d44a-4181-9b49-5d31a11b83a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98155","id":"98155","resource":"node","uuid":"1847e9c3-6131-4110-9665-6d933d1a021b"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m having trouble with a used car I bought from a registered dealer. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/958","id":"958","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"659a7aac-76ef-4a13-abc9-9f618aca8985"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98139","id":"98139","resource":"node","uuid":"f4644167-0863-412a-a698-b9d9eb27e7d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98144","id":"98144","resource":"node","uuid":"9c964aba-b91a-409b-9787-cdee5560d0aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98149","id":"98149","resource":"node","uuid":"7fac7cfd-337d-4a97-a13a-13908082a9c7"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92455","id":"92455","resource":"node","uuid":"663e774b-4a19-4d4e-84a1-18a2c9afac90"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76633","id":"76633","resource":"node","uuid":"ed1c8aec-fef6-4138-b1eb-20d5761605d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/87034","id":"87034","resource":"node","uuid":"c1cf17e6-5df7-499d-beb6-ba710b700d07"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98156","vid":"64394","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m having trouble with a used car I bought from a registered dealer. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-am-having-trouble-used-car-i-bought-registered-dealer-what-should","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98156\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481916534","changed":"1532713362","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98156","id":"98156","resource":"node","uuid":"5728cb03-f412-46a5-9e00-dfdc34b9dd17"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5728cb03-f412-46a5-9e00-dfdc34b9dd17","vuuid":"6581b744-c2ea-4439-a040-d563378cc4b9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If the police seize a car you bought from a registered dealer and will not give it back to you, you have three options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>contact the dealer and ask for a refund or other solution<\/li>\n<li>file a complaint with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC), or<\/li>\n<li>ask for compensation from the Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, cars are seized by the police because they are stolen or needed as evidence in a case. They can also be seized by a private reposession company if someone owes money on the car, even if that person is not you.<\/p>\n<p>If your car is seized by the police, you should contact the dealer as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to send them a letter by registered mail with all the details of what happened. Ask them to give you back your money or suggest another solution.<\/p>\n<p>The letter should be short, clear, and specific. The letter should also give a specific date by which you expect to hear back from them.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98157","id":"98157","resource":"node","uuid":"4bd7025d-e4dc-4502-b2f9-b41cd4e3406c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98158","id":"98158","resource":"node","uuid":"0b2b6adc-e362-4ab0-a5fd-64b7e0c5ec9b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98159","id":"98159","resource":"node","uuid":"720cde95-807f-4057-95de-043cc23add64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98160","id":"98160","resource":"node","uuid":"a53a1814-2ce8-4241-9844-05c920079322"}],"field_question":"The police seized a car I bought from a used car dealer. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/958","id":"958","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"659a7aac-76ef-4a13-abc9-9f618aca8985"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98139","id":"98139","resource":"node","uuid":"f4644167-0863-412a-a698-b9d9eb27e7d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98144","id":"98144","resource":"node","uuid":"9c964aba-b91a-409b-9787-cdee5560d0aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98149","id":"98149","resource":"node","uuid":"7fac7cfd-337d-4a97-a13a-13908082a9c7"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92455","id":"92455","resource":"node","uuid":"663e774b-4a19-4d4e-84a1-18a2c9afac90"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76633","id":"76633","resource":"node","uuid":"ed1c8aec-fef6-4138-b1eb-20d5761605d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/87034","id":"87034","resource":"node","uuid":"c1cf17e6-5df7-499d-beb6-ba710b700d07"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98161","vid":"64404","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The police seized a car I bought from a used car dealer. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/police-seized-car-i-bought-used-car-dealer-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98161\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1481917099","changed":"1532719610","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98161","id":"98161","resource":"node","uuid":"e84c919d-6082-465f-8a91-a1a656648147"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e84c919d-6082-465f-8a91-a1a656648147","vuuid":"a2f22c1b-5e9c-4521-89b9-c46b8fc8426a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you're being detained or arrested by the police, you have rights. These rights are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.<\/p>\n<h3>Your rights<\/h3>\n<p>You have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be told why you\u2019re being detained or arrested<\/li>\n<li>be searched in a reasonable manner<\/li>\n<li>remain silent<\/li>\n<li>talk to a lawyer, in most circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don't resist if the police try to <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> you. If you do, you could be charged with obstructing the police or assault with intent to resist arrest.<\/p>\n<h3>Being detained<\/h3>\n<p>You are being detained when the police stop you and give you reasons to believe you are legally obligated to stop and stay with them or comply with their requests or demands. The <a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/const\/page-15.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a> protects you from being detained without a reason. If the police say you are <strong>not free to go<\/strong>, you\u2019re being detained.<\/p>\n<p>You will have to stay until the police allow you to leave. You should only be detained briefly. The police are only allowed to <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detain<\/span> you if they have reasonable grounds to suspect you\u2019ve been involved in a crime.<\/p>\n<h3>Being arrested<\/h3>\n<p>If the police decide to <strong><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span><\/strong> you, they will formally take you into custody. You are <strong>not free to go<\/strong> and you will probably be handcuffed. If you\u2019re being arrested, the police have to believe there are reasonable and probable grounds to charge you with a criminal offence.<\/p>\n<h3>What the police are allowed to do<\/h3>\n<p>The police have different powers depending on whether they have <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detained<\/span> or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span> you.<\/p>\n<p>The police are legally allowed to search you under certain conditions when you're being <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detained<\/span> or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span>. But they must conduct their search in a reasonable manner.<\/p>\n<p>When the police <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detain<\/span> you, they can pat you with their hands to make sure you\u2019re not a threat to them or the public. This is called a <strong>protective pat-down search<\/strong>. They aren\u2019t allowed to empty your pockets, purse, or other type of bag. They are only allowed to frisk you to find and take away weapons.<\/p>\n<p>When you're being <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span>, the police can conduct a more thorough search than they would if you were being <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">detained<\/span>. Depending on the situation, they may be able to search you, anything you're carrying, and your car if that's where you were <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98193","id":"98193","resource":"node","uuid":"a15b4ce9-85d2-4f53-a4cf-4b53a21f4ddc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98194","id":"98194","resource":"node","uuid":"8eaa7255-a9ea-4f12-830b-45a7798e7397"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98195","id":"98195","resource":"node","uuid":"634ccf2b-37c3-4590-b3a9-6ab901adc15b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98196","id":"98196","resource":"node","uuid":"dc96d9ad-1921-4623-a9b8-5bb7262fd413"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98197","id":"98197","resource":"node","uuid":"1f4d03fc-b1da-4888-9219-802607260ab5"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if I'm detained or arrested?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198","id":"98198","resource":"node","uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98208","id":"98208","resource":"node","uuid":"1d7f6e44-2e56-4b28-8b5e-517e3b72c977"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98230","id":"98230","resource":"node","uuid":"ceba1af2-8114-466f-bc75-3ea6ebdb9d7f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97430","id":"97430","resource":"node","uuid":"09d9beb8-f9b4-420f-92f1-7041e076b7f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97435","id":"97435","resource":"node","uuid":"0276145f-f0ef-4713-9530-ce5cf90ce559"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97438","id":"97438","resource":"node","uuid":"0221b024-f5f5-4709-8f72-2fa772fb38e3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83441","id":"83441","resource":"node","uuid":"776ce73d-2f70-43c1-8d22-155119c92d30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98198","vid":"59254","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights if I'm detained or arrested?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-im-detained-or-arrested","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482349847","changed":"1527270278","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198","id":"98198","resource":"node","uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32","vuuid":"b2367e1e-88ca-41ef-bcc3-baae0bb55c4e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you are detained or arrested you are not free to go. But you don\u2019t have to talk to the police when they have detained or arrested you. You don\u2019t have to answer their questions or give them your name or address if you don\u2019t want to. You don\u2019t have to say anything.<\/p>\n<p>The exception to this is if you\u2019re driving. When you\u2019re driving, you must identify yourself to the police.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects your <strong>right to remain silent<\/strong>. Anything you say to the police may be used as evidence if you\u2019re charged with an offence.<\/p>\n<p>If you lie to the police, you can be charged with obstructing justice. Ask to talk to a lawyer right away if you've been detained or arrested, and the police are asking you questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Exception for a motor vehicle accident<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a motor vehicle accident you may be required by law to give a statement to the police. This statement is called an <strong>accident report<\/strong>. You are required by law to give police the information necessary to complete the report.<\/p>\n<p>Your accident report cannot be used against you as self-incriminating evidence of an offence relating to the accident, but making an untrue statement is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Also, if you lie to the police, you can be charged with obstructing justice.<\/p>\n<h3>When driving a motor vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-stop-me-when-i%E2%80%99m-driving\">stopped while driving a motor vehicle<\/a>, you must show the following to the police when asked:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your driver\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<li>your vehicle\u2019s registration<\/li>\n<li>proof of insurance documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When riding a bicycle<\/h3>\n<p>The police can stop you while you\u2019re riding a bicycle if they think you\u2019ve broken a provincial or municipal traffic law. If this happens, you must give the police your name and address. If you refuse, they can <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> you. They will keep you until they find out who you are so they can give you a ticket.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98199","id":"98199","resource":"node","uuid":"9fb71539-8adb-4de2-b50d-f0b4e942c81b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98200","id":"98200","resource":"node","uuid":"7d97acba-0484-41ba-8fe0-486db5109a05"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98201","id":"98201","resource":"node","uuid":"48715f37-e7cb-4ba8-824b-0975cb3b2693"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98202","id":"98202","resource":"node","uuid":"bd0ed669-8650-4799-8973-e3f3ec487e79"}],"field_question":"Do I have to answer questions from the police when I\u2019m detained or arrested?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198","id":"98198","resource":"node","uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98208","id":"98208","resource":"node","uuid":"1d7f6e44-2e56-4b28-8b5e-517e3b72c977"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98230","id":"98230","resource":"node","uuid":"ceba1af2-8114-466f-bc75-3ea6ebdb9d7f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83441","id":"83441","resource":"node","uuid":"776ce73d-2f70-43c1-8d22-155119c92d30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98203","vid":"68293","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to answer questions from the police when I\u2019m detained or arrested?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-answer-questions-police-when-i%E2%80%99m-detained-or-arrested","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98203\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482416420","changed":"1539700419","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98203","id":"98203","resource":"node","uuid":"edaa1228-2783-4797-86c3-24364b267756"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"edaa1228-2783-4797-86c3-24364b267756","vuuid":"45e52a3e-b395-4a93-b500-7592930528cc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes. If you\u2019ve been arrested, ask to talk to a lawyer right away.<\/p>\n<p>If the police decide to <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> you, they will usually take you into custody. This means you are <strong>not free to go<\/strong>. People who are being arrested are usually handcuffed. If you\u2019re being arrested, the police believe there are reasonable and probable grounds to charge you with a criminal <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">offence<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects your right to talk to a lawyer without delay when you're being detained or arrested. The rights related to talking to a lawyer are called the <strong>right to counsel<\/strong>. Always talk to a lawyer before you talk to the police.<\/p>\n<h3>What the police are allowed to do<\/h3>\n<p>When you're being arrested, the police usually do their job in the following <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tell you that you have the right to talk to a lawyer without delay<\/li>\n<li>Search you for weapons<\/li>\n<li>Complete their booking procedure<\/li>\n<li>Make it possible for you to call a lawyer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you ask, they must allow you to contact a lawyer. You must tell the police that you want to talk to a lawyer. You must be allowed to talk to the lawyer in private.<\/p>\n<p>The police are allowed to search you for weapons and complete their booking procedure before you talk to your lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>During their <strong>booking procedure<\/strong>, the police:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bring you into the station<\/li>\n<li>enter your name and other information about you into their computer system<\/li>\n<li>search you for weapons and evidence<\/li>\n<li>take your fingerprints and photograph if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve asked to talk to a lawyer, they are not supposed to keep questioning you until after you've talked to your lawyer.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98204","id":"98204","resource":"node","uuid":"d56b4755-3288-448b-b807-450952382abf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98205","id":"98205","resource":"node","uuid":"07f62d64-8780-4360-9e8e-d5df2788dd6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98206","id":"98206","resource":"node","uuid":"b08c96ea-5fc1-4a1a-9b9d-ff5eb8d1930e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98207","id":"98207","resource":"node","uuid":"c81f3ede-5aa3-4e8d-a972-1ee53aea5a7e"}],"field_question":"Do I have the right to talk to a lawyer when I'm arrested?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198","id":"98198","resource":"node","uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97438","id":"97438","resource":"node","uuid":"0221b024-f5f5-4709-8f72-2fa772fb38e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97430","id":"97430","resource":"node","uuid":"09d9beb8-f9b4-420f-92f1-7041e076b7f2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83441","id":"83441","resource":"node","uuid":"776ce73d-2f70-43c1-8d22-155119c92d30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97455","id":"97455","resource":"node","uuid":"5a096426-699f-4bd3-8ed9-0c37751a0e37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98208","vid":"59244","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have the right to talk to a lawyer when I'm arrested?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-right-talk-lawyer-when-im-arrested","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98208\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482417313","changed":"1527270120","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98208","id":"98208","resource":"node","uuid":"1d7f6e44-2e56-4b28-8b5e-517e3b72c977"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1d7f6e44-2e56-4b28-8b5e-517e3b72c977","vuuid":"d874d2a5-2d35-458d-acbf-ea76e3fe5a75","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<h3>What the police are allowed to do<\/h3>\n<p>You must give the police your fingerprints if you're charged with or convicted of an offence for which you could go to jail for <strong>2 years or more<\/strong>. This includes indictable offences and hybrid offences.<\/p>\n<p>You have to give the police your fingerprints even if you weren't convicted of the offence. The <a href=\"http:\/\/laws.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/I-1\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Identification of Criminals Act<\/a> gives the police this power.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to give the police your fingerprints if you're charged with an offence that can only be considered a summary offence. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Get your fingerprints taken<\/h3>\n<p>If you've been arrested but not held in custody, the police will give you a <strong>release document<\/strong>. To find out if you have to go for fingerprinting and photos, read your release document. It will tell you where and when to go to have your fingerprints and photos taken. You must keep the appointment indicated on your release document.<\/p>\n<p>If you miss your appointment, you could be arrested, held, and charged with another offence. The police can use <strong>reasonable force<\/strong> to take your fingerprints and photos if you don't co-operate.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask for your fingerprints to be destroyed<\/h3>\n<p>Your fingerprints and photos will be kept as police records. If you're not convicted of the offence, you can ask the police to destroy your fingerprint records and photos.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98211","id":"98211","resource":"node","uuid":"b5d10d5e-154a-4d6a-891e-ae7d073d9a61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98212","id":"98212","resource":"node","uuid":"9171c6fb-6167-4b5a-8ec2-fa467697169c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98213","id":"98213","resource":"node","uuid":"c2ef3dd4-fe01-42bb-93dc-eda03011574f"}],"field_question":"Do I have to go for fingerprinting?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98222","id":"98222","resource":"node","uuid":"d3e6e42a-4c9f-492b-bed5-1b9fe855fe58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98230","id":"98230","resource":"node","uuid":"ceba1af2-8114-466f-bc75-3ea6ebdb9d7f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98239","id":"98239","resource":"node","uuid":"ef51dc68-8ab9-488c-a1d9-83b96ae76844"}],"field_services":{"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98214","id":"98214","resource":"node","uuid":"2bb2ad3c-0c58-4417-a867-450caccfd0a2"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98215","id":"98215","resource":"node","uuid":"4312d9e4-d741-4837-ad4a-14db5e0f60d7"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93261","id":"93261","resource":"node","uuid":"b6d0d422-d3c5-4a78-a72c-8d1808424c93"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98216","vid":"53038","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to go for fingerprinting?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-go-fingerprinting","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98216\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482418297","changed":"1517602048","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98216","id":"98216","resource":"node","uuid":"c96a39d0-7a0d-43bb-ab76-9b82e418a92a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c96a39d0-7a0d-43bb-ab76-9b82e418a92a","vuuid":"140d30cc-3f45-470f-8ba8-fb2af6e3124c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) keep your fingerprint records and photos unless you ask if they can be destroyed. After a certain amount of time, you can apply to have your fingerprint records destroyed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who has access to your records<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your fingerprint records and photos are kept in the local police database. They are also shared with other agencies including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RCMP<\/li>\n<li>United States customs<\/li>\n<li>Canadian customs<\/li>\n<li>United Kingdom (UK) customs<\/li>\n<li>Interpol<\/li>\n<li>Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)<\/li>\n<li>All police forces in Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Impact on travel and other activities<\/h3>\n<p>If the police have your fingerprint records and photos on file, it may be more difficult for you to travel or immigrate. These records may also impact how the police treat you.<\/p>\n<p>Only people who have been involved with the police have fingerprint records. Border guards, police officers, and others may behave differently if they have fingerprint records for you. Border guards may take longer to let you through borders. Police may spend more time with you if they ask you to pull over when you're driving.<\/p>\n<h3>Impact on vulnerable sector checks<\/h3>\n<p>The police may be more likely to include a withdrawn charge that didn\u2019t lead to a conviction in <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/whats-included-police-record-check\">a vulnerable sector check<\/a> if they have your fingerprints and photos on file. The police are less likely to include withdrawn charges if you\u2019ve had your fingerprints and photos destroyed.<\/p>\n<h3>Long-term impact<\/h3>\n<p>Even after your fingerprints and photos have been destroyed, there will be ways that law enforcement staff can discover that you were once fingerprinted. When you're charged and fingerprinted, you're assigned a Fingerprint Section (FPS) number. This number is stored by the RCMP for a long time. Agencies like US customs will know that you were charged in the past if they see an FPS number when they search your records.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98217","id":"98217","resource":"node","uuid":"8dc4735d-d11d-4520-8e91-01b0f4866b21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98218","id":"98218","resource":"node","uuid":"d26ff7f9-db3a-4e57-b9fb-df092c14afbc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98219","id":"98219","resource":"node","uuid":"9961dc57-be52-4c09-87fa-90759e862d7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98220","id":"98220","resource":"node","uuid":"ef5abaa1-ac7e-47dc-a501-61fbe1787ee1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98221","id":"98221","resource":"node","uuid":"d453b857-c8b6-42d6-81c5-03ae8b089b32"}],"field_question":"How do I get my fingerprint records destroyed?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98216","id":"98216","resource":"node","uuid":"c96a39d0-7a0d-43bb-ab76-9b82e418a92a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98239","id":"98239","resource":"node","uuid":"ef51dc68-8ab9-488c-a1d9-83b96ae76844"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97441","id":"97441","resource":"node","uuid":"3b6c90ab-b9b9-4518-8537-acc424eaab25"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98214","id":"98214","resource":"node","uuid":"2bb2ad3c-0c58-4417-a867-450caccfd0a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98215","id":"98215","resource":"node","uuid":"4312d9e4-d741-4837-ad4a-14db5e0f60d7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93261","id":"93261","resource":"node","uuid":"b6d0d422-d3c5-4a78-a72c-8d1808424c93"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98222","vid":"63058","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I get my fingerprint records destroyed?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-get-my-fingerprint-records-destroyed","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98222\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482419041","changed":"1530780827","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98222","id":"98222","resource":"node","uuid":"d3e6e42a-4c9f-492b-bed5-1b9fe855fe58"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d3e6e42a-4c9f-492b-bed5-1b9fe855fe58","vuuid":"711025ee-5ceb-4071-8ac3-80222b62e27d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<h3>What the police are allowed to do<\/h3>\n<p>The police are allowed to take you into custody when they arrest you. This means they do not have to let you leave. They can make you stay at the police station.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <strong>drunk<\/strong> in public, the police can take you into custody until you are sober. The police will usually make you stay at the police station overnight and let you leave in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>After taking you into custody, within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> the police must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>let you leave, or<\/li>\n<li>bring you before a judge or a justice of the peace, and not cause an unreasonable delay in giving you a bail&nbsp;hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span> on the weekend, or a judge or justice of the peace is not available, you may be in police custody longer.<\/p>\n<p>Once the police drop you off at court, the <a href=\"\/glossary\/prosecutor\">Crown<\/a> is in charge of your case. The police can no longer drop your charges or let you out of custody.<\/p>\n<p>At court, the Crown may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>consent to your release, with or without conditions, or<\/li>\n<li>seek&nbsp;to keep you in custody while you have criminal charges in court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The judge or justice of the peace may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>release you with or without conditions at a bail hearing, or<\/li>\n<li>order that you remain in custody while the court considers your criminal charges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What happens at court<\/h3>\n<p>If the <a href=\"\/glossary\/prosecutor\">Crown<\/a> does not agree to release you at your bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>, prepare a <strong>plan of release<\/strong>. Your lawyer will help you prepare the plan and will present it to the court.<\/p>\n<p>Your plan of release should explain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how you will be supervised in the community<\/li>\n<li>who is available to help supervise you<\/li>\n<li>your opportunities for employment or education while you wait for the outcome<\/li>\n<li>how you will address any anger, drug use, or alcohol issues you may have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Adjournments<\/h3>\n<p>Bail court is very busy. It is common for your bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> to be adjourned because there is not enough time to hear all the cases that are in bail court every day.<\/p>\n<p>You might be brought to court for a bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> multiple days in a row and still not be \u201creached\u201d. This means that you will have to continue waiting in custody until the court has time to hear your case.<\/p>\n<h3>Bail hearing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>, the judge or justice of the peace will decide if you should be released while your criminal charges are resolved or a trial date is set. If you are granted bail, you may have to follow conditions given to you by the court.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98225","id":"98225","resource":"node","uuid":"23d1a0f3-cdf9-4690-a2d0-f8cc02959ef9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98226","id":"98226","resource":"node","uuid":"06f95847-9d1b-4326-af75-1bc7b289668f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98227","id":"98227","resource":"node","uuid":"d188fa6a-049b-4186-94e8-874c23ac2cd1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98228","id":"98228","resource":"node","uuid":"ac2449ee-02d5-4518-80ac-5147fde5909b"}],"field_question":"What if the police don't let me leave after they arrest me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198","id":"98198","resource":"node","uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98239","id":"98239","resource":"node","uuid":"ef51dc68-8ab9-488c-a1d9-83b96ae76844"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97442","id":"97442","resource":"node","uuid":"129772cb-dc1b-4c37-9f5c-e93f0aab4291"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83441","id":"83441","resource":"node","uuid":"776ce73d-2f70-43c1-8d22-155119c92d30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98230","vid":"68779","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if the police don't let me leave after they arrest me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-if-police-dont-let-me-leave-after-they-arrest-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98230\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482420171","changed":"1540393276","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98230","id":"98230","resource":"node","uuid":"ceba1af2-8114-466f-bc75-3ea6ebdb9d7f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ceba1af2-8114-466f-bc75-3ea6ebdb9d7f","vuuid":"0796b974-c5ba-4d7d-a503-73d6d8915fb4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If there's a warrant for your arrest, it's better to turn yourself in than to wait for the police to pick you up. The courts will think you're a more responsible person if you turn yourself in. This may improve your chances of being allowed to go back into the community if you have a bail hearing.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>Before you turn yourself in, talk to a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer can contact the police and help you arrange to turn yourself in. Your lawyer can also help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-if-police-dont-let-me-leave-after-they-arrest-me\"><u>make a plan of release<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Prepare to turn yourself in<\/h3>\n<p>Before you turn yourself in, write down phone numbers for family and friends who might be willing to be a surety for you. When you go to the police station, do not bring personal property or your car with you. This will make it simpler if you're not released.<\/p>\n<h3>What the police are allowed to do<\/h3>\n<p>The police are allowed take you into custody when there\u2019s a warrant for your arrest. But after taking you into custody, within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> the police must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>let you leave, or<\/li>\n<li>bring you before a judge or a justice of the peace, and not cause an unreasonable delay in giving you a bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Warrants from out-of-town<\/h3>\n<p>The warrant may not be from the city where you live. If this happens and you\u2019ve decided to <strong>plead guilty<\/strong>, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>surrender to your local police, and ask the police to have the <a href=\"\/glossary\/prosecutor\">Crown<\/a> transfer the charges to the city where you live, or<\/li>\n<li>go to the city that issued the warrant to turn yourself in there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this happens and you've decided to <strong>plead not guilty<\/strong>, when you surrender, the police where you live may want to take you to the city where the warrant was issued. But if they do not want to do that, you must go to the city that issued the warrant to deal with it.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98231","id":"98231","resource":"node","uuid":"5a28c31f-7549-4a7f-98ff-6520acc81e53"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98232","id":"98232","resource":"node","uuid":"12e1e1b4-a492-4c90-9f21-523709b75811"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98233","id":"98233","resource":"node","uuid":"7b11ad26-28ad-4952-9f44-ebc2f1f7f5df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98234","id":"98234","resource":"node","uuid":"1f6e2395-8072-403e-a898-7ede113c8d68"}],"field_question":"What should I do if there's a warrant for my arrest? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98235\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482420832","changed":"1527270569","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98235","id":"98235","resource":"node","uuid":"0aeef351-9232-4f8a-8b61-8c0ecd5377a3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0aeef351-9232-4f8a-8b61-8c0ecd5377a3","vuuid":"44539ee9-e1c0-4066-a5a2-5fecfc415eb2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes. After you're arrested, the police may let you go without a bail hearing. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Release documents<\/h3>\n<p>The police will give you a release document telling you when you must appear in court. You may also have to agree to comply with certain conditions in <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> to be released.<\/p>\n<p>These conditions will be stated in <strong>release documents<\/strong>. For example, they may say you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>remain in the province<\/li>\n<li>let the police know if your job, or address changes<\/li>\n<li>not communicate with specific people<\/li>\n<li>not go to specific places<\/li>\n<li>report to the police at specific times<\/li>\n<li>not have any weapons<\/li>\n<li>not have any drugs except with a valid prescription in your name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The police officer may give you a promise to appear, which is a type of release document. A promise to appear states:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your name<\/li>\n<li>the offence you've been accused of<\/li>\n<li>the time and place of your first court appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before they let you go, a police officer may ask you to sign a document called an undertaking to an officer in charge. An undertaking to an officer in charge will have conditions that you must follow.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow all of the conditions in your release documents while your case is being considered by the court.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that you understand all of the conditions you're being asked to follow. You must do everything that you promised to do in your release documents.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't, you can be arrested and charged with failure to comply. If that happens, you will be held in custody until your bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>If your release conditions ask for something that makes it impossible for you to follow the conditions in a court order, tell the police officer.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't promise to follow the conditions in your release documents, the police may not let you leave. Instead, you will be held in custody until you have a bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask to talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>You can ask to talk to a lawyer before you sign your release documents. The police should let you contact your lawyer a second time if you didn\u2019t get any advice about release conditions during your first consultation. But if you already talked to a lawyer earlier, they may not let you contact your lawyer again.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98236","id":"98236","resource":"node","uuid":"7335baa2-5921-48b0-ba2f-d09eba38ab9a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98237","id":"98237","resource":"node","uuid":"f37d0c87-cf16-4697-be13-3326801ca962"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98238","id":"98238","resource":"node","uuid":"0fc26c64-425e-43e6-b3e5-24cdf4cd10df"}],"field_question":"Can the police make me sign conditions when they let me go? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/can-police-make-me-sign-conditions-when-they-let-me-go","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98239\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1482423350","changed":"1527270308","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98239","id":"98239","resource":"node","uuid":"ef51dc68-8ab9-488c-a1d9-83b96ae76844"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ef51dc68-8ab9-488c-a1d9-83b96ae76844","vuuid":"f76321c0-e666-43c3-b3ac-cd7da37213fb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A <strong>payday loan<\/strong> allows you to quickly borrow cash that you promise to repay when you get your next paycheque or other regular income payment.<\/p>\n<p>The most money you can borrow in a payday loan in Ontario is $1,500. Payday lenders cannot give you more than 50% of your net monthly pay&nbsp;per loan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You have to agree to repay the loan in a short period of time, usually 14-28 days. The longest time you can get a payday loan for is 62 days, which is about 2 months.<\/p>\n<p>Most lenders&nbsp;<strong>do not do<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> checks before giving a payday loan. But, they usually ask you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to prove you have been employed for 3 months in a row<\/li>\n<li>for proof of your address, for example a utility bill<\/li>\n<li>for your chequing account details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the payday lender approves you for a loan, you\u2019ll have to sign a loan agreement. In this agreement, you promise to repay all the money plus interest and fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Payday lenders charge <strong>much higher<\/strong> interest rates and fees than banks, <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> unions, or <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> cards.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot get a new loan until your first one is paid off.<\/p>\n<p>Usually payday loans have to be paid back all at once, at the end of the term of the loan. But if the loan you're applying for is your third one or more within a 63\u2011day period, the lender must offer you an <strong>extended payment plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">It\u2019s important that you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-should-i-know-getting-payday-loan\">understand how payday loans work<\/a> before you sign a loan agreement. This includes things like:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>the amount you are borrowing<\/li>\n<li>how much you need to repay<\/li>\n<li>how many days you have to repay the loan<\/li>\n<li>how you repay the loan<\/li>\n<li>whether you can cancel the loan agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you take a payday loan, think about other ways to solve your money problems.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can talk to a non-profit <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> counsellor to make a plan for paying your debts. Or, if you need money for a short period of time, using a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card can cost less than a payday loan.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98258","id":"98258","resource":"node","uuid":"e117fe78-7147-46c4-a3da-2efa76a875f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98259","id":"98259","resource":"node","uuid":"5c64d0b8-e7c3-413f-9d15-3ac26c540564"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98260","id":"98260","resource":"node","uuid":"49efbec6-1ae1-4590-9c7f-8ffda79a19bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98261","id":"98261","resource":"node","uuid":"e01ce0ed-58f2-48a2-9e7a-5817670d5607"}],"field_question":"What is a payday loan? 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","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98265","vid":"67472","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a payday loan? Are there risks or other options to payday loans?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-payday-loan-are-there-risks-or-other-options-payday-loans","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98265\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1484340261","changed":"1538167325","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98265","id":"98265","resource":"node","uuid":"3c99f009-e7fe-4ee2-800f-b6b0440605aa"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3c99f009-e7fe-4ee2-800f-b6b0440605aa","vuuid":"5124802b-5e24-498e-a44a-f6b1ea7dfbba","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Before you sign a payday&nbsp;loan agreement,&nbsp;it\u2019s important for you to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the rules a payday lender has to follow<\/li>\n<li>what you are agreeing to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Payday lenders charge&nbsp;<strong>much higher<\/strong> fees than banks,&nbsp;credit&nbsp;unions, or&nbsp;credit&nbsp;cards. If you need money for a short period of time and can get a&nbsp;credit&nbsp;card, using it can cost a lot less than a&nbsp;payday loan.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules payday lenders must follow<\/h3>\n<p>Payday lenders must tell you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the most interest and fees they can charge you legally for the loan, which is $15 for every $100 you borrow<\/li>\n<li>when you must repay the loan<\/li>\n<li>the total amount you must repay<\/li>\n<li>what it would cost to borrow $500<\/li>\n<li>the cost of borrowing&nbsp;as an annual interest rate for a 14-day loan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information must be included in any advertisements the payday lender has.<\/p>\n<h3>What they can do<\/h3>\n<p>Payday lenders can ask for proof that you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a regular income, for example a salary or other regular income<\/li>\n<li>a bank account<\/li>\n<li>a home address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are working, the payday lender can call your employer to confirm things like how long you\u2019ve worked there and what your salary is. But they cannot contact anyone else, like a family member or friend, about your loan.<\/p>\n<h3>What they cannot do<\/h3>\n<p>Payday lenders cannot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>charge more than $15 in fees for&nbsp;every $100 you borrow<\/li>\n<li>lend you more than 50% of your net monthly pay per loan<\/li>\n<li>ask you for&nbsp;collateral. Collateral is property or things that a lender can take from you if you don\u2019t pay your loan.<\/li>\n<li>ask for a&nbsp;guarantor.&nbsp;A guarantor is someone who promises to pay a debt for you if you don\u2019t pay it.<\/li>\n<li>give you a new loan until the first one is paid off. If you go to a different payday lender for another loan, they will ask you if you&nbsp;have taken a loan from someone else. You may have to give that lender proof that you have paid off your other payday loan.<\/li>\n<li>offer you other services they provide when they talk to you about a payday loan.&nbsp;For example, they may also sell gold or jewellery, or cash cheques.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Know what you are agreeing to<\/h3>\n<p>There are some important things that you should ask about and understand before you sign a payday loan agreement. For example, you should find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if the payday lender is licensed by the Ontario government<\/li>\n<li>how much you pay in fees to borrow the&nbsp;money<\/li>\n<li>the ways that you can repay the money<\/li>\n<li>how much you have to pay if you don\u2019t repay the loan on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The payday lender&nbsp;<strong>must<\/strong>&nbsp;give you a written loan agreement that tells you how much your loan will cost and when you must repay it.<\/p>\n<p>Before you take a payday loan, think about other ways to solve your money problems. You can talk to a non-profit&nbsp;credit&nbsp;counsellor&nbsp;who can help you think about this.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98268","id":"98268","resource":"node","uuid":"36f5fdf3-c3d6-4bf2-96da-ed1b9cb4d19b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98810","id":"98810","resource":"node","uuid":"ba49cf99-c40b-42f6-94e4-2ffc56c6db58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98270","id":"98270","resource":"node","uuid":"44132348-957d-4fab-b76f-0d567a7dca62"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98271","id":"98271","resource":"node","uuid":"e9a0e812-a5bc-4382-aec0-ac281aeaaf3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98272","id":"98272","resource":"node","uuid":"6eef8c3a-76df-4028-bb6c-883fa3babfb6"}],"field_question":"What should I know before getting a payday loan?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/849","id":"849","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"91646056-949f-44e0-80cc-b56e356f2726"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98265","id":"98265","resource":"node","uuid":"3c99f009-e7fe-4ee2-800f-b6b0440605aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98280","id":"98280","resource":"node","uuid":"a4fc4e45-f3e3-498a-823f-e3aa781b1efe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98288","id":"98288","resource":"node","uuid":"b0c911bc-cf83-4a77-a3eb-7e83d53f3474"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88790","id":"88790","resource":"node","uuid":"7c99cea3-ad73-420f-aeae-4e7082ac7e47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98263","id":"98263","resource":"node","uuid":"89819810-643a-4aef-8436-c8c4690e729d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85987","id":"85987","resource":"node","uuid":"782ff47a-71a3-41e3-9844-029f1cdf273f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1531886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1563422400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"18-07-2018: FW: Updates to content to reflect changes that took effect July 1, 2018.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98273","vid":"67437","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I know before getting a payday loan?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-should-i-know-getting-payday-loan","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98273\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1484341065","changed":"1538162725","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98273","id":"98273","resource":"node","uuid":"8c923a9e-13ca-4de4-bcc2-239aa22d1cf1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8c923a9e-13ca-4de4-bcc2-239aa22d1cf1","vuuid":"5d064eb4-0a69-4183-bb35-5d80b34e1b96","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to cancel your payday loan agreement, depending on when you signed the agreement and if the lender followed the rules.<\/p>\n<h3>Within 2 days<\/h3>\n<p>You can cancel a payday loan agreement at any time for 2 business days after you signed it. You have till the end of the second day to do this. For example, if you signed the agreement at 11 a.m. on a Wednesday, you have until end of day Friday, when the payday lender closes, to cancel the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If the payday lender is <strong>closed on the second day<\/strong>, you have until the end of the next day they are open after that. For example, if you took out the loan on Friday and they are closed Sunday, you have until the lender closes on Monday to cancel. But if you took out the loan on Saturday and they are closed Sunday, you still only have until Monday to cancel.<\/p>\n<p>This 2-day period is called the <strong>cooling-off period<\/strong>. You always have a cooling-off period, even if your loan agreement doesn\u2019t say so.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to give a reason for cancelling. You have to return the money you borrowed, but you don\u2019t have to pay any fees or interest.<\/p>\n<p>The payday lender must give you a receipt and return any postdated cheques or debit forms you gave them.<\/p>\n<h3>After 2 days<\/h3>\n<p>After the 2-day cooling-off period, you can only cancel the loan agreement if the payday lender didn\u2019t follow the rules. For example, if they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>didn\u2019t give you a copy of the agreement as soon as you signed it<\/li>\n<li>didn\u2019t give you the money as soon as you signed the agreement, if you made the agreement in a store<\/li>\n<li>didn\u2019t give you the money within 1 hour, if you made the agreement online or over the phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also cancel your loan agreement if it doesn't have&nbsp;all the information it\u2019s supposed to have.<\/p>\n<p>If the payday lender followed all the rules, you can\u2019t cancel the loan agreement. You have to repay the amount you promised to pay under the agreement. If you can\u2019t repay the loan, you should talk to a <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/non-profit-credit-counsellors\">non-profit credit counsellor<\/a> about your options.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98275","id":"98275","resource":"node","uuid":"7015c26d-558c-4213-81b7-0fdf5266b571"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98276","id":"98276","resource":"node","uuid":"a5d31c7d-bd26-411a-bb96-8719f51354f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98277","id":"98277","resource":"node","uuid":"d8a848cb-b096-4c9d-9566-67cd38a44a94"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98278","id":"98278","resource":"node","uuid":"9d4b2506-b75b-4829-a5b0-6a2778e80bc6"}],"field_question":"Can I cancel a payday loan agreement?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/849","id":"849","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"91646056-949f-44e0-80cc-b56e356f2726"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98265","id":"98265","resource":"node","uuid":"3c99f009-e7fe-4ee2-800f-b6b0440605aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98273","id":"98273","resource":"node","uuid":"8c923a9e-13ca-4de4-bcc2-239aa22d1cf1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98288","id":"98288","resource":"node","uuid":"b0c911bc-cf83-4a77-a3eb-7e83d53f3474"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98264","id":"98264","resource":"node","uuid":"33e8ebf7-4cad-4c16-b18c-35e0e0d483e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98262","id":"98262","resource":"node","uuid":"07c21773-1bce-4b30-8e9c-c298ee9035fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98263","id":"98263","resource":"node","uuid":"89819810-643a-4aef-8436-c8c4690e729d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98279","id":"98279","resource":"node","uuid":"a1386ebb-e188-4508-a25d-3106d0652b82"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1531886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1563422400","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"18-07-2018: FW: Updates to content to reflect changes that took effect July 1, 2018.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98280","vid":"67464","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I cancel a payday loan agreement?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/can-i-cancel-payday-loan-agreement","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98280\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1484341765","changed":"1538166917","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98280","id":"98280","resource":"node","uuid":"a4fc4e45-f3e3-498a-823f-e3aa781b1efe"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a4fc4e45-f3e3-498a-823f-e3aa781b1efe","vuuid":"58f5dd83-fdbe-4f29-8cc3-1d4cd17fc33b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you can\u2019t repay a&nbsp;payday loan&nbsp;on time, it is best to talk to the payday lender. Try to work out a new payment plan. But the lender isn\u2019t allowed to give you a new loan until the first one is paid off.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not able to work out a new payment plan, the payday lender can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>charge interest for the time after the loan was due, which can be up&nbsp;to 60% as an annual rate<\/li>\n<li>add other late fees and charges to your loan<\/li>\n<li>send your file to a collection agency, which will affect your credit score&nbsp;and make it harder to get loans in the future<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/questions\/courts-and-tribunals\/im-being-sued-someone-small-claims-court-what-should-i-do\">sue you in Small Claims Court<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there isn\u2019t enough money in your account to cover your&nbsp;preauthorized debit&nbsp;or postdated cheque, the bank may also charge you a fee.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules about contacting you<\/h3>\n<p>Most payday loans are paid back in a single payment. If you miss the payment, your loan is in&nbsp;default.&nbsp;The payday lender may contact you by phone, or in person.<\/p>\n<p>Payday lenders are only allowed to contact you Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. They aren\u2019t allowed to contact you on statutory holidays. They also aren\u2019t allowed to contact you more than 3 times during any 7-day period.<\/p>\n<p>Payday lenders aren\u2019t allowed to threaten you or swear at you. They aren\u2019t allowed to bully you into paying or harass you.<\/p>\n<p>If the payday lender can\u2019t get in touch with you, they may call your friends, family, and employer to find out how to reach you. But, they aren\u2019t allowed to ask these people anything else or give them any information about your loan.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98282","id":"98282","resource":"node","uuid":"7a31d9a9-e012-4a01-88b8-e140dce01e36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98283","id":"98283","resource":"node","uuid":"32d0e25c-3617-43d2-8b14-a623d9f6f559"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98284","id":"98284","resource":"node","uuid":"48eabe58-e496-467f-b77c-a8b95032bd67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98285","id":"98285","resource":"node","uuid":"d70b98c9-786c-4d0a-8781-3556d6c8ff5b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98286","id":"98286","resource":"node","uuid":"925acdb9-ada0-4a5c-b58e-6c878f1f0d86"}],"field_question":"I can\u2019t repay my payday loan. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/849","id":"849","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"91646056-949f-44e0-80cc-b56e356f2726"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98265","id":"98265","resource":"node","uuid":"3c99f009-e7fe-4ee2-800f-b6b0440605aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98273","id":"98273","resource":"node","uuid":"8c923a9e-13ca-4de4-bcc2-239aa22d1cf1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98280","id":"98280","resource":"node","uuid":"a4fc4e45-f3e3-498a-823f-e3aa781b1efe"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98279","id":"98279","resource":"node","uuid":"a1386ebb-e188-4508-a25d-3106d0652b82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98262","id":"98262","resource":"node","uuid":"07c21773-1bce-4b30-8e9c-c298ee9035fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85987","id":"85987","resource":"node","uuid":"782ff47a-71a3-41e3-9844-029f1cdf273f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1531886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1563422400","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"18-07-2018: FW: Updates to content to reflect changes that took effect July 1, 2018.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98288","vid":"67481","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I can\u2019t repay my payday loan. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-can%E2%80%99t-repay-my-payday-loan-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98288\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1484342467","changed":"1538168277","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98288","id":"98288","resource":"node","uuid":"b0c911bc-cf83-4a77-a3eb-7e83d53f3474"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b0c911bc-cf83-4a77-a3eb-7e83d53f3474","vuuid":"fc972415-a368-45f4-9279-4cba6cd1b20a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Identity theft happens when someone takes and uses your personal information without your permission.<\/p>\n<p>Types of personal information they take may include your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>name<\/li>\n<li>address<\/li>\n<li>date of birth<\/li>\n<li>social insurance number<\/li>\n<li>bank accounts<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identity thieves may use your personal information to do things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>apply for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> cards, bank loans, and other kinds of credit<\/li>\n<li>take money from your bank accounts and shop with your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> cards<\/li>\n<li>apply for social assistance, rent an apartment, or buy furniture or other goods with a store loan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;In the end, you may have to pay for what they did when pretending to be you.<\/p>\n<p>This type of identity theft is called identity fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes identify thieves also take the personal information of people who have died and pretend to be them.<\/p>\n<p>A stolen identity can make things very difficult for you. You may have trouble getting approval for things like a bank loan, <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card, or mortgage, or even being able to rent an apartment. It can be very hard to improve your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> rating after a case of identity theft.<\/p>\n<p>You may also have to spend a lot of time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fixing mistakes on your credit report<\/li>\n<li>dealing with payments for things you did not buy<\/li>\n<li>closing accounts opened in your name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98289","id":"98289","resource":"node","uuid":"3ffbdcdf-450d-4ad9-94bf-58f02cb141bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98290","id":"98290","resource":"node","uuid":"3ca346da-5a4e-45bd-b392-2a5617f7d93e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98291","id":"98291","resource":"node","uuid":"51bfba4f-4034-4c01-ac27-21eabf104bcd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98292","id":"98292","resource":"node","uuid":"db388782-f190-4628-baf9-396a31afc61f"}],"field_question":"What is identity theft? 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You should be very careful about the information you share online or in person. You should also be careful about how you handle identity documents and financial papers. Learn how to protect your information in the next steps below.<\/p>\n<h3>Check your credit history<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumer.equifax.ca\/home\/en_ca\" target=\"_blank\">Equifax<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transunion.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">TransUnion<\/a> are the 2 main consumer reporting agencies in Canada. You can ask them for a copy of your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> report once per year and they have to send a free copy. But, if you order the report online, you may have to pay. Do this every year and make sure the information in it is correct.<\/p>\n<p>Some&nbsp;consumer reporting agencies and companies offer services to keep your identity safe, for a fee. Be aware that you can probably do many of those things yourself at no cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Learn to recognize identity theft<\/h3>\n<p>Know some of the warning signs that your identity may be stolen. Step 4 in \u2018<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-identity-theft\">What is identity theft?<\/a>\u2019 lists some of them. A stolen identity can make things very difficult for you. If you think your identity has been stolen, you must <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-can-i-do-if-identity-theft-happens-me\">take action right away<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sooner you find out your identity has been stolen or used, the less time the thief has to do damage.<\/p>\n<p>A stolen identity can make things very difficult for you. You may have trouble getting approval for things like a bank loan, <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card, or mortgage, or even being able to rent an apartment. It can be very hard to improve your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> rating after a case of identity theft.<\/p>\n<p>You may also have to spend a lot of time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fixing mistakes on your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> report<\/li>\n<li>dealing with charges for things you did not buy<\/li>\n<li>closing accounts opened in your name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98296","id":"98296","resource":"node","uuid":"08be432f-3833-4249-a211-0621f6cbc9f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98297","id":"98297","resource":"node","uuid":"b02be98c-c7dc-413d-9158-3d52b3b85c39"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98298","id":"98298","resource":"node","uuid":"4ac1c0de-226a-4d7d-8826-a3756fd4c1aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98299","id":"98299","resource":"node","uuid":"29f61163-3279-4cc2-9863-7d1253f03175"}],"field_question":"How do I protect myself from identity theft?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/847","id":"847","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"80d0f4b2-d931-41de-bdde-cdecf71b88fc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98294","id":"98294","resource":"node","uuid":"ba5c9f3b-7cdc-4d72-975f-146c77196dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98307","id":"98307","resource":"node","uuid":"9faeda2f-0520-4f65-9580-a693dbf16e12"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98293","id":"98293","resource":"node","uuid":"15f52b17-a8c9-44f3-9ee0-f5fe93494485"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98300","id":"98300","resource":"node","uuid":"f56dffdd-6804-4666-acda-c3197889722f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76546","id":"76546","resource":"node","uuid":"d9c42869-54f6-4889-bed8-36bdf2fcc543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76650","id":"76650","resource":"node","uuid":"b45813d2-7fbf-416a-9e16-8e1693ab91e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86505","id":"86505","resource":"node","uuid":"424d32bf-2da3-43a1-9fe8-63a56d6675e1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98301","vid":"45558","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I protect myself from identity theft?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/how-do-i-protect-myself-identity-theft","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98301\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1484345150","changed":"1504626685","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98301","id":"98301","resource":"node","uuid":"b0c416e1-7720-41fd-b2cc-11775b7a432a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b0c416e1-7720-41fd-b2cc-11775b7a432a","vuuid":"9109de01-a896-49c5-a2e4-ebedb55ef022","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you think your identity has been stolen, you should act quickly to protect yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Identity theft can make things very difficult for you. You may have trouble getting approval for things like a bank loan, <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card, or mortgage, or even being able to rent an apartment. It can be very hard to improve your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> rating after your identity has been stolen.<\/p>\n<p>You may also have to spend a lot of time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fixing mistakes on your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> report<\/li>\n<li>dealing with payments for things you did not buy<\/li>\n<li>closing accounts opened in your name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>First, report the theft right away to the police. Then, when you report the theft to your bank and <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card companies, you can give them a copy of your police report.<\/p>\n<p>You should contact Service Ontario to cancel any government-issued ID, such as your drivers\u2019 license or health card, that may have been stolen. You should also report identity theft to Service Ontario if someone is using your SIN number without your permission. They can re-issue your identity documents for you.<\/p>\n<p>You should also tell the consumer reporting agencies Equifax and Transunion to issue a fraud alert. This costs about $5.00 with each agency. You need to contact each agency separately to place a fraud alert on both your files.<\/p>\n<p>When a consumer reporting agency issues a fraud alert, anyone who checks your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> report will see that your identity may have been stolen. This means your creditors can then take steps to check your identity when someone tries to use your identity or accounts.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t certain whether your identity has been stolen, read about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-identity-theft\">some of the warning signs<\/a> of identity theft.&nbsp; Whether or not your identity has been stolen, you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/how-do-i-protect-myself-identity-theft\">should try and protect your personal information<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98302","id":"98302","resource":"node","uuid":"e02ac82c-fe9c-4c74-acdc-d6dd37fac958"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98303","id":"98303","resource":"node","uuid":"6c66971b-bab9-4bce-8a73-377f4361005e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98304","id":"98304","resource":"node","uuid":"910e49f1-84b0-487e-bfb9-581034e547bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98305","id":"98305","resource":"node","uuid":"b464e2e1-90a4-4ce2-b727-28c0a9a5cca9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98306","id":"98306","resource":"node","uuid":"8afc0935-e2a8-4345-8d65-a032c452710a"}],"field_question":"What can I do if identity theft happens to me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/847","id":"847","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"80d0f4b2-d931-41de-bdde-cdecf71b88fc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98294","id":"98294","resource":"node","uuid":"ba5c9f3b-7cdc-4d72-975f-146c77196dc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98301","id":"98301","resource":"node","uuid":"b0c416e1-7720-41fd-b2cc-11775b7a432a"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98293","id":"98293","resource":"node","uuid":"15f52b17-a8c9-44f3-9ee0-f5fe93494485"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97038","id":"97038","resource":"node","uuid":"336ec243-77ed-4cab-b661-4ac6c4aca842"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76546","id":"76546","resource":"node","uuid":"d9c42869-54f6-4889-bed8-36bdf2fcc543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76650","id":"76650","resource":"node","uuid":"b45813d2-7fbf-416a-9e16-8e1693ab91e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76551","id":"76551","resource":"node","uuid":"816e14f2-76a9-4654-bb2b-4a178ca2f7c2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1483160400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":null,"field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98307","vid":"45560","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if identity theft happens to me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-do-if-identity-theft-happens-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98307\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1484346137","changed":"1504626687","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98307","id":"98307","resource":"node","uuid":"9faeda2f-0520-4f65-9580-a693dbf16e12"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9faeda2f-0520-4f65-9580-a693dbf16e12","vuuid":"2e9c3390-ed13-4262-9027-1af0cada4988","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Usually, if you rent by the month or year or if you sign a fixed-term lease, you must give your landlord 60 days\u2019 notice to end your tenancy and move out. And you can\u2019t end your tenancy before the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/i-rent-month-month-how-should-i-give-notice-move-out\">end of a rental period<\/a> or the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/housing-law\/how-do-i-give-notice-end-my-fixed-term-lease-0\">end of your lease<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But if you need to move because you, or a child living with you, have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse, you might be able to end your tenancy early.<\/p>\n<p>You can do this by using the Landlord and Tenant Board\u2019s new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form N15 \u2013 Tenant\u2019s Notice to End my Tenancy Because of Fear of Sexual or Domestic Violence and Abuse<\/a>. You can give this notice at any time. You don\u2019t have to wait until the end of the lease or rental period.<\/p>\n<p>To let your landlord know that the Form N15 applies to your situation, you must also give them one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a copy of a peace bond or restraining order against the abuser, or<\/li>\n<li>a form called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/documents\/ltb\/Notices%20of%20Termination%20&amp;%20Instructions\/N15%20-%20Tenant%20Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Tenant\u2019s Statement about Sexual or Domestic Violence and Abuse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Next Steps have more detail about these forms and documents, and the process to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to <a href=\"http:\/\/lukesplace.ca\/resources\/keep-safe-online\/\" target=\"_blank\">protect your online privacy<\/a> when downloading these forms or looking for information about dealing with domestic 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much notice do I have to give my landlord if I need to move quickly because of violence or abuse?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-much-notice-do-i-have-give-my-landlord-if-i-need","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98399\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1487356914","changed":"1533933089","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98399","id":"98399","resource":"node","uuid":"06c2e7fa-cc76-4b0c-af1f-c1eda05e27fc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"06c2e7fa-cc76-4b0c-af1f-c1eda05e27fc","vuuid":"977c5bc6-9a72-4281-abeb-f2ed0d2949f9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you think someone owes you money or has broken the rules of a contract, you can sue them in court. This includes some <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court-0\">employment issues<\/a>,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>such as wrongful dismissal and unpaid wages.<\/p>\n<p>If you're asking for <strong>$25,000<\/strong> or less, you can file a claim in Small Claims Court. But if you're asking for <strong>more<\/strong>, you must do that in <strong>Superior Court<\/strong>. If what you are owed is more than $25,000, but you are willing to waive the amount over $25,000, then you can still file in Small Claims Court.<\/p>\n<p>You must file your claim within 2 years of when you first learned about the problem.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before you decide to sue someone, try other ways of solving the problem such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>sending a letter demanding they pay the money they owe you<\/li>\n<li>getting a mediator to help resolve your issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Things to consider<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Suing isn't always the best option. Here are some reasons you may <strong>not<\/strong> want to sue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unless you\u2019re able to get a fee waiver, you have to pay court fees.<\/li>\n<li>If you lose, the court could order you to pay some or all of the legal costs of the person you tried to sue.<\/li>\n<li>It may take a long time, even over a year, and involve a lot of work for you, especially if you don\u2019t have a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>If you win but the person you sued doesn't pay, it's up to you to collect the money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Legal help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You do not need a lawyer to go to Small Claims Court. But you'll probably understand the court process better if you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/where-can-i-get-legal-help-and-information\">talk to a paralegal or lawyer<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you earn a low income, you might be able to get legal help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probonoontario.org\/\">Pro Bono Ontario<\/a>. Pro Bono Ontario helps with cases in Small Claims Court and Superior Court.<\/p>\n<p>In Ottawa and Toronto, Pro Bono Ontario provides duty counsel lawyers at Small Claims Court. Duty counsel lawyers give advice and can sometimes help you represent yourself in court.<\/p>\n<p>You can also learn about the court process by reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/guides\/\">Small Claims Court: Guides to Procedures<\/a> on the Ministry of the Attorney General website.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sue for <strong>more than $25,000<\/strong>, you must do that in <strong>Superior Court<\/strong>. It's very hard to do this without a lawyer. If you want to sue in Superior Court, you should try to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/where-can-i-get-legal-help-and-information\">get legal help<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98406","id":"98406","resource":"node","uuid":"c2f36038-922c-4d9c-b011-995d2112d831"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98408","id":"98408","resource":"node","uuid":"58405dff-f061-4d93-a99d-d2044b220749"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98409","id":"98409","resource":"node","uuid":"c856abe2-4451-46bb-a848-6b313527234a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98410","id":"98410","resource":"node","uuid":"83cc516b-ecc5-4847-95e3-38eac60ce2d1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98411","id":"98411","resource":"node","uuid":"3234dda2-158d-4303-9aa2-9b1ca17e4614"}],"field_question":"How can I sue in Small Claims Court?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98440","id":"98440","resource":"node","uuid":"a0337281-7a2d-4509-92c2-222a3feec868"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98419","id":"98419","resource":"node","uuid":"17ceb2a5-4d8c-4c0d-bcb6-98571d9ac1f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95544","id":"95544","resource":"node","uuid":"0babaaf1-191a-465b-9971-accf1c846bfb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93990","id":"93990","resource":"node","uuid":"0615b126-3b27-4629-9ddb-48089987b2c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93015","id":"93015","resource":"node","uuid":"5d867a64-c471-48a4-98c2-78fb935e6399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94006","id":"94006","resource":"node","uuid":"70132bc4-ba47-47ca-a338-1f262149a346"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura Rinke Vanderwoude","field_staff_editor":"?","field_review_notes":"TH - 2018 02 26: In Step 1, changed all instances of \"Service Ontario\" to \"ServiceOntario\" to match their own spelling.\r\n\r\nTH Feb 2018: In Step 5, fixed two typos by changing \"schedule an assessement hearing that you must attend to explain to the court what the defendnt owes you\" to \"schedule an assessment hearing that you must attend to explain to the court what the defendant owes you\" in the third bullet point.\r\n\r\nTH Feb 2018: In Step 1, changed \"This can only happen as long as both you and the plaintiff agree to it in writing\" to \"This can only happen as long as both you and the defendant agree to it in writing\", in order to reflect that this Step is directed at plaintiffs, not defendants.\r\n\r\nAdded within a new Legal topic \"Courts and Tribunals\". We may also make this a sub-topic of Consumer law but have to assess impact on glossary functionality.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98407","vid":"70855","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I sue in Small Claims Court?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98407\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487862275","changed":"1543511765","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98407","id":"98407","resource":"node","uuid":"d5faee6b-8646-4f51-a75b-14480db61d91"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d5faee6b-8646-4f51-a75b-14480db61d91","vuuid":"9cacd985-7c56-407f-ae05-36304421b219","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You don\u2019t have to hire a lawyer or paralegal when you go to Small Claims Court. But a lawyer or paralegal can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities, and the options you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Lawyers<\/h3>\n<p>Lawyers can give legal advice. This means they can explain what the law says and how it applies to your situation. They can also&nbsp;help you find out more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your legal options<\/li>\n<li>the result you're likely to get<\/li>\n<li>how strong your claim is<\/li>\n<li>the evidence you will need<\/li>\n<li>how long it might take to get a result<\/li>\n<li>the rights the other side has<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure you talk to a lawyer with experience in the legal area you need help with. Some lawyers only deal with specific areas of law.<\/p>\n<h3>Paralegals<\/h3>\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/becoming-licensed\/paralegal-licensing-process\/faqs?lang=en-ca%20-%20s1q1\" target=\"_blank\">paralegal<\/a>&nbsp;is another kind of legal professional that can give legal advice about Small Claims Court. A paralegal can work for a lawyer and be supervised by them. Or, they can work for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your legal problem, hiring a paralegal can cost less than a lawyer. But a paralegal is not allowed to work in all the legal areas that a lawyer can.<\/p>\n<p>For example, both lawyers and paralegals can represent you in Small Claims Court. However, only a lawyer can represent you in Superior Court, or the Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules for Lawyers and Paralegals<\/h3>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lso.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society of Ontario<\/a>&nbsp;regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. This means they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have rules about who can become a lawyer or paralegal<\/li>\n<li>have rules about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/about-lso\/legislation-rules\" target=\"_blank\">how lawyers and paralegals must behave<\/a>&nbsp;professionally<\/li>\n<li>deal with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-lawyer-or-paralegal\">complaints about lawyers and paralegals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98413","id":"98413","resource":"node","uuid":"58c92470-3d56-4d13-967b-84bb1a35f9f5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104159","id":"104159","resource":"node","uuid":"531d81ee-0c5d-479e-9207-4a04a424a239"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98415","id":"98415","resource":"node","uuid":"12a8403e-0f0a-47a0-b486-42e4ea5525df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98416","id":"98416","resource":"node","uuid":"3dc54186-bc11-4c86-aa5b-5f07dc5e9654"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98417","id":"98417","resource":"node","uuid":"76906164-1030-4a21-9987-43229c8d1cee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104093","id":"104093","resource":"node","uuid":"daaa788d-0aaf-4f14-a4a4-896c6dbfa3fd"}],"field_question":"Where can I get legal help and information about my Small Claims issue?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/997","id":"997","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4106a452-7432-4421-80bb-584288d7e21e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98407","id":"98407","resource":"node","uuid":"d5faee6b-8646-4f51-a75b-14480db61d91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98440","id":"98440","resource":"node","uuid":"a0337281-7a2d-4509-92c2-222a3feec868"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425","id":"98425","resource":"node","uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103771","id":"103771","resource":"node","uuid":"00f664fa-1958-44fe-834b-1c82f553dc58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74259","id":"74259","resource":"node","uuid":"0a17baff-1654-4410-abc5-3e9f76b102e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93996","id":"93996","resource":"node","uuid":"c62805c3-0f95-49b4-90a8-d0faaa4e3319"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98419","vid":"70879","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Where can I get legal help and information about my Small Claims issue?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/where-can-i-get-legal-help-and-information-about-my-small-claims","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98419\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1487870322","changed":"1543513177","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98419","id":"98419","resource":"node","uuid":"17ceb2a5-4d8c-4c0d-bcb6-98571d9ac1f3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"17ceb2a5-4d8c-4c0d-bcb6-98571d9ac1f3","vuuid":"6c23869b-91ca-444a-9bf8-9169507ad2d8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're the plaintiff in a Small Claims Court case and you win, you become a <strong>creditor<\/strong>. The person you sued becomes the <strong>debtor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you win your court case, the court will order the debtor to pay you money. But the court does not collect the money for you.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, the debtor pays the money right away. The debtor can also ask for more time to pay you back.<\/p>\n<h3>Debtor doesn\u2019t pay<\/h3>\n<p>The debtor may refuse to pay, or say they can\u2019t give you back your money. If this happens, there are steps you can take to get what you're owed. This is called <strong>enforcing the judgment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can start enforcing your judgment as soon as you win your case.<\/p>\n<p>You have options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write to the debtor and ask for your money.<\/li>\n<li>Get an order from the court to take part of the debtor\u2019s wages or money from their bank account. This is called <strong>garnishment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Get an order from the court to take or sell the debtor's personal property or land. This is called <strong>seizure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Examination hearing<\/h3>\n<p>You can also ask the Small Claims Court to hold a hearing called an examination hearing. At the examination hearing, the debtor must explain their financial situation. They show the court their assets, debts, and income. With this information, you can decide which is the best way to collect the money you're owed.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting back personal property<\/h3>\n<p>The court may have ordered the debtor to give back your personal property. If so, there are steps you can take to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-enforce-court-order-requiring-person-give-back\">enforce your order<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98420","id":"98420","resource":"node","uuid":"07d84076-e3bf-464d-af99-94b29a23a001"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98421","id":"98421","resource":"node","uuid":"29c99b87-2e98-45ad-9c5a-5daac98a11af"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98422","id":"98422","resource":"node","uuid":"85675646-baf4-48dc-9dce-75f2d3dd9cd4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98423","id":"98423","resource":"node","uuid":"2cdb821f-7a4a-4ff5-aacc-13feb367fa63"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98424","id":"98424","resource":"node","uuid":"f3c7609a-346d-4620-905d-d6d22d8a52a7"}],"field_question":"How do I collect the money I\u2019m owed?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98446","id":"98446","resource":"node","uuid":"37655224-9459-4fef-8082-a51cdda3f3cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98452","id":"98452","resource":"node","uuid":"cf35a437-5c4f-426e-b11c-2cec41d81b56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98458","id":"98458","resource":"node","uuid":"efc39d7a-5d59-43f4-82d2-5161b0ad607b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90415","id":"90415","resource":"node","uuid":"6819c6f2-41e3-471e-b756-21c3f7054577"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94136","id":"94136","resource":"node","uuid":"765a6f01-7b8d-48b3-8eac-3c704e3ec94e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"1486011600","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98425","vid":"45854","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I collect the money I\u2019m owed?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-do-i-collect-money-i-am-owed","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487872415","changed":"1504632139","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425","id":"98425","resource":"node","uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02","vuuid":"47bcb251-308b-405d-9f56-06fad3ac8ab9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have an order from a court that says someone should return your property rather than give you money, there are ways you can enforce your judgment. Enforcing your judgment means taking steps to make sure you get what the court has ordered. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<h3>Why this happens<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<p>If you're the plaintiff in a Small Claims Court case and you win, you become a <strong>creditor<\/strong>. The person you sued becomes the <strong>debtor<\/strong>. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the court orders the debtor to return your property rather than paying you money. But the court does not collect the property for you.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<h3>Getting your property<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<p>First, talk to the person who has your property. Many debtors will return the property once you have a court order. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>If the debtor refuses to give back your personal property, you can get a <strong>Writ of Delivery<\/strong>. If you get a Writ of Delivery, an enforcement officer can take the property and return it to you. For example, if a person refuses to give back jewelry that a judge ordered them to return, you can get a Writ of Delivery to have the jewelry taken from them and returned to you. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>There are other ways to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-do-i-collect-money-i%E2%80%99m-owed\">collect money owed to you from a debtor<\/a>. &nbsp;<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98426","id":"98426","resource":"node","uuid":"d7016a25-ee01-44ec-af6c-f7e5ea1aa17d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98427","id":"98427","resource":"node","uuid":"28912d5e-03bb-4e24-ba79-0b535244f632"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98428","id":"98428","resource":"node","uuid":"83f5c41e-73e9-46b4-8267-b2f40dd6f029"}],"field_question":"How can I enforce a court order requiring a person to give back my property?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98458","id":"98458","resource":"node","uuid":"efc39d7a-5d59-43f4-82d2-5161b0ad607b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98452","id":"98452","resource":"node","uuid":"cf35a437-5c4f-426e-b11c-2cec41d81b56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98446","id":"98446","resource":"node","uuid":"37655224-9459-4fef-8082-a51cdda3f3cc"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98429","vid":"45856","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I enforce a court order requiring a person to give back my property?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-enforce-court-order-requiring-person-give-back","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98429\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487873079","changed":"1504632141","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98429","id":"98429","resource":"node","uuid":"2ffa5f4c-8c10-47de-ad00-cb8388b71d20"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2ffa5f4c-8c10-47de-ad00-cb8388b71d20","vuuid":"98de815a-0e03-4a14-969b-2b353363c1dd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you were the defendant in a Small Claims Court case and you lost, you become the <strong>debtor<\/strong>. The person who sued you becomes the creditor.<\/p>\n<p>If you lose your court case, the court may order you to pay money or return personal property. But the court does not collect the money from you.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to the creditor<\/h3>\n<p>It's best to pay the money right away. But if you can't, try asking the creditor for more time. For example, you could ask the creditor to wait until you get a job. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have very much money or property, you may offer to pay in instalments. This is when you pay what you owe in small amounts over a period of time.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<h3>What the creditor can do<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<p>If you don't pay what you owe right away, you will have to pay more. The creditor will get <strong>post-judgment interest<\/strong> on any part of the debt not paid back right away.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>If you don't pay the creditor, they can take steps to collect the money from you. This is called <strong>enforcing the judgment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the creditor may:<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write to you and ask for the money.<\/li>\n<li>Get an order from the court to take part of your wages or money from your bank account. This is called <strong>garnishment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Get an order from the court to take or sell your personal property or land. This is called <strong>seizure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The creditor may also ask for an <strong>examination hearing<\/strong>. At the examination hearing, you must explain your financial situation. You will be asked to show your assets, debts, and income. This will help the court and the creditors decide how to collect the money you owe. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<h3>If you disagree with a decision<\/h3>\n<p>If you lost your case in Small Claims Court and the claim is for <strong>more than $2,500<\/strong>, you can appeal the decision in Divisional Court. Usually, you must appeal within <strong>30 days<\/strong> of the decision in Small Claims Court. If you think you may need more time, talk to a lawyer to find out if you're allowed more time. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>It's a good idea to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/where-can-i-get-legal-help-and-information\">get legal help<\/a> if you're planning to appeal your case. Appeals can take a long time and be very expensive. An appeal may even cost you more than paying back what you owe based on the Small Claims Court decision.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you can prove the judge made a mistake, it may not always change the overall decision in your case.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98430","id":"98430","resource":"node","uuid":"9abded47-72a7-478d-8475-e6db039d3e56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98431","id":"98431","resource":"node","uuid":"f65bd306-d97d-4294-9791-b637ebf10629"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98432","id":"98432","resource":"node","uuid":"c7248c7c-7a16-4c65-81c0-a6aa8c590306"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98433","id":"98433","resource":"node","uuid":"844298b5-b689-4f1b-9463-3e55a6f90f53"}],"field_question":"I lost a Small Claims Court case, but can\u2019t afford to pay what I owe. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98440","id":"98440","resource":"node","uuid":"a0337281-7a2d-4509-92c2-222a3feec868"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98419","id":"98419","resource":"node","uuid":"17ceb2a5-4d8c-4c0d-bcb6-98571d9ac1f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425","id":"98425","resource":"node","uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"1486011600","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98434","vid":"66128","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I lost a Small Claims Court case, but can\u2019t afford to pay what I owe. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/i-lost-small-claims-court-case-cannot-afford-pay-what-i-owe","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98434\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487874150","changed":"1535571211","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98434","id":"98434","resource":"node","uuid":"f9bd682e-438c-453f-9371-bbf2d1bed088"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f9bd682e-438c-453f-9371-bbf2d1bed088","vuuid":"a162f918-0cc5-4747-a80a-292bc8ece3ef","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If someone is suing you for <strong>$25,000 or less<\/strong>, they can file a claim against you in Small Claims Court. They must file their claim within 2 years of when they first learned about the problem.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need a lawyer to go to Small Claims Court. But you'll probably understand the court process better if you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/where-can-i-get-legal-help-and-information\">talk to a lawyer or paralegal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you earn a low income, you might be able to get legal help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probonoontario.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pro Bono Ontario<\/a>. Pro Bono Ontario helps with cases in Small Claims Court and Superior Court.<\/p>\n<p>In Ottawa and Toronto, Pro Bono Ontario provides duty counsel lawyers at Small Claims Court. Duty counsel lawyers give advice and can sometimes help you represent yourself in court.<\/p>\n<p>You can also learn about the court process by reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/guides\/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Claims Court: Guides to Procedures<\/a> on the Ministry of the Attorney General website.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>plaintiff<\/strong> is the person who is suing and a <strong>defendant<\/strong> is the person being sued. You're the defendant. The person or company suing you is the plaintiff.<\/p>\n<h3>Receiving a claim<\/h3>\n<p>If you're being sued in Small Claims Court, you will receive a Statement of Claim from the plaintiff. It will tell you what they're suing for, and why. When you receive this form, it's called being <strong>served<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Responding to a claim<\/h3>\n<p>There are several things you can do once you've been served. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ignore the claim<\/li>\n<li>reply to the claim<\/li>\n<li>file a counterclaim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It's best to not ignore a claim against you. If you ignore the claim, the court will assume you agree with what the plaintiff is asking for. You may be ordered to pay money or give property to the plaintiff without having a chance to tell your side of the story.<\/p>\n<h3>Replying to the claim<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to reply to the claim, you must file and serve a <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scc\/09a\/SCR-09A-Jan14-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Defence<\/a> within <strong>20 days<\/strong> of receiving the claim. In your Defence, you can tell your side of the story. You can agree with all, some, or none of the claims the plaintiff made against you.<\/p>\n<h3>Making a counterclaim<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to filing a Defence, you may want to make a new claim of your own. This is called a <strong>counterclaim<\/strong> or a defendant's claim.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a counterclaim if you think:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the plaintiff should have to pay you for something they did<\/li>\n<li>you think someone else is responsible for the plaintiff's loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, you may want to file a counterclaim if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the plaintiff hasn\u2019t paid the bill for a service you provided<\/li>\n<li>the plaintiff is suing you for breaking something that you think another person broke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to make a counterclaim, you must file and serve it within <strong>20 days <\/strong>of filing your Defence.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98435","id":"98435","resource":"node","uuid":"6afb91e5-7991-4c22-8841-9d0e53fc4406"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98436","id":"98436","resource":"node","uuid":"ceb94427-ebba-4319-a5fa-de8a4f8bfd46"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98437","id":"98437","resource":"node","uuid":"54b7d401-8263-49dc-ab90-41073d54485c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98438","id":"98438","resource":"node","uuid":"d1229c7b-6a4d-4c12-b61f-cee9f93222a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98439","id":"98439","resource":"node","uuid":"09600b20-6d51-4c8d-8b92-2f2b429de366"}],"field_question":"I'm being sued by someone in Small Claims Court. What should I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98434","id":"98434","resource":"node","uuid":"f9bd682e-438c-453f-9371-bbf2d1bed088"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98419","id":"98419","resource":"node","uuid":"17ceb2a5-4d8c-4c0d-bcb6-98571d9ac1f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98407","id":"98407","resource":"node","uuid":"d5faee6b-8646-4f51-a75b-14480db61d91"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94212","id":"94212","resource":"node","uuid":"3b93ee47-a5e9-4ecc-bba5-329f23222a4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93996","id":"93996","resource":"node","uuid":"c62805c3-0f95-49b4-90a8-d0faaa4e3319"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98440","vid":"70863","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm being sued by someone in Small Claims Court. What should I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/courts-and-tribunals\/im-being-sued-someone-small-claims-court-what-should-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98440\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487875999","changed":"1543512603","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98440","id":"98440","resource":"node","uuid":"a0337281-7a2d-4509-92c2-222a3feec868"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a0337281-7a2d-4509-92c2-222a3feec868","vuuid":"91b3acb1-47e2-4610-9105-6d47bfa83d93","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're the plaintiff in a Small Claims Court case and you win, you become a <strong>creditor<\/strong>. The person you sued becomes the <strong>debtor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t sure about the debtor\u2019s financial situation, you can ask for an <strong>examination hearing<\/strong>. In an examination hearing, the debtor gives information about their financial situation, assets, and ability to pay you and the court.<\/p>\n<p>Both you and the debtor <strong>must <\/strong>attend the examination hearing.<\/p>\n<h3>Why you may want a hearing<\/h3>\n<p>You may need an examination hearing if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the debtor hasn't followed an order to pay what they owe<\/li>\n<li>you're thinking about filing an <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-apply-have-money-taken-debtors-bank-account-or\">order for garnishment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to get a hearing<\/h3>\n<p>To get an examination hearing, complete:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scc\/20h\/SCR_20H_Jan2506_ODA.pdf\">Notice of Examination<\/a><\/li>\n<li>an <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scc\/20p\/SCR_20P_Jan2506_ODA.pdf\">Affidavit for Enforcement Request<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will also need a <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scc\/20a\/SCR_20A_Jan2506_ODA.pdf\">Certificate of Judgment<\/a> if you want the examination hearing or garnishment in a different city than where the claim was issued. For example, you may want to do this if the person who owes you money has moved.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens at a hearing<\/h3>\n<p>At the examination hearing, the debtor will give you and the court information about their financial situation, assets, and ability to pay. The judge may make an order for payment at the hearing.<\/p>\n<p>The debtor may be found in <strong>contempt of court<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they don't attend the examination hearing, or<\/li>\n<li>they attend the hearing, but refuse to co-operate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person found to be in contempt of court can be sent to jail or fined.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98441","id":"98441","resource":"node","uuid":"47421cd5-75e1-4fff-9adc-7271a3efc2cc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98442","id":"98442","resource":"node","uuid":"a07415f1-6d48-4b0c-b9b2-1289f7453b8f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98443","id":"98443","resource":"node","uuid":"c1a2e8e8-44a8-4ace-8934-ae0ad8ce952f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98444","id":"98444","resource":"node","uuid":"f8dcb01a-7958-4df0-8cc7-28ec822817ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98445","id":"98445","resource":"node","uuid":"439a3cc1-b0c5-46ea-8106-d594230fd93a"}],"field_question":"The debtor isn't paying me. How can I find out more about their financial situation?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425","id":"98425","resource":"node","uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98452","id":"98452","resource":"node","uuid":"cf35a437-5c4f-426e-b11c-2cec41d81b56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98458","id":"98458","resource":"node","uuid":"efc39d7a-5d59-43f4-82d2-5161b0ad607b"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98446","vid":"45860","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The debtor isn't paying me. How can I find out more about their financial situation?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/courts-and-tribunals\/debtor-isnt-paying-me-how-can-i-find-out-more-about-their","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98446\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487877413","changed":"1504632205","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98446","id":"98446","resource":"node","uuid":"37655224-9459-4fef-8082-a51cdda3f3cc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"37655224-9459-4fef-8082-a51cdda3f3cc","vuuid":"ce070b82-81fc-4607-8d63-95d2dd244906","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The person who owes you money is called the debtor. If the debtor isn't paying you, you can apply to have money taken from their bank account or income. This is called <strong>garnishment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for garnishment if you have a court order that says the debtor must pay you, and the debtor has not paid you what you're owed. If you want to issue the Notice of Garnishment in a different city than where the payment order was issued, you also need a <strong>Certificate of Judgment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Garnishing income<\/h3>\n<p>You can't garnish more than 20 percent of a person\u2019s wages. For example, if they make $1,000 per week, you can only garnish up to $200.<\/p>\n<p>You can't garnish:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>employment insurance<\/li>\n<li>social assistance<\/li>\n<li>pension payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if the payments listed above have been deposited into a bank account, they can't be garnished.<\/p>\n<h3>Garnishing a bank account<\/h3>\n<p>If the person has a bank account, you can garnish the whole account <strong>unless:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>someone else is a co-owner of the money, for example, a joint bank account<\/li>\n<li>it has money that can\u2019t be garnished, like employment insurance or social assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there is a co-owner, no more than 50% of the account may be garnished.<\/p>\n<h3>How to garnish the debtor<\/h3>\n<p>Before you can apply for a garnishment, you need to know the correct name and address of the people and companies involved in the garnishment. This includes the debtor. It also includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>co-owners, such as the joint of a bank account, and<\/li>\n<li>the garnishees, such as the debtor's bank or employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have the correct names and addresses, complete and file:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scc\/20e\/rscc-20e-e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Garnishment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>an <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scc\/20p\/SCR_20P_Jan2506_ODA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Affidavit for Enforcement Request<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once these documents have been filed at the court, serve them to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the debtor<\/li>\n<li>the bank, if money will be taken from the debtor\u2019s accounts<\/li>\n<li>the employer, if money will be taken from income<\/li>\n<li>any other garnishee<\/li>\n<li>any co-owners of the money to be garnished<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can serve your documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in person<\/li>\n<li>by mail or fax<\/li>\n<li>by courier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98447","id":"98447","resource":"node","uuid":"208f4028-dc3d-4d94-9f54-7aa6ee9b28fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98448","id":"98448","resource":"node","uuid":"c23b612f-1b75-4974-8d30-c10e5a739996"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98449","id":"98449","resource":"node","uuid":"6b89954d-41c4-4000-ab4a-c9b1f8fe77d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98450","id":"98450","resource":"node","uuid":"f3836ae9-4852-4ab2-8bf9-9483a5854f6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98451","id":"98451","resource":"node","uuid":"1819eff9-b463-40fd-b8ae-86e4e31c2c94"}],"field_question":"How can I apply to have money taken from the debtor's bank account or income to pay back what they owe me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425","id":"98425","resource":"node","uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98458","id":"98458","resource":"node","uuid":"efc39d7a-5d59-43f4-82d2-5161b0ad607b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98446","id":"98446","resource":"node","uuid":"37655224-9459-4fef-8082-a51cdda3f3cc"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"1486011600","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98452","vid":"45864","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I apply to have money taken from the debtor's bank account or income to pay back what they owe me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-apply-have-money-taken-debtors-bank-account-or","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98452\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487879188","changed":"1504632226","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98452","id":"98452","resource":"node","uuid":"cf35a437-5c4f-426e-b11c-2cec41d81b56"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cf35a437-5c4f-426e-b11c-2cec41d81b56","vuuid":"af7c285f-c7ce-49dc-a106-58d47d082dc0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The person who owes you money is called the <strong>debtor<\/strong>. Your court order says how much money you're owed. If the debtor isn\u2019t giving you the money you\u2019re owed, you may be able to force them to sell their property to pay you back. This is called getting a <strong>Writ of Seizure and Sale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Two types of property may be seized:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>personal property, such as motor vehicles, jewelry, or other things they own<\/li>\n<li>land, also called real estate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Try other ways first<\/h3>\n<p>Seizing and selling personal property or land can be expensive. It's a good idea to try to enforce your judgment in other ways first.<\/p>\n<p>You may not be able to seize and sell their property if the debtor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>doesn't have anything to sell<\/li>\n<li>doesn't have enough equity in their land<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Seizing personal property<\/h3>\n<p>If the debtor isn't paying you the money you\u2019re entitled to from a court order, you can ask the enforcement office to take personal property that belongs to the debtor. This property can be sold, and the money will be used to pay you.<\/p>\n<p>Enforcement offices are also called sheriff's offices. They can help you enforce your judgment from Small Claims Court. To find an enforcement office near you, look on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/Court_Addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know what the debtor\u2019s assets are, it's a good idea to first <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/debtor-isnt-paying-me-how-can-i-find-out-more-about-their\">have an examination hearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Seizing Land<\/h3>\n<p>If the debtor owns land in an Ontario district or county, you can file a Writ of Seizure and Sale for that land.<\/p>\n<p>A Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land makes it difficult for the person who owns the land to mortgage or sell their property until their debt is paid.<\/p>\n<p>To find out if a debtor owns land, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/search\/land-registration?sort=desc\" target=\"_blank\">search land registration documents<\/a>. You must pay to do this.<\/p>\n<p>It's also a good idea to find out how much equity the debtor has in the land they own. Mortgages and other debts on the land reduce the amount of equity. The debtor should have provided this information during the examination hearing.<\/p>\n<h3>Filing for an extension<\/h3>\n<p>A Writ for Seizure and Sale expires 6 years after it's issued. This means that you have 6 years to collect your money by selling or taking the debtor\u2019s property. If your Writ is about to expire and you haven't received the money owed to you, file for an extension. You should file for the extension before the Writ expires.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98453","id":"98453","resource":"node","uuid":"5e9cf56d-33a8-4c4a-9305-b7ac4ba9ba4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98454","id":"98454","resource":"node","uuid":"1f2af785-2aa3-4820-b50f-82c3e4efbc31"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98455","id":"98455","resource":"node","uuid":"51e9ef6c-51e3-4a21-8388-291e5dd2d451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98456","id":"98456","resource":"node","uuid":"cfceb5a1-a338-4267-894b-adb7f683047c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98457","id":"98457","resource":"node","uuid":"8acbf3f8-ed20-4e68-94ae-182083f6a30c"}],"field_question":"I have a court order against someone who owes me money. Can the court force the debtor to sell property to pay me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/963","id":"963","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c106b0c9-89b0-44a7-bcc0-69e775ff35e3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98425","id":"98425","resource":"node","uuid":"46e78e2c-75bd-41dc-9d7c-469d566a9b02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98452","id":"98452","resource":"node","uuid":"cf35a437-5c4f-426e-b11c-2cec41d81b56"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98446","id":"98446","resource":"node","uuid":"37655224-9459-4fef-8082-a51cdda3f3cc"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94003","id":"94003","resource":"node","uuid":"0bc3bf16-9f27-4999-b912-de694033b464"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93993","id":"93993","resource":"node","uuid":"783b7658-68ac-436d-a964-2502e2d79419"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94006","id":"94006","resource":"node","uuid":"70132bc4-ba47-47ca-a338-1f262149a346"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1487826000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519362000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98458","vid":"66134","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a court order against someone who owes me money. Can the court force the debtor to sell property to pay me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/i-have-court-order-against-someone-who-owes-me-money-can","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98458\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1487880259","changed":"1535571451","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98458","id":"98458","resource":"node","uuid":"efc39d7a-5d59-43f4-82d2-5161b0ad607b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"efc39d7a-5d59-43f4-82d2-5161b0ad607b","vuuid":"ee899f08-b67b-4657-82e2-c0930a37f1b9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There\u2019s a rule that says child support payments <strong>don\u2019t <\/strong>affect the amount of financial assistance you get from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>So, if you get child support, you get that money <strong>and <\/strong>your financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>This is a <strong>new rule<\/strong> that applies starting February 1, 2017. But it only applies to child support payments that are owed for periods of time that begin<strong> on February 1, 2017<\/strong>, or <strong>after that date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And it has to be <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/child-support\">child support<\/a> that the law says <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/who-pays-child-support\">a person must pay<\/a>. For example, someone might have to pay child support because of <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/court-order\">a court order<\/a> or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-should-we-do-if-we-agree-child-support\">an agreement<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Trying to get child support<\/h3>\n<p>OW will <strong>not <\/strong>say that you must try to get child support when you apply for assistance or while you\u2019re getting assistance.<\/p>\n<p>But the rule is different for <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-are-rules-about-getting-spousal-support-and-financial\">spousal support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Reporting child support payments<\/h3>\n<p>Even when child support payments don\u2019t affect the amount of financial assistance you get, you still have to tell OW about them. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying to OW<\/h3>\n<p>OW does <strong>not count<\/strong> child support payments when they decide if you qualify for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>This is important because <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-need-money-live-can-i-get-help-ontario-works\">to qualify for OW<\/a>, your&nbsp;income&nbsp;can\u2019t be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on the number of people in your household and the cost of your housing.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98494","id":"98494","resource":"node","uuid":"373762ad-96c7-423a-95d4-a469f4a10d7c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98495","id":"98495","resource":"node","uuid":"2024d8e8-4198-4859-bbad-5cec7819271a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98500","id":"98500","resource":"node","uuid":"de213c86-fcd0-45a4-a553-727eab57c4e9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98501","id":"98501","resource":"node","uuid":"d2b01b33-2e28-40ca-9836-91cab94b3e48"}],"field_question":"Does getting child support affect my financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95479","id":"95479","resource":"node","uuid":"09693025-6045-44eb-8411-956685cc6c13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487","id":"95487","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98502","id":"98502","resource":"node","uuid":"43dce6f8-7864-4db9-868e-fff800d41fbd"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98493","id":"98493","resource":"node","uuid":"796a77f4-88d9-4259-ae3c-8dfeb3c105a6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504152000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519707600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98491","vid":"48940","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does getting child support affect my financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-financial-assistance","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98491\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1488230015","changed":"1511367626","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98491","id":"98491","resource":"node","uuid":"c868fe12-36ce-4621-96bf-fa1160e69aee"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c868fe12-36ce-4621-96bf-fa1160e69aee","vuuid":"74d7e3a7-ad6a-4959-8380-4f5886ce63a2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/spousal-support\">Spousal support<\/a> payments affect the amount of financial assistance you get from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>OW reduces the amount of your assistance by the amount of spousal support you get.<\/p>\n<p>But a <strong>new rule<\/strong> that applies starting February 1, 2017, says that this only happens if you <strong>get<\/strong> the support money. OW does <strong>not <\/strong>reduce your assistance if you\u2019re supposed to get spousal support but it\u2019s not paid to you.<\/p>\n<h3>Trying to get spousal support<\/h3>\n<p>OW can require you to make \u201creasonable efforts\u201d to get spousal support from someone who is or was your <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-spousal-support#94877\">spouse as defined by family law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the rule is different for <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-financial-assistance\">child support<\/a>. OW will <strong>not <\/strong>say that you must try to get child support when you apply for assistance or while you\u2019re getting assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Reporting spousal support payments<\/h3>\n<p>You have to tell OW about any spousal support payments that you get. This lets OW know how much to take off your assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t tell them, OW will say that they gave you too much money and you have an&nbsp;overpayment. They can take steps to get the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If OW says that you have to pay back assistance and you don\u2019t agree, you may want to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If OW thinks you broke the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud. If this happens, <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal help<\/a> <strong>right away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying for OW<\/h3>\n<p>OW includes spousal support as income when you apply for assistance. So it affects their decision on whether you <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially-0\">qualify financially<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because to qualify for OW, your&nbsp;income&nbsp;can\u2019t be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on the number of people in your household and the cost of your housing.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98503","id":"98503","resource":"node","uuid":"7b1fa7e5-1fd0-4f47-a127-c56d823116bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98504","id":"98504","resource":"node","uuid":"ed68dd10-0a28-49ca-9270-059bedf24562"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98505","id":"98505","resource":"node","uuid":"31da6898-681d-4f63-b0be-f021a6cfab25"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98506","id":"98506","resource":"node","uuid":"37bf7947-c177-4e76-b9ea-45a016ccecc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98507","id":"98507","resource":"node","uuid":"ee125b4d-50e5-4cd1-b4b9-92a941ee35d1"}],"field_question":"What are the rules about getting spousal support and financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495","id":"95495","resource":"node","uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98491","id":"98491","resource":"node","uuid":"c868fe12-36ce-4621-96bf-fa1160e69aee"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98493","id":"98493","resource":"node","uuid":"796a77f4-88d9-4259-ae3c-8dfeb3c105a6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1519880400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98502","vid":"50379","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are the rules about getting spousal support and financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-are-rules-about-getting-spousal-support-and-financial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98502\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488389306","changed":"1513611663","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98502","id":"98502","resource":"node","uuid":"43dce6f8-7864-4db9-868e-fff800d41fbd"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"43dce6f8-7864-4db9-868e-fff800d41fbd","vuuid":"ea0b7a54-edf5-4ac4-934f-dbb0df063092","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There\u2019s a new rule that says child support payments <strong>don\u2019t <\/strong>affect the amount of income support you get from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).<\/p>\n<p>So, if you get child support, you get that money <strong>and <\/strong>your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<h3>When the new rule applies<\/h3>\n<p>It applies starting January 1, 2017. But it only applies to child support payments that are owed for periods of time that begin<strong> on January 1, 2017<\/strong>, or <strong>after that date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And it has to be <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/child-support\">child support<\/a> that the law says <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/who-pays-child-support\">a person must pay<\/a>. For example, someone might have to pay child support because of <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/court-order\">a court order<\/a> or <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-should-we-do-if-we-agree-child-support\">an agreement. <\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Trying to get child support<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP will <strong>not <\/strong>say that you must try to get child support when you\u2019re getting or applying for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>But the rule is different for <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-are-rules-about-getting-spousal-support-and-income\">spousal support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Reporting child support payments<\/h3>\n<p>Even when child support payments don\u2019t affect the amount of <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support you get, you still have to tell ODSP about them. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying to ODSP<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP does <strong>not count<\/strong> child support payments when they decide if you qualify for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>This is important because <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability#97895\">to qualify for ODSP<\/a>, your income can\u2019t be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on the number of people in your household and the cost of your housing.<\/p>\n<h3>If you get ODSP and live with your parent<\/h3>\n<p>Some adults who get ODSP live with a parent who gets child support for them.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, parents don\u2019t pay child support for their children who are 18 or older. But support payments may continue for an adult child who can\u2019t support themselves because they:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a disability or illness, or<\/li>\n<li>are going to school full time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this applies to you, the child support payments your parent gets won\u2019t affect the amount you get from ODSP.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98509","id":"98509","resource":"node","uuid":"25c5dc3c-8f85-4e0a-a049-6b1925a28820"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98511","id":"98511","resource":"node","uuid":"05a662fd-21da-4f93-8a97-022af473f412"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98512","id":"98512","resource":"node","uuid":"86cb21f8-7b1d-417c-ac63-e9861896b11b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98600","id":"98600","resource":"node","uuid":"86901ca1-a3dc-4fd9-ab29-261ba04a5902"}],"field_question":"Does getting child support affect my income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95479","id":"95479","resource":"node","uuid":"09693025-6045-44eb-8411-956685cc6c13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95487","id":"95487","resource":"node","uuid":"b6a3c850-901d-4527-b1eb-e58edba356de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98601","id":"98601","resource":"node","uuid":"7500b222-e1c1-44e1-a2a8-004927438849"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98493","id":"98493","resource":"node","uuid":"796a77f4-88d9-4259-ae3c-8dfeb3c105a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528430400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1559966400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Jun 15\/18 KM: Updated reviewed date; made change in step 2 removing reference to Changes Report form and the YMAN; uploaded revised Word file","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98508","vid":"61164","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does getting child support affect my income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-income-support-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98508\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488400328","changed":"1529077437","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98508","id":"98508","resource":"node","uuid":"ac3f10d5-ebc7-4192-aca7-aafe6518de40"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ac3f10d5-ebc7-4192-aca7-aafe6518de40","vuuid":"e65dd8ef-58ee-49ce-aa32-bf5389caa7fc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The police are allowed take you into custody when they arrest you. If they take you into custody, the police must either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>release you with or without <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/can-police-make-me-sign-conditions-when-they-let-me-go\">conditions<\/a> and give you a court date, or<\/li>\n<li>bring you before a judge or a justice of the peace <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/im-being-held-bail-hearing-how-will-court-decide-if-i-can-be\">for a bail hearing<\/a>&nbsp;within 24 hours to decide if you should be released.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re given conditions to follow by the police, judge, or justice of the peace, you must follow them until the end of your criminal matter or until you have the conditions changed in court.<\/p>\n<p>You can be taken to jail and face new criminal charges if you don't follow the conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re arrested on the weekend, or a judge or justice of the peace is not available for a bail hearing, you may be in police custody longer than 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>drunk<\/strong> in public, the police can take you into custody until you become sober. The police will usually keep you at the police station overnight and let you go in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re under the age of 18 and you\u2019re arrested, the police must contact your parent or guardian. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re over the age of 18, you are an adult. If you are an adult you do not have the right to phone family or friends when the police hold you in custody. But if you ask politely, the police will usually allow you to make this type of phone call.<\/p>\n<h3>What you should do<\/h3>\n<p>If you're arrested, ask to <strong>talk to a lawyer<\/strong> right away. All you have to say is, \"I want to talk to a lawyer.\"<\/p>\n<p>Use your right to <strong>remain silent<\/strong>. If the police question you and you don\u2019t want to answer, tell them. Politely say, \u201cI do not wish to give a statement or answer any questions.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the police do not release you, you should start thinking about a <strong>bail plan<\/strong>. This might mean asking someone called a surety to bail you out. Your lawyer or duty counsel will help you prepare the plan and will present it to the court.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98513","id":"98513","resource":"node","uuid":"0d8a6340-f7a0-4b92-9377-b738eadbe9d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98515","id":"98515","resource":"node","uuid":"22ec272e-1147-4eff-bab7-cd57cad89257"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98516","id":"98516","resource":"node","uuid":"508209c7-00f9-4d63-b80f-25d841693978"}],"field_question":"What if the police arrest me and don\u2019t let me leave?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/863","id":"863","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"46a4d70f-2bdb-4889-bfbb-88e4160390f2"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98198","id":"98198","resource":"node","uuid":"44906ea2-626c-40ef-927e-54f634d6fc32"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98520","id":"98520","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe33998-143e-4ad5-ab2a-823f676bc8f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98239","id":"98239","resource":"node","uuid":"ef51dc68-8ab9-488c-a1d9-83b96ae76844"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98514","vid":"68781","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if the police arrest me and don\u2019t let me leave?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-if-police-arrest-me-and-don%E2%80%99t-let-me-leave","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98514\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488550525","changed":"1540393300","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98514","id":"98514","resource":"node","uuid":"585bd883-14c1-4f2b-829e-9958df9049e8"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"585bd883-14c1-4f2b-829e-9958df9049e8","vuuid":"3aead8ff-22a8-42c1-b0fe-040b62842f78","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Bail, also known as a \"recognizance of bail\", is a court order that lets you remain in the community while your case is in the court system.<\/p>\n<p>A bail hearing is not a trial. The judge or justice of the peace doesn\u2019t decide whether you're guilty or innocent. Instead, they decide whether or not you should go back into the community while your case is in criminal court. If you're denied bail you will be kept in custody while your case is ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>A bail hearing is also known as a <strong>show cause&nbsp;hearing<\/strong>. That is because usually the Crown must \u201cshow cause\u201d why you shouldn't be released from custody on the least strict type of release: an undertaking without conditions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An undertaking without conditions lets you be released from custody as long as you promise to go to court when required. If the Crown wants you to follow more conditions if you're released, they must explain to the judge or justice of the peace why.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, you may need to \u201cshow cause\u201d why you should be allowed to go back into the community while your case is in court. This is called a \u201c<strong>reverse onus<\/strong>\u201d bail hearing. A reverse onus bail hearing happens if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were already on a release and now you're facing new, unrelated criminal charges<\/li>\n<li>you were already on a release and you didn\u2019t follow your conditions, and have been charged with failure to comply<\/li>\n<li>you were charged with a drug offence involving the sale of drugs<\/li>\n<li>you were charged with certain serious offences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At a <a href=\"\/glossary\/bail-hearing-0\" target=\"_blank\">bail hearing<\/a>, a judge or justice of the peace will decide if you should be held in custody or released. If you're granted bail, you will likely have to follow conditions given to you by the court.<\/p>\n<p>Your bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> is a very important step in the criminal court process. You only get one bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> in the Ontario Court of Justice. If you're denied bail, you will be in custody until your case is <a href=\"\/glossary\/resolution\" target=\"_blank\">resolved<\/a>, goes to trial, or you're released after a bail review in the Superior Court of Justice.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98517","id":"98517","resource":"node","uuid":"8e52db82-01fc-4cba-9dff-4507e264978a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98518","id":"98518","resource":"node","uuid":"bca36dd7-d5db-4807-a655-532ca222e0a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98519","id":"98519","resource":"node","uuid":"98cd5658-720d-4f6f-a959-ceacc02aa87d"}],"field_question":"What is bail? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-bail-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98520\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488551909","changed":"1534443778","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98520","id":"98520","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe33998-143e-4ad5-ab2a-823f676bc8f4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"dfe33998-143e-4ad5-ab2a-823f676bc8f4","vuuid":"3c5b9195-c15d-4915-b018-1059a079a292","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>At a bail hearing, a judge or justice of the peace decides if you should be held in custody or released. If you\u2019re granted bail, you will likely have to follow conditions given to you by the court.<\/p>\n<p>Your bail hearing is a very important step in the criminal court process. You only get one bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> in the Ontario Court of Justice. If you are denied bail, you will be in custody until your case is <a href=\"\/glossary\/resolution\" target=\"_blank\">resolved<\/a>, goes to trial, or you're released after a bail review in the Superior Court of Justice.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to a lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, contact a criminal defence lawyer. Tell the lawyer what <a href=\"\/glossary\/charge\" target=\"_blank\">criminal charges<\/a>&nbsp;you're facing, and that you're being held for a bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Legal Aid Ontario pays lawyers known as <strong>duty counsel<\/strong> to help people in bail court who can\u2019t afford a lawyer. If you don't already have a lawyer, duty counsel will interview you in the cells at the courthouse and help prepare a bail plan before you're brought into the courtroom for your bail hearing.<\/p>\n<h3>What your lawyer will do<\/h3>\n<p>Your lawyer will interview you to learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your personal and medical history<\/li>\n<li>if you have a criminal record<\/li>\n<li>if you have other outstanding charges<\/li>\n<li>if you have a place to stay if released from jail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to tell your lawyer if you suffer from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>medical conditions<\/li>\n<li>addictions<\/li>\n<li>mental health issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your lawyer will talk to you about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what the police say you did<\/li>\n<li>information on your criminal record<\/li>\n<li>your bail plan<\/li>\n<li>what happens if you\u2019re released on bail and you don\u2019t follow your bail conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your lawyer will also ask for the names and phone numbers of family and friends that may be able to act as your surety and will contact them to come to your bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> if necessary.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98521","id":"98521","resource":"node","uuid":"ce97850f-63a4-44b6-a9a7-fb829234fdcb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98522","id":"98522","resource":"node","uuid":"60846ea1-4ab1-452f-81d3-78f94636361d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98523","id":"98523","resource":"node","uuid":"7f23fea3-63b2-4fff-b2d5-96c97b731315"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98524","id":"98524","resource":"node","uuid":"e49de0a2-1152-49b9-8afb-7c06ddb05058"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98525","id":"98525","resource":"node","uuid":"8c9f8ee2-8c51-4e19-b2a2-a239e66dc336"}],"field_question":"How should I prepare for my bail hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98551","id":"98551","resource":"node","uuid":"327e26f8-2356-4cbc-81e6-263219e5fab3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98532","id":"98532","resource":"node","uuid":"0329b1fa-e176-4e1d-b3c7-3e05cdddaecc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98561","id":"98561","resource":"node","uuid":"390d338e-6353-4558-94cf-94df788634ce"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98526","vid":"64329","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How should I prepare for my bail hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-should-i-prepare-my-bail-hearing","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98526\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488553033","changed":"1532552342","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98526","id":"98526","resource":"node","uuid":"09cba869-9e44-4a77-9dbb-c0d628a566a2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"09cba869-9e44-4a77-9dbb-c0d628a566a2","vuuid":"7a3850d4-ab53-4007-b153-164103e9e7ca","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Bail is a court order allowing you to remain in the community while your case is in criminal court. A police undertaking is another type of release from custody. Both types of release can have conditions that you must follow.<\/p>\n<p>You can ask to change the conditions of your bail or police undertaking. This can be done through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a consent variation, or<\/li>\n<li>an application for a bail review in the Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being able to change your conditions is not a right. The court may not agree to your request.<\/p>\n<h3>Consent variation<\/h3>\n<p>Ask the Crown if they will change your conditions. This is called a <strong>consent variation<\/strong>. A consent variation is the fastest and least expensive way to change your bail or police undertaking.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer or duty counsel can help you with the consent variation. Your lawyer can talk to the Crown about the change and give them documents that show why the change is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>If the Crown agrees to your request, you will have to go to court to sign the <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/en\/forms-under-the-criminal-proceedings-rules-of-the-superior-court-of-justice\/\">Bail Variation form<\/a>. Any <a href=\"\/glossary\/surety-0\" target=\"_blank\">sureties<\/a> you have must go to court with you to sign the form too.&nbsp;The variation does not take effect until it is signed by a judge or justice of the peace.<\/p>\n<p>If the Crown doesn't agree to the variation, you can try to have the condition changed through a bail review.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Bail review<\/h3>\n<p>Asking to have your conditions changed through a bail review is costly and takes time. To apply for a bail review, you must give a <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scjcpr\/form01\/cor-1-e.pdf\">Notice of Application<\/a> to the Crown and go to the Superior Court of Justice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will likely need to hire a lawyer for this as duty counsel do not usually help with bail review applications.<\/p>\n<p>Your application must explain why you want a bail review. You must prove that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>there has been a <strong>material change in circumstance<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li>an <strong>error in law<\/strong> was made during your original bail hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98527","id":"98527","resource":"node","uuid":"c9edd2fb-e60b-45b0-b072-c2e8fdf896e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98528","id":"98528","resource":"node","uuid":"007e2519-c407-4561-82f3-cf652f2035ac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98529","id":"98529","resource":"node","uuid":"2378c851-759a-4096-bd45-7f61b0ad965b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98530","id":"98530","resource":"node","uuid":"70a7d609-9451-42f5-9147-d693c1e9dea0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98531","id":"98531","resource":"node","uuid":"baab0109-8106-4285-a870-658f0d9582ba"}],"field_question":"How do I change the conditions of my bail or police undertaking?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98551","id":"98551","resource":"node","uuid":"327e26f8-2356-4cbc-81e6-263219e5fab3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98556","id":"98556","resource":"node","uuid":"e28627b6-56ae-4cb3-ae05-98f471b9191f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98565","id":"98565","resource":"node","uuid":"f65f9d67-872b-41cf-bee2-7bce1adf7710"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83441","id":"83441","resource":"node","uuid":"776ce73d-2f70-43c1-8d22-155119c92d30"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. 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In most cases, this means your surety promises to pay the court money if you do not follow your bail conditions. This pledge is usually called the \u201cquantum of the bail\u201d, or the amount of the bail.<\/p>\n<p>But the court may ask you for a cash deposit if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you live more than 200 km from where you\u2019re in custody<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re not normally a resident of Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these cases, you might have to deposit cash with the court before you're allowed to leave on bail. &nbsp;This means you will have to&nbsp;either hire a lawyer to deposit funds on your behalf or ask duty counsel to make arrangements with your surety or a friend or family member to deposit funds on your behalf. You will not be released from custody until the cash is deposited with the court.<\/p>\n<p>When your case is resolved, you will get your cash deposit back if you did not breach any of your bail conditions while you were out on bail.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98533","id":"98533","resource":"node","uuid":"f5a0d461-7c91-43dc-9ad1-fef2637310f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98534","id":"98534","resource":"node","uuid":"7e6f096b-a01d-4b53-a964-d9a766808a85"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98535","id":"98535","resource":"node","uuid":"6215e13c-43b6-4c62-bb55-bff0b960557a"}],"field_question":"Do I have to deposit cash with the court before I will be released on bail?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98520","id":"98520","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe33998-143e-4ad5-ab2a-823f676bc8f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98541","id":"98541","resource":"node","uuid":"19076a7f-03ce-41cf-847c-eb596889170b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98546","id":"98546","resource":"node","uuid":"c17c1c51-e57e-4f01-8d94-b8c09bdb785b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98536","vid":"64338","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I have to deposit cash with the court before I will be released on bail?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-deposit-cash-court-i-will-be-released-bail","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98536\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488554995","changed":"1532552557","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98536","id":"98536","resource":"node","uuid":"10ecbb98-ae6b-4f6c-a214-b063be8b4f5f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"10ecbb98-ae6b-4f6c-a214-b063be8b4f5f","vuuid":"80ece65e-89bf-4f2e-befa-e774f69eaa4b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you\u2019re arrested and the police don\u2019t release you from custody, you will be held for a bail hearing.<\/p>\n<p>At a bail hearing, a judge or justice of the peace will decide if you should be held in custody or released. If you\u2019re granted bail, you will likely have to follow conditions given to you by the court.<\/p>\n<p>A bail hearing is not a trial. The judge or justice of the peace doesn\u2019t decide whether you're guilty or innocent. Instead, the judge or justice of the peace considers the risk of letting you go back into the community while your case is being considered by the courts.<\/p>\n<h3>Grounds of detention<\/h3>\n<p>The risks of letting you out on bail are referred to as <strong>grounds of detention&nbsp;<\/strong>or reasons why you should not be let out on bail.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown considers 3 grounds of detention:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary \u2013 You may not come to court when required.<\/li>\n<li>Secondary \u2013 You may commit another crime, or the public may not be safe while you're out on bail.<\/li>\n<li>Tertiary \u2013 Because of the circumstances of your offence, the public might feel that the justice system is not working if you\u2019re let out of custody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are several types of releases that the court can order. Each type involves specific levels of supervision and conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Ladder principle<\/h3>\n<p>Bail court uses an approach called the ladder principle to decide the level of supervision you should have, if you\u2019re released. The ladder principle helps ensure that your freedom is only restricted as much as it must be to satisfy the concerns of the court.<\/p>\n<h3>Bail plan<\/h3>\n<p>Your lawyer or duty counsel will tell the court about your bail plan. If your lawyer thinks it's necessary for you to include a surety in your bail plan, you should.<\/p>\n<p>If your lawyer hasn\u2019t recommended a surety and the court decides that one is necessary, the court can \u201cset\u201d your bail to include a surety. This means that the court has decided you can be released if you find a suitable surety. You will not be released from custody until you have \u201cmet\u201d your bail, by presenting a suitable surety to the court.<\/p>\n<p>Having a surety can help you address the risks that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you may not go to court when required<\/li>\n<li>you may commit another offence, or the public may not be safe with you out on bail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don't have anyone who can be a surety, you may be released:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>on your own recognizance<\/li>\n<li>under the supervision of the bail program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98537","id":"98537","resource":"node","uuid":"e2701a8e-2fed-4687-9f4a-beb6dc55ea57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98538","id":"98538","resource":"node","uuid":"fd0387ff-c62a-4abd-81ff-3f510b6692e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98539","id":"98539","resource":"node","uuid":"1f57129b-2c2c-4505-98a5-59784091cd12"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98540","id":"98540","resource":"node","uuid":"aea10707-c5e6-4618-b5c3-5b0448aa1fd4"}],"field_question":"I'm being held for a bail hearing. How will the court decide if I can be released? 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","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98541","vid":"64334","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm being held for a bail hearing. How will the court decide if I can be released?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/im-being-held-bail-hearing-how-will-court-decide-if-i-can-be","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98541\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488555840","changed":"1532552434","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98541","id":"98541","resource":"node","uuid":"19076a7f-03ce-41cf-847c-eb596889170b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"19076a7f-03ce-41cf-847c-eb596889170b","vuuid":"599d6356-d821-4b34-a934-78623197c492","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A surety is someone who agrees to supervise an accused person while they're released into the community on bail waiting for their criminal matter to be resolved in court. Usually this is a friend or relative.<\/p>\n<p>It is against the law to accept payment for being a surety.<\/p>\n<p>Before you will be allowed to act as a surety, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be over the age of 18,<\/li>\n<li>be able to attend court to sign the bail<\/li>\n<li>be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant, and<\/li>\n<li>not be involved in the offence the person has been charged with<\/li>\n<li>not have any outstanding criminal charges<\/li>\n<li>be able to monitor the accused and ensure they are complying with conditions of release<\/li>\n<li>be willing to report a breach if one occurs<\/li>\n<li>have some financial asset(s) you can pledge to the court as security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most cases, you should not act as a surety for more than one person at a time. Ideally, you should not have a criminal record.<\/p>\n<p>As a surety, you have 3 responsibilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the accused person goes to court when required.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the accused person follows the bail conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Call the police if the person doesn\u2019t follow any of the bail conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Quantum of the bail<\/h3>\n<p>When you act as a surety, you must <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-deposit-cash-court-i-will-be-released-bail\">promise to give the court money<\/a> if the person you\u2019re a surety for doesn\u2019t follow the conditions of their bail. This is called the \u201cquantum of the bail\u201d, or the amount of the bail. Usually, this money doesn\u2019t have to be paid upfront.<\/p>\n<p>The amount you promise must be significant to you, and available from your own accounts or property. It's usually enough if you can prove that you have the money. The court will usually ask to see papers such as a deed or bank statement to show that you have enough money. The promised money will only have to be paid if the accused person doesn\u2019t follow their bail conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The accused\u2019s lawyer or duty counsel will tell the court the amount you\u2019re able to promise. The justice of the peace or judge at the bail hearing decides the security amount.<\/p>\n<h3>Surety relief<\/h3>\n<p>If at any time you do not want to continue being a surety, you can apply in writing to be removed as surety. Go to the courthouse to make your application.<\/p>\n<p>When you ask to be removed as the surety, a surety warrant will be issued for the accused person. The accused person will be arrested and put back into custody. You can also bring the accused person with you when you go to court and ask to be removed as surety.<\/p>\n<p>If you change your mind later, you can ask to be a surety again.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98542","id":"98542","resource":"node","uuid":"d6e47810-36cd-4c7e-ad29-4dc171f49dc5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98543","id":"98543","resource":"node","uuid":"6792d93c-c511-4f68-9036-630dc87e6c80"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98544","id":"98544","resource":"node","uuid":"a9109eec-6d0c-49a9-ba58-882cc78f7697"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98545","id":"98545","resource":"node","uuid":"000a105f-3c49-460a-8bfa-36f0d0427480"}],"field_question":"I've been asked to be a surety. What should I know about my rights and responsibilities?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98551","id":"98551","resource":"node","uuid":"327e26f8-2356-4cbc-81e6-263219e5fab3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98561","id":"98561","resource":"node","uuid":"390d338e-6353-4558-94cf-94df788634ce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98536","id":"98536","resource":"node","uuid":"10ecbb98-ae6b-4f6c-a214-b063be8b4f5f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101115","id":"101115","resource":"node","uuid":"354c05e1-8cb9-4663-b770-7474c2e17f13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101116","id":"101116","resource":"node","uuid":"17843bc3-5792-49f1-9aa6-dca7118b04c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. 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What should I know about my rights and responsibilities?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/ive-been-asked-be-surety-what-should-i-know-about-my-rights-and","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98546\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488556462","changed":"1532552861","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98546","id":"98546","resource":"node","uuid":"c17c1c51-e57e-4f01-8d94-b8c09bdb785b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c17c1c51-e57e-4f01-8d94-b8c09bdb785b","vuuid":"585aba84-24ad-40a2-b998-5f5076f2c89b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Bail is a court order allowing you to remain in the community while your case is in the court system. It is a type of release from custody.<\/p>\n<p>Bail conditions are rules that you must follow while you're out on bail and your case is being decided by the courts.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>not be allowed to communicate with the complainant or alleged victim<\/li>\n<li>not be allowed to communicate with your co-accused<\/li>\n<li>not be allowed to go within a specific distance of a specific place, person, or persons<\/li>\n<li>have to live at a specific address<\/li>\n<li>have to stay at home during specific hours, usually overnight<\/li>\n<li>have to follow the rules of a house arrest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure you understand what your bail conditions are. If you do not follow your bail conditions, you can be arrested and charged with failing to comply with your bail. This is a criminal offence. If this happens, you will be held in custody for another bail hearing. It will be more difficult for you to get bail a second time. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes it might seem like conditions are overly restrictive. You might feel that you should be released with fewer conditions. But, if you don\u2019t agree to follow the conditions ordered by the judge or justice of the peace, you will not be released.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you're able to follow the conditions, you should consider agreeing to them so that you can be released from custody. You can ask to have the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-change-conditions-my-bail-or-police-undertaking\">conditions changed later if you need to<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98547","id":"98547","resource":"node","uuid":"189def52-a86b-4cbc-bb5d-c02bcc1d9109"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98548","id":"98548","resource":"node","uuid":"bb294326-3a43-42c6-9c1a-46645d1aaae1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98549","id":"98549","resource":"node","uuid":"d7f8fae1-7b85-484d-89be-512b6fc681bb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98550","id":"98550","resource":"node","uuid":"d3532825-a584-4e34-b003-b860785fbf7f"}],"field_question":"What are bail conditions?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98541","id":"98541","resource":"node","uuid":"19076a7f-03ce-41cf-847c-eb596889170b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98556","id":"98556","resource":"node","uuid":"e28627b6-56ae-4cb3-ae05-98f471b9191f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98532","id":"98532","resource":"node","uuid":"0329b1fa-e176-4e1d-b3c7-3e05cdddaecc"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83441","id":"83441","resource":"node","uuid":"776ce73d-2f70-43c1-8d22-155119c92d30"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98551","vid":"64332","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are bail conditions?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-bail-conditions","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98551\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488557289","changed":"1532552414","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98551","id":"98551","resource":"node","uuid":"327e26f8-2356-4cbc-81e6-263219e5fab3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"327e26f8-2356-4cbc-81e6-263219e5fab3","vuuid":"4a4c2f35-7cc2-4dfc-aa4e-7c153275b923","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It is important that you understand the conditions you're being asked to follow. You must follow every condition of your bail.<\/p>\n<h3>What the police can do<\/h3>\n<p>If you do not follow your bail conditions, you can be arrested and criminally charged with failing to comply with your bail. This is also called a <strong>breach of bail conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">The police can issue a warrant for your arrest<\/a> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have reasonable grounds to believe you did not follow your bail conditions, or<\/li>\n<li>your surety has decided they&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-if-person-doesnt-want-be-my-surety-anymore\">no longer want to act as surety<\/a>&nbsp;for you<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this happens, when you\u2019re arrested, you will be held in custody for another bail hearing. At the new bail hearing, you will have to show the court why you should be released while your case is in criminal court.<\/p>\n<p>Being charged with \u201cfailure to comply\u201d can mean:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>it may be more difficult for you to get bail in the future,<\/li>\n<li>if you\u2019re charged with another criminal offence in the future, the Crown will be less likely to release you on bail<\/li>\n<li>it will be less likely that you'll be allowed to use the bail program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Section 524 application<\/h3>\n<p>The Crown may make a Section 524 application to the court. This is also known as a bail revocation application.<\/p>\n<p>If the application is approved, your original bail will be cancelled and the new bail hearing will be about all of your outstanding charges: the ones you were already on bail for and the new charges you\u2019re facing. This will make it more difficult for you to be released on bail.<\/p>\n<h3>Surety relief<\/h3>\n<p>Your surety can cancel or revoke your bail at any time. They may do this if they believe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have already not followed a condition of your bail<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re not going to follow a condition of your bail in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your surety may also revoke your bail simply because they no longer wish to act as your surety.<\/p>\n<p>If this happens, a surety <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">warrant for your arrest<\/a> will be issued for your arrest. If a surety warrant has been issued, you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>contact a lawyer as soon as possible<\/li>\n<li>find someone else who can act as your surety and ideally meet the same terms as your previous surety, and<\/li>\n<li>turn yourself in as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact a lawyer immediately. Your lawyer can contact the police and help you arrange to turn yourself in. Once you turn yourself in, you will be arrested.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98552","id":"98552","resource":"node","uuid":"d7fcf9f9-0aee-44f7-a66e-abc062d51dd1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98553","id":"98553","resource":"node","uuid":"939de883-b682-4057-bf14-fa2b4f93c173"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98554","id":"98554","resource":"node","uuid":"8ee78e5e-cac5-411b-846f-a386c1b5a225"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98555","id":"98555","resource":"node","uuid":"ae1fbbcd-18d6-4c12-8494-9eda44fe1fb0"}],"field_question":"What happens if I don\u2019t follow my bail conditions? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-don%E2%80%99t-follow-my-bail-conditions","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98556\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488558799","changed":"1532552626","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98556","id":"98556","resource":"node","uuid":"e28627b6-56ae-4cb3-ae05-98f471b9191f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e28627b6-56ae-4cb3-ae05-98f471b9191f","vuuid":"1702c78d-f5d7-47b1-a585-c40eb269eb30","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your surety can go to the courthouse at any time and ask to be relieved of their duties and responsibilities as your surety. They may do this if they believe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have already not followed a condition of your bail<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re not going to follow a condition of your bail in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your surety may also revoke your bail simply because they no longer wish to act as your surety.<\/p>\n<p>Your surety does not have to give the court a reason. They only need to write down their request and bring it to the courthouse.<\/p>\n<p>If you know that a person does not want to be your surety anymore, try to find someone else before your current surety relieves themselves. It's a good idea to look for a person who is in a position similar to the position of your previous surety and who can meet the same or very similar terms as your previous surety. While doing this will increase the likelihood that the Crown will agree to let the new person be your surety, it does not guarantee it.<\/p>\n<p>If you go with your surety when they make their written request at the courthouse to be relieved as your surety, the court officers will take you into custody. You will have to get a new surety approved by the court before you can be released.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surety substitution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, it is possible to change your surety without having to go through the bail court process. This is called a surety substitution. Talk to your lawyer or duty counsel to see if you\u2019re eligible for a surety substitution. If you\u2019re not eligible for a surety substitution, you must go through the bail court process again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surety warrant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don't go to the courthouse with your surety when they ask to be relieved of their duties, a surety <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">warrant will be issued<\/a> for your arrest. The police will take you into custody when you\u2019re located or after you turn yourself in. You will have to get another surety approved by the court or have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/im-being-held-bail-hearing-how-will-court-decide-if-i-can-be\">another bail hearing<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If they want to, the person who was your surety can offer to be your surety again at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>A surety warrant never expires. It lasts until you deal with it so don\u2019t ignore it. Warrants are issued to give police the authority to arrest someone, search for, or seize something. A warrant lasts until the police have done what it authorizes them to do.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98557","id":"98557","resource":"node","uuid":"39a95afd-d22f-453d-ac60-6b794472c62e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98558","id":"98558","resource":"node","uuid":"2f08f3f3-2166-4d3e-bacd-042e9d666657"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98559","id":"98559","resource":"node","uuid":"227e642f-ed7c-4a74-915e-d27fdda835ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98560","id":"98560","resource":"node","uuid":"b438d9f8-3e6d-4a6c-af48-2a4ea2271187"}],"field_question":"What if a person doesn't want to be my surety anymore?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98556","id":"98556","resource":"node","uuid":"e28627b6-56ae-4cb3-ae05-98f471b9191f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98536","id":"98536","resource":"node","uuid":"10ecbb98-ae6b-4f6c-a214-b063be8b4f5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98546","id":"98546","resource":"node","uuid":"c17c1c51-e57e-4f01-8d94-b8c09bdb785b"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101115","id":"101115","resource":"node","uuid":"354c05e1-8cb9-4663-b770-7474c2e17f13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101116","id":"101116","resource":"node","uuid":"17843bc3-5792-49f1-9aa6-dca7118b04c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. 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You must follow every condition of your bail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The complainant is the person who claimed to have been the victim of a crime committed by you. The complainant is not required to follow the conditions of your bail. That is your responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>If the complainant is contacting you and you have a no contact or communication order you must ignore all communication by the complainant. Otherwise you will put yourself at risk of breaching your bail conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>What a no contact order means<\/h3>\n<p>One of your bail conditions may be a <strong>no contact order<\/strong>. You\u2019re not allowed to contact the person named in the order. This includes both direct and indirect communication.<\/p>\n<p>A no contact condition usually says: \u201cDo not communicate directly or indirectly with the following people\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Do not communicate with people you\u2019re not allowed to contact! <strong>Even if the complainant tries to contact you, do not communicate with that person. Ignore all phone calls, texts, direct messages, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you talk to, communicate, or contact any person(s) named in a no contact order, you can be arrested and charged with failing to comply with your recognizance. It will also by more difficult to get bail.<\/p>\n<h3>Failing to comply with recognizance of bail<\/h3>\n<p>Not following the conditions of your bail is a serious offence called \u201cfailure to comply with recognizance\u201d. If you do not follow the conditions of your recognizance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>it may be more difficult for you to get bail in the future<\/li>\n<li>if you\u2019re charged with another criminal offence in the future, the Crown will be less likely to release you on bail; they will probably ask that you be detained instead.<\/li>\n<li>it will be less likely that you'll be allowed to use the bail program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98564","id":"98564","resource":"node","uuid":"8fecefcd-08cb-41f5-9ea4-419c9be628f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98563","id":"98563","resource":"node","uuid":"1400c1f6-1064-4283-bce1-754e77032349"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98562","id":"98562","resource":"node","uuid":"0eadddb6-6732-4f2a-b429-f7df659d7513"}],"field_question":"My bail conditions include a no contact order. What should I do if the complainant keeps contacting me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98551","id":"98551","resource":"node","uuid":"327e26f8-2356-4cbc-81e6-263219e5fab3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98556","id":"98556","resource":"node","uuid":"e28627b6-56ae-4cb3-ae05-98f471b9191f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98532","id":"98532","resource":"node","uuid":"0329b1fa-e176-4e1d-b3c7-3e05cdddaecc"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98565","vid":"64342","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My bail conditions include a no contact order. What should I do if the complainant keeps contacting me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/my-bail-conditions-include-no-contact-order-what-should-i-do-if","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98565\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488560152","changed":"1532552686","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98565","id":"98565","resource":"node","uuid":"f65f9d67-872b-41cf-bee2-7bce1adf7710"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f65f9d67-872b-41cf-bee2-7bce1adf7710","vuuid":"e3ac32cc-0bf4-4766-8efb-7cc44690c6ee","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your bail hearing is a very important step in the criminal court process. You only get one bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> in the Ontario Court of Justice. If you are denied bail, you will stay in custody until your case is <a href=\"\/glossary\/resolution\" target=\"_blank&quot;\">resolved<\/a>, goes to trial, or you're released after a bail review in the Superior Court of Justice.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for you and your lawyer to be well prepared for your original bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> in the Ontario Court of Justice. This can help you avoid the unnecessary delay and cost of a bail review.<\/p>\n<h3>Bail review<\/h3>\n<p>A bail review is an appeal of the original order to detain you or release you with conditions, combined with a new bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>. You do not have an automatic right to another bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>. The court will decide to allow the new bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span> if your application meets the requirements for bail review.<\/p>\n<p>Your application must explain why you want a bail review. You must show that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>there has been a <strong>material change in circumstances<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li>an <strong>error in law<\/strong> was made during your original bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A material change in circumstance is a significant change in your life that makes your bail plan more suitable. For example, you may have a new person willing to be a surety, or outstanding charges against you were resolved.<\/p>\n<p>A bail review costs a lot of money and takes a lot of time. In order to apply for a bail review, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>order transcripts of your original bail <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">hearing<\/span><\/li>\n<li>give a <a href=\"http:\/\/ontariocourtforms.on.ca\/static\/media\/uploads\/courtforms\/scjcpr\/form01\/cor-1-e.pdf\">Notice of Application<\/a> to the Crown<\/li>\n<li>go to the <a href=\"\/glossary\/superior-court-justice\" target=\"_blank\">Superior Court of Justice<\/a> to give evidence, and ask for an order that you be released on bail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98566","id":"98566","resource":"node","uuid":"c2dc33c0-f010-456f-9853-033b7dc6a1cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98567","id":"98567","resource":"node","uuid":"2453b365-e133-4339-b95b-767fd541681e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98568","id":"98568","resource":"node","uuid":"4fdac478-0485-4f5c-85fb-e57cdaf03b36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98569","id":"98569","resource":"node","uuid":"94ceeef9-0c0b-4a22-98a1-98f681534196"}],"field_question":"Can I have another bail hearing if I\u2019m denied bail at my first hearing?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/965","id":"965","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"cf4187db-60ef-45dd-b99f-3a23bc5d11d3"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98526","id":"98526","resource":"node","uuid":"09cba869-9e44-4a77-9dbb-c0d628a566a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98541","id":"98541","resource":"node","uuid":"19076a7f-03ce-41cf-847c-eb596889170b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98532","id":"98532","resource":"node","uuid":"0329b1fa-e176-4e1d-b3c7-3e05cdddaecc"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101121","id":"101121","resource":"node","uuid":"200b46c3-aa80-4672-96d0-53cc93ee0451"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98229","id":"98229","resource":"node","uuid":"42c8b45f-97b6-4a79-9e01-44c37b76eaab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530417600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561953600","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":"2018-July-01 FW: Updates to content based on annual review. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (duty counsel)","nid":"98570","vid":"64336","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I have another bail hearing if I\u2019m denied bail at my first hearing?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/can-i-have-another-bail-hearing-if-i%E2%80%99m-denied-bail-my-first","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98570\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488560923","changed":"1532552502","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98570","id":"98570","resource":"node","uuid":"ca278bad-ba59-4913-86a0-c795595d29cc"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ca278bad-ba59-4913-86a0-c795595d29cc","vuuid":"b8ac3625-c42f-4eab-a687-541db11bc0fe","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/spousal-support\">Spousal support<\/a> payments affect the amount of income support you get from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).<\/p>\n<p>ODSP reduces the amount of <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support you get by the amount of spousal support you get. For example, if you get $100 in spousal support each month, ODSP will reduce your monthly <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support by $100.<\/p>\n<p>But a <strong>new rule<\/strong> that applies starting January 1, 2017, says that this only happens if you <strong>get<\/strong> the support money. ODSP does <strong>not <\/strong>reduce the amount they give you if you\u2019re supposed to get spousal support but it\u2019s not paid to you.<\/p>\n<h3>Trying to get spousal support<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP can require you to make \u201creasonable efforts\u201d to get spousal support from someone who is or was your <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/what-spousal-support#94877\">spouse as defined by family law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the rule is different for <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-income-support-ontario\">child support<\/a>. ODSP will <strong>not <\/strong>say that you must try to get child support when you apply for assistance or while you\u2019re getting assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Reporting spousal support payments<\/h3>\n<p>You have to tell ODSP about any spousal support payments you get. This lets ODSP know how much to take off your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t tell them, ODSP will say that they gave you too much money and you have an overpayment. They can take steps to get the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If ODSP says that you have to pay them back and you don\u2019t agree, you may want to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If ODSP thinks you broke the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud. If this happens, <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal help<\/a> <strong>right away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying for ODSP<\/h3>\n<p>When you apply for ODSP, they include spousal support as part of your income. So, getting spousal support affects whether you <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability\">qualify financially for ODSP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because to qualify financially, your income can\u2019t be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on the number of people in your household and the cost of your housing.<\/p>\n<p>Some people who apply for ODSP are already getting financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW). It\u2019s harder to <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially\">qualify financially for OW<\/a>. So, if you\u2019re getting OW, you should qualify financially for income support from ODSP.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98602","id":"98602","resource":"node","uuid":"ac184e90-0a92-4d86-a413-c5d6146d31eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98603","id":"98603","resource":"node","uuid":"40b57b88-eb75-4f33-9017-6bfda73625ef"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98604","id":"98604","resource":"node","uuid":"39e151cf-60e1-4c37-b366-801595e3e8b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98605","id":"98605","resource":"node","uuid":"ff6a3056-cddf-474a-840e-b92f82bbd399"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98606","id":"98606","resource":"node","uuid":"fc7bacde-b968-4865-b990-0aac029c1fec"}],"field_question":"What are the rules about getting spousal support and income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/889","id":"889","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a6318121-1fb8-414c-8480-743f2c77fcb8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98508","id":"98508","resource":"node","uuid":"ac3f10d5-ebc7-4192-aca7-aafe6518de40"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95495","id":"95495","resource":"node","uuid":"7ce9f86c-ea04-4acc-8df8-471c78fff955"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95503","id":"95503","resource":"node","uuid":"e0508a88-4a4a-4dc6-820e-46eef8f974f1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84220","id":"84220","resource":"node","uuid":"7755cb1f-9d97-4f03-8717-c029c111e039"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98493","id":"98493","resource":"node","uuid":"796a77f4-88d9-4259-ae3c-8dfeb3c105a6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512018000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1520053200","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98601","vid":"68922","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are the rules about getting spousal support and income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-are-rules-about-getting-spousal-support-and-income","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98601\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1488580410","changed":"1540568883","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98601","id":"98601","resource":"node","uuid":"7500b222-e1c1-44e1-a2a8-004927438849"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7500b222-e1c1-44e1-a2a8-004927438849","vuuid":"3a0e2afd-ae80-4585-92d3-b65daa45e48a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have children under the age of 18, you may be able to get the Canada child benefit (CCB).<\/p>\n<p>In July 2016, the CCB replaced the Canada child tax benefit, the national child benefit supplement, and the universal child care benefit.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can get the CCB?<\/h3>\n<p>To get the CCB, you or your spouse or common-law partner must be one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a Canadian citizen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/refugee.cleo.on.ca\/en\/glossary#P\" target=\"_blank\">a permanent resident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/refugee.cleo.on.ca\/en\/glossary#P\" target=\"_blank\">a protected person<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a person covered by the Indian Act<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your child must be under 18 and live with you. And you must be the primarily responsible parent.<\/p>\n<p>You and your spouse or common-law partner, if you have one, also have to file your last year\u2019s <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> tax.<\/p>\n<p>And you and your spouse or common-law partner must continue to file your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> tax returns as long as you get the CCB. You must do this even if you <strong>don\u2019t earn any income<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t file your income tax, you won\u2019t get the CCB.<\/p>\n<p>The CCB is paid on the 20<sup>th<\/sup> day of each month. You can get it by mail or by direct deposit into your bank account.<\/p>\n<h3>Temporary residents<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a temporary resident who\u2019s lived in Canada for the last 18 months, you may be eligible for the CCB.<\/p>\n<p>To get it, you must have a <strong>valid temporary resident permit<\/strong>. But you <strong>can\u2019t<\/strong> get the CCB if your temporary resident permit says either of the following things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cDoes not confer status\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDoes not confer temporary resident status\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your permit does <strong>not<\/strong> say these things, you can apply for the CCB once you\u2019ve been in Canada for a full <strong>18 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Children who are in care<\/h3>\n<p>You <strong>can\u2019t<\/strong> get the CCB for children who are being cared for by a government department, agency, or institution, like a children\u2019s aid society.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98612","id":"98612","resource":"node","uuid":"fb57719c-fc5a-43b4-814a-1c69960a5b36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98615","id":"98615","resource":"node","uuid":"d5b038e9-2f70-4883-8cea-151cf061154e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98616","id":"98616","resource":"node","uuid":"a81dc2de-772e-4903-9fc8-4104d0eae1d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98617","id":"98617","resource":"node","uuid":"6a05d400-c311-4606-b80c-385d447ad96e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98618","id":"98618","resource":"node","uuid":"922afb11-3d77-4d16-b527-4f2c6ee31faf"}],"field_question":"I have kids. 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","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98613","vid":"63010","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have kids. Can I get child tax benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-have-kids-can-i-get-child-tax-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98613\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1490108954","changed":"1530723821","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98613","id":"98613","resource":"node","uuid":"dc402c5b-185d-4cfb-8d5d-d6f6da24f555"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"dc402c5b-185d-4cfb-8d5d-d6f6da24f555","vuuid":"114afa51-9280-4179-a812-dd992255fcc3","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You must <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-kids-can-i-get-child-tax-benefits\">be eligible<\/a> for the Canada child benefit (CCB) before you can apply.<\/p>\n<h3>When you don\u2019t need to apply<\/h3>\n<p>In July 2016, the CCB replaced the Canada child tax benefit, the national child benefit supplement, and the universal child care benefit.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to apply for the CCB if you had been getting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the Canada child tax benefit&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>the universal child care benefit&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Canada Revenue Agency will decide whether you can get the CCB <strong>after<\/strong> you file your tax return.<\/p>\n<h3>When you need to apply<\/h3>\n<p>If you weren\u2019t getting the Canada child tax benefit or universal child care benefit, you need to apply for the CCB.<\/p>\n<p>You should also apply for the CCB as soon as possible after:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your child is born<\/li>\n<li>your child starts to live with you<\/li>\n<li>you begin to have shared custody of your child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, it can be hard for you to tell <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-kids-can-i-get-child-tax-benefits\">if you\u2019re eligible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure, you should still apply for the CCB. That way, the Canada Revenue Agency will decide if you\u2019re eligible. For example, you should still apply if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your child only lives with you part of the time<\/li>\n<li>you think your income is too high<\/li>\n<li>your child is living with you for a temporary period of time, for example, the summer holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Getting your Canada child benefit payments<\/h3>\n<p>You start getting your CCB payment the month <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-kids-can-i-get-child-tax-benefits\">after you become eligible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You usually get CCB payments on the 20<sup>th<\/sup> day of each month. This means that you get 12 payments of the same amount, which add up to the total you get for the year.<\/p>\n<p>If your total benefit for the year is less than $20, you\u2019ll get this in one payment.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t get your payment by the 20<sup>th <\/sup>day of the month, wait 5 business days. Business days are Monday to Friday. Then if you still don\u2019t have it, call the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-387-1193.<\/p>\n<p>If you were eligible for the CCB for a period of time before your first regular payment, the Canada Revenue Agency sends you this money separately.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98620","id":"98620","resource":"node","uuid":"062e3fd9-2ef4-4042-a4b0-7903a839c045"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98621","id":"98621","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8280ac-6312-430c-b200-95bcc2559f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98622","id":"98622","resource":"node","uuid":"9fcb31a0-dd79-47e6-84ea-1a176a6362f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98623","id":"98623","resource":"node","uuid":"b7d78554-ea6d-42c9-a208-3a9f58278f29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98624","id":"98624","resource":"node","uuid":"c00d2d9b-e828-4b13-b653-1da97eb68cae"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for child tax benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/944","id":"944","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca3c85ad-01c9-4190-98a5-028241d1a270"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98646","id":"98646","resource":"node","uuid":"b0b581b4-2b2e-4532-a9fe-94f375213980"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98641","id":"98641","resource":"node","uuid":"998925f7-c82e-4adc-ab1c-47f9cf77787e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98631","id":"98631","resource":"node","uuid":"f3f9a598-3d41-4ce7-9ef7-6f536c517fce"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98619","id":"98619","resource":"node","uuid":"c9a6f6f8-acc1-4107-9e08-0e8421e7223a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97736","id":"97736","resource":"node","uuid":"43f26f51-6c85-4490-856a-2263a47fdd7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76668","id":"76668","resource":"node","uuid":"7ed6751e-cd07-4678-9458-7bd3776ba5d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76577","id":"76577","resource":"node","uuid":"c5da7361-4ae1-46cf-91d5-f9110a934ab1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1488344400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521604800","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura Rinke Vanderwoude ","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98625","vid":"43109","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I apply for child tax benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/how-do-i-apply-child-tax-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98625\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1490110662","changed":"1490214625","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98625","id":"98625","resource":"node","uuid":"de05befa-be38-4c8d-a8f5-55f8e258d37a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"de05befa-be38-4c8d-a8f5-55f8e258d37a","vuuid":"ce0ef27c-07d5-4b41-838d-fef6391263ee","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>After you apply for the Canada child benefit (CCB), the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sends you a notice within <strong>80 days<\/strong>. This notice tells you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you\u2019re eligible to get the CCB<\/li>\n<li>how much CCB money you\u2019ll get<\/li>\n<li>how they decided on the amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might disagree with a decision that the CRA makes when you apply or while you\u2019re getting the CCB. For example, you might disagree with a decision about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether you\u2019re eligible to get the CCB<\/li>\n<li>how much CCB money you\u2019ll get<\/li>\n<li>how the CRA decided on the amount<\/li>\n<li>whether you owe money because the CRA paid you too much<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you disagree with the decision that the CRA makes, sometimes you can fix the problem by talking to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cra-arc.gc.ca\/bnfts\/ddrss-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\">tax centre<\/a> that handled your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> tax return. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t fix the problem by talking to the tax centre, the next step might be to \u201cfile an objection\u201d. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h2>When you agree that you owe money<\/h2>\n<p>You might agree that you owe the CRA money but have no way to pay it. If this happens, talk to a <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">community legal clinic<\/a>. There may be something that you can do.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes this happens because CRA paid you money by mistake. But even if that\u2019s the reason, they\u2019ll ask you to pay it back.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting help<\/h2>\n<p>If you disagree with a decision by the CRA, it\u2019s a good idea to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-problem-my-child-tax-benefits-where-can-i-get-help\">get legal 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or documents you can\u2019t get<\/li>\n<li>for information you don\u2019t think you should have to give<\/li>\n<li>to do things you can\u2019t do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you may want to get advice if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-if-i-disagree-decision-about-my-child-tax-benefits\">you disagree with a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)<\/a> and want to find out what you can do about it<\/li>\n<li>you stop getting your CCB payments or start getting a smaller amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where to get help<\/h3>\n<p>There are community legal clinics across Ontario that give free legal services to people with low incomes.<\/p>\n<p>At these clinics, lawyers, community legal workers, and law students help people with a variety of legal problems.<\/p>\n<p>Clinics give legal information and advice, and some may be able to help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-if-i-disagree-decision-about-my-child-tax-benefits\">if 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Where can I get help?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-have-problem-my-child-tax-benefits-where-can-i-get-help","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98635\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1490112993","changed":"1490214625","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98635","id":"98635","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9b79c7-4d00-4cca-a677-2f2e29a82f15"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0a9b79c7-4d00-4cca-a677-2f2e29a82f15","vuuid":"549cb580-940e-45e9-9ec1-744dd5042f5b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Transition Child Benefit (TCB) is for people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get money from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/ow\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Works (OW)<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)<\/a>, and<\/li>\n<li>don\u2019t get the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-kids-can-i-get-child-tax-benefits\">Canada child benefit (CCB)<\/a> or get less than the full amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You <strong>can\u2019t <\/strong>get the TCB unless you first try to get CCB payments. This means that if you don\u2019t apply for the CCB, you\u2019re not eligible for the TCB.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can get the TCB<\/h3>\n<p>To be eligible for the TCB, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get financial assistance from OW or income support from ODSP,<\/li>\n<li>have at least one child under 18 who lives with you,<\/li>\n<li>have applied or be applying for the CCB, and<\/li>\n<li>get CCB payments or <strong>not<\/strong> get the full amount that you might be able to get.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you can get the TCB only if you have full custody or shared custody of a child.<\/p>\n<h3>Who may be able to get the TCB<\/h3>\n<p>You may be able to get the TCB if you\u2019re getting OW or ODSP and one of the following applies to you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re waiting for your CCB payments to start<\/li>\n<li>you did <strong>not<\/strong> file your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> tax for the most recent tax period<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re a newcomer to Canada, for example, a <a href=\"http:\/\/refugee.cleo.on.ca\/en\/glossary#R\" target=\"_blank\">refugee claimant<\/a><\/li>\n<li>you recently moved to Ontario<\/li>\n<li>you have a newborn child<\/li>\n<li>your income has gone down a lot since the last tax year<\/li>\n<li>there are delays in getting your CCB payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you start getting CCB payments<\/h3>\n<p>The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decides if you\u2019re eligible for the CCB. If you were eligible for the CCB for a time that has already passed, the CRA will give you a one-time payment to cover this. This is called a \u201cretroactive payment\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, the CRA may also decide you were eligible for the CCB during a time you were getting TCB payments. If this happens, you will have to <a href=\"\/cqstep\/5-find-out-if-you-have-pay-back-transition-child-benefit-money\"><strong>pay back<\/strong><\/a> some of the TCB money that you got.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98636","id":"98636","resource":"node","uuid":"5099c2bf-50dd-42d5-8477-9dc314b3a0f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98637","id":"98637","resource":"node","uuid":"1fd2034e-9ffb-46eb-a3f0-1aa3c0c98673"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98638","id":"98638","resource":"node","uuid":"52d079ea-321f-4f8f-ad4f-df193efc69c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98639","id":"98639","resource":"node","uuid":"86a6eef1-cec1-42a6-890c-49e711d48b74"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98640","id":"98640","resource":"node","uuid":"e320c9d0-0bf3-496b-8aeb-0787d3796632"}],"field_question":"What is the Transition Child Benefit and can I get it?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/944","id":"944","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca3c85ad-01c9-4190-98a5-028241d1a270"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98625","id":"98625","resource":"node","uuid":"de05befa-be38-4c8d-a8f5-55f8e258d37a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98635","id":"98635","resource":"node","uuid":"0a9b79c7-4d00-4cca-a677-2f2e29a82f15"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98631","id":"98631","resource":"node","uuid":"f3f9a598-3d41-4ce7-9ef7-6f536c517fce"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/87254","id":"87254","resource":"node","uuid":"cee6c549-9554-45e9-a48c-065e0a9569db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97736","id":"97736","resource":"node","uuid":"43f26f51-6c85-4490-856a-2263a47fdd7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76668","id":"76668","resource":"node","uuid":"7ed6751e-cd07-4678-9458-7bd3776ba5d0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1488344400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521604800","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura Rinke Vanderwoude ","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98641","vid":"43391","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is the Transition Child Benefit and can I get it?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-transition-child-benefit-and-can-i-get-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98641\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1490113723","changed":"1490732490","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98641","id":"98641","resource":"node","uuid":"998925f7-c82e-4adc-ab1c-47f9cf77787e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"998925f7-c82e-4adc-ab1c-47f9cf77787e","vuuid":"06135c59-da92-4dde-990f-7b22991ca841","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your child has a disability, you may be able to get <strong>up to $2,771 a year<\/strong> for that child. This is called the child disability benefit (CDB), which is $230.91 each month.<\/p>\n<p>If your income is <strong>more than $65,000<\/strong>, you won\u2019t get the full amount of the CDB.<\/p>\n<p>You get the CDB along with the amount you get for the Canada child benefit.<\/p>\n<p>The CDB is an extra amount each month to help families who care for children who have severe and long-term mental or physical disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to apply separately for the CDB. You apply for it when you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/how-do-i-apply-child-tax-benefits\">apply for the Canada child benefit<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98642","id":"98642","resource":"node","uuid":"56e7441d-fe8d-4ced-aefc-7df2808fc410"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98643","id":"98643","resource":"node","uuid":"c5ef5534-68aa-4ca4-9a26-137c3bb0ca5a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98644","id":"98644","resource":"node","uuid":"531a677a-e3c6-45a0-ba58-bacf8b91566c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98645","id":"98645","resource":"node","uuid":"10766684-63d4-425d-a97e-af7d34f97f5a"}],"field_question":"My child has a disability. How do I apply for the child disability benefit?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/944","id":"944","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ca3c85ad-01c9-4190-98a5-028241d1a270"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98613","id":"98613","resource":"node","uuid":"dc402c5b-185d-4cfb-8d5d-d6f6da24f555"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98625","id":"98625","resource":"node","uuid":"de05befa-be38-4c8d-a8f5-55f8e258d37a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98631","id":"98631","resource":"node","uuid":"f3f9a598-3d41-4ce7-9ef7-6f536c517fce"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/87254","id":"87254","resource":"node","uuid":"cee6c549-9554-45e9-a48c-065e0a9569db"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97736","id":"97736","resource":"node","uuid":"43f26f51-6c85-4490-856a-2263a47fdd7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76668","id":"76668","resource":"node","uuid":"7ed6751e-cd07-4678-9458-7bd3776ba5d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76577","id":"76577","resource":"node","uuid":"c5da7361-4ae1-46cf-91d5-f9110a934ab1"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1530676800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1562212800","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura Rinke Vanderwoude ","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"2018-07-04: FW: CCDB rates updated. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":"7981218000","field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98646","vid":"63015","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My child has a disability. How do I apply for the child disability benefit?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/my-child-has-disability-how-do-i-apply-child-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98646\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1490114354","changed":"1530724325","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98646","id":"98646","resource":"node","uuid":"b0b581b4-2b2e-4532-a9fe-94f375213980"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b0b581b4-2b2e-4532-a9fe-94f375213980","vuuid":"aa33d035-7083-4ca6-afdc-a1b1d00296c4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You should tell the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you get married or divorced<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019ve been separated for more than 90 days<\/li>\n<li>your address or contact information changes<\/li>\n<li>your living situation changes, for example, your spouse moves away, you start to share custody, or your shared custody arrangement changes<\/li>\n<li>your child becomes disabled<\/li>\n<li>your child dies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CRA also needs to know if a child\u2019s parent dies and that parent was getting the Canada child benefit (CCB).<\/p>\n<h3>Changes to contact information<\/h3>\n<p>If your address or contact information changes, this won\u2019t affect your CCB payments.<\/p>\n<p>But if you <strong>don\u2019t give<\/strong> the CRA your new contact information and they can\u2019t reach you, this could affect your payments.<\/p>\n<h3>Contacting the CRA<\/h3>\n<p>You can update most of information by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>using the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cra-arc.gc.ca\/esrvc-srvce\/tx\/ndvdls\/myccnt\/menu-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\">My Account<\/a> service on the CRA website<\/li>\n<li>calling the CRA at 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Your credit report is used to calculate your credit score. Your credit score is used to predict if you will be able to pay back what you owe and make payments on time.<\/p>\n<p>Consumer reporting agencies create your credit report. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.equifax.ca\/\">Equifax<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transunion.ca\/\">TransUnion<\/a> are the two main consumer reporting agencies in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>A credit report includes both credit information and personal information the reporting agency gathers about you. For example, the agencies track when and if you pay your debts. They also use information from public sources, like court records.<\/p>\n<p>Your credit report contains information about your credit cards and loans, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when you opened your account<\/li>\n<li>how much you owe<\/li>\n<li>whether you make your payments on time<\/li>\n<li>whether you miss payments<\/li>\n<li>whether you go over your credit limit<\/li>\n<li>what the limit on the debt is (for example, if your credit card limit is $1,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You have the right to <u><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/there%E2%80%99s-mistake-my-credit-report-what-can-i-do\">correct and check the information<\/a><\/u> on your credit report.<strong> <\/strong>Equifax and TransUnion must give you a copy of your credit report for free once a year if you ask. It is a good idea to check your credit report regularly.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98672","id":"98672","resource":"node","uuid":"7423a50e-27a2-4223-ab5f-49a87dea6d9d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98673","id":"98673","resource":"node","uuid":"c78b08ff-eb82-4c1f-9235-4f0a5c9122aa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98674","id":"98674","resource":"node","uuid":"edb765a7-04b8-4386-bd66-70bc227f5d7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98675","id":"98675","resource":"node","uuid":"ef760714-50c9-4e44-a95c-9fd911ce2761"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98676","id":"98676","resource":"node","uuid":"03fd30fb-0e84-4266-bc05-4fb8e8fbc748"}],"field_question":"Someone asked me for a credit check. What does this mean? 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What does this mean? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/someone-asked-me-credit-check-what-does-mean","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98677\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1490299567","changed":"1531760076","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98677","id":"98677","resource":"node","uuid":"b307bd9a-b57d-461e-8a8a-de451510496f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b307bd9a-b57d-461e-8a8a-de451510496f","vuuid":"7db5f1f0-27b0-433c-afb2-b37a60ecb56b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Consumer reporting agencies calculate your credit score based on the personal and financial information in your credit report.<\/p>\n<p>You get points for things that show that you use credit responsibly or pay your debts on time. You lose points for things that show you have a hard time managing credit or paying your debts on time.<\/p>\n<p>Your credit score or credit rating is supposed to show whether you are likely to pay your bills on time or repay someone you have borrowed money from.<\/p>\n<p>Your score can range from a low of 300 points to a high of 900 points. Usually, a score of 700 or higher is considered very good or excellent.<\/p>\n<h3>Improving your score<\/h3>\n<p>Lenders, landlords, and other companies you want to do business with <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/someone-asked-me-credit-check-what-does-mean\"><u>might want to see<\/u><\/a> your credit report, credit score, and personal information. This helps them decide if you are a good credit risk and if you are likely to pay your bills or rent on time. Some businesses may decide not to do business with you if they feel your credit score is too low.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to improve your credit score, start by getting copies of your credit report. Make sure the information in the report is correct. You have the right to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/there%E2%80%99s-mistake-my-credit-report-what-can-i-do\"><u>change information that is wrong<\/u><\/a> in your credit report. Fixing wrong information might improve your credit score.<\/p>\n<p>If the information is correct, you can improve your credit score by paying your bills on time and not using more than 50-60% of your credit limit. It is also very important to pay off any past-due bills in full. Any regular bill that you pay in full each month will help improve your credit rating, like a hydro bill, rent, or car loan.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98678","id":"98678","resource":"node","uuid":"64bca5c9-244f-41e1-aaca-9e20a55d2f1c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98679","id":"98679","resource":"node","uuid":"fa41ca23-38a2-47a8-9cce-bcba040bf5c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98680","id":"98680","resource":"node","uuid":"a852bfae-b997-4872-a84b-f7ac0d72a405"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98681","id":"98681","resource":"node","uuid":"0e6506f4-009b-4a0b-b8a2-6bb5bf81db22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98682","id":"98682","resource":"node","uuid":"bd3d697f-0ea5-4e98-a0cb-58f2843f79ea"}],"field_question":"I have a low credit score. How can I improve it?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/843","id":"843","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"19ac7db1-5435-44e6-8d14-e3e3b7896110"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98677","id":"98677","resource":"node","uuid":"b307bd9a-b57d-461e-8a8a-de451510496f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98688","id":"98688","resource":"node","uuid":"236524fe-ec0e-473d-be02-64d12339c8d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98694","id":"98694","resource":"node","uuid":"4f09cc9f-86b0-48ca-94d9-fac47356ee2c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96947","id":"96947","resource":"node","uuid":"d5290a84-b85c-4cfe-97f2-4faf79bdcd79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96373","id":"96373","resource":"node","uuid":"6f5c9c0b-9aee-45a1-a169-92565864febb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76703","id":"76703","resource":"node","uuid":"21ff3368-f183-4d53-8508-20e51b0fa9df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88793","id":"88793","resource":"node","uuid":"d6cca4ab-03b9-40b2-bf14-49e6623d9d49"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1490241600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521777600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98683","vid":"63573","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a low credit score. How can I improve it?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-have-low-credit-score-how-can-i-improve-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98683\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1490303410","changed":"1531759291","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98683","id":"98683","resource":"node","uuid":"aed87aea-7196-469d-8e62-34e1c1fc9739"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"aed87aea-7196-469d-8e62-34e1c1fc9739","vuuid":"2b097afc-c0ae-4964-97ac-5bea56f00c27","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you think there is a mistake in your credit report, you should ask the consumer reporting agency to fix it. The two main agencies in Canada are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transunion.ca\/\">TransUnion<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.equifax.ca\/\">Equifax<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should send the consumer reporting agency a letter that asks them to correct, remove, or explain any wrong information. You should be specific about what is incorrect or incomplete in the report, and tell them what the correct information is. The letter should also ask that the agency fix the report, and that a copy of the letter be kept in your credit file.<\/p>\n<p>The agency must put that letter in your file. When someone asks to see your credit report, they will be able to see a statement from you saying the information is disputed.<\/p>\n<p>The law says the consumer reporting agency must answer your letter and tell you what they are doing about it. If the agency doesn\u2019t fix the information, you can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/how-do-i-make-complaint-ministry-government-and-consumer-services\"><u>file a complaint<\/u><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ministry-government-and-consumer-services\">Ministry of Government and Consumer Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also dispute a debt, saying that you do not owe it, or do not owe the amount that is stated. A disputed debt is where the borrower and the lender do not agree about how much money is still owed, if any.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98684","id":"98684","resource":"node","uuid":"4eb14903-5daa-4a76-8ce1-4ebfc6248c13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98685","id":"98685","resource":"node","uuid":"fd9c0b9d-8eb1-431f-b62c-206a180bd3ef"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98686","id":"98686","resource":"node","uuid":"07ee2759-313f-4f43-8d59-a8930fba7af7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98687","id":"98687","resource":"node","uuid":"232b2298-ef60-4fa5-ac30-b20f15d73000"}],"field_question":"There\u2019s a mistake in my credit report. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/843","id":"843","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"19ac7db1-5435-44e6-8d14-e3e3b7896110"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98683","id":"98683","resource":"node","uuid":"aed87aea-7196-469d-8e62-34e1c1fc9739"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98677","id":"98677","resource":"node","uuid":"b307bd9a-b57d-461e-8a8a-de451510496f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98704","id":"98704","resource":"node","uuid":"5554a609-0bae-4767-8bc8-13a6e816fdd0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98263","id":"98263","resource":"node","uuid":"89819810-643a-4aef-8436-c8c4690e729d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76703","id":"76703","resource":"node","uuid":"21ff3368-f183-4d53-8508-20e51b0fa9df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88793","id":"88793","resource":"node","uuid":"d6cca4ab-03b9-40b2-bf14-49e6623d9d49"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1490241600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521777600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98688","vid":"62461","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"There\u2019s a mistake in my credit report. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/there%E2%80%99s-mistake-my-credit-report-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98688\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1490303948","changed":"1529692708","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98688","id":"98688","resource":"node","uuid":"236524fe-ec0e-473d-be02-64d12339c8d8"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"236524fe-ec0e-473d-be02-64d12339c8d8","vuuid":"8b211e21-1631-4134-bd15-c5eeef0dcd2b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Credit repair companies promise to \u201cclean up\u201d or \u201cfix\u201d your credit rating for a fee. Their services can include checking for mistakes on your credit report, and asking that the mistakes be corrected. When it comes to <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/there%E2%80%99s-mistake-my-credit-report-what-can-i-do\">correcting mistakes on your credit report<\/a><\/u>,&nbsp;these businesses are usually not able to do anything that you can\u2019t do yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Often, they will give you a high interest loan or credit card that you can use to pay off any debts you owe. This may help your credit score, but it will cost you money and <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/i%E2%80%99m-having-trouble-managing-my-debts-where-can-i-get-help\"><u>put you in more debt<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Cancel your contract<\/h3>\n<p>If you received your copy of the agreement within the last 10 days, you have the right to cancel it. You do not have to give a reason. This is called a 10-day cooling off period.<\/p>\n<p>You can still cancel your contract within one year of signing it if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the credit repair agency didn\u2019t give you a copy of the agreement, or<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the agreement does not include the information required by law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must tell the credit repair agency in writing that you are cancelling the contract. If you cancel, they must give you back any money you paid them.<\/p>\n<p>If you paid the agency before they did any work for you, and you want your money back, you can ask for a refund. It is not legal for the agency to charge you before they do any work for you. They must give you back your money within 15 days.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/how-do-i-make-complaint-ministry-government-and-consumer-services\">complaint about a credit repair agency<\/a><\/u>, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ministry-government-and-consumer-services\">Ministry of Government and Consumer Services<\/a>. You can use the complaint form on the Ministry\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98689","id":"98689","resource":"node","uuid":"e4cea955-f84a-4b76-bcc5-db0bac09ca6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98690","id":"98690","resource":"node","uuid":"7a5e4096-790f-482f-b0ee-156168e21480"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98691","id":"98691","resource":"node","uuid":"1f62f8b1-6cf6-4a67-a1a3-5713ce5598b2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98692","id":"98692","resource":"node","uuid":"58213e38-87e6-4400-91ab-ddfda3fbca67"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98693","id":"98693","resource":"node","uuid":"ab58bbec-bf6c-4335-b47e-eb3b065049ec"}],"field_question":"I hired a credit repair company and am having problems with them. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/843","id":"843","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"19ac7db1-5435-44e6-8d14-e3e3b7896110"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98683","id":"98683","resource":"node","uuid":"aed87aea-7196-469d-8e62-34e1c1fc9739"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98694","id":"98694","resource":"node","uuid":"4f09cc9f-86b0-48ca-94d9-fac47356ee2c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98704","id":"98704","resource":"node","uuid":"5554a609-0bae-4767-8bc8-13a6e816fdd0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96373","id":"96373","resource":"node","uuid":"6f5c9c0b-9aee-45a1-a169-92565864febb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88793","id":"88793","resource":"node","uuid":"d6cca4ab-03b9-40b2-bf14-49e6623d9d49"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96226","id":"96226","resource":"node","uuid":"5c6fe6dd-fd2b-46a2-b17a-d01fc50e6e13"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86778","id":"86778","resource":"node","uuid":"7ffa71c5-0f19-4c45-8911-f0338076e821"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1490328000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521864000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98694","vid":"63579","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I hired a credit repair company and am having problems with them. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-hired-credit-repair-company-and-am-having-problems-them-what-can","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98694\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1490365519","changed":"1531759785","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98694","id":"98694","resource":"node","uuid":"4f09cc9f-86b0-48ca-94d9-fac47356ee2c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4f09cc9f-86b0-48ca-94d9-fac47356ee2c","vuuid":"97056754-f423-4793-b7c6-4d99860d7a2d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you co-sign a loan, a credit card, a mortgage, or other document for a debt, you are responsible for repaying them. This means that if you co-sign a loan or an application for a credit card, each person who signed is responsible for paying back the full amount of the debt. This is true if the co-signer is your partner, a family member, or a complete stranger. This is called a co-signed debt or joint debt.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you take out a loan for $100, you are each responsible for paying back the lender until the lender gets the full amount he is owed back. So, if your co-signer pays $20, you will have to pay $80; if they pay $75, you will pay $25. But if they pay nothing, you will have to pay $100.<\/p>\n<p>If you are the guarantor for another person\u2019s loans, you are responsible for paying back the whole amount <strong>only<\/strong> <strong>if <\/strong>the other person does not pay what they owe. For example, if they take out a loan for $100 but only pay back $20, you are responsible for paying the remaining $80.<\/p>\n<p>If you co-sign a lease or mortgage, you are each responsible to pay the full amount owing. This is true even if you are not in a relationship with the other person on the lease, or live at different addresses.<\/p>\n<p>This also means that the debt will be on your credit report. If the other person misses a payment or pays too slowly, this could hurt your credit score and make it lower. This can make it hard to get loans, mortgages, leases, or credit cards in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if another person gives you permission to use their credit card, you might have to pay all that is due, even if you did not sign the credit card application. This includes \u2018companion cards\u2019.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98695","id":"98695","resource":"node","uuid":"dcd507e3-0d4e-4147-9f34-6ff4b136716a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98696","id":"98696","resource":"node","uuid":"1ca26e05-bd0b-481a-82f3-e3c3289dc8f0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98697","id":"98697","resource":"node","uuid":"f091821a-04ca-4526-ae0a-70c91a3e44ed"}],"field_question":"My partner\u2019s credit card company is asking me to pay off their card. Can they do that?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/971","id":"971","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e31839a9-7d1d-42e5-8421-7df2625a8beb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98683","id":"98683","resource":"node","uuid":"aed87aea-7196-469d-8e62-34e1c1fc9739"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98677","id":"98677","resource":"node","uuid":"b307bd9a-b57d-461e-8a8a-de451510496f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98688","id":"98688","resource":"node","uuid":"236524fe-ec0e-473d-be02-64d12339c8d8"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98263","id":"98263","resource":"node","uuid":"89819810-643a-4aef-8436-c8c4690e729d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96947","id":"96947","resource":"node","uuid":"d5290a84-b85c-4cfe-97f2-4faf79bdcd79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76703","id":"76703","resource":"node","uuid":"21ff3368-f183-4d53-8508-20e51b0fa9df"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88793","id":"88793","resource":"node","uuid":"d6cca4ab-03b9-40b2-bf14-49e6623d9d49"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1490328000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521864000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98698","vid":"63494","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My partner\u2019s credit card company is asking me to pay off their card. Can they do that?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/my-partners-credit-card-company-is-asking-me-pay-their-card-can-they","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98698\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1490365987","changed":"1531754488","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98698","id":"98698","resource":"node","uuid":"eec4f29e-bac8-4f1b-bda6-5bab2977babb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eec4f29e-bac8-4f1b-bda6-5bab2977babb","vuuid":"ab3589fb-7e81-4d0a-a4c5-7b5a06fb9e03","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You can complain&nbsp;to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ministry-government-and-consumer-services\">Ministry of Government and Consumer Services<\/a> if any of the following kinds companies have not followed the rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/consumer-complaints\/i-have-problem-something-i-bought-door-door-salesperson\">door-to-door seller<\/a><\/li>\n<li>consumer reporting agency<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/i-hired-credit-repair-company-and-am-having-problems-them-what-can\">credit repair company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/how-do-i-get-out-agreement-i-signed-debt-settlement-company-or\">debt settlement company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-should-i-know-getting-payday-loan\">payday loan company<\/a><\/li>\n<li>collection agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ministry will look into your complaint and decide if it should investigate. If the Ministry thinks that the company broke the law, it might try to get them to agree to a solution. Or, it might bring charges against them.<\/p>\n<p>If the Ministry is not able to help you, you might want to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">sue the company in small claims court.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 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A non-profit credit counsellor or a debt settlement agency can help you set up a debt repayment plan. They will both give you advice, but they do not work the same way.<\/p>\n<p>Non-profit credit counsellors will look at your financial situation. Then, they will help you decide the best way to pay back your debt. They can give you ideas about how to avoid the same problems in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Non-profit credit counsellors usually charge a fee for their services, but they are not trying to make a profit from you. If you cannot afford to pay for their services, they might charge you a reduced fee, or no fee.<\/p>\n<p>When you look for a non-profit credit counsellor, make sure they\u2019re a part of a non-profit credit counsellor association. Otherwise, they are a for-profit credit counsellor, which means they do not work the same way as non-profit credit counsellors.<\/p>\n<p>Debt settlement companies are for-profit businesses that say they can help you settle your debt. However, you should be careful when making an agreement with a debt settlement company. See Step 3 for more information about the risks of using a debt settlement company.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting out of debt<\/h3>\n<p>There are several ways to get out of debt. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look at your income and expenses and make a plan for repaying your debt.<\/li>\n<li>Call your creditors and try to negotiate different terms, like lower interest rates, more time to pay, or ask them to reduce the amount you owe.<\/li>\n<li>Try to get a consolidation loan from a bank. A financial advisor at your bank can help you understand if a consolidation loan is a good option for you<\/li>\n<li>Talk to a non-profit credit counsellor to make a debt repayment plan.<\/li>\n<li>File a consumer proposal.<\/li>\n<li>File for bankruptcy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you cannot pay your debts<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and need to file a consumer proposal or file for bankruptcy, you should talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before making a decision, you should think about all of your options carefully.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98705","id":"98705","resource":"node","uuid":"3a0f7f87-9cad-4f6a-9c80-2d0a7903d9e1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98706","id":"98706","resource":"node","uuid":"a351e8f4-042f-4879-9d1d-b1220f6ed753"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98707","id":"98707","resource":"node","uuid":"8068ccba-49ca-4b1d-939c-356253d2009e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98708","id":"98708","resource":"node","uuid":"d8cb18ce-c953-410c-8bae-85278817372d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98709","id":"98709","resource":"node","uuid":"060d877c-6cf6-4c09-bebe-f92d303dd7c2"}],"field_question":"I\u2019m having trouble managing my debts. Where can I get help?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/971","id":"971","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e31839a9-7d1d-42e5-8421-7df2625a8beb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98694","id":"98694","resource":"node","uuid":"4f09cc9f-86b0-48ca-94d9-fac47356ee2c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98716","id":"98716","resource":"node","uuid":"25437b4c-ab9f-4b78-81fb-4e564b978d08"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98704","id":"98704","resource":"node","uuid":"5554a609-0bae-4767-8bc8-13a6e816fdd0"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96373","id":"96373","resource":"node","uuid":"6f5c9c0b-9aee-45a1-a169-92565864febb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/88806","id":"88806","resource":"node","uuid":"834c51da-a4aa-42ca-ad7a-c2d40ea98153"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96226","id":"96226","resource":"node","uuid":"5c6fe6dd-fd2b-46a2-b17a-d01fc50e6e13"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1490328000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1521864000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98710","vid":"63491","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I\u2019m having trouble managing my debts. Where can I get help?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-am-having-trouble-managing-my-debts-where-can-i-get-help","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98710\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1490367255","changed":"1531754305","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98710","id":"98710","resource":"node","uuid":"8f127df2-d341-41b1-8458-45928d396583"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8f127df2-d341-41b1-8458-45928d396583","vuuid":"2aa9125b-2b4c-4066-ae44-445e9ffaebf4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Debt settlement companies and credit counsellors have to follow the same rules. These companies may help you plan how to manage your debt, and may be able to give financial counselling. There are also two types of credit counsellors: for profit, and non-profit.<\/p>\n<p>The main difference is that non-profit credit counsellors aren\u2019t making a profit from helping you, and they have to follow a code of ethics. For-profit credit counsellors are like debt settlement businesses, which means they are trying to make money from you.<\/p>\n<p>There are also more risks when you use a debt settlement company. They may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>advertise that they can \u2018get rid of\u2019 your debts, but it\u2019s not a guarantee<\/li>\n<li>not tell all your creditors about the payment plan, so your creditors might keep calling you<\/li>\n<li>only pay one bill at a time, which means creditors may try to sue you<\/li>\n<li>be working for your creditor, which means they may not be thinking about what is best for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find out more about how debt settlement companies work in Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>Debt settlement services are sometimes advertised as \"debt settlement\", \"debt management\", \"debt arrangement\", \"debt reduction\", or \"debt consolidation\".<\/p>\n<p>The rules for cancelling contracts with these companies are the same:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can cancel the contract at any time within 10 days after you receive a copy of it. You do not have to give a reason for cancelling.This is called the \u201ccooling off\u201d period.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;You can cancel the contract within one year of signing it if:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>they didn\u2019t give you a copy, or<\/li>\n<li>the contract does not include the information required by law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must cancel the agreement in writing. If you cancel, they must give you back any money you paid them.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a complaint about a non-profit credit counsellor or debt settlement company, or about an agreement you signed with one, you can <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/how-do-i-make-complaint-ministry-government-and-consumer-services\">complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services<\/a><\/u>. The Ministry has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerbeware.mgs.gov.on.ca\/esearch\/compform\/english\/complaint.jsp\">complaint form<\/a> that you can fill out and email.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98711","id":"98711","resource":"node","uuid":"94c7f365-2d06-4dec-b71a-eeb24bc02ed4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98712","id":"98712","resource":"node","uuid":"16866fc0-948e-47c3-908c-d8a6cecbb38a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98713","id":"98713","resource":"node","uuid":"9f1bfe15-e318-44b6-b5ab-070fa7bac1d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98714","id":"98714","resource":"node","uuid":"3b3473b1-60df-4028-805a-44e7a5f10f7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98715","id":"98715","resource":"node","uuid":"e3cf3b73-b88f-4cb6-82d8-c7473de3716d"}],"field_question":"How do I get out of an agreement I signed with a debt settlement company or a credit counsellor? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/how-do-i-get-out-agreement-i-signed-debt-settlement-company-or","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98716\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1490367600","changed":"1531752593","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98716","id":"98716","resource":"node","uuid":"25437b4c-ab9f-4b78-81fb-4e564b978d08"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"25437b4c-ab9f-4b78-81fb-4e564b978d08","vuuid":"5f0fad1e-6da8-4fa7-a67d-a0ed7e35fbbc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario Works (OW) will say you have an overpayment if they think that you got more social assistance than you should have.<\/p>\n<p>This could be money from OW or from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).<\/p>\n<p>This means that when you\u2019re getting financial assistance from OW, they can collect an overpayment that happened because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you used to get income support from ODSP, and<\/li>\n<li>ODSP paid you more than they should have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Paying the money back<\/h3>\n<p>OW will want the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting financial assistance from OW, they\u2019ll try to get the money back by reducing the amount they give you.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re no longer getting assistance, OW will send you a letter and ask you to pay back the money. If you don\u2019t pay it, there may be things they can do to collect the overpayment. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>Overpayments happen for many reasons. See Step 1. What you can do depends on your situation.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may be able to appeal a decision about an overpayment to the Social Benefits Tribunal.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s important to <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal advice<\/a> to help you decide what to do.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98724","id":"98724","resource":"node","uuid":"5fc43dc2-a326-4239-bc82-4d39dec869e8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98725","id":"98725","resource":"node","uuid":"dc614e3a-f64f-4817-824e-0065da2721b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98726","id":"98726","resource":"node","uuid":"7840c4ff-9a0e-4dcc-b597-31a49d5caac3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98727","id":"98727","resource":"node","uuid":"4bb3a835-72cf-4c39-9db3-53307f8f4d41"}],"field_question":"Ontario Works says I have an overpayment. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98004","id":"98004","resource":"node","uuid":"b7794536-8acd-44bf-a8bc-2ffa31a8e1ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035","id":"98035","resource":"node","uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98722","id":"98722","resource":"node","uuid":"1cb903b9-0499-4de0-8cb1-34c2ac135dda"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1490932800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1522468800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98723","vid":"43470","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Ontario Works says I have an overpayment. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/ontario-works-says-i-have-overpayment-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98723\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1491849901","changed":"1492025769","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98723","id":"98723","resource":"node","uuid":"f0ebd97c-98d1-4d36-b914-d49c01de86cb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f0ebd97c-98d1-4d36-b914-d49c01de86cb","vuuid":"f1cecc22-ccc0-4083-8654-8b1437004d2b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will say you have an overpayment if they think that you got more social assistance than you should have.<\/p>\n<p>This could be money from ODSP or from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>This means that when you\u2019re getting income support from ODSP, they can collect an overpayment that happened because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you used to get financial assistance from OW, and<\/li>\n<li>OW paid you more than they should have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Paying the money back<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP will want the money back.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support from ODSP, they\u2019ll try to get the money back by reducing the amount they give you each month.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re no longer getting assistance, ODSP will send you a letter and ask you to pay back the money. The letter might come from your local ODSP office or from a government office in Toronto called the Overpayment Recovery Unit.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t pay back the money, there are things ODSP can do to try to collect the overpayment. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>Overpayments happen for many reasons. See Step 1. What you can do depends on your situation.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may be able to appeal a decision about an overpayment to the Social Benefits Tribunal.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s important to <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal advice<\/a> to help you decide what to do.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98729","id":"98729","resource":"node","uuid":"69158b11-39e8-4472-b8fd-7c63fed59370"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98730","id":"98730","resource":"node","uuid":"ad0032f2-20e9-4c17-9e87-3e42620d10ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98731","id":"98731","resource":"node","uuid":"e2f04e49-a605-449c-9d61-c5d5c5add42c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98732","id":"98732","resource":"node","uuid":"caa82d48-7d1d-43b6-80be-23e69bba6766"}],"field_question":"The Ontario Disability Support Program says I have an overpayment. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97923","id":"97923","resource":"node","uuid":"f989a9c3-d6fd-4b67-ba30-1dc13dff85ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944","id":"97944","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98719","id":"98719","resource":"node","uuid":"61c62454-28a0-4d1e-9308-fddab8a9f841"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}},"field_date_reviewed":"1490932800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1522468800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98728","vid":"43486","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"The Ontario Disability Support Program says I have an overpayment. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/ontario-disability-support-program-says-i-have-overpayment","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98728\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1491855639","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98728","id":"98728","resource":"node","uuid":"cc76a22f-c3ef-424d-b85e-8ba728ca9ed3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cc76a22f-c3ef-424d-b85e-8ba728ca9ed3","vuuid":"4324f49a-c787-4716-b306-85f738abd522","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes. Ontario Works (OW) can ask you to pay back financial assistance out of money that you get in the future.<\/p>\n<p>And if you don\u2019t agree to do this, they can refuse to give you assistance or cut off your assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>When OW will ask you to agree to pay back money<\/h3>\n<p>OW will ask you to agree to pay back money that would affect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether you\u2019re eligible for financial assistance, or<\/li>\n<li>the amount of assistance that you get.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, OW will ask you to agree to pay back assistance if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re waiting for benefits from another government program like the Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, or workers\u2019 compensation.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re waiting for money from an insurance company or a private pension plan.<\/li>\n<li>A court has ordered someone to pay you and you\u2019re waiting for the money.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re waiting for <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/spousal-support\">spousal support<\/a> payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OW will also ask you to agree to pay back assistance if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re getting assistance from OW while you wait to find out if you qualify for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re able to get assistance from OW only because they used <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability#97898\">ODSP\u2019s asset rules<\/a>, which are not as strict as OW\u2019s rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When OW will not ask you to agree to pay back money<\/h3>\n<p>But there are some types of income and assets that <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-need-money-live-can-i-get-help-ontario-works#97979\">OW does not count<\/a> when deciding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you\u2019re eligible<\/li>\n<li>how much assistance to give you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you don\u2019t have to agree to pay this kind of money back.<\/p>\n<p>For example, they <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-financial-assistance\">don\u2019t count child support payments<\/a> owed to you for periods of time that begin on February 1, 2017, or after that date. So OW <strong>can't<\/strong> ask you to pay back assistance out of that money.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98734","id":"98734","resource":"node","uuid":"a0c7518f-2453-47db-8c6e-5a9fde9b552c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98735","id":"98735","resource":"node","uuid":"8c3dc9d9-33ac-418c-a61b-13ecbba0fd8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98737","id":"98737","resource":"node","uuid":"66727198-95a0-4971-8fb8-6f02a892116c"}],"field_question":"Can Ontario Works say that I have to pay them back out of money I get in the future? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-ontario-works-say-i-have-pay-them-back-out-money-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98733\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1491857584","changed":"1492025560","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98733","id":"98733","resource":"node","uuid":"abccc3a0-ef34-4382-a0e4-0d6cc49a7c43"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"abccc3a0-ef34-4382-a0e4-0d6cc49a7c43","vuuid":"f118ba94-5077-40d8-8ae0-3513de07b436","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes. The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) can ask you to pay back income support out of money that you get in the future.<\/p>\n<p>And if you don't agree to do this, they can refuse to give you assistance or cut off your assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>When ODSP will ask you to agree to pay back money<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP will ask you to agree to pay back money that would affect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether you\u2019re eligible for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support, or<\/li>\n<li>the amount of <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support that you get.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, ODSP will ask you to agree to pay back <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re waiting for benefits from another government program like the Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, or workers\u2019 compensation.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re waiting for money from an insurance company or a private pension plan.<\/li>\n<li>A court has ordered someone to pay you and you\u2019re waiting for the money.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re waiting for <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/spousal-support\">spousal support<\/a> payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When ODSP will not ask you to agree to pay back money<\/h3>\n<p>But there are some types of income and assets that <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability#97895\">ODSP does not count<\/a> when deciding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you\u2019re eligible<\/li>\n<li>how much income support to give you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you don\u2019t have to agree to pay this kind of money back.<\/p>\n<p>For example, they <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/does-getting-child-support-affect-my-income-support-ontario\">don\u2019t count child support payments<\/a> owed to you for periods of time that begin on January 1, 2017, or after that date. So ODSP <strong>can't<\/strong> ask you to pay back assistance out of that money.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98739","id":"98739","resource":"node","uuid":"bd1d7f43-9e3e-436e-8c67-7ea867dbbe5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98740","id":"98740","resource":"node","uuid":"d6613b62-7b43-461e-bf49-934cf7f3496b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98741","id":"98741","resource":"node","uuid":"84fe541e-0353-4a1e-a3b1-d6045f85f9a0"}],"field_question":"Can ODSP say that I have to pay them back out of money I get in the future? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-odsp-say-i-have-pay-them-back-out-money-i-get-future","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98738\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1492021751","changed":"1528991939","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98738","id":"98738","resource":"node","uuid":"9c96c44a-dacc-47a1-bce0-80c8bf47877a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9c96c44a-dacc-47a1-bce0-80c8bf47877a","vuuid":"6fbeed07-21fe-498a-85f1-9c596380f68b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/02c30\" target=\"_blank\">Consumer Protection Act<\/a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;rules that can protect you&nbsp;when you buy, lease, rent, or finance products or services from a door-to-door salesperson. The rules apply if the total charges are more than $50 before taxes.<\/p>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is someone who comes to your home and tries to sell you something. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>services for your home, like snow removal, roofing services, or security services<\/li>\n<li>products for your home, like kitchen knives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting March 1, 2018,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-buy-door-door-salesperson\">sellers are not allowed to sell<\/a>&nbsp;the following things at your home unless you invited them into your home for that purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>furnaces<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>air cleaners<\/li>\n<li>air purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water heaters<\/li>\n<li>water treatment devices<\/li>\n<li>water purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water filters<\/li>\n<li>water softeners<\/li>\n<li>duct cleaning services<\/li>\n<li>any product or service that does the job of any of the above, like an HVAC system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law calls these&nbsp;<strong>prescribed<\/strong>&nbsp;products and services.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about a door-to-door salesperson that you have talked to or bought something from, call Consumer Protection Ontario at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>416-326-8800 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768<\/li>\n<li>TTY: 416-229-6086 (Toronto area) or 1-877-666-6545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cancel your contract<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to cancel a door-to-door agreement, first figure out the date you have to cancel by.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>I changed my mind.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Cancel up to<strong> 10 days<\/strong>&nbsp;after you receive a copy of the agreement. This is called the cooling off period.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>The agreement does not include all of the required information.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Cancel up to<strong> one year<\/strong>&nbsp;after you made the agreement.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>The seller used an unfair practice.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Cancel up to<strong> one year<\/strong>&nbsp;after you made the agreement.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>The seller is more than 30&nbsp;days late delivering my order or starting the services.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>No deadline<\/strong>&nbsp;to cancel as long as you have not agreed to accept late delivery or late start.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>The agreement is for something that is not allowed to be sold door-to-door.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Contract is void so no need to cancel, but you have <b>one year<\/b> after you paid to demand your money back.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 1-877-632-2727.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98750","id":"98750","resource":"node","uuid":"0ee5afb7-50cd-4749-afe2-46564bf3716a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98751","id":"98751","resource":"node","uuid":"9f650a43-238f-4ecc-9150-4c92ef7802a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98752","id":"98752","resource":"node","uuid":"8bd235b6-2c57-451b-9ea9-765048a30a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98753","id":"98753","resource":"node","uuid":"e5fc34c5-5997-4e52-8af0-40934b189692"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98754","id":"98754","resource":"node","uuid":"0f7e5c26-6bd5-4f24-872b-4222e12669dd"}],"field_question":"I bought something from a door-to-door salesperson. Can I get out of the contract? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-bought-something-door-door-salesperson-can-i-get-out-contract","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98755\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1493145582","changed":"1531941088","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98755","id":"98755","resource":"node","uuid":"2fb23d7e-aa66-49ab-9488-257a1398e81f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2fb23d7e-aa66-49ab-9488-257a1398e81f","vuuid":"c37c4418-32d0-4ea8-a8f2-0ce85bfe1f15","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you buy, lease, rent, or finance products or services from a door-to-door salesperson, the seller must put the agreement in writing for you to sign, and they must give you a copy of it.&nbsp;The rules apply if the total charges are more than $50 before taxes.<\/p>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is someone who comes to your home and tries to sell you something. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>services for your home, like snow removal, roofing services, or security services<\/li>\n<li>products for your home, like kitchen knives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting March 1, 2018, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-buy-door-door-salesperson\">sellers are not allowed to sell<\/a> the following things at your home unless you invited them into your home for that purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>furnaces<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>air cleaners<\/li>\n<li>air purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water heaters<\/li>\n<li>water treatment devices<\/li>\n<li>water purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water filters<\/li>\n<li>water softeners<\/li>\n<li>duct cleaning services<\/li>\n<li>any product or service that does the job of any of the above, like an HVAC system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law calls these <strong>prescribed<\/strong> products and services.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you understand the agreement before you sign it. Ask questions if there are things you do not understand.<\/p>\n<p>If your written agreement does not have all the information required by law, you can cancel it at any time <b>within one year <\/b>after you made the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about a door-to-door salesperson that you have talked to or bought something from, call Consumer Protection Ontario at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>416-326-8800 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768<\/li>\n<li>TTY: 416-229-6086 (Toronto area) or 1-877-666-6545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 1-877-632-2727.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98756","id":"98756","resource":"node","uuid":"35825822-37b6-45ee-94bf-5d9c08f665b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98757","id":"98757","resource":"node","uuid":"c187a7d1-636c-4a71-b0e1-3a42f5a58c72"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98758","id":"98758","resource":"node","uuid":"192b507b-0c13-4585-9ea5-1180f1fa74dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98759","id":"98759","resource":"node","uuid":"f53e75d4-5454-41d0-ba18-33c5b2bd1152"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98760","id":"98760","resource":"node","uuid":"f806ff28-26ca-49db-8b4f-90eac1669dc3"}],"field_question":"Does a door-to-door salesperson have to give me a written contract?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/844","id":"844","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"036a62af-adbc-44d7-90f2-e0967ca87581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98755","id":"98755","resource":"node","uuid":"2fb23d7e-aa66-49ab-9488-257a1398e81f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98766","id":"98766","resource":"node","uuid":"4cf48902-95e9-4ac4-b48a-3c8e81bfec58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98770","id":"98770","resource":"node","uuid":"060f919d-3750-4d57-bb26-8a260f163a6e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102080","id":"102080","resource":"node","uuid":"fc34e0c7-ce92-43ef-9a0d-23b13e7f427f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73811","id":"73811","resource":"node","uuid":"414ccd35-6177-429d-96ce-d0e5d79d259e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93133","id":"93133","resource":"node","uuid":"5b514015-68f4-45bb-9424-1960d7e44418"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91686","id":"91686","resource":"node","uuid":"bfa94860-d161-4957-ba92-6c5aac868136"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86210","id":"86210","resource":"node","uuid":"3405c4a4-8884-444d-867d-8cf4763851e4"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1519880400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1524628800","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":"FW - 2018 01 03: Deleted \"or 20 days for a water heater\" in step 3 to reflect March 1, 2018 changes. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98761","vid":"63744","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Does a door-to-door salesperson have to give me a written contract?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/does-door-door-salesperson-have-give-me-written-contract","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98761\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1493146094","changed":"1531942814","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98761","id":"98761","resource":"node","uuid":"0cd18282-f7f2-44da-8ff6-d5c401ed505b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0cd18282-f7f2-44da-8ff6-d5c401ed505b","vuuid":"853ba83e-dc4d-4101-a888-aa75792dd63b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you buy, lease, rent, or finance products or services from a door-to-door salesperson, there are laws to protect you from \u201cunfair practices\u201d. The rules apply if the total charges are more than $50 before taxes.<\/p>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is someone who comes to your home and tries to sell you something. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>services for your home, like snow removal, roofing services, or security services<\/li>\n<li>products for your home, like kitchen knives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting March 1, 2018,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-buy-door-door-salesperson\">sellers are not allowed to sell<\/a>&nbsp;the following things at your home unless you invited them into your home for that purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>furnaces<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>air cleaners<\/li>\n<li>air purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water heaters<\/li>\n<li>water treatment devices<\/li>\n<li>water purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water filters<\/li>\n<li>water softeners<\/li>\n<li>duct cleaning services<\/li>\n<li>any product or service that does the job of any of the above, like an HVAC system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law calls these&nbsp;<strong>prescribed<\/strong>&nbsp;products and services.<\/p>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is not allowed to use unfair practices to make you to buy their product or service. For example, sellers must not mislead or pressure you to buy products or services that you don\u2019t need or cannot afford. And they are not allowed to charge you more than what is reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>If the salesperson used an unfair practice, you can cancel the contract at any time <strong>up to one year <\/strong>after you made the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about a door-to-door salesperson that you have talked to or bought something from, call Consumer Protection Ontario at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>416-326-8800 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768<\/li>\n<li>TTY: 416-229-6086 (Toronto area) or 1-877-666-6545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 1-877-632-2727.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98762","id":"98762","resource":"node","uuid":"2d84634f-2b25-4381-a362-d8ead4a1cd11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98763","id":"98763","resource":"node","uuid":"29ba0878-db1e-43c8-87b4-47d94fcb806c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98764","id":"98764","resource":"node","uuid":"9527b222-6edb-44c2-a40e-9958cd7a0ba6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98765","id":"98765","resource":"node","uuid":"eae23f2d-8324-4cb1-9370-585448329327"}],"field_question":"I felt pressured to buy from a door-to-door salesperson. 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What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-felt-pressured-buy-door-door-salesperson-what-can-i","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98766\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1493148981","changed":"1531942840","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98766","id":"98766","resource":"node","uuid":"4cf48902-95e9-4ac4-b48a-3c8e81bfec58"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4cf48902-95e9-4ac4-b48a-3c8e81bfec58","vuuid":"4c09662e-e816-4cca-8584-175bc30174f8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have a problem with a product or service you bought, leased, rented, or financed&nbsp;from a door-to-door salesperson, you should first&nbsp;tell the seller exactly what the problem is and how you want them to fix it. Write a complaint&nbsp;letter to help them to understand why you are not satisfied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t solve the problem directly with the seller, you can <u><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/how-do-i-make-complaint-ministry-government-and-consumer-services\">complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services<\/a><\/u>.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the Ministry can\u2019t solve your problem, you might want to think about suing in court. If the amount you are asking for is $25,000 or less, you can <u><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">file a claim in Small Claims Court<\/a><\/u>. You must do this within&nbsp;<strong>2 years<\/strong>&nbsp;of when you knew about the problem.<\/p>\n<h3>What can a door-to-door person sell<\/h3>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is someone who comes to your home and tries to sell you something. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>services for your home, like snow removal, roofing services, or security services<\/li>\n<li>products for your home, like kitchen knives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting March 1, 2018,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-buy-door-door-salesperson\">sellers are not allowed to sell<\/a>&nbsp;the following things at your home unless you invited them into your home for that purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>furnaces<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>air cleaners<\/li>\n<li>air purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water heaters<\/li>\n<li>water treatment devices<\/li>\n<li>water purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water filters<\/li>\n<li>water softeners<\/li>\n<li>duct cleaning services<\/li>\n<li>any product or service that does the job of any of the above, like an HVAC system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law calls these <strong>prescribed<\/strong> products and services.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about a door-to-door salesperson that you have talked to or bought something from, call Consumer Protection Ontario at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>416-326-8800 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768<\/li>\n<li>TTY: 416-229-6086 (Toronto area) or 1-877-666-6545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 1-877-632-2727.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98767","id":"98767","resource":"node","uuid":"bfdffd03-29dc-424d-9b87-639edb1ea4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98768","id":"98768","resource":"node","uuid":"89596ca1-9b2e-42c8-bd8d-7a8d89cde269"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98769","id":"98769","resource":"node","uuid":"8cb49634-ffb7-4c92-841a-9785b79d9568"}],"field_question":"I have a problem with something I bought from a door-to-door salesperson. 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What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/consumer-complaints\/i-have-problem-something-i-bought-door-door-salesperson","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98770\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1493150332","changed":"1532009018","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98770","id":"98770","resource":"node","uuid":"060f919d-3750-4d57-bb26-8a260f163a6e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"060f919d-3750-4d57-bb26-8a260f163a6e","vuuid":"c7db8359-ed85-48dd-9e00-836030b75387","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/02c30\" target=\"_blank\">Consumer Protection Act<\/a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/i-bought-something-door-door-salesperson-can-i-get-out-contract\">rules that can protect you<\/a>&nbsp;when you buy, lease, rent, or finance products or services from a door-to-door salesperson. The rules apply if the total charges are more than $50 before taxes.<\/p>\n<p>The rules allow you to cancel a contract if the seller is more than <strong>30 days<\/strong> late in starting to deliver the goods or perform the services you paid for. But you lose this right to cancel if you agree to let the seller deliver late or start the service late.<\/p>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is someone who comes to your home and tries to sell you something. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>services for your home, like snow removal, roofing services, or security services<\/li>\n<li>products for your home, like kitchen knives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting March 1, 2018,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-buy-door-door-salesperson\">sellers are not allowed to sell<\/a>&nbsp;the following things at your home unless you invited them into your home for that purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>furnaces<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>air cleaners<\/li>\n<li>air purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water heaters<\/li>\n<li>water treatment devices<\/li>\n<li>water purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water filters<\/li>\n<li>water softeners<\/li>\n<li>duct cleaning services<\/li>\n<li>any product or service that does the job of any of the above, like an HVAC system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law calls these&nbsp;<strong>prescribed<\/strong>&nbsp;products and services.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about a door-to-door salesperson that you have talked to or bought something from, call Consumer Protection Ontario at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>416-326-8800 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768<\/li>\n<li>TTY: 416-229-6086 (Toronto area) or 1-877-666-6545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 1-877-632-2727.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98771","id":"98771","resource":"node","uuid":"268629d7-8690-46fd-92a9-72dae96fb5e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98772","id":"98772","resource":"node","uuid":"ec6add7c-323a-4067-8df8-adc3a7284daf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98773","id":"98773","resource":"node","uuid":"1a2094cc-745d-45b4-b4a9-fe96eb6d62f8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98774","id":"98774","resource":"node","uuid":"5c7f960d-5c69-4e3f-8d19-2457d432750c"}],"field_question":"I ordered something from a door-to-door salesperson and have not received it. 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What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-ordered-something-door-door-salesperson-and-have-not-received-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98775\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1493150848","changed":"1532009028","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98775","id":"98775","resource":"node","uuid":"ee9c2968-9190-44ff-bb4d-8ccca36b324a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ee9c2968-9190-44ff-bb4d-8ccca36b324a","vuuid":"2f1c9a52-65d8-45f7-be95-6c7efcc989eb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/02c30\">Consumer Protection Act<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/i-bought-something-door-door-salesperson-can-i-get-out-contract\">rules that can protect you<\/a> when you buy, lease, rent, or finance products or services from a door-to-door salesperson. The rules apply if the total charges are more than $50 before taxes.<\/p>\n<p>A door-to-door salesperson is someone who comes to your home and tries to sell you something. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>services for your home, like snow removal, roofing services, or security services<\/li>\n<li>products for your home, like kitchen knives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is not allowed to be sold door-to-door<\/h3>\n<p>Starting March 1, 2018, there are new rules if a door-to-door salesperson wants to sell you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>furnaces<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>air cleaners<\/li>\n<li>air purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water heaters<\/li>\n<li>water treatment devices<\/li>\n<li>water purifiers<\/li>\n<li>water filters<\/li>\n<li>water softeners<\/li>\n<li>duct cleaning services<\/li>\n<li>any product or service that does the job of any of the above, like an HVAC system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law calls these <strong>prescribed<\/strong> products and services.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about a door-to-door salesperson that you have talked to or bought something from, call Consumer Protection Ontario at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>416-326-8800 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768<\/li>\n<li>TTY: 416-229-6086 (Toronto area) or 1-877-666-6545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy contracts<\/h3>\n<p>Energy retailers are companies that offer contracts for electricity or natural gas. Door-to-door energy retailers must follow different rules.<\/p>\n<p>For information about these rules and what you can do if you have problems with energy retailers, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oeb.ca\/knockknock\">Ontario Energy Board website<\/a> or call 1-877-632-2727.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98776","id":"98776","resource":"node","uuid":"76b406b1-4c93-4b09-870e-cbd41a7479ad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98777","id":"98777","resource":"node","uuid":"2be3104e-9079-4318-9ac2-e00de8b3873c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98778","id":"98778","resource":"node","uuid":"0a0bec33-97dc-4d18-971c-d6216a268fdd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98779","id":"98779","resource":"node","uuid":"7b7cb289-a5ec-445c-a15f-ded4c0a4cc8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102148","id":"102148","resource":"node","uuid":"3472528a-db71-425b-82e3-efba4dcdad5b"}],"field_question":"What can I buy from a door-to-door salesperson?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/844","id":"844","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"036a62af-adbc-44d7-90f2-e0967ca87581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98761","id":"98761","resource":"node","uuid":"0cd18282-f7f2-44da-8ff6-d5c401ed505b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98775","id":"98775","resource":"node","uuid":"ee9c2968-9190-44ff-bb4d-8ccca36b324a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98755","id":"98755","resource":"node","uuid":"2fb23d7e-aa66-49ab-9488-257a1398e81f"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102080","id":"102080","resource":"node","uuid":"fc34e0c7-ce92-43ef-9a0d-23b13e7f427f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73811","id":"73811","resource":"node","uuid":"414ccd35-6177-429d-96ce-d0e5d79d259e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92492","id":"92492","resource":"node","uuid":"2c4c59a0-675a-4ce1-8624-59bb3ab67f91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93133","id":"93133","resource":"node","uuid":"5b514015-68f4-45bb-9424-1960d7e44418"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86210","id":"86210","resource":"node","uuid":"3405c4a4-8884-444d-867d-8cf4763851e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91686","id":"91686","resource":"node","uuid":"bfa94860-d161-4957-ba92-6c5aac868136"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1531886400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557374400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura, Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osborne James","field_review_notes":"FW: 2018-07-18: Updated again due to changes in the law that took effect May 1, 2018\r\nFW: 2018-05-09: Updated again due to changes in the law that took effect May 1, 2018\r\nMS:2018-03-27: Updated entire question due to changes in the law that took effect March 1, 2018 (old question was called: A door-to-door salesperson offered me a great deal on a rental water heater. Should I buy it?), removed a step, updated steps, and related questions\/resources. \r\nFM: 2018-03-01 Updated to state \"under review\" for question and each step.\r\n","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Ministry of Government and Consumer Affairs","nid":"98781","vid":"63762","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I buy from a door-to-door salesperson?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-can-i-buy-door-door-salesperson","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98781\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1493151711","changed":"1531943738","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98781","id":"98781","resource":"node","uuid":"8b2cfebd-7097-4d75-a805-ec70a0b83e25"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8b2cfebd-7097-4d75-a805-ec70a0b83e25","vuuid":"1c3367af-7c1a-4d24-8411-af6c7e100e60","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario Works (OW) has rules about who can get financial assistance and what you must do to keep getting it.<\/p>\n<p>You usually have to do things that are supposed to help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get ready for a job<\/li>\n<li>get a job as soon as possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You and an OW worker are supposed to agree on what activities will help you.<\/p>\n<h3>The Participation Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>The activities you have to do are listed in a Participation Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The Participation Agreement is part of your <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/what-happens-when-i-meet-ontario-works-complete\">application for financial assistance<\/a>. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<h3>Who does not have to sign a Participation Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>You <strong>don\u2019t have to sign<\/strong> a Participation Agreement if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re applying only for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/questions\/tca.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Temporary Care Assistance<\/a> for a child<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re on interim assistance because you appealed a decision about whether you qualify for assistance from OW<\/li>\n<li>you\u2019re getting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/ow\/help\/benefits\/health_Benefits.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Extended Health Benefits<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/ow\/help\/benefits\/employment_benefits.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Extended Employment Health Benefits<\/a> but not basic financial assistance from OW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What happens if you have a disability<\/h3>\n<p>OW expects you to make \u201creasonable efforts\u201d to do the activities in your Participation Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a disability, you should only have to do activities that you\u2019re able to do.<\/p>\n<p>If your disability is not going to last very long, OW might excuse you from&nbsp;<strong>all<\/strong>&nbsp;of the activities in your Agreement for a <strong>short time<\/strong>. For example, if you have a broken leg, this might be for a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>You need to get proof from a doctor or other health professional if you need to be excused from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>of the activities for a <strong>longer time<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>some <\/strong>of the activities that OW says you have to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can give OW a letter from the doctor or other health professional or have them fill out the OW form called <strong>Limitations to Participation<\/strong>. You can get this from the OW office.<\/p>\n<p>Other <strong>health professionals<\/strong> who can write a letter or fill out the Limitations to Participation form include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>nurse practitioners<\/li>\n<li>psychiatrists<\/li>\n<li>social workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Applying for income support<\/h4>\n<p>If you have a disability that\u2019s likely going to last a year or more, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\">you may want to apply<\/a> for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98782","id":"98782","resource":"node","uuid":"878b98d2-49e9-4f3b-b325-4013daf7e631"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98784","id":"98784","resource":"node","uuid":"7a15ac0f-1a95-47e1-9669-8a55078caef3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98785","id":"98785","resource":"node","uuid":"30083e65-3526-422c-b531-c35ed762b42f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98786","id":"98786","resource":"node","uuid":"da5542fe-dd76-4afa-8e3f-29f351ea28e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98787","id":"98787","resource":"node","uuid":"efc65ef8-c7ff-49f7-987d-d96d416645d7"}],"field_question":"What can Ontario Works say that I have to do to find a job?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76087","id":"76087","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb06d3e-5ddd-4ce1-b9db-6efefc210b51"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1493092800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1525924800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98783","vid":"43730","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can Ontario Works say that I have to do to find a job?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-can-ontario-works-say-i-have-do-find-job","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98783\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1494422322","changed":"1494428328","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98783","id":"98783","resource":"node","uuid":"54e1ab09-cae4-4efd-9e8e-a76bd338d05b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"54e1ab09-cae4-4efd-9e8e-a76bd338d05b","vuuid":"b7ba585b-9278-4787-a089-60de112b40e4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Maybe. There are rules about what you have to do when you\u2019re getting financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>And there are rules about when OW can reduce your assistance, or cut it off because you quit a job or refused a job offer.<\/p>\n<p>OW expects you to do what you can to get a job and to keep any job that you have.<\/p>\n<p>If you work part-time or have casual work, OW expects you to look for more work.<\/p>\n<h3>Signing a Participation Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>To get financial assistance from OW, you have to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-can-ontario-works-say-i-have-do-find-job\">sign a Participation Agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Agreement usually says that you have to be looking for a job, or doing things that will help you find work. And it lists activities that you have to do. These are called your \u201cemployment assistance activities\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>And there are rules about <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-can-ontario-works-say-i-have-do-find-job\">when you should not have to do the activities<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>If you quit or refuse a job<\/h3>\n<p>OW can reduce your financial assistance or cut it off if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they think you\u2019re not trying to find and keep work, and<\/li>\n<li>looking for work is in your Participation Agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, for example, this could happen if you quit a job or refuse to take a job while you\u2019re on OW.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t make what OW thinks are \u201creasonable efforts\u201d to do an employment assistance activity, OW can cut off or reduce your financial assistance for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>one month<\/strong>, if it\u2019s the first time<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 months<\/strong>, if it\u2019s not the first time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But this should not happen if OW thinks you have a good reason. OW sometimes calls this \u201creasonable cause\u201d or \u201ccause\u201d. See Step 2.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98788","id":"98788","resource":"node","uuid":"88ffb942-a8f4-4e16-9453-4aedb48c203d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98789","id":"98789","resource":"node","uuid":"9b3f01fe-78ca-42ad-be4d-acc5ff2da550"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98790","id":"98790","resource":"node","uuid":"1b7162a5-e353-42f9-8513-bae53c427206"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98791","id":"98791","resource":"node","uuid":"e9e578c3-15c0-43b7-8476-648018f88fe2"}],"field_question":"Can I quit a job or refuse a job offer and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98783","id":"98783","resource":"node","uuid":"54e1ab09-cae4-4efd-9e8e-a76bd338d05b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76087","id":"76087","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb06d3e-5ddd-4ce1-b9db-6efefc210b51"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1493092800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1525924800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98792","vid":"43732","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I quit a job or refuse a job offer and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-i-quit-job-or-refuse-job-offer-and-still-get-financial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98792\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1494424704","changed":"1494428925","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98792","id":"98792","resource":"node","uuid":"d57fc407-4633-4fa2-94bd-ff1292474d46"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d57fc407-4633-4fa2-94bd-ff1292474d46","vuuid":"69bbbcbd-05cc-4c46-85b8-32bc2ef4bccd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When the Disability Adjudication Unit or the Social Benefits Tribunal decides that you\u2019re a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a>, they may give you a medical review date.<\/p>\n<p>They do this if they think that your health might improve.<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time for your medical review, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will check your disability or health status to see if you still qualify for income support as a person with a disability.<\/p>\n<h3>Medical Review Package<\/h3>\n<p>When the Disability Adjudication Unit is ready to do your medical review, they send you a Medical Review Package. The package has forms that have to be filled out and sent back within 90 days.<\/p>\n<p>The Medical Review Package has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>instructions about the package<\/li>\n<li>Summary of Disability Decision that explains why you were found to be a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">person with a disability<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Medical Form Part A<\/li>\n<li>Medical Form Part B<\/li>\n<li>Consent to the Release of Medical and Related Information form<\/li>\n<li>Self-Report form<\/li>\n<li>an information sheet for health care professionals<\/li>\n<li>a mailing envelope for the completed forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can\u2019t send the package back within the 90 days, you can ask for more time.<\/p>\n<p>Steps 1 to 3 explain how to complete the forms. Step 4 explains what to do if you need more time.<\/p>\n<h3>Not having to prove you\u2019re a \u201cperson with a disability\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/PrescribedClasses.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Some people<\/a> can get ODSP <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/3-find-out-if-you-can-qualify-without-getting-proof-health-professional\">without having to prove that they\u2019re a person with a disability<\/a>. They don\u2019t have to do a medical review. This is true even if <strong>at first<\/strong> they qualified for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support as a person with a disability.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98793","id":"98793","resource":"node","uuid":"1b8c0be0-e6d8-41e3-9ecf-4b1e61885b6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98794","id":"98794","resource":"node","uuid":"47cdf6ce-3aca-4458-b37d-519a20150b1c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98795","id":"98795","resource":"node","uuid":"fe26b026-622a-4231-a9b8-dd8a3a027157"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98796","id":"98796","resource":"node","uuid":"7d67e588-bfa0-480b-a5e6-dc2c4d25d9b0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98797","id":"98797","resource":"node","uuid":"0aba635c-b6fd-4373-b4ed-9c0c685d8d96"}],"field_question":"I have a medical review date from the Ontario Disability Support Program. What does this mean?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97911","id":"97911","resource":"node","uuid":"4bf34927-fcdb-44a8-bb2c-82af99729681"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98799","id":"98799","resource":"node","uuid":"3ae6b3c4-d59f-47bc-b745-76599ab625fd"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1515992400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1526702400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"KM: Updated Step 1, adding content at end of step about Medical Form Part B. Changed \"Date Reviewed\" to May 19\/17.\r\n\r\nJan. 15\/18 KM: updated \"Date reviewed\" and added \"registered nurse\" to steps 1 and 2.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98798","vid":"65815","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a medical review date from the Ontario Disability Support Program. What does this mean?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-have-medical-review-date-ontario-disability-support-program","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98798\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1494425760","changed":"1535061456","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98798","id":"98798","resource":"node","uuid":"1aaf5e86-9aff-4cc0-bc9f-151356349d72"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1aaf5e86-9aff-4cc0-bc9f-151356349d72","vuuid":"70b1c663-f226-4ddd-8cee-3d89e59581fc","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>An inheritance is money or other property that you get from someone who has died.<\/p>\n<p>Getting an inheritance can affect whether you can get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This is because ODSP has rules about the maximum amount of income and assets someone on income support can have.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules about income and assets<\/h3>\n<p>To <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially\">qualify financially<\/a> for ODSP, your&nbsp;income&nbsp;<strong>can\u2019t<\/strong>&nbsp;be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/2-find-out-who-odsp-includes-your-household\">the number of people in your household<\/a> and the cost of your housing.<\/p>\n<p>ODSP looks at your assets because <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-can-i-own-and-still-get-income-support-odsp\">your assets can\u2019t be worth more than a certain amount<\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>This amount also depends on the number of people in your household.<\/p>\n<p>Some income and assets are \u201cexempt\u201d. This means that ODSP <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-property-and-belongings-odsp-does-not-count-assets\"><u>does not count them<\/u><\/a> when they add up how much your income and assets are worth.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98811","id":"98811","resource":"node","uuid":"28b3ad3c-d1a3-4998-a185-b604b39ee3c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99143","id":"99143","resource":"node","uuid":"8187216d-be6a-4576-ad24-f606bcd5b28a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98813","id":"98813","resource":"node","uuid":"f57e4a2a-0817-4e67-a5aa-68cf29536e6b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98814","id":"98814","resource":"node","uuid":"eeda0782-6a5d-483d-8977-583acedeaaad"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98815","id":"98815","resource":"node","uuid":"87d8d236-cee5-4c6b-9cce-2d85879b2ee5"}],"field_question":"Can I get income support from ODSP if I get an inheritance?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98821","id":"98821","resource":"node","uuid":"8df171ef-b237-423d-86ba-ea29e324a7b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76084","id":"76084","resource":"node","uuid":"faf3e258-8b2e-4535-90c9-41ab7385520c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76609","id":"76609","resource":"node","uuid":"b308d2a1-3632-4b0b-8615-0a2f1d044a1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76683","id":"76683","resource":"node","uuid":"f3470154-8903-4a00-bbf4-e6087787b163"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504238400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535774400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Sept. 12\/17: made changes based on Sept. 1 changes to law and updated Date Reviewed field.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98812","vid":"45976","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I get income support from ODSP if I get an inheritance?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-i-get-income-support-odsp-if-i-get-inheritance","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98812\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496158094","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98812","id":"98812","resource":"node","uuid":"75727a9c-40ec-43f8-88df-49400decf5e9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"75727a9c-40ec-43f8-88df-49400decf5e9","vuuid":"d5bd9f75-02fb-4286-ab9c-cea0d9033858","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Things that you own are called assets. The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) has rules about what you can have in income and assets and still <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially\">qualify financially<\/a> for income support.<\/p>\n<p>Your assets <strong>can\u2019t<\/strong> be worth more than a certain amount of money. That amount depends on the number of people in your household.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And when ODSP adds up how much your assets are worth, they include assets owned by everyone <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/2-find-out-who-odsp-includes-your-household\">in your household<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Who\u2019s in your household<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">How much ODSP lets you have in assets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>you<\/td>\n<td>$40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>you and a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-income-support\">spouse<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>you and a child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-income\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$40,000 for you, plus $500 for each child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-income\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>you and a spouse and a child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-income\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$50,000 for you and your spouse, plus $500 for each child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-income\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Assets that ODSP does not count<\/h3>\n<p>There are some types of assets that ODSP does&nbsp;<strong>not count.<\/strong>&nbsp;These are called \u201cexempt\u201d assets. See Steps 1 and 2 for examples.<\/p>\n<p>You still have to give ODSP information about <strong>all <\/strong>of your income and assets, even if some of them are exempt.<\/p>\n<h4>Money ODSP owes you<\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s a special rule about <strong>income support<\/strong> that ODSP pays you because they owe you for a period of time in the past.<\/p>\n<p>For example, ODSP might have to pay you after you win an appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal. And they might owe you several months of income support.<\/p>\n<p>After they pay you, you might have more money than the ODSP asset rules say you can have. The special rule that applies is that ODSP will <strong>not count<\/strong> this money as an asset for <strong>6 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4 talks about ways to spend this money so that ODSP does not reduce or cut off your benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting advice<\/h3>\n<p>The ODSP rules about assets are complicated.<\/p>\n<p>And, ODSP can refuse to give you income support, reduce it, or cut it off if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you give away assets<\/li>\n<li>you sell assets for less than what they\u2019re worth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is more information about the rules in steps 1, 2, 3, and 4. You may need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-disability-support\">get legal advice<\/a> about your situation.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98816","id":"98816","resource":"node","uuid":"699ea90d-be38-4ba3-b4cf-8802c6c7ad07"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98817","id":"98817","resource":"node","uuid":"44bc5086-d279-42f5-9642-fb2e9e1f459b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98818","id":"98818","resource":"node","uuid":"f8a8d2e6-0e30-4822-98a2-214def240059"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98819","id":"98819","resource":"node","uuid":"dec9432f-aa2c-4464-89d0-1e055073d957"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98820","id":"98820","resource":"node","uuid":"605e916a-cef9-4b3a-9a68-5864ee774c3c"}],"field_question":"What can I own and still get income support from ODSP?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98826","id":"98826","resource":"node","uuid":"e91530a2-51bc-4a14-af12-add09885f55e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94056","id":"94056","resource":"node","uuid":"30a54d3f-e8ef-4e92-934c-f05b64d1b081"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76658","id":"76658","resource":"node","uuid":"ef7c0e42-d9cf-4abc-ab5c-235810871072"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504238400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535774400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Sept. 12\/17: made updates, including asset amounts","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98821","vid":"45981","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I own and still get income support from ODSP?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-can-i-own-and-still-get-income-support-odsp","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98821\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496160236","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98821","id":"98821","resource":"node","uuid":"8df171ef-b237-423d-86ba-ea29e324a7b4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8df171ef-b237-423d-86ba-ea29e324a7b4","vuuid":"bd5b2d86-dd1d-4944-aa7c-21b1cc6e30b4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Things that you own are called assets. Ontario Works (OW) has rules about what you can have in income and assets and still <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially-0\"> qualify financially<\/a> for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Your&nbsp;assets&nbsp;<strong>can\u2019t<\/strong>&nbsp;be worth more than a certain amount of money. That amount depends on the number of people in your household.<\/p>\n<p>And when OW adds up how much your assets are worth, they include assets owned by everyone <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/2-find-out-who-ontario-works-includes-your-household\">in your household<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Who\u2019s in your household<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">How much OW lets you have in assets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>you<\/td>\n<td>$10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>you and a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-live-another-adult-can-i-get-assistance\">spouse<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>you and a child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-financial\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$10,000 for you, plus $500 for each child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-financial\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>you and a spouse and a child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-financial\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$15,000 for you and your spouse, plus $500 for each child or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/my-adult-child-lives-me-how-can-affect-financial\">dependent adult<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Assets that OW does not count<\/h3>\n<p>There are some types of assets that OW does&nbsp;<strong>not count.<\/strong>&nbsp;These are called \u201cexempt\u201d assets. See Step 1 for examples.<\/p>\n<p>You still have to give OW information about <strong>all <\/strong>of your income and assets, even if some of them are exempt.<\/p>\n<h3>If you\u2019re applying for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re applying for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), it can take months to find out if you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability\">qualify as a person with a disability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you need money now for food and housing, you might be&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">applying for assistance from OW<\/a>&nbsp;while you wait.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re applying for ODSP, OW will use the <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-can-i-own-and-still-get-income-support-odsp\">ODSP asset rules<\/a> when they decide if you qualify financially for OW assistance.<\/p>\n<p>ODSP rules allow people to have assets that are worth more than the OW rules allow.<\/p>\n<p>But OW can use the ODSP asset rules to decide if you qualify <strong>only once<\/strong>&nbsp;in your lifetime.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting advice<\/h3>\n<p>The rules about assets are complicated.<\/p>\n<p>And, OW can refuse to give you financial assistance, reduce it, or cut it off if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you give away assets<\/li>\n<li>you sell assets for less than what they\u2019re worth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is more information about the rules in steps 1, 2, and 3. You may need to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal advice<\/a> about your situation.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98822","id":"98822","resource":"node","uuid":"54f8390d-07f5-4269-98d5-bf8edbd47435"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99142","id":"99142","resource":"node","uuid":"c7ca83ed-dfed-49bd-9598-a2ad9c28e856"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98823","id":"98823","resource":"node","uuid":"5ad6b910-01e9-4970-b56f-cccdb4c5a0c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98824","id":"98824","resource":"node","uuid":"ee40ac4b-cb40-4c20-8c63-c59e3d737567"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98825","id":"98825","resource":"node","uuid":"fb59dcc3-48ca-47e7-b71c-225ceb0b6458"}],"field_question":"What can I own and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035","id":"98035","resource":"node","uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98821","id":"98821","resource":"node","uuid":"8df171ef-b237-423d-86ba-ea29e324a7b4"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93735","id":"93735","resource":"node","uuid":"db447818-e3a3-4ed4-8243-ee37d6a5d698"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504238400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535774400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Sept. 1\/17 - updated with changes, including asset amounts","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98826","vid":"45953","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I own and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-can-i-own-and-still-get-financial-assistance-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98826\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496161861","changed":"1505247038","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98826","id":"98826","resource":"node","uuid":"e91530a2-51bc-4a14-af12-add09885f55e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e91530a2-51bc-4a14-af12-add09885f55e","vuuid":"8f495698-c587-46a1-8bef-ed4f6cb68967","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Employment Insurance (EI) benefits provide some short-term financial help for people who are out of work. Most jobs in Canada take money from your paycheque to pay into the EI program. Even if your employer hasn\u2019t paid into the program, you might still be able to get EI.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to apply as soon as you have at least 7 days without work or pay. If you apply more than 4 weeks after you have an interruption of earnings, it may be harder to get approved for EI. If you are approved, you might get less money. This is because there will be a large period of time where you have no hours worked and no money earned.<\/p>\n<p>There are different EI benefits that might be available for your situation. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-too-sick-work-can-i-get-ei\">Sickness benefits<\/a>: if you are unable to work because of illness, injury, or quarantine.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-going-be-parent-can-i-get-ei\">Maternity benefits<\/a>: if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-going-be-parent-can-i-get-ei\">Parental benefits<\/a>: if you are a parent and are caring for a new born child or a child you recently adopted.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-someone-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">Compassionate care benefits<\/a>: if you need time off work to provide care or support to a family member who could die in the next six months.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-my-child-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">The family caregiver benefit&nbsp;for children<\/a>: if you need time off work to provide care or support to your critically ill child.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/ei-fishing.html\">Fishing benefits<\/a>: if you are a self-employed fisher actively looking for work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might be able to get EI regular benefits if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>were employed in insurable employment<\/li>\n<li>lost your job through no fault of your own<\/li>\n<li>have not worked or been paid for at least 7 days<\/li>\n<li>worked enough hours to qualify for EI, usually in the last 52 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must also be ready and able to work right away, and actively looking for work.<\/p>\n<p>You might not be able to get EI regular benefits if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>quit your job when you had other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei-list\/ei\/quit-job.html#You\" target=\"_blank\">reasonable choices to keep working<\/a><\/li>\n<li>were fired for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei-list\/ei\/fired-misconduct.html\" target=\"_blank\">misconduct<\/a><\/li>\n<li>are self-employed<\/li>\n<li>are unemployed because you are participating in a labour dispute, like a strike or lockout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98849","id":"98849","resource":"node","uuid":"9a11a77e-e140-4cdb-85ac-4b7364fac3a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98850","id":"98850","resource":"node","uuid":"dc7fc923-0721-409b-9a9f-ee976f873aed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98851","id":"98851","resource":"node","uuid":"aff19cd5-f954-4938-8ca2-662d4ede63a6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98852","id":"98852","resource":"node","uuid":"4711bf85-9138-4ed1-a70e-9be44156d983"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98853","id":"98853","resource":"node","uuid":"cab65607-cb3e-4e70-977e-5406d2f23bec"}],"field_question":"I lost my job for reasons beyond my control. Can I get EI?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98859","id":"98859","resource":"node","uuid":"e209c01d-05ec-4705-a10e-b027ffcacc08"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95536","id":"95536","resource":"node","uuid":"2dbeb2f6-5487-43c8-a449-a7d78a3434b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97214","id":"97214","resource":"node","uuid":"0053431d-9755-48b6-a669-19bd09df44fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76252","id":"76252","resource":"node","uuid":"671955e6-a46f-49d5-a739-fce72c3f4a57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76250","id":"76250","resource":"node","uuid":"36f82fa4-5854-4056-adcc-b29f676ef526"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"TH - 2018 02 27: Step 3: In paragraphs 3 and 8, updated maximum amount someone can get to $547.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98854","vid":"53829","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I lost my job for reasons beyond my control. Can I get EI?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-lost-my-job-reasons-beyond-my-control-can-i-get-ei","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98854\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496854935","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98854","id":"98854","resource":"node","uuid":"56a67bd0-378a-406b-86e6-9b8cbfcac996"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"56a67bd0-378a-406b-86e6-9b8cbfcac996","vuuid":"8449310d-9b2f-44d1-85aa-4e48317819de","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It depends. If you choose to leave your job, you can only get Employment Insurance (EI) if you have just cause for leaving. \u201cJust cause\u201d means that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei-list\/ei\/quit-job.html#You\" target=\"_blank\">no other reasonable choice<\/a> except to leave your job.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different situations that might give you just cause for leaving your job. Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you experienced sexual or other harassment<\/li>\n<li>you experienced discrimination<\/li>\n<li>your working conditions were unsafe<\/li>\n<li>your employer was not paying you the wages that were legally owed to you<\/li>\n<li>your employer made major changes to your work duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different. When you apply for EI, you will probably have to describe your situation and explain what steps you took to fix the problem before you quit.<\/p>\n<p>You will only have just cause for quitting if you can show that there were no other reasonable steps you could have taken. You are expected to have tried other ways to fix the problem before you quit. For example, if your boss is not paying you on time, you should first try to fix the problem by talking to your boss or someone else in management.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes your decision to quit may not have been voluntary. For example, you should tell Service Canada staff if your employer threatened or bullied you into quitting when you really did not want to leave your job.<\/p>\n<p>When you quit your job without just cause, you cannot use any of the hours you worked at that job or any previous jobs to qualify for EI, even if you worked there for many years. Before you can qualify for EI, you must work to earn the hours needed. You can work at a different job than the one that you quit.<\/p>\n<p>If you are called back after a layoff but you choose not to return to work, that is also seen as quitting without cause.<\/p>\n<p>Quitting your job without just cause will only affect regular EI benefits. You might still be able to get other EI special benefits like <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-going-be-parent-can-i-get-ei\">maternity, parental<\/a>, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-too-sick-work-can-i-get-ei\">sickness<\/a>, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-someone-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">compassionate care<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-my-child-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">critically ill child benefits<\/a> if you meet the criteria for these benefits.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98855","id":"98855","resource":"node","uuid":"f59d8c9b-0cb9-4df1-9663-1e035a8c493d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98856","id":"98856","resource":"node","uuid":"33a4e5cf-3f83-4088-a25b-522a67a6b3b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98857","id":"98857","resource":"node","uuid":"423e7ee4-75fe-490e-a5f4-7d06de71ad38"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98858","id":"98858","resource":"node","uuid":"2e6c44ca-8ca5-47ae-b8af-e178d10ba2c5"}],"field_question":"Can I get EI if I quit my job?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98854","id":"98854","resource":"node","uuid":"56a67bd0-378a-406b-86e6-9b8cbfcac996"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98869","id":"98869","resource":"node","uuid":"69f82ea6-c728-47da-a204-e8125d3563b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95533","id":"95533","resource":"node","uuid":"eb1a9032-9943-49ec-8836-67d17e9aaa71"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97214","id":"97214","resource":"node","uuid":"0053431d-9755-48b6-a669-19bd09df44fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76252","id":"76252","resource":"node","uuid":"671955e6-a46f-49d5-a739-fce72c3f4a57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76250","id":"76250","resource":"node","uuid":"36f82fa4-5854-4056-adcc-b29f676ef526"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98859","vid":"45778","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I get EI if I quit my job?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-i-get-ei-if-i-quit-my-job","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98859\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496855902","changed":"1529006920","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98859","id":"98859","resource":"node","uuid":"e209c01d-05ec-4705-a10e-b027ffcacc08"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e209c01d-05ec-4705-a10e-b027ffcacc08","vuuid":"484a678d-a80c-4157-8bf5-8913760231ea","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You can\u2019t get Employment Insurance (EI) if you were fired for misconduct. Misconduct means that you did something on purpose that is against your job duties. It is not misconduct if you accidentally do something that is against your job duties.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of things that could be misconduct include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>threatening someone or any other violent behaviour<\/li>\n<li>destroying property on purpose<\/li>\n<li>being late or away from work without permission<\/li>\n<li>disobeying an order from your boss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The misconduct must be the real reason you were fired. For example, your employer cannot use something that happened a long time ago as an excuse to lay you off several months later when there is not enough work.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you are not sure that you will qualify for EI benefits, it is still a good idea to apply. You might still be able to get benefits even if your boss says that you were fired for doing something wrong. You can write a letter explaining your side of the story and send it in with your EI application. Service Canada staff will decide if you were fired for misconduct or not.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98863","id":"98863","resource":"node","uuid":"22420ba2-d856-4a77-9e45-381f91995f69"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98864","id":"98864","resource":"node","uuid":"92b4bc7a-67fa-4722-a925-994a4824c534"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98865","id":"98865","resource":"node","uuid":"69a2d0e1-389b-4d08-8794-c11423d23339"}],"field_question":"Can I get EI if my employer fired me for doing something wrong?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95538","id":"95538","resource":"node","uuid":"a681f620-0aea-44e8-8c06-428c68172291"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98854","id":"98854","resource":"node","uuid":"56a67bd0-378a-406b-86e6-9b8cbfcac996"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95535","id":"95535","resource":"node","uuid":"4d26efbd-89f3-4657-9b5f-272a887be445"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98866","id":"98866","resource":"node","uuid":"b3dfd552-e4b6-4969-b5fc-000391ea74ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98867","id":"98867","resource":"node","uuid":"d799afd7-f4ca-4e2f-997d-557c1245937b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98868","id":"98868","resource":"node","uuid":"5047456a-4dc8-4bca-860a-185981449c7c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98867","id":"98867","resource":"node","uuid":"d799afd7-f4ca-4e2f-997d-557c1245937b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98868","id":"98868","resource":"node","uuid":"5047456a-4dc8-4bca-860a-185981449c7c"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98869","vid":"45766","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I get EI if my employer fired me for doing something wrong?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-i-get-ei-if-my-employer-fired-me-doing-something-wrong","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98869\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496856704","changed":"1529006920","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98869","id":"98869","resource":"node","uuid":"69f82ea6-c728-47da-a204-e8125d3563b7"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"69f82ea6-c728-47da-a204-e8125d3563b7","vuuid":"f778d6ab-d494-4869-a3cc-85ae0fcb615a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you are not able to work because of illness, injury, or quarantine, you might qualify for up to 15 weeks of Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for sickness benefits, you need a medical certificate signed by your doctor or approved medical practitioner. The certificate should describe your sickness and say how long you will need to be off work.<\/p>\n<p>You must also show that you would have been ready and able to work if you had not gotten sick, injured, or quarantined. There must not be any other reason that would have prevented you from working full time.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you made plans to go back to school full-time before you got sick, you might not be able to get EI sickness benefits. This is because as a full-time student you would not have been available to work full-time, even if you were healthy.<\/p>\n<p>If you work while on sickness benefits, any money you earn is deducted dollar for dollar from your benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t qualify for EI sickness benefits, you may be able to take up to <strong>10&nbsp;days<\/strong> off each year as <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/do-i-get-time-illnesses-and-other-personal-emergencies\">personal emergency leave<\/a> if you are covered by the Employment Standards Act. You have the right to be paid for <strong>2&nbsp;days<\/strong> of personal emergency leave each year if you\u2019ve been working for your employer at least one week.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98870","id":"98870","resource":"node","uuid":"c22d7e08-9e40-46fc-afbb-3c6341fe26d9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98871","id":"98871","resource":"node","uuid":"6f658b33-a7d8-44e6-bb58-903a160e9b91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98872","id":"98872","resource":"node","uuid":"4d30c38a-0a2a-40f5-acb9-87743da40a28"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98873","id":"98873","resource":"node","uuid":"1fd34d36-8726-4ed1-8325-e248256f60b6"}],"field_question":"I am too sick to work. Can I get EI?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96192","id":"96192","resource":"node","uuid":"5f10edd2-5e67-4bfe-a244-09f407f0a035"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98886","id":"98886","resource":"node","uuid":"1a6cd5a8-3caa-4a90-9301-fd3922b59d04"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98892","id":"98892","resource":"node","uuid":"65442b4a-fde2-435f-9ad2-31793af7db37"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97217","id":"97217","resource":"node","uuid":"faa25919-d8c4-4b18-a95b-ad2251a484ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98868","id":"98868","resource":"node","uuid":"5047456a-4dc8-4bca-860a-185981449c7c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97214","id":"97214","resource":"node","uuid":"0053431d-9755-48b6-a669-19bd09df44fd"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98874","vid":"65093","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am too sick to work. Can I get EI?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-am-too-sick-work-can-i-get-ei","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98874\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496857366","changed":"1534267864","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98874","id":"98874","resource":"node","uuid":"c898b850-7bad-4258-9b1c-410b11c0e77a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c898b850-7bad-4258-9b1c-410b11c0e77a","vuuid":"adf4e8de-59a2-44c9-89b4-e56c1af52d56","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you are going to be a parent and want to receive money while you are on leave, it might be possible to get Employment Insurance (EI).<\/p>\n<p>There are 2 types of benefits for new parents under EI:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>maternity benefits<\/li>\n<li>parental benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You do not get more benefits if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have multiple births, like twins or triplets, or<\/li>\n<li>adopt more than one child at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Maternity benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Up to 15 weeks of maternity benefits are available to women who either recently had a baby or who choose to leave work or cannot work because they are pregnant. Only a <strong>birth mother<\/strong> can receive maternity benefits.<\/p>\n<p>If you work while collecting maternity benefits, any money you earn is deducted dollar for dollar from your benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>Parental benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Up to 35 weeks of parental benefits are available to <strong>any parent<\/strong> caring for a newborn child, a child they have adopted, or a child they plan to adopt. Both parents can apply but, if they are approved, they must split the 35 weeks of parental benefits between them.<\/p>\n<p>If the child was born or placed for adoption on or after December 3, 2017, parents can choose to have roughly the same total amount of benefits paid over 61 weeks instead of 35 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>For birth parents, parental benefits can start from the date the child is born. For adoptive parents, parental benefits usually start from the date the child is placed with the parents who have adopted or plan to adopt the child.<\/p>\n<p>If you work while collecting parental benefits, you are allowed to keep some of the money you earn. This is called an \"<a href=\"\/common-question-step\/2-working-while-ei\" target=\"_blank\"><u>earnings exemption<\/u><\/a>\".<\/p>\n<h3>Unpaid leave<\/h3>\n<p>If you are pregnant, you can also take <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/im-pregnant-what-are-my-rights-worker\">unpaid time off work without losing your job<\/a>. This is called \"taking a&nbsp;leave\". If you are not pregnant or are not the birth parent, there is another type of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/im-going-be-parent-what-are-my-rights-worker\">unpaid leave<\/a> you can take.&nbsp;These unpaid leaves are provided by the Employment Standards Act, not by EI.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98875","id":"98875","resource":"node","uuid":"1b98b97f-1295-4fc1-800e-2621895b0b97"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98876","id":"98876","resource":"node","uuid":"fc63ef65-3f08-40b1-b423-68d64b92de04"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98879","id":"98879","resource":"node","uuid":"8d25b372-d453-412f-9e6f-9de35f0add95"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98878","id":"98878","resource":"node","uuid":"c3604fcb-754b-4876-8892-e3bf55036e02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98877","id":"98877","resource":"node","uuid":"62d6f22d-f45c-4183-aa48-c94c78004bf1"}],"field_question":"I am going to be a parent. Can I get EI?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96194","id":"96194","resource":"node","uuid":"7d63e1f0-80aa-4c44-8bef-f981c931ce9b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98874","id":"98874","resource":"node","uuid":"c898b850-7bad-4258-9b1c-410b11c0e77a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96195","id":"96195","resource":"node","uuid":"5f015a4b-9a92-402f-b641-6aeb79959d36"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98936","id":"98936","resource":"node","uuid":"787c4448-fe58-437f-a952-d86591533904"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1517374800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osborne James or Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"FM: Fara asked that this be unpublished pending legal review Jan 15, 2018 - FM: Test note to show how multiple notes show.","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98880","vid":"59945","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am going to be a parent. Can I get EI?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-am-going-be-parent-can-i-get-ei","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98880\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496858357","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98880","id":"98880","resource":"node","uuid":"9d7bfb5a-74a6-4b3c-a346-52b6a141c817"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9d7bfb5a-74a6-4b3c-a346-52b6a141c817","vuuid":"2b574cea-ad7c-4905-beba-205c4b30247c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are 3 types of EI benefits for people who need time off work to care for someone who is seriously ill:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>compassionate care benefits<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-step\/3-gather-your-documents\">family caregiver benefit for adults<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-my-child-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">family caregiver benefit for children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are eligible for more than one of these benefits, you might be able to receive benefits for a longer period of time while you are off work.<\/p>\n<h3>Compassionate care benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Up to 26 weeks of compassionate care benefits are available in a one-year period if you need time off work to provide care or support to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei\/ei-list\/reports\/compassionate-care.html#h2.2-h3.2\" target=\"_blank\">family member<\/a> who has a significant risk of dying within 26 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Care or support means you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give psychological or emotional support to your family member<\/li>\n<li>arrange for someone else to care for your family member<\/li>\n<li>provide care or share the work of caring for your family member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This includes extended family members, your spouse\u2019s family members, or even a close friend who considers you to be like family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei\/ei-list\/reports\/compassionate-care.html#h2.2-h3.2\" target=\"_blank\">Family members<\/a> can choose to share the 26 weeks of benefits. Each family member must apply for and be eligible for these benefits. It is a good idea to make a schedule of who will be caring for the family member and when they will be taking time off work.<\/p>\n<p>You have up to 52 weeks to collect all of the benefits. This means you don\u2019t have to care for the family for 26 weeks straight to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>If you are sharing the benefits, this 52-week period is the same for everyone collecting benefits. The start date is based on the first person to file a medical certificate and qualify for benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Before you apply for compassionate care benefits, you should ask your employer if they will hold your job while you are on leave. It\u2019s best to tell your employer in writing that you are taking leave and when. This information will help your employer to organize the workload while you\u2019re gone and to decide if they can hold your job for you for that time.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98881","id":"98881","resource":"node","uuid":"d34dd091-1041-4440-b378-37bdda2bf28b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98882","id":"98882","resource":"node","uuid":"8f3fe985-f063-494e-ab5d-94432cee82d9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98883","id":"98883","resource":"node","uuid":"eef2e11e-dc3b-4aed-947f-ce280532e57d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98884","id":"98884","resource":"node","uuid":"da6bd4c6-6a55-4acb-bff4-3fd60122194d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98885","id":"98885","resource":"node","uuid":"a97e3c83-71e9-4607-a2f5-904fa8a37fa4"}],"field_question":"I am caring for an adult who is very sick. Can I get EI?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96193","id":"96193","resource":"node","uuid":"f5b308f4-3110-4906-95b1-8a13c364484c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98880","id":"98880","resource":"node","uuid":"9d7bfb5a-74a6-4b3c-a346-52b6a141c817"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98892","id":"98892","resource":"node","uuid":"65442b4a-fde2-435f-9ad2-31793af7db37"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76250","id":"76250","resource":"node","uuid":"36f82fa4-5854-4056-adcc-b29f676ef526"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95842","id":"95842","resource":"node","uuid":"488b5b3d-b89e-4584-bf61-916e0e4f1f28"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95839","id":"95839","resource":"node","uuid":"7a1c0909-0003-4c9a-a68b-f4b93717cd72"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1517374800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":"TH Feb 2018: Step 2: 1st paragraph under the heading \"Other types of leave\", linked \"critical illness leave\" to https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/find-out-about-family-caregiver-leave; it had previously linked to https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/4-find-out-about-child-death-or-disappearance-leave, which has no information about critical illness leave.\r\n\r\nFM: I was asked to unpublish this question for legal review on Dec 12 2017","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98886","vid":"59947","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am caring for an adult who is very sick. Can I get EI?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-someone-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98886\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496859129","changed":"1529006912","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98886","id":"98886","resource":"node","uuid":"1a6cd5a8-3caa-4a90-9301-fd3922b59d04"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1a6cd5a8-3caa-4a90-9301-fd3922b59d04","vuuid":"5b6fd563-8c56-494a-a674-00f385b47296","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are 3 types of EI benefits for people who need time of work to care for someone who is seriously ill:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-someone-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei\">compassionate care benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-step\/2-look-other-types-benefits-and-leaves\">family caregiver benefit for adults<\/a><\/li>\n<li>family caregiver benefit for children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are eligible for more than one of these benefits, you might be able to receive benefits for a longer period of time while you are off work.<\/p>\n<h3>Family caregiver benefit for children<\/h3>\n<p>Up to 35 weeks of benefits are available to someone who needs time off work to care for a critically ill child.<\/p>\n<p>A critically ill child is a person who is under 18 years old and has a life-threatening illness or injury that requires ongoing care or support from at least one caregiver. The illness or injury must be a significant change to the child\u2019s normal health. It cannot be a chronic illness or injury that the child normally experiences.<\/p>\n<p>You can only collect these benefits if you are the critically ill child\u2019s parent or someone who is considered to be like family to the child. You do not have to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an immediate family member&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>a blood relative&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>a relative by marriage or common- law partnership, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>have a legal parent-child relationship.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More than one caregiver can share the 35 weeks of benefits. Each family member must apply for and be eligible for these benefits. Caregivers can even collect benefits at the same time.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If caregivers want to share the benefits, you should discuss how much time each person will take. It is a good idea to make a schedule of who will be taking time off and when.<\/p>\n<p>You have up to 52 weeks to collect all of the benefits. This means you don\u2019t have to care for the child for 35 weeks straight to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>If you are sharing the benefits, this 52-week period is the same for everyone collecting benefits. The start date is based on the first parent to file a medical certificate and qualify for benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the child\u2019s illness gets worse and there is a significant risk of them dying, you can think about applying for compassionate care benefits. You might be able to switch from the&nbsp;family caregiver benefit for children and start collecting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei\/ei-list\/reports\/compassionate-care.html\">compassionate care benefits<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before you apply for benefits, you should ask your employer if your job will be protected while you are on leave. It\u2019s best to tell your employer in writing that you are taking leave and when. This information will help your employer to organize the workload while you\u2019re gone and to decide if they can hold your job for you for that time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98887","id":"98887","resource":"node","uuid":"8f654b51-eaad-4c5c-b153-f9840b41c798"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98888","id":"98888","resource":"node","uuid":"5b8d439b-d684-4202-b1c1-21af9bbb0b0a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98889","id":"98889","resource":"node","uuid":"ca194920-664f-487a-84ba-f2048b371eec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98890","id":"98890","resource":"node","uuid":"b995fe4b-b857-4cde-ab28-e7000b21dcd8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98891","id":"98891","resource":"node","uuid":"dbc5c203-b537-493a-807b-00ffee0953b8"}],"field_question":"I am caring for a child who is very sick. Can I get EI?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98886","id":"98886","resource":"node","uuid":"1a6cd5a8-3caa-4a90-9301-fd3922b59d04"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96193","id":"96193","resource":"node","uuid":"f5b308f4-3110-4906-95b1-8a13c364484c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98880","id":"98880","resource":"node","uuid":"9d7bfb5a-74a6-4b3c-a346-52b6a141c817"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98919","id":"98919","resource":"node","uuid":"80a1aa88-767f-4d12-b3d8-219cf390dcf9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98920","id":"98920","resource":"node","uuid":"4f3ae028-54f3-4fdf-9c8e-5df98adf588d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98921","id":"98921","resource":"node","uuid":"3b2e09fb-cfcc-4014-858a-7b060da9bbf7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98920","id":"98920","resource":"node","uuid":"4f3ae028-54f3-4fdf-9c8e-5df98adf588d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98921","id":"98921","resource":"node","uuid":"3b2e09fb-cfcc-4014-858a-7b060da9bbf7"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1517374800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne-James","field_review_notes":"FM: I was asked to unpublish this question for legal review on Dec 12, 2017","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98892","vid":"54954","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am caring for a child who is very sick. Can I get EI?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-am-caring-my-child-who-very-sick-can-i-get-ei","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98892\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496859950","changed":"1529006918","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98892","id":"98892","resource":"node","uuid":"65442b4a-fde2-435f-9ad2-31793af7db37"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"65442b4a-fde2-435f-9ad2-31793af7db37","vuuid":"65c86ae3-daa7-4816-9986-2bee1cf0df8e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits you must fill out an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/ei-apply-online.html\" target=\"_blank\">application online<\/a>. The online application will give you instructions for sending your documents to Service Canada. If you do not have internet access at home, you can apply at a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/cgi-bin\/sc-srch.cgi?app=hme&amp;ln=eng\" target=\"_blank\">Service Canada Office<\/a> using one of their internet kiosks or at a public internet access site like a library.<\/p>\n<p>Before you go to the Service Canada Office in your area, you should call to find out if you need to make an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not speak English or French, bring someone who can translate for you.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what type of EI benefits you are applying for, you should apply as soon as possible. It is best to apply well before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to apply as soon as you have at least 7 days without work or pay. If you apply more than 4 weeks after you have an interruption of earnings, it may be harder to get approved for EI. If you are approved, you might get less money. This is because there will be a large period of time where you have no hours worked and no money earned.<\/p>\n<p>If you can show there was a good reason why you could not apply within 4 weeks, Service Canada staff might accept your application as though it was filed right away. This is called an \u201cantedate\u201d. To have good cause for the delay, you must show that you did what a reasonable person would have done to figure out the rules and apply on time.<\/p>\n<h3>Earnings exemptions<\/h3>\n<p>You are allowed to keep some of the money you earn if you work while you are collecting regular benefits, parental benefits, maternity benefits, sickness benefits, compassionate care benefits, or the family caregiver benefit for children. This is called an \"<a href=\"\/common-question-step\/2-working-while-ei\" target=\"_blank\">earning exemption<\/a>\".<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98893","id":"98893","resource":"node","uuid":"859dfaeb-60d9-4bdf-b5a3-a0f19790032a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98894","id":"98894","resource":"node","uuid":"25d7e34d-76e9-48da-b9f8-be5eb2972d3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98895","id":"98895","resource":"node","uuid":"a5d458c8-224b-4ca9-bac2-716d16588ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98896","id":"98896","resource":"node","uuid":"a7f91070-a805-4759-8130-d88cea32dd46"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for EI benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98903","id":"98903","resource":"node","uuid":"cd0212bf-1f95-45dc-b984-d378fa6a8ea9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98909","id":"98909","resource":"node","uuid":"c8908a9b-d8a4-45dd-9709-b783ebef765e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95532","id":"95532","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e1506-59eb-4153-9466-7551e58e8f9a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76252","id":"76252","resource":"node","uuid":"671955e6-a46f-49d5-a739-fce72c3f4a57"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76250","id":"76250","resource":"node","uuid":"36f82fa4-5854-4056-adcc-b29f676ef526"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76213","id":"76213","resource":"node","uuid":"1c5bf07c-7e81-4e22-8a2b-9ca7863f1e8f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98897","vid":"65076","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I apply for EI benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-apply-ei-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98897\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496860640","changed":"1534259735","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98897","id":"98897","resource":"node","uuid":"b6ac8d27-3293-4b4c-af9d-1bd0a6ec0e33"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b6ac8d27-3293-4b4c-af9d-1bd0a6ec0e33","vuuid":"fc453b8b-4959-4a88-b117-e8d5527a62a9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Once you qualify for Employment Insurance (EI), there are things you must do to continue getting your benefits. Different types of EI benefits have different obligations.<\/p>\n<p>For regular benefits, you have to be available for work and actively looking for work. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>making child care arrangements in order to work or look for work&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>providing a record of your job search when asked<\/li>\n<li>following up on job referrals from Service Canada staff<\/li>\n<li>participating in training programs and other activities that Service Canada staff have approved for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should always meet with Service Canada staff when asked, and send Service Canada your weekly reports about any income you receive. The reports show Service Canada staff if you still qualify for EI or if you no longer qualify.<\/p>\n<h3>Give true information<\/h3>\n<p>It is against the law to knowingly give false or misleading information in connection with an EI claim. Some examples of this are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>not telling the Service Canada staff about all of your earnings<\/li>\n<li>lying about being available for work<\/li>\n<li>changing information on your Record of Employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Penalties for knowingly giving false or misleading information can be very serious. You will have to pay back all the EI money you should not have received. You might have to pay up to 3 times your weekly benefit for every false statement that you made. And criminal charges can be laid against you.<\/p>\n<p>Service Canada staff can also give you a \"notice of violation\". Violations stay on your EI record for almost 5 years. When a violation is on your record, you have to work hundreds of extra insurable hours to qualify for a new claim.<\/p>\n<p>If you have received a penalty or notice of violation, you have the right to ask EI to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-can-i-do-if-i-am-not-happy-decision-about-my-ei-claim\">reconsider the decision<\/a>. You must ask in writing within <strong>30 days <\/strong>of first finding out about the penalty or violation.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98898","id":"98898","resource":"node","uuid":"872c2bec-e208-4d7f-9a31-1177bf404ae4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98899","id":"98899","resource":"node","uuid":"f7c6f442-01f6-4299-a7b6-04507ada66d7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98900","id":"98900","resource":"node","uuid":"d29832f9-d2f7-4e91-9534-ed29e79f5046"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98901","id":"98901","resource":"node","uuid":"1656bf01-d350-4d35-8eb7-ee7e7773f357"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98902","id":"98902","resource":"node","uuid":"20dd69f7-75e8-4c05-9c85-9a469f9806af"}],"field_question":"I qualified for EI. What must I do to continue getting my benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98909","id":"98909","resource":"node","uuid":"c8908a9b-d8a4-45dd-9709-b783ebef765e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98897","id":"98897","resource":"node","uuid":"b6ac8d27-3293-4b4c-af9d-1bd0a6ec0e33"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98859","id":"98859","resource":"node","uuid":"e209c01d-05ec-4705-a10e-b027ffcacc08"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98925","id":"98925","resource":"node","uuid":"c2d8291a-1c4a-4d0e-b13d-a0f99c0b9907"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98926","id":"98926","resource":"node","uuid":"7fcae930-5bb4-4436-a0b4-b0db9a94d0e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98927","id":"98927","resource":"node","uuid":"59c7fa4a-80e1-4c24-8a44-fb7c4f48c8b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98926","id":"98926","resource":"node","uuid":"7fcae930-5bb4-4436-a0b4-b0db9a94d0e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98927","id":"98927","resource":"node","uuid":"59c7fa4a-80e1-4c24-8a44-fb7c4f48c8b7"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98903","vid":"45772","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I qualified for EI. What must I do to continue getting my benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-qualified-ei-what-must-i-do-continue-getting-my-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98903\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496861202","changed":"1529006920","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98903","id":"98903","resource":"node","uuid":"cd0212bf-1f95-45dc-b984-d378fa6a8ea9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cd0212bf-1f95-45dc-b984-d378fa6a8ea9","vuuid":"f55d8f9b-fa16-43d2-b0f8-1626eb3bddea","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most decisions about your Employment Insurance (EI) claim can be reconsidered. This can include situations where you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>been refused benefits or you think the amount is too low,<\/li>\n<li>been told you must repay some benefits you received,<\/li>\n<li>been given a penalty, or<\/li>\n<li>received a warning letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might have information or a document that Service Canada did not have when they made their decision. You should give the missing information to Service Canada. Even if you don\u2019t have any new documents or information, you can still ask for a reconsideration of the decision if you don\u2019t agree with the decision and you have a reason to support this.<\/p>\n<p>Your request for reconsideration should go to Service Canada. After a reconsideration, if you still do not agree with the decision, you can appeal to an independent tribunal called the <a href=\"http:\/\/www1.canada.ca\/en\/sst\/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Security Tribunal<\/a> \u2013 General Division.<\/p>\n<p>Some things cannot be reconsidered by Service Canada or appealed to the Social Security Tribunal. For example, only the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can settle disputes about how many insurable hours or earnings you have. If Service Canada staff are not sure how many insurable hours or earnings you have, they will often write to the CRA and ask CRA to make a decision about this called a \u201cruling\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>You can also ask for your own ruling from CRA about your insurable hours or earnings. You must ask for the ruling by June 30 in the year after you did the work. For example, June 30, 2017 is the deadline to ask for a ruling about any work you did in 2016. You can find more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cra-arc.gc.ca\/tx\/hm\/xplnd\/rlng-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\">information<\/a> about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cra-arc.gc.ca\/tx\/hm\/xplnd\/rlng-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\">asking for a ruling<\/a> from CRA.<\/p>\n<p>No matter who asks the CRA to make a ruling, it is important to remember that Service Canada and the Social Security Tribunal do not have the power to reconsider the CRA ruling. You must appeal the CRA\u2019s ruling about your insurable hours or earnings to the Minister of National Revenue. Appeal decisions are actually made on behalf of the Minister by the EI \/ CPP Appeal Division of the CRA Appeals Branch.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline to file an appeal is 90 days from when you first found out about the CRA\u2019s decision. You can find more information about filing an appeal <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cra-arc.gc.ca\/E\/pub\/tg\/p133\/p133-12e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a ruling from CRA about your insurable hours or earnings and also a decision from Service Canada about your EI benefits, it is very important that you challenge each one separately within the time limits. For example you might have to appeal the CRA\u2019s decision to the Minister of National Revenue at the same time that you apply for reconsideration of Service Canada\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98904","id":"98904","resource":"node","uuid":"950b09a7-b563-453e-a261-72653b10c35d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98905","id":"98905","resource":"node","uuid":"fb26f6b8-718a-4946-bbc1-049025597e6c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98906","id":"98906","resource":"node","uuid":"b4cfd159-b817-494f-97e1-de90ea0efdb0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98907","id":"98907","resource":"node","uuid":"73ec0a35-2d1b-4aed-9538-fecb7d34cf42"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98908","id":"98908","resource":"node","uuid":"4fced272-1bd8-44d8-9774-179b67e03c7c"}],"field_question":"What can I do if I am not happy with a decision about my EI claim?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/878","id":"878","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"24152a95-f0c6-40f4-a034-62164e2c9cdc"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98903","id":"98903","resource":"node","uuid":"cd0212bf-1f95-45dc-b984-d378fa6a8ea9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98897","id":"98897","resource":"node","uuid":"b6ac8d27-3293-4b4c-af9d-1bd0a6ec0e33"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98854","id":"98854","resource":"node","uuid":"56a67bd0-378a-406b-86e6-9b8cbfcac996"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74168","id":"74168","resource":"node","uuid":"c560bcfc-c091-46de-924a-2046789ef2a8"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73834","id":"73834","resource":"node","uuid":"58f15b48-7e66-4ff1-b339-c421bded7ea5"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98931","id":"98931","resource":"node","uuid":"35f71b7b-a504-48da-bbd8-7e3e160b35e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98932","id":"98932","resource":"node","uuid":"11aad6be-3371-4325-877e-6e57b520737a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98933","id":"98933","resource":"node","uuid":"469115db-7d80-424c-84b7-188e1adb92a5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98932","id":"98932","resource":"node","uuid":"11aad6be-3371-4325-877e-6e57b520737a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98933","id":"98933","resource":"node","uuid":"469115db-7d80-424c-84b7-188e1adb92a5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1496203200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1528344000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98909","vid":"46519","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if I am not happy with a decision about my EI claim?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/what-can-i-do-if-i-am-not-happy-decision-about-my-ei-claim","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98909\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1496861781","changed":"1529006920","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98909","id":"98909","resource":"node","uuid":"c8908a9b-d8a4-45dd-9709-b783ebef765e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c8908a9b-d8a4-45dd-9709-b783ebef765e","vuuid":"560eb9bc-138f-46c9-bd58-785ab35cec49","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The rules of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) say that you can work and still get income support as long as you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tell ODSP about any money you make<\/li>\n<li>don\u2019t make too much money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ODSP looks at how much money you or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-ontario-disability#97896\">someone else in your household<\/a> makes from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a job<\/li>\n<li>a training allowance<\/li>\n<li>being self-employed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>ODSP rules about how money you earn affects your assistance<\/h3>\n<p>Earnings exemptions are the rules that let you earn some money without ODSP reducing your assistance by the full amount that you earn.<\/p>\n<p>The general rule is that you can make $200 in net earnings in a month before it affects the amount ODSP gives you.<\/p>\n<p>If you make more than $200 in net earnings in a month, ODSP gives you less assistance. They reduce your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support by an amount that equals half of the net earnings you make that are more than $200.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you make $300 in net earnings in a month, ODSP takes $50 from the amount they usually give you. This is because $300 in net earnings minus $200 equals <strong>$100<\/strong>. And $100 divided by 2 equals <strong>$50<\/strong>. See below for how this works:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:500px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rteleft\" scope=\"col\">$300 (net monthly earnings)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>- $200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>= $100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00f7 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>= $50&nbsp;<\/strong>(amount ODSP subtracts from the amount they usually give you)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Rules that can increase the amount you get<\/h3>\n<p>You might get to keep more of your assistance if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have to pay for child care so you can go to work<\/li>\n<li>you have expenses related to working because of your disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might also be able to get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>money to help pay for items or services you need because of your disability<\/li>\n<li>money to help pay for things you need to start working<\/li>\n<li>an extra $100 each month <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_work.aspx\">because you\u2019re working<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Step 2 has more about how earnings exemptions affect the amount you get from ODSP.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3 has more about claiming child\u2011care expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4 has more about other rules that can help you with costs of working.<\/p>\n<h3>If you live in a First Nations community<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP will <strong>not<\/strong> reduce your income support because you\u2019re getting money for being in an employment training program that lasts up to 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the training allowance and money to pay for child care and travel.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98946","id":"98946","resource":"node","uuid":"7d9f6cd4-fe21-4f6f-9c11-d69c6dde2661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98947","id":"98947","resource":"node","uuid":"8d9746f3-a61b-4a59-97a2-ed2b3c162f41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98948","id":"98948","resource":"node","uuid":"b111d841-96b8-404c-8387-fd1d0c60f54a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98949","id":"98949","resource":"node","uuid":"82198e21-886e-469b-bfea-a09774ee4b07"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98950","id":"98950","resource":"node","uuid":"b1709560-5717-4b4f-af0f-108639a6e642"}],"field_question":"Can I work and still get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97905","id":"97905","resource":"node","uuid":"7b57a234-efaf-4db7-a505-63fbe468879e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97917","id":"97917","resource":"node","uuid":"bd82730c-35ed-42c0-ba31-43123034c4d3"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93735","id":"93735","resource":"node","uuid":"db447818-e3a3-4ed4-8243-ee37d6a5d698"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91906","id":"91906","resource":"node","uuid":"1d1dc225-a82a-4c52-a702-2338f035005f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528948800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560484800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"July 4\/18 KM: changes made; 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They reduce your assistance by an amount that equals half of the net earnings you make that are more than $200. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you make $300 in net earnings in a month, OW takes $50 from the amount they usually give you. This is because $300 in net earnings minus $200 equals <strong>$100<\/strong>. And $100 divided by 2 equals <strong>$50<\/strong>. See below for how this works:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:500px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rteleft\" scope=\"col\">$300 (net monthly earnings)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>- $200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>= $100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00f7 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>= $50<\/strong>&nbsp;(amount OW subtracts from the amount they usually give you)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you have to pay for child care so you can go to work, you might get to keep more of your assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3 has more about how earnings exemptions affect the amount you get from OW.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4 has more about claiming child\u2011care expenses.<\/p>\n<h3>If you live in a First Nations community<\/h3>\n<p>OW will <strong>not<\/strong> reduce your financial assistance because you\u2019re getting money for being in an employment training program that lasts up to 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the training allowance and money to pay for child care and travel.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98952","id":"98952","resource":"node","uuid":"0d343bb9-9d15-4ec9-bbeb-e38bbbafd27a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98953","id":"98953","resource":"node","uuid":"1e8f3be2-f7d1-4943-8be4-1a4d77dfe60e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98954","id":"98954","resource":"node","uuid":"43c53528-a551-48ba-8b90-769f15695132"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98955","id":"98955","resource":"node","uuid":"fdae95e5-962e-4194-b4e9-76e23619671e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98956","id":"98956","resource":"node","uuid":"d4c6555a-8642-4f21-b31f-80b43259b2a5"}],"field_question":"Can I work and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93735","id":"93735","resource":"node","uuid":"db447818-e3a3-4ed4-8243-ee37d6a5d698"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91906","id":"91906","resource":"node","uuid":"1d1dc225-a82a-4c52-a702-2338f035005f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528948800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560484800","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"July 4\/18 KM: New reviewed date and Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98951","vid":"63043","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I work and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-i-work-and-still-get-financial-assistance-ontario-works","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98951\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1498077133","changed":"1530737660","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98951","id":"98951","resource":"node","uuid":"f6690550-2888-4d73-8ac3-a350208a1e27"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f6690550-2888-4d73-8ac3-a350208a1e27","vuuid":"d7af9735-7878-4447-839d-a9502cb8cc28","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A collection agency collects debts for other people or businesses.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you owe money and don\u2019t pay it back on time, the person or company you owe the money to may hire a collection agency.<\/p>\n<p>But, there are rules that collection agencies must follow and limits to what they can do.<\/p>\n<p>Collection agencies must be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerbeware.mgs.gov.on.ca\/esearch\/start.do\">registered with the government of Ontario<\/a>. If they\u2019re not registered, it\u2019s against the law for them to try to collect money from you.<\/p>\n<p>Rules about contacting you<\/p>\n<p>Usually, collection agencies have to send you a written notice about a debt\u00a0before they can contact you by phone, text, or email, or in person. Written notice can be sent\u00a0by mail or email. But if you tell the collection agency you don't want to receive emails and give them your address, they must send you the written notice by mail.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And after sending the notice, they must wait <strong>at least 6 days<\/strong> before they can contact you.<\/p>\n<p>When the collection agency contacts you, there are other rules they must follow. For example, they must contact you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>only at certain times of the day<\/li>\n<li>no more than 3 times in a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t owe money<\/p>\n<p>If a collection agency contacts you about a debt that you don\u2019t think you owe, don\u2019t give them money or any personal information.<\/p>\n<p>The collection agency, or your creditor who hired the collection agency, may have made a mistake. So contact both of them and explain why you don\u2019t owe the money.<\/p>\n<p>When you do this, it\u2019s called <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/collection-agency-called-about-debt-i-don%E2%80%99t-owe-what-can-i-do\">disputing the debt<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Make sure it\u2019s a collection agency<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, people pretend to be collection agencies as a way to get money from you. These people are often called \u201cscam artists\u201d.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"filtered_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98962","id":"98962","resource":"node","uuid":"240d57bd-fcf5-4aa1-ae7b-5be77962bc52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98959","id":"98959","resource":"node","uuid":"97ef8216-d54a-4bfc-be7d-e2ff6dad7a5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98960","id":"98960","resource":"node","uuid":"bfbc447e-8e4f-453f-92c6-0a529a3c4487"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98961","id":"98961","resource":"node","uuid":"ae815fdd-e4c8-4bad-a86f-ebf38a679f78"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98963","id":"98963","resource":"node","uuid":"1768b0ae-f106-448d-9e18-4c41d02637e6"}],"field_question":"What rules do collection agencies have to follow and what are my rights when dealing with them?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/841","id":"841","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"bd994103-08c0-48a5-b8a9-ee9334a3a5f6"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98704","id":"98704","resource":"node","uuid":"5554a609-0bae-4767-8bc8-13a6e816fdd0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98970","id":"98970","resource":"node","uuid":"313b3cdc-066b-44ac-be26-3a7b49b06ddb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98975","id":"98975","resource":"node","uuid":"67ddf9e7-5b9e-4787-a342-87125e4336ce"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94191","id":"94191","resource":"node","uuid":"4ed457ab-fce2-497b-af8c-fe83999336c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86068","id":"86068","resource":"node","uuid":"fd7ec276-6d12-4325-b0ee-2e47ce9dece0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96945","id":"96945","resource":"node","uuid":"17f66dbe-c769-455a-a50d-3f61b4dc8ed2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1534478400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1566014400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura, Fara","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":"Aug. 17\/2018 - content updated to reflect changes that took effect on July 1 - email can be used for the first notice ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98964","vid":"65456","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What rules do collection agencies have to follow and what are my rights when dealing with them?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-rules-do-collection-agencies-have-follow-and-what-are-my","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98964\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1498492123","changed":"1534536747","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98964","id":"98964","resource":"node","uuid":"a9345e43-7c2b-42b9-9c5b-9f9853cf70a6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a9345e43-7c2b-42b9-9c5b-9f9853cf70a6","vuuid":"94b528e4-4b7c-428e-94f8-ba4b80352e44","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If a collection agency calls you about a debt that you don\u2019t think you owe, don\u2019t give them money or personal information.<\/p>\n<p>Your creditor or the collection agency may have made a mistake. A creditor is a person or business you owe money to.<\/p>\n<p>Contact the collection agency and explain that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you don\u2019t owe the money, or<\/li>\n<li>the information they have is wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, the collection agency can contact your creditor to find out why they claim that you do owe the money.<\/p>\n<p>If the collection agency is trying to collect a debt that you already paid, you may also want to contact the creditor. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<h3>Making sure it\u2019s a real collection agency<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure that the caller is from a real collection agency before you give them any personal information.<\/p>\n<p>A real collection agency will already have details about you and the person or company who hired them to collect the debt. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>Disputing the debt<\/h3>\n<p>If these things don\u2019t work, you can send a formal letter by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapost.ca\/tools\/pg\/manual\/PGregister-e.asp\">registered mail<\/a> to the collection agency saying that you \u201cdispute the debt\u201d and that you want a court to decide the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If you do this, the collection agency can only contact you if they plan to take you to court. See Step 4.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98965","id":"98965","resource":"node","uuid":"85512069-f377-48e6-a26c-2debdc1c99b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98968","id":"98968","resource":"node","uuid":"57fa1eb9-fc69-47b3-b9e0-3c20e3ec90b2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98966","id":"98966","resource":"node","uuid":"f756b446-1cf4-46bd-b57b-d580a0542a1d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98967","id":"98967","resource":"node","uuid":"df4f5a3a-1175-4b87-9a6a-1c9909994b53"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98969","id":"98969","resource":"node","uuid":"495cf70c-4158-4c3c-bb9d-0270e55e650d"}],"field_question":"A collection agency called about a debt I don\u2019t owe. 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What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/collection-agency-called-about-debt-i-do-not-owe-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98970\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1498496857","changed":"1537463562","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98970","id":"98970","resource":"node","uuid":"313b3cdc-066b-44ac-be26-3a7b49b06ddb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"313b3cdc-066b-44ac-be26-3a7b49b06ddb","vuuid":"41138885-d2ce-4720-95c8-6486d0004e79","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If a collection agency contacts you, don\u2019t ignore them. If you ignore them, serious things can happen. For example, your credit rating could drop and you might get <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/courts-and-tribunals\/im-being-sued-someone-small-claims-court-what-should-i-do\">sued in court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can contact the collection agency at any time. But, there are rules about when the collection agency can <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-rules-do-collection-agencies-have-follow-and-what-are-my\"><u>contact you<\/u><\/a>.&nbsp;For example, they must send you a written notice and wait at least <strong>6 days<\/strong> before they call, email, or text you.<\/p>\n<h3>Talking to the collection agency<\/h3>\n<p>When a collection agency contacts you, try to speak with them as soon as you can. You may be able to make a plan to pay off your debt in a way that you can afford.<\/p>\n<p>If you call them within a few days, they might be able to reduce the effect that the debt has on your credit score. But for this to happen, you need to pay the debt off right away.<\/p>\n<p>Once a collection agency contacts you, you have to deal with them. But, there may be ways to handle your debt in the future so you don\u2019t have to deal with a collection agency.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re having problems dealing with the collection agency, a non-profit credit counsellor may be able to help you. 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And either you or the seller must be in Ontario when you make your order.<\/p>\n<p>The rules talk about an \u201cagreement\u201d you make with the seller. You might not sign anything called an agreement or contract when you send in your order, but the law says you are making an agreement with the seller.<\/p>\n<p>Usually the agreement is made once the seller ships the items, bills you, or does something else that shows they have accepted your order.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules for mail order sellers<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the main rules that sellers must follow when they take orders by mail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you make the agreement, the seller must give you <strong>detailed information<\/strong> such as who you are buying from, what you are getting, when it will be delivered, and how much you have to pay.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must give you a <strong>copy of the agreement<\/strong>, containing all the required information, within <strong>30 days<\/strong> after they bill you, or within <strong>60 days<\/strong> after you made the agreement, whichever is sooner.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must deliver the goods or start the services no more than <strong>30 days<\/strong> late.<\/li>\n<li>The seller is not allowed to use \"<strong>unfair practices<\/strong>\" to convince you to buy their product or service. 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Can I cancel my order or get my money back?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/972","id":"972","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"050fd7d1-488a-455a-8725-775b0010d34c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99000","id":"99000","resource":"node","uuid":"1d0946b0-f31c-44e8-9b87-a55cc954c19f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98994","id":"98994","resource":"node","uuid":"597963b3-f21e-4695-b501-b50273240597"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98407","id":"98407","resource":"node","uuid":"d5faee6b-8646-4f51-a75b-14480db61d91"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73811","id":"73811","resource":"node","uuid":"414ccd35-6177-429d-96ce-d0e5d79d259e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97038","id":"97038","resource":"node","uuid":"336ec243-77ed-4cab-b661-4ac6c4aca842"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86950","id":"86950","resource":"node","uuid":"65dbfce0-a745-4c33-82c5-00aabd27225c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89663","id":"89663","resource":"node","uuid":"70ce66f9-0af3-439c-9c0d-050db4298d91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1498795200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532404800","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"98984","vid":"63480","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I bought something by mail order. Can I cancel my order or get my money back?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-bought-something-mail-order-can-i-cancel-my-order-or-get-my","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98984\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1500919042","changed":"1531751072","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98984","id":"98984","resource":"node","uuid":"e3c7e52b-4242-477a-921f-a06dce0d5a61"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e3c7e52b-4242-477a-921f-a06dce0d5a61","vuuid":"b645fee5-1b83-4412-bda3-0beafb137678","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Businesses that sell goods or services online have to follow certain rules. If they don\u2019t, the law gives you the right to cancel your order in some situations.<\/p>\n<p>These rules apply only if the total price is more than $50, not including taxes. And either you or the seller must be in Ontario when you make your order.<\/p>\n<p>The rules talk about an \"agreement\" you make with the seller. You might not see anything called an agreement when you place your order. But when you buy something, the law says you have made an agreement or contract with the seller.<\/p>\n<p>Usually you make the agreement when you take the final step that lets the seller charge your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card or other form of payment.<\/p>\n<p>\"Online\" means that you placed your order or made the agreement using the internet. For example, on a website, by email, or in an app on a mobile phone or tablet.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules for online sellers<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the main rules that online sellers must follow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you make the agreement, the seller must give you <strong>detailed information<\/strong> such as who you are buying from, what you are getting, when it will be delivered, and how much you have to pay.<\/li>\n<li>Within 15 days, the seller must give you a <strong>copy of the agreement<\/strong>, containing all the required information.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must deliver the goods or start the services no more than <strong>30 days<\/strong> late.<\/li>\n<li>The seller is not allowed to use \u201c<strong>unfair practices<\/strong>\u201d to convince you to buy their product or service. This includes making false statements or taking unfair advantage of your situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may also have legal rights beyond what is covered by these rules. 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Can I cancel my order or get my money back?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-bought-something-online-can-i-cancel-my-order-or-get-my-money","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98994\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1500920417","changed":"1506459291","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98994","id":"98994","resource":"node","uuid":"597963b3-f21e-4695-b501-b50273240597"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"597963b3-f21e-4695-b501-b50273240597","vuuid":"9bc7bd87-026f-499d-91a7-c330ebfc92ed","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Businesses that take orders for goods or services over the telephone have to follow certain rules. If they don\u2019t, the law gives you the right to cancel your order in some situations.<\/p>\n<p>These rules apply only if the total price is more than $50, not including taxes. And either you or the seller must be in Ontario when you make your order.<\/p>\n<p>The rules talk about an \u201cagreement\u201d you make with the seller. When you order something on the phone, the law says you have made an agreement or contract with the seller.<\/p>\n<p>Usually you make the agreement when you take the final step that lets the seller charge your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">credit<\/span> card or other form of payment.<\/p>\n<h3>Rules for telephone sellers<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the main rules that sellers must follow when they take orders by phone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you make the agreement, the seller must give you <strong>detailed information<\/strong> such as who you are buying from, what you are getting, when it will be delivered, and how much you have to pay.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must give you a <strong>copy of the agreement<\/strong>, containing all the required information, within <strong>30 days<\/strong> after they bill you, or within <strong>60 days<\/strong> after you made the agreement, whichever is sooner.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must deliver the goods or start the services no more than <strong>30 days<\/strong> late.<\/li>\n<li>The seller is not allowed to use \"<strong>unfair practices<\/strong>\" to convince you to buy their product or service. This includes making false statements or taking unfair advantage of your situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may also have legal rights beyond what is covered by these rules. For example, you might be able to sue the seller if you receive something that is very poor quality or very different from what the seller said it would be. See Step 5.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98995","id":"98995","resource":"node","uuid":"8141145c-cd9d-4d8b-a785-d7722cedf324"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98996","id":"98996","resource":"node","uuid":"3c747cd1-df64-4add-8498-0fffe5e63307"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98997","id":"98997","resource":"node","uuid":"678cc536-d54c-4f52-bff7-e17e4770138b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98998","id":"98998","resource":"node","uuid":"38adb70c-44ca-4490-88cf-6387744ebf30"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98999","id":"98999","resource":"node","uuid":"37465be9-5f81-4714-a499-bcc60d4dcf4f"}],"field_question":"I bought something by telephone. Can I cancel my order or get my money back?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/972","id":"972","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"050fd7d1-488a-455a-8725-775b0010d34c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98984","id":"98984","resource":"node","uuid":"e3c7e52b-4242-477a-921f-a06dce0d5a61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98994","id":"98994","resource":"node","uuid":"597963b3-f21e-4695-b501-b50273240597"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98407","id":"98407","resource":"node","uuid":"d5faee6b-8646-4f51-a75b-14480db61d91"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73811","id":"73811","resource":"node","uuid":"414ccd35-6177-429d-96ce-d0e5d79d259e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97038","id":"97038","resource":"node","uuid":"336ec243-77ed-4cab-b661-4ac6c4aca842"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86950","id":"86950","resource":"node","uuid":"65dbfce0-a745-4c33-82c5-00aabd27225c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89663","id":"89663","resource":"node","uuid":"70ce66f9-0af3-439c-9c0d-050db4298d91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91997","id":"91997","resource":"node","uuid":"3dbd63fb-8787-4e24-b2aa-543efe70546a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1498795200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532404800","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99000","vid":"63575","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I bought something by telephone. Can I cancel my order or get my money back?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-bought-something-telephone-can-i-cancel-my-order-or-get-my-money","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99000\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1500921142","changed":"1531759378","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99000","id":"99000","resource":"node","uuid":"1d0946b0-f31c-44e8-9b87-a55cc954c19f"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"1d0946b0-f31c-44e8-9b87-a55cc954c19f","vuuid":"02e28433-d34f-4345-90d9-7ec08be7b2b5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows you to get rid of your debts if you cannot pay them off. Bankruptcy can give you a fresh start. But it will affect your ability to get credit cards, mortgages, or other loans in the future.<\/p>\n<p>You can only file for bankruptcy if you are insolvent. Insolvent means that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you don\u2019t have enough money to pay your debts, and<\/li>\n<li>you have more than $1,000 in unsecured debt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An unsecured debt is money that you owe that doesn\u2019t have collateral. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>credit cards<\/li>\n<li>payday loans<\/li>\n<li>cell phone bills<\/li>\n<li>lines of credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have filed for bankruptcy before, a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-difference-between-licensed-insolvency-trustee-credit\"><u>Licensed Insolvency Trustee<\/u><\/a> can tell you about the special rules that apply to you.<\/p>\n<h3>Before you file for bankruptcy<\/h3>\n<p>Most people can fix their debt problems without filing for bankruptcy. Instead of bankruptcy, you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>try to work out a repayment plan with your creditors. You can talk to your creditors on your own, or with the help of a non-profit credit counsellor. This kind of repayment plan is called an informal restructuring.<\/li>\n<li>talk to a financial advisor at your bank. An advisor can help you make a plan to pay off your debts. They can also help you apply for a consolidation loan.<\/li>\n<li>talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee about your financial situation and what you can do. And a trustee can help you file a consumer proposal, which is another option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99006","id":"99006","resource":"node","uuid":"84e67189-a685-4c88-80b1-787d8c5809c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99007","id":"99007","resource":"node","uuid":"4c894bb6-0b53-4cf2-852d-3d2f7dcb68fd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99008","id":"99008","resource":"node","uuid":"54826bb9-d476-4017-9a97-975eb6101364"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99009","id":"99009","resource":"node","uuid":"0580df7f-7852-4713-bcde-cec6e6afd125"}],"field_question":"I am having money problems. Should I file for bankruptcy?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99016","id":"99016","resource":"node","uuid":"d132c3b9-79b3-48e3-add4-f57f2efe63d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99046","id":"99046","resource":"node","uuid":"294a0a66-bc85-421f-bd3e-147044ea9f04"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532664000","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99010","vid":"63544","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I am having money problems. Should I file for bankruptcy?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/i-am-having-money-problems-should-i-file-bankruptcy","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99010\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1501188253","changed":"1531757207","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99010","id":"99010","resource":"node","uuid":"a0823cf2-77ce-477b-8c45-601a4e823c4c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a0823cf2-77ce-477b-8c45-601a4e823c4c","vuuid":"6fbe453b-8a8a-4cb2-8652-37c48a6db4b5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Bankruptcy is a legal process that you can only start with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.<\/p>\n<p>A Licensed Insolvency Trustee can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>help you decide if bankruptcy will work for you<\/li>\n<li>talk to you about options other than bankruptcy<\/li>\n<li>guide you through the bankruptcy process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you decide to file for bankruptcy, the trustee will prepare everything you need. You have to pay them for this service or sell your assets to cover their fees.<\/p>\n<p>You might also have to answer questions from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. They will ask why you want to file for bankruptcy and for information about your assets and debts.<\/p>\n<p>The advantages of bankruptcy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you get rid of most or all of your debts, and<\/li>\n<li>if it\u2019s your first bankruptcy, you get a \u2018fresh start\u2019 after 9 months. But, the bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for 6 or 7 years after you are discharged from your bankruptcy. A bankruptcy on your report can make it harder to get loans or credit cards in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The disadvantages of bankruptcy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you&nbsp; lose all your credit cards,<\/li>\n<li>you may have to sell some of your assets, which could include your house or car, and<\/li>\n<li>there is a public record of your bankruptcy that anyone can find. A bankruptcy can make it harder to get a loan or credit card, or rent a place to live in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you file for bankruptcy, there are some <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/can-i-still-owe-money-after-i-have-been-discharged-bankruptcy\"><u>debts you might have to pay after bankruptcy<\/u><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The trustee must tell your creditors and the consumer reporting agencies about your bankruptcy. A consumer reporting agency is a company that prepares and holds credit reports for people. The two main ones in Canada are<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transunion.com\/\"> TransUnion<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.equifax.ca\/\">Equifax<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your assets are worth more than $15,000, a notice about your bankruptcy will also be included in the local newspaper or other news sources.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone, such as a landlord or employer, can find out about your bankruptcy if they check your credit or call the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99011","id":"99011","resource":"node","uuid":"e573c9ad-9cb5-4a2e-be71-92d6f6708423"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99012","id":"99012","resource":"node","uuid":"fcf1d511-2d79-4449-b100-78eaf84a8a6b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99013","id":"99013","resource":"node","uuid":"2209beaf-d0a7-4439-8556-b1d3d001d602"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99014","id":"99014","resource":"node","uuid":"5ed5dd56-1f34-42c5-b749-71b73216b604"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99015","id":"99015","resource":"node","uuid":"6207fc5b-93d3-4176-a81f-f4473b824e06"}],"field_question":"How do I file for bankruptcy?  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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/how-do-i-file-bankruptcy","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99016\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501272585","changed":"1531756175","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99016","id":"99016","resource":"node","uuid":"d132c3b9-79b3-48e3-add4-f57f2efe63d4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d132c3b9-79b3-48e3-add4-f57f2efe63d4","vuuid":"34384d45-5d52-4de5-8634-1a1500fb15f9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes, there are other options that might work better for you than bankruptcy. For example, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get advice about your financial situation from a non-profit financial counsellor<\/li>\n<li>make a repayment plan with your creditors<\/li>\n<li>work with a financial advisor to plan how to pay off your debts or get a consolidation loan<\/li>\n<li>prepare and file a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/can-consumer-proposal-help-me-get-out-debt\"><u>consumer proposal<\/u><\/a> with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99017","id":"99017","resource":"node","uuid":"870cb89f-19b8-4252-860a-035e68227fea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99018","id":"99018","resource":"node","uuid":"dbff74b5-018f-48fd-a114-e0906cb5855b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99019","id":"99019","resource":"node","uuid":"d0b4f441-203a-40df-aa2c-a899686cc7a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99020","id":"99020","resource":"node","uuid":"4358d815-a904-4b85-8f19-dcb45804517c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99021","id":"99021","resource":"node","uuid":"fd41a0b3-5000-4238-98d8-736def313e69"}],"field_question":"Are there options other than bankruptcy if I\u2019m in debt?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99010","id":"99010","resource":"node","uuid":"a0823cf2-77ce-477b-8c45-601a4e823c4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99042","id":"99042","resource":"node","uuid":"03afd853-cd8a-4892-81f0-c2fb4ce31255"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99057","id":"99057","resource":"node","uuid":"9c45bffc-df3e-4652-ae37-259565da9205"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99022","vid":"63511","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Are there options other than bankruptcy if I\u2019m in debt?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/are-there-options-other-bankruptcy-if-i%E2%80%99m-debt","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501273096","changed":"1531755494","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e","vuuid":"0655a5eb-f417-4e8e-8c1d-ef94b540aaa7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are many things that can happen during the bankruptcy process. Before you file for bankruptcy, your Licensed Insolvency Trustee will look at your assets and debts. They can then tell you what your options are.<\/p>\n<p>When you file for bankruptcy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to pay your debts, you might have to sell your assets, including your house or car<\/li>\n<li>you must give up all your credit cards<\/li>\n<li>if you plan to borrow more than $1,000, you must first tell the lender that you are bankrupt<\/li>\n<li>you must file monthly statements of your income and expenses with your Licensed Insolvency Trustee<\/li>\n<li>you will have the lowest possible credit rating (R9)<\/li>\n<li>you must go to 2 financial counselling sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you are bankrupt, you will not have to make payments on most of your debts unless you have <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-are-surplus-income-payments\">surplus income<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Your creditors will not be able to contact you about your debts. Any lawsuits about your debt will stop.<\/p>\n<p>Your assets are things that you own that can be sold to help pay off your debts. Your assets include your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>house and furniture<\/li>\n<li>car and other vehicles<\/li>\n<li>clothes and jewellery<\/li>\n<li>tools<\/li>\n<li>investments like RRSPs, Canada Savings Bonds, and RESPs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must tell your trustee about all your assets before you file for bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p>While you are bankrupt, you are still allowed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>work, quit, change jobs, or get a new job<\/li>\n<li>go to school<\/li>\n<li>travel<\/li>\n<li>get married<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But it is a good idea to talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee before doing any of these things because these actions can affect your bankruptcy. For example, getting married might change your surplus income payment.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99023","id":"99023","resource":"node","uuid":"7be78a1a-10da-421a-a0bd-78c2ad467a19"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99024","id":"99024","resource":"node","uuid":"39cbec7b-eba6-4337-b33c-bd38b9709e99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99025","id":"99025","resource":"node","uuid":"142c9f47-abb7-46a9-a1a9-95433c955954"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99026","id":"99026","resource":"node","uuid":"8d50315b-5a78-4085-83ce-59c0494edc0c"}],"field_question":"If I file for bankruptcy, what is the process? Will I lose my house or car?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99016","id":"99016","resource":"node","uuid":"d132c3b9-79b3-48e3-add4-f57f2efe63d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99046","id":"99046","resource":"node","uuid":"294a0a66-bc85-421f-bd3e-147044ea9f04"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99027","vid":"63552","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"If I file for bankruptcy, what is the process? Will I lose my house or car?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/if-i-file-bankruptcy-what-process-will-i-lose-my-house-or-car","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501274859","changed":"1531757480","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027","id":"99027","resource":"node","uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17","vuuid":"2d6ca40a-c1b6-429d-bc91-8f5758b22203","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are some debts that you still have to pay even if you file for bankruptcy. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>secured debts you have for assets you plan to keep<\/li>\n<li>government student loans, if you have been out of school for less than 7 years<\/li>\n<li>child and spousal support payments<\/li>\n<li>fines and court penalties<\/li>\n<li>debts that are the result of a crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These debts survive your bankruptcy. Your Licensed Insolvency Trustee will tell you what debts you will still owe after bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, after your bankruptcy is discharged, you don\u2019t owe your creditors money anymore. But a creditor might still ask you to pay them back after the discharge. It\u2019s a good idea to ask your trustee if you are supposed to pay that creditor. If you don\u2019t have to pay, the trustee will tell the creditor to stop contacting you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99028","id":"99028","resource":"node","uuid":"6a44b2ff-416a-43a2-93b6-dd43e5e938cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99029","id":"99029","resource":"node","uuid":"c833c1da-54b2-4ce1-af9c-0f48ea670b95"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99030","id":"99030","resource":"node","uuid":"eacdc638-433d-408f-9dee-0a0e2752c49d"}],"field_question":"Can I still owe money after I have been discharged from bankruptcy?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99016","id":"99016","resource":"node","uuid":"d132c3b9-79b3-48e3-add4-f57f2efe63d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99046","id":"99046","resource":"node","uuid":"294a0a66-bc85-421f-bd3e-147044ea9f04"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99031","vid":"45528","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I still owe money after I have been discharged from bankruptcy?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/can-i-still-owe-money-after-i-have-been-discharged-bankruptcy","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99031\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501275425","changed":"1504626275","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99031","id":"99031","resource":"node","uuid":"d202c88b-371a-494d-85af-199e7c22ccf9"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d202c88b-371a-494d-85af-199e7c22ccf9","vuuid":"47f3d256-8a41-4f0d-9fae-11236f6b28d5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your spouse or partner\u2019s bankruptcy affects you if you have joint debts. Joint debt is a debt that you and your partner owe together. For example, if you both signed a loan or a credit card agreement, you are both responsible for paying it back.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a joint debt and your partner files for bankruptcy, you will have to pay off the whole amount yourself. This is true whether you are married, divorced, separated, or common-law. In short, you have provided a personal guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have any joint debts, you are not responsible for what your partner owes.<\/p>\n<h3>Your credit rating<\/h3>\n<p>Your partner\u2019s bankruptcy will affect your credit rating if you have joint debts that you can\u2019t pay. If you don\u2019t have joint debt, your credit rating will not be affected.<\/p>\n<p>After bankruptcy, your partner will have the lowest possible credit score (R9). This can make it hard to get a mortgage or any other loan together in the future.<\/p>\n<h3>Your home<\/h3>\n<p>If you own a home by yourself, your partner\u2019s bankruptcy will not affect your house.<\/p>\n<p>But if both of you own a home together, your partner's creditors are entitled to their share of the equity. You might have to sell your house to give the creditors the money that you owe.<\/p>\n<p>You can also buy your partner\u2019s share of the home\u2019s equity. If you do this, you will not have to sell your house to pay the debts. Instead, the creditors will receive the money that you pay for your partner\u2019s share.<\/p>\n<p>The same rules apply to a matrimonial home.<\/p>\n<h3>Surplus income payments<\/h3>\n<p>You add both partners\u2019 incomes together to decide if the bankrupt partner has to <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-are-surplus-income-payments\">make surplus income payments<\/a><\/u>.&nbsp;If you earn more money than the bankruptcy guidelines allow, you will have to make surplus income payments.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99032","id":"99032","resource":"node","uuid":"0670ea8f-4f96-4bc1-92c5-605ffb20028a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99033","id":"99033","resource":"node","uuid":"198949c4-8379-4f11-bf71-9c97b37aa43b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99034","id":"99034","resource":"node","uuid":"beb52ab8-d577-4da1-b61a-55635112b374"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99035","id":"99035","resource":"node","uuid":"62054e20-8c87-4309-99e8-23460aba82bc"}],"field_question":"How does my partner\u2019s bankruptcy affect me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027","id":"99027","resource":"node","uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99051","id":"99051","resource":"node","uuid":"537240bf-ab72-48cc-9afa-cc30bbd2fcc5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99036","vid":"63538","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How does my partner\u2019s bankruptcy affect me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/how-does-my-partner%E2%80%99s-bankruptcy-affect-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99036\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1501275826","changed":"1531756799","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99036","id":"99036","resource":"node","uuid":"ffcef933-3e14-4066-b386-152c270dcece"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ffcef933-3e14-4066-b386-152c270dcece","vuuid":"8af83aa4-d6fc-4f37-a365-07b7451daf31","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you think you can pay off part of your debts, you might want to file a consumer proposal instead of bankruptcy. You can only file a consumer proposal with the help of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.<\/p>\n<p>A consumer proposal is a legal agreement between you and your creditors. The consumer proposal tells creditors what you plan to do about the debt you owe them, and asks them to change the terms of your repayment. Your creditors could agree to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give you more time to pay back the debt<\/li>\n<li>reduce the amount of your payments<\/li>\n<li>stop charging interest on your debt<\/li>\n<li>agree to accept a lower amount than the total owing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, in a consumer proposal, if you owe $100, you can ask a creditor to accept $50 instead. Many creditors would rather have you pay back some of the money you owe. If you file for bankruptcy, your creditors might get no money at all.<\/p>\n<p>For a consumer proposal to be accepted, the creditors that you owe more than half of your debts to must agree to it. If those creditors agree, the other creditors who did not agree will still have to accept the consumer proposal.<\/p>\n<p>A consumer proposal <strong>only<\/strong> helps you settle your unsecured debts. An unsecured debt is a debt that&nbsp;does not have collateral. This means that the creditor does not have anything they can take from you if you don\u2019t pay your debt, like a house or car.<\/p>\n<p>A consumer proposal is different from a debt repayment plan because a debt repayment plan is not a formal legal process.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a note in your credit report that you have filed a consumer proposal. The note will be there for 3 years after your consumer proposal is completed. Having a consumer proposal on your credit report can make it hard to get credit later.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99037","id":"99037","resource":"node","uuid":"54df6569-6f89-4d29-a0ef-6cf87b0187c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99038","id":"99038","resource":"node","uuid":"ff72d288-f1b9-422b-a0a1-10a2de4b22a2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99039","id":"99039","resource":"node","uuid":"920c39a3-04bc-4d54-9818-34dc96ff2842"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99040","id":"99040","resource":"node","uuid":"b1c8d92e-1cd1-4f4b-8e23-6fa49ee70331"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99041","id":"99041","resource":"node","uuid":"22f29ebd-49b2-45b7-a457-4626f3ae6d0b"}],"field_question":"Can a consumer proposal help me get out of debt?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027","id":"99027","resource":"node","uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99051","id":"99051","resource":"node","uuid":"537240bf-ab72-48cc-9afa-cc30bbd2fcc5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99042","vid":"63513","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can a consumer proposal help me get out of debt?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/can-consumer-proposal-help-me-get-out-debt","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99042\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501276206","changed":"1531755610","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99042","id":"99042","resource":"node","uuid":"03afd853-cd8a-4892-81f0-c2fb4ce31255"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"03afd853-cd8a-4892-81f0-c2fb4ce31255","vuuid":"819b5fe5-bb3a-403a-bb1f-08417dede75d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Bankruptcy Assistance Program can help if you can\u2019t:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, or<\/li>\n<li>afford to pay the regular fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To use the program, <strong>all<\/strong> of the following must be true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have contacted two Licensed Insolvency Trustees to get their services and were refused.<\/li>\n<li>You have not recently been involved in commercial activities, like running a business or selling products.<\/li>\n<li>You do not need to make <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-are-surplus-income-payments\">surplus income payments<\/a><\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t have assets that need to be sold.<\/li>\n<li>You are not in jail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Bankruptcy Assistance Program will not pay the trustee\u2019s fees. But the trustee that you are assigned to will figure out a fee and a payment plan that works for you.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99043","id":"99043","resource":"node","uuid":"7a23a7e5-1dd2-4a41-861e-a0d4ea92f62e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99044","id":"99044","resource":"node","uuid":"1e7ad5df-942a-49cb-821f-074241fb15c3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99045","id":"99045","resource":"node","uuid":"3c244c20-9860-4ff8-b97f-4d3f448a2349"}],"field_question":"What if I can\u2019t find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, or I can\u2019t afford the fees? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-if-i-cannot-find-licensed-insolvency-trustee-or-i-cannot-afford","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99046\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501276532","changed":"1535571054","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99046","id":"99046","resource":"node","uuid":"294a0a66-bc85-421f-bd3e-147044ea9f04"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"294a0a66-bc85-421f-bd3e-147044ea9f04","vuuid":"f880b3c4-e67b-4c73-a240-27806164135b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your household income is usually your partner\u2019s income plus your income. Surplus income is the amount of money your household makes that is more than the government\u2019s guideline. The guideline is what the government says a family with your income and number of dependents should need to live.<\/p>\n<p>If you file for bankruptcy and your family income is above the guideline, you will need to make surplus income payments to the trustee. These payments will continue as long as your income is above the guideline while you are bankrupt. Your surplus income payment is usually half of your family income over the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>If you have surplus income and it is your first bankruptcy, you will have to make those payments for 21 months. If it is your second bankruptcy, you will have to make those payments for 36 months.<\/p>\n<p>Your entire family\u2019s income is used to calculate your surplus income payment. This includes your spouse or partner\u2019s income, as well as any other adult who is contributing towards a household income. How much money you are allowed to keep depends how many people are in your family. \u201cFamily\u201d includes anyone who is part of your family and lives in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Your trustee will also look at how much of the family income you earn by yourself. For example, if you earn 40% of the household income, then you would only have to pay 40% of the surplus income payment calculated by your trustee.<\/p>\n<p>Surplus income payments are paid to your trustee. Your trustee uses that money to repay your creditors. The amount of your surplus income payment can change if your income changes.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not make your surplus income payments in full to the trustee, you are not likely to get an automatic discharge to end your bankruptcy. Instead, you will probably have to go to court. The court will then decide if they will discharge your bankruptcy, or if you must stay bankrupt longer.<\/p>\n<p>You must always pay off all the surplus income you owe before you are discharged.<\/p>\n<h3>Mediation<\/h3>\n<p>You may also be able to use the bankruptcy mediation process. You can use this if you don\u2019t think your surplus income calculation is correct, or if you don\u2019t think you can make the payments. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99047","id":"99047","resource":"node","uuid":"9393714a-23ee-4838-a3e8-09e80e3e38e1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99048","id":"99048","resource":"node","uuid":"b269079a-2de3-413b-b94a-057e53f59c61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99049","id":"99049","resource":"node","uuid":"a1b39ef2-3091-4810-87ac-643a090beaaa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99050","id":"99050","resource":"node","uuid":"474d14fa-12e8-4074-88a7-6f6df054eec6"}],"field_question":"What are surplus income payments?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027","id":"99027","resource":"node","uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99042","id":"99042","resource":"node","uuid":"03afd853-cd8a-4892-81f0-c2fb4ce31255"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99051","vid":"63556","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are surplus income payments?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-are-surplus-income-payments","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99051\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501276922","changed":"1531758119","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99051","id":"99051","resource":"node","uuid":"537240bf-ab72-48cc-9afa-cc30bbd2fcc5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"537240bf-ab72-48cc-9afa-cc30bbd2fcc5","vuuid":"1f2cd6a7-5019-4931-98f6-de9a06b2afbe","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Licensed Insolvency Trustees, credit counsellors, and debt settlement businesses, all offer financial advice. But they are very different.<\/p>\n<p>A Licensed Insolvency Trustee is the only person who can file a bankruptcy or consumer proposal for you. A trustee can also give you financial advice and help you understand how to repay your debt.<\/p>\n<p>Credit counsellors and debt settlement businesses can give you financial advice and information. They can help you make a budget and make plans to repay your debt. But they can\u2019t file a bankruptcy or consumer proposal for you.<\/p>\n<p>There are two different kinds of credit counsellors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-profit credit counsellors<\/li>\n<li>For-profit credit counsellors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Non-profit credit counsellors work with you at a low-cost or sometimes for free. But for-profit credit counsellors and debt settlement businesses charge you for their services.<\/p>\n<p>The government of Ontario sets rules that all counsellors and debt settlement businesses must follow. Licensed Insolvency Trustees follow a different set of rules.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99052","id":"99052","resource":"node","uuid":"76064798-b41e-45fd-b314-37c3bdecec74"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99053","id":"99053","resource":"node","uuid":"4224faa4-6a2b-40ec-aa78-da98a27d0060"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99054","id":"99054","resource":"node","uuid":"1cfbf603-265d-4524-8172-7103c52b30ed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99055","id":"99055","resource":"node","uuid":"ad481253-a6e7-46a6-9ccd-4eeeedae4e17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99056","id":"99056","resource":"node","uuid":"287bc37e-a276-4e5d-a562-0524488d574a"}],"field_question":"What is the difference between a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, a credit counsellor, and a debt settlement business?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/971","id":"971","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e31839a9-7d1d-42e5-8421-7df2625a8beb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027","id":"99027","resource":"node","uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99051","id":"99051","resource":"node","uuid":"537240bf-ab72-48cc-9afa-cc30bbd2fcc5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99057","vid":"63504","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is the difference between a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, a credit counsellor, and a debt settlement business?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/what-difference-between-licensed-insolvency-trustee-credit","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99057\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1501277309","changed":"1531754965","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99057","id":"99057","resource":"node","uuid":"9c45bffc-df3e-4652-ae37-259565da9205"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9c45bffc-df3e-4652-ae37-259565da9205","vuuid":"83850dd3-c174-49c4-845b-cf940875d529","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You are discharged from your bankruptcy when you get an order that says you no longer have to pay most of the debts you owe. This means most of your debts will be erased and you will not have to pay any more money to most of your creditors. Once you are discharged, your bankruptcy ends.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations, you will get an automatic discharge. And sometimes you have to go to court to be discharged. In most first bankruptcies, you receive an automatic discharge from your bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p>For a first bankruptcy, you can be automatically discharged after:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9 months if you do not have to make <u><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/consumer-law\/what-are-surplus-income-payments\">surplus income payments<\/a><\/u>,&nbsp;or<\/li>\n<li>21 months if you are making surplus income payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have filed twice for bankruptcy, you will get an automatic discharge after 24 months. If you are making surplus income payments and you have been bankrupt before, you will be bankrupt for at least 36 months.<\/p>\n<p>Until you are discharged, you will still owe money to your creditors.<\/p>\n<h3>After your bankruptcy is discharged<\/h3>\n<p>Once you are discharged from bankruptcy, your credit rating will be R9. An R9 rating is the lowest credit rating you can have. You will have this rating for 6 years if it was your first bankruptcy and for 14 years if it is your second bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p>An R9 credit rating can make it hard to get a mortgage or a credit card. For example, instead of a credit card, banks might give you prepaid cards or cards that require you to collateral. It might also be hard to get other types of loans, or even good interest rates on loans.<\/p>\n<p>If it is your first bankruptcy, you must wait 6 or 7 years for the information about your bankruptcy to be removed from your credit report. Both your credit rating and credit score will also be erased. Your credit report will look like you never had any credit before.<\/p>\n<p>You will have to start building your credit again. You can do this by opening a bank account and getting a credit card. It is important to use your credit carefully so you do not get in debt again.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99058","id":"99058","resource":"node","uuid":"a0c75649-d2ea-4a2f-a986-d10feff57cc9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99059","id":"99059","resource":"node","uuid":"285f39e7-61c2-4120-9574-9bbbd5225563"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99060","id":"99060","resource":"node","uuid":"b3fe11a3-3df4-48c2-8068-ae8acd05ce5b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99061","id":"99061","resource":"node","uuid":"e8e3734d-d537-4e05-a109-6438a9de32c6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99062","id":"99062","resource":"node","uuid":"a9065cdb-d736-411e-96b7-24de32ae22be"}],"field_question":"How do I get discharged from my bankruptcy?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/818","id":"818","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"493a2e41-c1be-4339-b71b-19249b41084b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/973","id":"973","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9140686e-7609-438f-9930-d368a20d626d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99022","id":"99022","resource":"node","uuid":"331df5cd-5c1c-46f5-a31a-1596a10d395e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99027","id":"99027","resource":"node","uuid":"3273e52b-73fa-40b9-9744-195dc9877b17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99051","id":"99051","resource":"node","uuid":"537240bf-ab72-48cc-9afa-cc30bbd2fcc5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99003","id":"99003","resource":"node","uuid":"56d3932d-febd-49c6-ad28-93f449e364ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98255","id":"98255","resource":"node","uuid":"29c25829-df9d-415e-8bd2-39da3539437a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81398","id":"81398","resource":"node","uuid":"2be0784d-8b0c-4fb7-8c15-b533261349a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73727","id":"73727","resource":"node","uuid":"832f8ac6-11cb-4400-bdd2-1acb604f7a7b"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98287","id":"98287","resource":"node","uuid":"48191c93-0033-4a48-b9a4-0152969fab64"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99005","id":"99005","resource":"node","uuid":"59fd9939-7018-4dde-949a-518f9af42840"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89395","id":"89395","resource":"node","uuid":"f99ea1e7-a02e-42a6-af2e-772e9b46266f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1492401600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1532750400","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Nicole","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99063","vid":"63532","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I get discharged from my bankruptcy?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/debt-and-consumer-rights\/how-do-i-get-discharged-my-bankruptcy","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99063\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1501277739","changed":"1531756463","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99063","id":"99063","resource":"node","uuid":"9d718fed-84d7-4814-9eaf-78f33b4cac5c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9d718fed-84d7-4814-9eaf-78f33b4cac5c","vuuid":"c72b4cce-13a5-4d61-97a8-5663755f321a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you\u2019re applying for or getting financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW), they can visit you at home without telling you they\u2019re coming.<\/p>\n<p>OW may visit you to check on whether you\u2019re <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-need-money-live-can-i-get-help-ontario-works\">eligible for assistance<\/a> and the amount you should get. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>But any visits must be during the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/ow\/contacts\/ow_contacts.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">OW office's normal business hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>If OW comes to your home<\/h3>\n<p>An OW worker can come into your home only if <strong>you let them in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But OW can refuse to give you assistance or cut off your assistance if you don't let them in, unless you have a \"valid reason\". See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>If OW thinks you're breaking the law<\/h3>\n<p>If OW thinks you're lying to them or breaking the rules on purpose, they can ask the police to charge you with fraud. If this happens, <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-problem-ontario-works-where-can-i-get\">get legal help<\/a> <strong>right away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99073","id":"99073","resource":"node","uuid":"d4ef161e-f4da-4f4f-bd4a-704a26dbc147"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99075","id":"99075","resource":"node","uuid":"10599e6c-af4b-4147-8706-4cf194a4a9b7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99076","id":"99076","resource":"node","uuid":"68ee6946-6982-4e91-90d6-91f2b2aa58b4"}],"field_question":"Can someone from Ontario Works come to my home without telling me before they come?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97992","id":"97992","resource":"node","uuid":"5e7463ab-ea1a-4e6f-a066-a2bfe0a28ff2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98012","id":"98012","resource":"node","uuid":"e6191797-1a7a-4436-89c9-40ad019dca36"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035","id":"98035","resource":"node","uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98042","id":"98042","resource":"node","uuid":"acf64f24-84e2-4906-8ca7-48de145e3c63"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503288000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1534824000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99074","vid":"45086","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can someone from Ontario Works come to my home without telling me before they come?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-someone-ontario-works-come-my-home-without-telling-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99074\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1503925722","changed":"1503933199","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99074","id":"99074","resource":"node","uuid":"9d9d0e3c-fbb0-470a-9cd2-20e915274d14"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9d9d0e3c-fbb0-470a-9cd2-20e915274d14","vuuid":"fda8b7e3-e2aa-4265-999a-ce15a7294b4b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The&nbsp;Canada Pension Plan (CPP)&nbsp;is a benefits plan for workers. You might be able to get CPP disability benefits if all of the following are true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019re under 65 years old<\/li>\n<li>you have enough pension contributions<\/li>\n<li>you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/cpp-disability-benefit.html\">severe and prolonged disability<\/a> that stops you from working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pension contributions are based on what you and your employers paid to the CPP while you were working. The government keeps a record of the contributions.<\/p>\n<p>The amount you can get from CPP depends on how much and how long you\u2019ve contributed to the plan.<\/p>\n<p>You can get CPP disability benefits even if your job did <strong>not<\/strong> cause your disability.<\/p>\n<p>Getting CPP disability benefits may affect your rent if you are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingconnections.ca\/HousingInfo\/Rent_geared_to_income.asp\">Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) housing<\/a>. If you are living in RGI housing, you should talk to a lawyer or legal clinic before you apply for CPP disability benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>When you get benefits<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re eligible, you get CPP disability benefits until you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>turn 65 years of age or start getting a CPP retirement pension<\/li>\n<li>go back to work<\/li>\n<li>are able to work on a regular basis and make more than the amount set by CPP each year<\/li>\n<li>go back to school full-time, in some cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re 60 to 64 years old and getting a CPP retirement pension, you may be able to switch it to CPP disability benefits. See the step below called <strong>Find out if you can switch your CPP retirement pension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Children and family members<\/h3>\n<p>The children of someone getting CPP disability benefits may also be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/cpp-childrens-benefit.html\">monthly payments from the CPP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for these benefits, a child must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>under 18 years old, or<\/li>\n<li>under 25 years old and a full-time student <a href=\"http:\/\/tools.canlearn.ca\/cslgs-scpse\/cln-cln\/reea-mdl\/reea-mdl-1-eng.do?nom-name=ON\">at a recognized institution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you have a terminal illness<\/h3>\n<p>A terminal illness is an illness that you\u2019re very likely going to die from, even if you get treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a terminal illness, you need to fill out the CPP\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/fi-if\/index.jsp?app=prfl&amp;frm=isp2530&amp;lang=eng\">terminal illness application<\/a>. CPP will make a decision within 5 business days of getting your application. This means you will start receiving payments faster.<\/p>\n<p>Business days are usually Monday to Friday, except when one of those days is a statutory holiday.<\/p>\n<h3>Other benefits you may be able to get<\/h3>\n<p>There may be other disability benefits you can apply for. Which benefits you\u2019ll be able to get depend on your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Other disability benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\">the Ontario Disability Support Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-too-sick-work-can-i-get-ei\">Employment Insurance sickness benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-covered-workers-compensation-benefits\">workers\u2019 compensation benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veterans.gc.ca\/eng\/services\/after-injury\/disability-benefits\">Veterans Affairs disability benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li>private insurance or pension benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting benefits from one program may affect what you can get from another program.<\/p>\n<p>If you need more information, contact a <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">community legal clinic<\/a>. They may be able to help you or refer you to someone who can.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99084","id":"99084","resource":"node","uuid":"542ee670-7653-4191-a2de-db99f1e0cc96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99085","id":"99085","resource":"node","uuid":"f1bf04c3-0925-4321-812b-f98095002281"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99086","id":"99086","resource":"node","uuid":"467e7230-d528-434e-b103-7a89818ba716"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99087","id":"99087","resource":"node","uuid":"4a7f5292-ae22-4a55-8928-e52dde5daa05"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99088","id":"99088","resource":"node","uuid":"bacdde03-65b8-475a-a9c7-98b4ac10aacd"}],"field_question":"I have a disability. Can I get CPP disability benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/977","id":"977","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6f3aec1e-2212-46ac-8ef3-402209283062"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/974","id":"974","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d200794f-fdbc-46da-976f-b25f2cea1d7e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99095","id":"99095","resource":"node","uuid":"ebecf0d2-40f4-40a3-b587-b4ab62ceffe6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97668","id":"97668","resource":"node","uuid":"32695dae-7d41-4a02-a6ec-1d76c38a57d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76435","id":"76435","resource":"node","uuid":"15b8cc43-afdd-402b-bcf5-c7e4e8c80193"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76255","id":"76255","resource":"node","uuid":"cfbb9281-4272-4d32-a3ae-318f2fc4ac7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99163","id":"99163","resource":"node","uuid":"16b7d26b-3f76-41e7-aa6d-31ac8345c4ed"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503547200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535515200","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99089","vid":"65327","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a disability. Can I get CPP disability benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-cpp-disability-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1504019218","changed":"1534513686","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e","vuuid":"e7c3a41e-533c-44d0-a613-99aacdae514c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you\u2019re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/health-and-disability\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-cpp-disability-benefits\">eligible for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits<\/a>,&nbsp;you apply by completing and sending in an&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/fi-if\/index.jsp?app=prfl&amp;frm=isp1151\" target=\"_blank\">application kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer or the government will&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;<\/strong>apply for you. You have to do it or ask someone to help you.<\/p>\n<h3>When to apply<\/h3>\n<p>You should apply for&nbsp;CPP disability benefits&nbsp;as soon as you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>know that you have a serious disability<\/li>\n<li>have stopped working, and<\/li>\n<li>can get all the documents and evidence, including medical reports, you need about your disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no time limit to apply. But, CPP will only consider you disabled for a maximum of 15 months before you apply. Since CPP starts paying benefits 4 months after you become disabled, you can only get disability benefit payments for up to 11 months before the date you applied.<\/p>\n<h3>When your benefits might stop<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, you continue getting CPP disability benefits until one of the following happens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;you turn 65 years of age or start getting a&nbsp;CPP retirement pension<\/li>\n<li>you go back to work<\/li>\n<li>you are able to work on a regular basis and make more than the maximum amount set by CPP<\/li>\n<li>you go back to school full-time, in some cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you\u2019re getting a CPP retirement pension<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re 60 to 64 years old and getting a CPP retirement pension, you may be able to switch it to CPP disability benefits. See the step called&nbsp;<strong>Learn what your options are if you\u2019re 60 to 64 years old<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>If your disability comes back<\/h3>\n<p>If your disability comes back after you return to work, you may be able to start getting CPP disability benefits again without going through the full application process. See the step called&nbsp;<strong>Find out how to restart your benefits if your disability returns after you go back to work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99090","id":"99090","resource":"node","uuid":"243827f4-cbdc-4715-b15a-289e8901409b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99091","id":"99091","resource":"node","uuid":"530c3d40-4f8e-42b1-9b0d-bfe03175a4b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99092","id":"99092","resource":"node","uuid":"383129d9-95ad-42bc-aa3b-51b0a192fc7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99093","id":"99093","resource":"node","uuid":"fe2cfad1-f967-429e-900e-30a057f8e27f"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for CPP disability benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/977","id":"977","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6f3aec1e-2212-46ac-8ef3-402209283062"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/974","id":"974","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d200794f-fdbc-46da-976f-b25f2cea1d7e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99105","id":"99105","resource":"node","uuid":"fef9952b-ee33-495e-9d08-9a0a490f816e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99111","id":"99111","resource":"node","uuid":"b290caca-bd75-47e2-8724-c0bbf05e21b4"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76435","id":"76435","resource":"node","uuid":"15b8cc43-afdd-402b-bcf5-c7e4e8c80193"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76255","id":"76255","resource":"node","uuid":"cfbb9281-4272-4d32-a3ae-318f2fc4ac7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99163","id":"99163","resource":"node","uuid":"16b7d26b-3f76-41e7-aa6d-31ac8345c4ed"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503547200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535083200","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99095","vid":"65352","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I apply for CPP disability benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/how-do-i-apply-cpp-disability-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99095\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1504020039","changed":"1534516314","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99095","id":"99095","resource":"node","uuid":"ebecf0d2-40f4-40a3-b587-b4ab62ceffe6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ebecf0d2-40f4-40a3-b587-b4ab62ceffe6","vuuid":"61527f95-fee3-423e-9687-bcdace6fa6d6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You can usually appeal decisions about Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/corporate\/portfolio\/service-canada.html\">Service Canada<\/a> handles applications for CPP disability benefits. So, the first step to get a decision changed is to ask Service Canada to do a review.<\/p>\n<p>This review is called a \u201creconsideration\u201d. You must do this within <strong>90 days<\/strong> of getting the decision you disagree with. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t agree with the decision you get after the reconsideration, you may be able to appeal to the Social Security Tribunal. See Steps 2 to 5.<\/p>\n<p>Appealing a decision can be difficult. Try to get legal help. If you can\u2019t afford a lawyer, a <a href=\"http:\/\/legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">community legal clinic<\/a> may be able to help you or refer you to someone who can.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99096","id":"99096","resource":"node","uuid":"9580f7cc-2efe-48a8-a146-b22806d644ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99097","id":"99097","resource":"node","uuid":"c48e17dd-94de-4245-b861-e292330f176f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99098","id":"99098","resource":"node","uuid":"e5b744f7-5c37-40d5-a5a9-70c44ec19cb4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99099","id":"99099","resource":"node","uuid":"92112b6c-9548-4ddf-80e7-4b19f43b3dd7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99100","id":"99100","resource":"node","uuid":"f328f3cf-39d4-405c-9294-2217f346b866"}],"field_question":"I don\u2019t agree with a decision about my CPP disability benefits. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/974","id":"974","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d200794f-fdbc-46da-976f-b25f2cea1d7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/977","id":"977","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6f3aec1e-2212-46ac-8ef3-402209283062"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97668","id":"97668","resource":"node","uuid":"32695dae-7d41-4a02-a6ec-1d76c38a57d2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99122","id":"99122","resource":"node","uuid":"12ee279c-134b-48e2-82b7-df9fcae3f83e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76506","id":"76506","resource":"node","uuid":"837986e2-acb7-438f-b325-5f24072301f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76255","id":"76255","resource":"node","uuid":"cfbb9281-4272-4d32-a3ae-318f2fc4ac7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99171","id":"99171","resource":"node","uuid":"0f24cd9a-1b76-4f60-8e17-5d9d9a926230"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99169","id":"99169","resource":"node","uuid":"29878bbf-6acf-48ac-8a03-7a97b11060a3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503547200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535515200","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99101","vid":"46126","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I don\u2019t agree with a decision about my CPP disability benefits. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/i-don%E2%80%99t-agree-decision-about-my-cpp-disability-benefits","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99101\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1504023543","changed":"1510781528","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99101","id":"99101","resource":"node","uuid":"5b1b5cb4-748a-4e55-97cb-9d8d93bf453e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5b1b5cb4-748a-4e55-97cb-9d8d93bf453e","vuuid":"adc78b25-af0d-46f3-bf35-e9f0d0e00182","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>While you\u2019re getting Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits, you may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>do volunteer work<\/li>\n<li>go back to school<\/li>\n<li>take a re-training program arranged by CPP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Going back to work<\/h3>\n<p>You can earn a certain amount of money without losing your disability benefits. You must tell CPP if you go back to work full time, <strong>or <\/strong>earn more than 10% of the year\u2019s pensionable earnings, rounded down to the nearest $100. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, the year\u2019s pensionable earnings amount was $55,300. So you can earn up to $5,500. This amount changes each year.<\/p>\n<p>CPP may decide to review your benefits when you tell them you\u2019ve started working. If CPP reviews your benefits, it may suspend your CPP disability benefit payments until the review is completed.<\/p>\n<p>If you make more than what the CPP allows or if CPP decides that your work shows you\u2019re no longer disabled, you may stop getting benefits or have to pay back some of the money.<\/p>\n<p>If you do lose your CPP disability benefits, you may lose ODSP benefits. This can happen if you got ODSP because you were eligible for CPP disability benefits.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to get help to return to work through the CPP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/cpp-disability-benefit\/vocational-rehabilitation.html\">Vocational Rehabilitation Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Going to school<\/h3>\n<p>If you go back to school full time, you need to tell CPP. This may cause CPP to review your benefits. If CPP reviews your benefits, it may suspend your CPP disability benefit payments until the review is completed.<\/p>\n<p>if you go back to school full time, you may lose your benefits if CPP decides that going to school means you are able to work.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99102","id":"99102","resource":"node","uuid":"2fed7877-df57-4103-8f72-53cce92279e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99103","id":"99103","resource":"node","uuid":"6589b19e-4651-4705-8218-6b6be4733cfd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99104","id":"99104","resource":"node","uuid":"b5630f9a-bdc8-4800-959d-b7e84eb337d9"}],"field_question":"Can I work or go to school if I\u2019m getting CPP disability benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/977","id":"977","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6f3aec1e-2212-46ac-8ef3-402209283062"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/974","id":"974","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d200794f-fdbc-46da-976f-b25f2cea1d7e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99095","id":"99095","resource":"node","uuid":"ebecf0d2-40f4-40a3-b587-b4ab62ceffe6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99101","id":"99101","resource":"node","uuid":"5b1b5cb4-748a-4e55-97cb-9d8d93bf453e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76435","id":"76435","resource":"node","uuid":"15b8cc43-afdd-402b-bcf5-c7e4e8c80193"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76255","id":"76255","resource":"node","uuid":"cfbb9281-4272-4d32-a3ae-318f2fc4ac7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99171","id":"99171","resource":"node","uuid":"0f24cd9a-1b76-4f60-8e17-5d9d9a926230"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503547200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535515200","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99105","vid":"66138","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I work or go to school if I\u2019m getting CPP disability benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/can-i-work-or-go-to-school-if-i-am-getting-cpp-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99105\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1504024725","changed":"1535572440","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99105","id":"99105","resource":"node","uuid":"fef9952b-ee33-495e-9d08-9a0a490f816e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"fef9952b-ee33-495e-9d08-9a0a490f816e","vuuid":"1bb2ee6a-8ddc-4b62-8f6b-968a336d6ae6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There\u2019s information about completing your application in <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/health-and-disability\/how-do-i-apply-cpp-disability-benefits\"><u>How do I apply for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">CPP disability benefits<\/span>?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you send in your application for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits, someone who works for the CPP looks at the information. They decide whether or not they think your disability qualifies you for benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The CPP may ask you for more information, if they need more to make a decision.<\/p>\n<p>The CPP does not give you a physical examination before they decide whether to give you benefits. They rely on the information that you give them, and any other information they collect directly from your doctor, former or current employers, or others.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting a decision<\/h3>\n<p>It usually takes about <strong>4 months<\/strong> to get a decision about your application for CPP disability benefits.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t hear anything after 3 months, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/corporate\/contact.html\">contact the CPP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The CPP will send you a letter telling you whether or not they approve your application.<\/p>\n<p>If they don\u2019t approve it, they\u2019ll tell you why. They will also usually phone you to tell you your claim has not been approved. You can <a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/health-and-disability\/i-don%E2%80%99t-agree-decision-about-my-cpp-disability-benefits\"><u>appeal if you disagree with the decision<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99106","id":"99106","resource":"node","uuid":"35f98a7d-6a1a-4743-b302-a8115a016790"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99107","id":"99107","resource":"node","uuid":"647823ac-790f-448c-b31a-8ed8a6c4f216"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99108","id":"99108","resource":"node","uuid":"c0a3e5ce-36f9-4bb5-9020-dc11360a0a63"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99109","id":"99109","resource":"node","uuid":"301f1362-900f-46e7-8487-c638a8d9c529"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99110","id":"99110","resource":"node","uuid":"78ec30ad-3f0c-4cf8-b240-00068c73b601"}],"field_question":"What happens after I send in my application for CPP disability benefits?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/977","id":"977","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6f3aec1e-2212-46ac-8ef3-402209283062"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/974","id":"974","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d200794f-fdbc-46da-976f-b25f2cea1d7e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99105","id":"99105","resource":"node","uuid":"fef9952b-ee33-495e-9d08-9a0a490f816e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99101","id":"99101","resource":"node","uuid":"5b1b5cb4-748a-4e55-97cb-9d8d93bf453e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76435","id":"76435","resource":"node","uuid":"15b8cc43-afdd-402b-bcf5-c7e4e8c80193"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76255","id":"76255","resource":"node","uuid":"cfbb9281-4272-4d32-a3ae-318f2fc4ac7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99163","id":"99163","resource":"node","uuid":"16b7d26b-3f76-41e7-aa6d-31ac8345c4ed"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503547200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535515200","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99111","vid":"65314","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens after I send in my application for CPP disability benefits?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/what-happens-after-i-send-my-application-cpp-disability","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99111\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1504025632","changed":"1534512562","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99111","id":"99111","resource":"node","uuid":"b290caca-bd75-47e2-8724-c0bbf05e21b4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b290caca-bd75-47e2-8724-c0bbf05e21b4","vuuid":"680c3842-3f04-4b18-84fe-0c66a33eb73b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Depending on your situation, you may also be eligible for other benefits if you have a disability.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may be eligible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\">Ontario Disability Support Program<\/a> payments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/i-am-too-sick-work-can-i-get-ei\">Employment Insurance sickness benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/what-type-worker%E2%80%99s-compensation-benefits-can-i-get-wsib\">workers\u2019 compensation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a private insurance plan<\/li>\n<li>Veterans Affairs disability benefits<\/li>\n<li>pension benefits from another country you lived in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99112","id":"99112","resource":"node","uuid":"c3d7295d-5cc9-4d8c-96ae-e155c64292de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99113","id":"99113","resource":"node","uuid":"2ec107bd-6aca-42e8-bbd2-bf47db23f533"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99114","id":"99114","resource":"node","uuid":"69d4915c-8063-4421-8345-39e4bc2ee44d"}],"field_question":"Are there disability benefits besides CPP that I can apply for?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/974","id":"974","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d200794f-fdbc-46da-976f-b25f2cea1d7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/977","id":"977","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6f3aec1e-2212-46ac-8ef3-402209283062"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76435","id":"76435","resource":"node","uuid":"15b8cc43-afdd-402b-bcf5-c7e4e8c80193"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76255","id":"76255","resource":"node","uuid":"cfbb9281-4272-4d32-a3ae-318f2fc4ac7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503547200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535515200","field_staff_lawyer":"Laura","field_staff_editor":"Kim","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99115","vid":"45137","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Are there disability benefits besides CPP that I can apply for?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/are-there-disability-benefits-besides-cpp-i-can-apply","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99115\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1504026090","changed":"1510781528","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99115","id":"99115","resource":"node","uuid":"8a66479f-d757-42dc-9206-9006984ebb56"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8a66479f-d757-42dc-9206-9006984ebb56","vuuid":"46a516a3-b136-403b-9f11-d258fb302701","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) has a general rule about trying to get other income. This rule says you have to make \"reasonable efforts\" to get income that you might be able to get from other sources.<\/p>\n<p>So, ODSP will usually say that you <strong>must<\/strong> apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Pension Plan (CPP)<\/a> disability benefits if there\u2019s a chance you could get them.<\/p>\n<p>Workers pay into the CPP, which is called making contributions.<\/p>\n<p>When workers do this, they might be able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/cpp-disability-benefit.html\" target=\"_blank\">CPP disability benefits<\/a> if they can no longer work because they have a disability.<\/p>\n<h3>If you apply for CPP disability benefits<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP can ask you to pay back income support out of money that you get in the future.<\/p>\n<p>So, while you wait for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/cpp-disability-benefit.html\" target=\"_blank\">CPP disability benefits<\/a>, you have to sign forms that say you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/can-odsp-say-i-have-pay-them-back-out-money-i-get-future\">agree to pay ODSP back money you owe<\/a>. You'll owe money if you get those benefits for a period of time that you got income support from ODSP. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<h3>If you don\u2019t apply for CPP disability benefits<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP can cut off your income support or reduce the amount you get if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>might be <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/health-and-disability\/i-have-disability-can-i-get-cpp-disability-benefits\">able to get CPP disability benefits<\/a>, and<\/li>\n<li><strong>don't<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/health-and-disability\/how-do-i-apply-cpp-disability-benefits\">apply for them<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you disagree with an ODSP decision<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">Talk to a community legal clinic<\/a>&nbsp;if you disagree with a decision that ODSP makes. The clinic may be able to help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-odsp-income-support\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99123","id":"99123","resource":"node","uuid":"21f323ea-25e2-4e82-a4a4-668b82afbdaa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99126","id":"99126","resource":"node","uuid":"3f4e2bc6-c648-40fa-a40b-8e54e48f6339"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99127","id":"99127","resource":"node","uuid":"ba79d46e-7e61-4667-8238-16022c6aa49e"}],"field_question":"I get income support from ODSP. Do I have to apply for disability benefits from the Canada Pension Plan?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99089","id":"99089","resource":"node","uuid":"0fa216df-a5e8-49bb-809a-f58e78e7804e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99095","id":"99095","resource":"node","uuid":"ebecf0d2-40f4-40a3-b587-b4ab62ceffe6"}],"field_services":{"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99124","id":"99124","resource":"node","uuid":"89019161-f74b-4553-800d-c29e640a7ee7"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76107","id":"76107","resource":"node","uuid":"1d485bcc-227e-47f6-b97a-7c63e90e8278"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503288000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1534824000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99125","vid":"45176","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I get income support from ODSP. Do I have to apply for disability benefits from the Canada Pension Plan?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/ontario-disability-support-program\/i-get-income-support-odsp-do-i-have-apply","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99125\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1504198817","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99125","id":"99125","resource":"node","uuid":"814620cc-c245-4d71-a358-a1b7db817900"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"814620cc-c245-4d71-a358-a1b7db817900","vuuid":"8e53c79c-0ae7-4221-bf19-d1539228dc28","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you get help to pay for most <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_prescription.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">prescription drugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>People who have&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/sda_medical_conditions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">certain medical conditions<\/a>&nbsp;might be able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/can-ontario-disability-support-program-help-pay\">get a special diet allowance<\/a>. And a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding can get a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_pregnancy.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">nutritional allowance<\/a>. This is separate from a special diet allowance.<\/p>\n<p>ODSP can also help pay for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_dental.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">dental services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_add.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">hearing aids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_vision.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">vision care<\/a>, including eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_device.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">assistive devices<\/a>, including ventilators, walkers with wheels, wheelchairs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/communication-aids\" target=\"_blank\">communication devices<\/a>, and specialized software<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_add.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">batteries and repairs for mobility devices<\/a>, such as wheelchairs and scooters<\/li>\n<li>the care and feeding of a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_dog.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">guide dog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Mandatory Special Necessities<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP also has a benefit they call <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/documents\/en\/mcss\/social\/directives\/odsp\/income_Support\/9_12.pdf\">Mandatory Special Necessities<\/a>. It can help pay for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_medical_supplies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">diabetic supplies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_medical_supplies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">surgical supplies and dressings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_medical_supplies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">incontinence products<\/a><\/li>\n<li>the cost of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/will-odsp-help-pay-my-costs-when-i-travel-medical-treatment\">travelling to get medical treatment<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you\u2019re working<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/can-i-work-and-still-get-income-support-ontario-disability\">working and getting income support<\/a>, you might be able to claim <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_employ.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">expenses related to your disability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These expenses could include the cost of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>specialized computer equipment and software<\/li>\n<li>sign language interpreters<\/li>\n<li>transportation services<\/li>\n<li>attendant care services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;And ODSP might also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/employment_support\/available_supports.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">give you money<\/a> to pay for some of these things.<\/p>\n<h4>If you stop getting income support<\/h4>\n<p>If you stop getting ODSP income support because of the money you\u2019re making from work, you might be able to get the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_transitional.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Transitional Health Benefit<\/a>. This benefit pays for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>prescription drugs<\/li>\n<li>basic dental and basic vision care<\/li>\n<li>batteries and repairs for mobility devices, such as scooters and wheelchairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, you might be able to get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_extend.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Extended Health Benefits<\/a> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you stop getting income support because you no longer qualify financially, and<\/li>\n<li>you have a lot of medical expenses or other costs related to your health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99130","id":"99130","resource":"node","uuid":"3764ba94-754b-43ed-9fa1-552e5a15784a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99132","id":"99132","resource":"node","uuid":"f6338dc5-cce9-43f1-9d0b-443af90bcac3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99133","id":"99133","resource":"node","uuid":"f6abb584-a64f-46a0-9445-48acdff1c49a"}],"field_question":"Will ODSP help pay for costs related to my health?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97940","id":"97940","resource":"node","uuid":"d5e8cb44-453b-4fb2-b4ae-21710b747306"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99138","id":"99138","resource":"node","uuid":"a3a83fbc-9893-44b1-b79d-58c1eef8cf5c"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76646","id":"76646","resource":"node","uuid":"f836ce65-5929-4adf-86cb-b66fef01e26e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1504238400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1536120000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99131","vid":"47957","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Will ODSP help pay for costs related to my health?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/will-odsp-help-pay-costs-related-my-health","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99131\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1504627134","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99131","id":"99131","resource":"node","uuid":"ccf2ff3a-6670-4002-a161-5fc2151f17f6"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ccf2ff3a-6670-4002-a161-5fc2151f17f6","vuuid":"b4381396-f4fb-43d0-aab9-0de54235ecd1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) has a benefit they call <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/documents\/en\/mcss\/social\/directives\/odsp\/income_Support\/9_12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mandatory Special Necessities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you get income support from ODSP, you may also be able to get this benefit to pay for the cost of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/odsp\/income_support\/odsp_medical_transport.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">travelling for medical treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To get this help, your travel costs must be over <strong>$15 in a month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are rules about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what kind of treatment ODSP will pay travel costs for<\/li>\n<li>how much ODSP will pay<\/li>\n<li>how to apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99134","id":"99134","resource":"node","uuid":"6496f49b-69f1-4f1e-9408-597e29e1c784"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99135","id":"99135","resource":"node","uuid":"949220f5-b091-4778-aee2-4e1dad915cca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99136","id":"99136","resource":"node","uuid":"bac6818a-c2ba-46ba-a552-bde8e67a47e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99137","id":"99137","resource":"node","uuid":"06aa771e-860c-49c9-925b-6c1de482c4fa"}],"field_question":"Will ODSP help pay my costs when I travel for medical treatment? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99131","id":"99131","resource":"node","uuid":"ccf2ff3a-6670-4002-a161-5fc2151f17f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91297","id":"91297","resource":"node","uuid":"40a853a9-b400-4ab4-a449-489ececf17d0"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1498795200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1536120000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99138","vid":"45877","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Will ODSP help pay my costs when I travel for medical treatment? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/will-odsp-help-pay-my-costs-when-i-travel-medical-treatment","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99138\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1504628354","changed":"1528991941","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99138","id":"99138","resource":"node","uuid":"a3a83fbc-9893-44b1-b79d-58c1eef8cf5c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a3a83fbc-9893-44b1-b79d-58c1eef8cf5c","vuuid":"2bac152f-463a-4437-9395-540082e40327","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are times when Ontario Works (OW) can pay all or part of your financial assistance to someone else.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying money that you owe<\/h3>\n<p>OW can do this if you owe money to someone. For example, OW can pay your landlord or your utility company directly. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying your assistance to a trustee<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-am-under-18-and-do-not-live-my-parents-can-i-get\">under 18 and getting assistance on your own<\/a>, OW usually pays your assistance to a trustee. This is someone who manages your money for you. OW chooses this person.<\/p>\n<p>Steps 2 and 3 have more information about trustees.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes OW pays your assistance to a trustee even if you\u2019re 18 or older. This can happen if they think you\u2019re \u201cmisusing\u201d your financial assistance or you\u2019re not capable of managing your finances.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you run out of money for food because you have a gambling problem. OW may use a trustee to manage your financial assistance for you.<\/p>\n<h3>If you disagree with an OW decision<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t agree with a decision OW makes about paying your financial assistance to someone else, you may be able to appeal. See Step 4.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99147","id":"99147","resource":"node","uuid":"2f2daf2f-fada-4dce-a7d3-1f29892775d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99149","id":"99149","resource":"node","uuid":"26fea4ce-082d-4bda-82eb-0dfe2b129183"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99150","id":"99150","resource":"node","uuid":"7f3163ac-f84b-4c4a-ab4b-97c60c128dda"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99151","id":"99151","resource":"node","uuid":"aca991e7-c96a-4f23-981f-7a562be08dba"}],"field_question":"Can Ontario Works pay my assistance to someone else for me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98026","id":"98026","resource":"node","uuid":"07b2f66e-86cb-4987-a1f6-9177ebcd4939"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035","id":"98035","resource":"node","uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503979200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1535515200","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99148","vid":"46027","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can Ontario Works pay my assistance to someone else for me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-ontario-works-pay-my-assistance-someone-else-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99148\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1505827988","changed":"1505834344","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99148","id":"99148","resource":"node","uuid":"2c27993c-ac27-44a6-b5c3-f8ce3f22c7a2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2c27993c-ac27-44a6-b5c3-f8ce3f22c7a2","vuuid":"8cfc92c1-8ff1-42ab-bd35-69489617c28c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are times when the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) can pay all or part of your income support to someone else.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying money that you owe<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP can do this if you owe money to someone. For example, ODSP can pay your landlord or your utility company directly. See Step 1.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying your assistance to a trustee<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP can decide to pay your assistance to a trustee. This is someone who manages your money for you. ODSP chooses this person. Steps 2 and 3 have more information about trustees.<\/p>\n<p>ODSP can do this if they think you're using or likely to use your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support in a way that's not good for you or <a href=\"\/common-question-step\/2-find-out-who-odsp-includes-your-household\">others in your household<\/a>. See Steps 2 and 3.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you run out of money for food because you have a gambling problem. ODSP may use a trustee to manage your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support for you.<\/p>\n<h3>If you disagree with an ODSP decision<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't agree with a decision ODSP makes about paying your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support to someone else, you may be able to appeal. See Step 4.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99152","id":"99152","resource":"node","uuid":"e1b4c60a-7b05-4b4b-92b2-115af2c1d35a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99153","id":"99153","resource":"node","uuid":"87474206-e822-4d0f-8e3f-ee5c96503110"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99154","id":"99154","resource":"node","uuid":"f25d004d-1823-45b2-9ebd-b0864a76cbbe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99155","id":"99155","resource":"node","uuid":"4e501c4a-df55-44a5-a451-dc0e8cf50430"}],"field_question":"Can ODSP pay my assistance to someone else for me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944","id":"97944","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1503979200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1537329600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99156","vid":"55462","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can ODSP pay my assistance to someone else for me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/can-odsp-pay-my-assistance-someone-else-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99156\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1505830608","changed":"1528991939","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99156","id":"99156","resource":"node","uuid":"48b178c4-aa6a-47e8-bd62-36c8d19ad76d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"48b178c4-aa6a-47e8-bd62-36c8d19ad76d","vuuid":"b91b5c7c-7596-4bcc-83b6-ef4b3cd02ed2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You might be able to re-apply without doing a whole new application. It depends on when you stopped getting financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<h3>Less than 6 months<\/h3>\n<p>OW can let you re-apply if you stopped getting financial assistance less than 6 months ago. And the OW office can start your application with the information you gave them the last time you applied.<\/p>\n<p>But they may ask you for more information to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-need-money-live-can-i-get-help-ontario-works\">show that you still qualify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>More than 6 months but less than a year<\/h3>\n<p>OW can let you re-apply if you stopped getting assistance more than 6 months but <strong>less than a year ago<\/strong>. And they <strong>may<\/strong> start your application with the information you gave them the last time you applied.<\/p>\n<p>But they <strong>can<\/strong> also decide that you have to start a whole new application.<\/p>\n<p>If they use your last application, they may ask you for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/apply_online_documents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">more information<\/a> to show that you still qualify.<\/p>\n<h3>More than a year ago<\/h3>\n<p>If it's been <strong>more than a year<\/strong> since you stopped getting OW assistance, you have to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/how-do-i-apply-ontario-works\">start a new application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>If OW cut off your assistance<\/h3>\n<p>If OW cut off your financial assistance because they said you were not following the rules, you might have to wait to re-apply.<\/p>\n<p>For example, this could happen if you were cut off because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they thought you were not trying to find and keep work, and<\/li>\n<li>looking for work was in <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-can-ontario-works-say-i-have-do-find-job\">your Participation Agreement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When this happens, you can't get financial assistance for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>one month<\/strong>, if it's the first time you were cut off for this reason<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 months<\/strong>, if it's not the first time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you can't re-apply for OW assistance until after the one month or 3 months is over.<\/p>\n<h3>If you disagree with an OW decision<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">Talk to a community legal clinic<\/a> if you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">disagree with an OW decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They may be able to help you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">appeal the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99175","id":"99175","resource":"node","uuid":"3f7787f4-c175-4a65-aa52-5e179bfe6c82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99176","id":"99176","resource":"node","uuid":"16199d55-1653-4d8e-974d-1a39b5f8293d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99177","id":"99177","resource":"node","uuid":"d29565a6-296e-4997-b71c-1b54ddb57df3"}],"field_question":"I used to get financial assistance from Ontario Works and I need it again. What do I have to do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76285","id":"76285","resource":"node","uuid":"5f410eb1-6cd2-46e3-a998-076f565d5d4a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1506744000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1538193600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99178","vid":"46229","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I used to get financial assistance from Ontario Works and I need it again. What do I have to do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-used-get-financial-assistance-ontario-works-and-i-need-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99178\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1506692099","changed":"1506699684","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99178","id":"99178","resource":"node","uuid":"2d276568-b627-4754-9e2b-c17e5498442e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2d276568-b627-4754-9e2b-c17e5498442e","vuuid":"d5e4315e-473d-4471-a6c2-4c90525c1201","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario Works (OW) can ask you for information and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcss.gov.on.ca\/en\/mcss\/programs\/social\/apply_online_documents.aspx\">documents to prove that you qualify<\/a> for financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>OW must be <strong>clear and specific <\/strong>about what they want.<\/p>\n<p>And the information and documents that they say you have to get must relate to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether you qualify for assistance<\/li>\n<li>the amount of assistance that you should get<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See Step 1 for examples of what OW may ask you for.<\/p>\n<h3>If you can't get what OW asks for<\/h3>\n<p>You should <strong>not <\/strong>have to give OW documents that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>can't get for reasons that are out of your control<\/li>\n<li>can't afford to get<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, you don't have the money to pay bank fees to get your financial records.<\/p>\n<p>Or someone else, like a former spouse, has documents that you need and they won\u2019t give them to you.<\/p>\n<h3>If you don't give OW what they ask for<\/h3>\n<p>OW might refuse your application for assistance if you don\u2019t give them what they ask for.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already getting assistance, OW may give you less or cut off your assistance. If this happens, they may send you a letter saying they're \"suspending\" some or all of your assistance until you give them what they asked for.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help<\/h3>\n<p>You may want to get help from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">a community legal clinic<\/a> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you don't understand what OW wants<\/li>\n<li>you think OW is being unfair<\/li>\n<li>you think OW is asking for information they can't require you to give them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if OW refuses to give you assistance, or reduces or cuts it off, a community legal clinic may be able <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-disagree-decision-about-assistance-ontario\">to help you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99370","id":"99370","resource":"node","uuid":"cb3e9e94-098e-425b-a6ff-b013fb1eecff"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99372","id":"99372","resource":"node","uuid":"5f0e70ab-f1d2-4108-b9a9-2c0e8b3838c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99373","id":"99373","resource":"node","uuid":"d53561de-c8af-4cb5-8d19-fff381c98450"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99374","id":"99374","resource":"node","uuid":"39534b6a-a551-4eac-a8f5-9a7203dd29f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99375","id":"99375","resource":"node","uuid":"9253f705-3b37-476c-8020-5d9eaac346be"}],"field_question":"Ontario Works wants proof that I qualify for assistance. What if I can't get what they ask for?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98035","id":"98035","resource":"node","uuid":"2b88875a-935a-4a81-9ac3-9f389cd4d1a1"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93735","id":"93735","resource":"node","uuid":"db447818-e3a3-4ed4-8243-ee37d6a5d698"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1506744000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1540008000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99371","vid":"47047","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Ontario Works wants proof that I qualify for assistance. What if I can't get what they ask for?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/ontario-works-wants-proof-i-qualify-assistance-what-if-i-can","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99371\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1508505276","changed":"1508775197","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99371","id":"99371","resource":"node","uuid":"0ebdb93c-637b-4edf-8ad0-c4461f2a8f6a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0ebdb93c-637b-4edf-8ad0-c4461f2a8f6a","vuuid":"b08d0b8f-3af0-422f-8feb-2c395d37120e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If your&nbsp;<a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance-and-pensions\/i-need-money-live-can-i-get-help-ontario-works\">income&nbsp;is low<\/a> and you live in Ontario, you may be able to get financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW).<\/p>\n<p>The law does <strong>not<\/strong> say what kind of immigration status you must have to qualify for assistance from OW.<\/p>\n<p>The law only says who does <strong>not qualify<\/strong> because of immigration reasons.<\/p>\n<h3>Who may qualify for assistance<\/h3>\n<p>For example, you <strong>may<\/strong> be able to get financial assistance from OW if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/refugee.cleo.on.ca\/en\/how-does-someone-who-already-canada-make-claim\" target=\"_blank\">made a refugee claim<\/a> that hasn\u2019t been decided yet<\/li>\n<li>made <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/refugees\/inside\/refusals.asp\" target=\"_blank\">a refugee claim that was refused<\/a><\/li>\n<li>are applying for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/refugees\/inside\/prra.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Removal Risk Assessment<\/a> or waiting for a decision<\/li>\n<li>are waiting for an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.irb-cisr.gc.ca\/Eng\/AdmEnq\/Pages\/HeaEnq.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">admissibility hearing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>had <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/resources\/tools\/temp\/overview.asp\" target=\"_blank\">temporary status<\/a> as a student, worker or visitor but your status has expired<\/li>\n<li>are waiting for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/menu-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Border Services Agency<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/security-securite\/rem-ren-eng.html\">remove you from Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If OW is not giving you financial assistance because of your immigration status, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\" target=\"_blank\">contact a community legal clinic<\/a> for help.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2 explains who might <strong>not qualify<\/strong> for OW because of immigration reasons.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99376","id":"99376","resource":"node","uuid":"c5947f1e-3c44-4b0e-af4e-f2feedc82c4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99377","id":"99377","resource":"node","uuid":"3461e3c7-11a4-4b73-b403-327f0e46caa3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99378","id":"99378","resource":"node","uuid":"9bf5ed1e-d46c-4615-b2cc-e989807013c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99379","id":"99379","resource":"node","uuid":"d7685655-e251-49a6-9b0e-c761e4f7b779"}],"field_question":"I don\u2019t have permanent status in Canada. Can I get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99371","id":"99371","resource":"node","uuid":"0ebdb93c-637b-4edf-8ad0-c4461f2a8f6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97982","id":"97982","resource":"node","uuid":"8e052a92-8ed4-46a6-a6dd-fdce31d102a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86462","id":"86462","resource":"node","uuid":"5184dff7-3082-4a2b-82e8-a4e7ce83fb93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89386","id":"89386","resource":"node","uuid":"ebf2cf6d-39ff-414a-b209-fdd0f51b394e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1529899200","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1561435200","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"July 4\/18 KM: Marie Chen, ISAC, gave input on content changes; reviewed date changed; Word file uploaded","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99380","vid":"67346","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I don\u2019t have permanent status in Canada. Can I get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/i-don%E2%80%99t-have-permanent-status-canada-can-i-get-financial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99380\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1508506749","changed":"1538142548","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99380","id":"99380","resource":"node","uuid":"464b3006-df62-4e56-ba69-b49e9bf213ea"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"464b3006-df62-4e56-ba69-b49e9bf213ea","vuuid":"7a20a6d6-2274-4e20-a217-b6d2775e3305","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most employers have rules that apply to everyone in the workplace equally. Some examples are employees' work hours, or rules about taking a vacation. There might be other rules about your specific job - for example, that you must do your job at a certain location.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario's human rights laws say that everyone has the right to be treated equally and not be discriminated against at work. This means that your employer must do what they can to make things fair for you<\/p>\n<p>These laws also say that you should not face barriers in the workplace because you are caring for a child or an aging relative. This is called \"Family Status\" protection.<\/p>\n<p>Employers cannot treat employees differently because of \"Family Status.\" But if you can't follow a workplace rule because of your Family Status, employers may have to change how the rule or requirement applies to you. The legal word for this is accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation can be different for different people. In each case, it depends on what you need. For example, your employer might let you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>take a leave of absence to care for your sick child<\/li>\n<li>adjust your schedule or your work hours for a period of time while you care for your child<\/li>\n<li>work at a different location, if your employer has that option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need accommodation because of your childcare responsibilities, ask for it. Your employer has to try to make things fair for you.<\/p>\n<p>And you must co-operate with your employer to find solutions and agree on what is reasonable for them to do.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation does not have to be exactly what you asked for but it does have to be appropriate. Accommodation is appropriate if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>it gives you an equal chance to enjoy the same level of benefits and privileges as others, and<\/li>\n<li>it meets your individual needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this situation, the accommodation should allow you to work and perform your childcare responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>If your employer does not accommodate you, this might be considered \"Family Status\" discrimination. But it is not discrimination if they can prove that accommodating you would cause them undue hardship.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99663","id":"99663","resource":"node","uuid":"4285ecdb-27e4-4b62-b7c5-31393932767e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99665","id":"99665","resource":"node","uuid":"0016df8b-ae8a-4c6d-ab21-84b052cad648"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99666","id":"99666","resource":"node","uuid":"ce38c948-3093-4611-9a34-6f272a1b3e39"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99667","id":"99667","resource":"node","uuid":"0127952b-8990-4f6f-bb75-de17d2f4654e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99668","id":"99668","resource":"node","uuid":"67742906-27f0-4faf-afe2-351eb532652c"}],"field_question":"I have to take care of my child. Does my employer have to accommodate me? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95539","id":"95539","resource":"node","uuid":"f37730fd-9294-462f-944f-3d1e0acc6f80"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96193","id":"96193","resource":"node","uuid":"f5b308f4-3110-4906-95b1-8a13c364484c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90844","id":"90844","resource":"node","uuid":"08b2d53b-2ef6-41f4-a103-ed0eadd0db97"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1541217600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99664","vid":"65312","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have to take care of my child. Does my employer have to accommodate me? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/i-have-take-care-my-child-does-my-employer-have-accommodate","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99664\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1509718326","changed":"1534455369","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99664","id":"99664","resource":"node","uuid":"619f0611-7e2b-4f87-9ccb-45bcca9103ee"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"619f0611-7e2b-4f87-9ccb-45bcca9103ee","vuuid":"2e472fc1-897b-4f8f-8445-ceb3455b5a1c","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Yes, the police can stop you and ask for documents that show who you are. When you are stopped on the street and asked your name, date of birth, address, or to show your ID, it is called a \"street check\". This is also known as \"carding\".<\/p>\n<h3>What you must do<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you have to show the police your ID or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-approach-me-and-ask-questions\">answer any questions<\/a> depends on the situation.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, if the police stop you on the street, you <strong>do not<\/strong> have to show the police your ID or answer any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the police stop you while you are <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/do-i-have-answer-questions-police-when-stopped-road\">driving or cycling<\/a>, you <strong>do <\/strong>have to show the police your ID or tell them who you are when asked. This is required by the Highway Traffic Act and municipal bylaws.<\/p>\n<h3>What the police can do<\/h3>\n<p>The police do street checks when they're looking into suspicious activity, gathering general information in the community, or investigating crimes they know or suspect might have happened.<\/p>\n<p>A street check does not have to be for a specific crime, it can be for general criminal activity. The police have to follow certain rules when they do a street check.<\/p>\n<h3>Street check rules<\/h3>\n<p>Starting January 2017, the police must tell you why they want your ID. They must also tell you that you can refuse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to show them your ID<\/li>\n<li>to give them your name and date of birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The police must have a good reason to ask for your ID. They are not allowed to ask for your ID:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>because of your race<\/li>\n<li>because you are in a high-crime area<\/li>\n<li>because you refused to answer a question or walked away<\/li>\n<li>to meet a target for how many IDs they want to collect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you decide not to give the police your ID or tell them who you are, they can't stop you from leaving.<\/p>\n<p>The police must also take notes about the street check. They must keep a record of whether you told them who you are or showed them your ID.<\/p>\n<h3>You will get a receipt<\/h3>\n<p>If you are involved in a street check, the police must give you a receipt. This is true whether you give them your ID or not.<\/p>\n<p>The receipt is a piece of paper that should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the officer's name<\/li>\n<li>the officer's badge number<\/li>\n<li>how to contact the Office of the Independent Police Review Director if you have a complaint<\/li>\n<li>who to contact to see the information the police have about you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If the rules are not followed<\/h3>\n<p>The street check rules are included in the Police Services Act. If a police officer does not follow these rules, they can be disciplined.<\/p>\n<p>If you think an officer did not follow the rules, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oiprd.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Office of the Independent Police Review Director<\/a>. Follow their procedure to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-make-complaint-about-police\">make a complaint about the police<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99669","id":"99669","resource":"node","uuid":"79f99976-3b71-47a9-bbd4-93bd60a102b5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99670","id":"99670","resource":"node","uuid":"6dd7477c-8e9d-433d-b383-4ec31f46cbce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99671","id":"99671","resource":"node","uuid":"176ce3dd-df36-42ad-88e1-53fa282c61be"}],"field_question":"Can the police stop me on the street and ask for my ID?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/866","id":"866","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1725f064-a376-45cd-8996-ec81a62a128a"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97430","id":"97430","resource":"node","uuid":"09d9beb8-f9b4-420f-92f1-7041e076b7f2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97442","id":"97442","resource":"node","uuid":"129772cb-dc1b-4c37-9f5c-e93f0aab4291"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97444","id":"97444","resource":"node","uuid":"60d13842-4197-45c8-8378-aadad23b8f53"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99775","id":"99775","resource":"node","uuid":"b1d903bc-84c3-4aa8-8f6c-c7958a823ab1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97453","id":"97453","resource":"node","uuid":"94c99193-c36e-46d0-a1c3-c844311807e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99772","id":"99772","resource":"node","uuid":"90b8d37e-423d-41c7-8949-f07eba4e9cd1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99774","id":"99774","resource":"node","uuid":"a9017b75-a0f6-41d3-9593-1454286117ae"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1509422400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1541217600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99672","vid":"70466","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can the police stop me on the street and ask for my ID?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/can-police-stop-me-street-and-ask-my-id","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99672\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1509728648","changed":"1542922697","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99672","id":"99672","resource":"node","uuid":"716e508a-d305-4bcf-b923-59c65b77ab51"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"716e508a-d305-4bcf-b923-59c65b77ab51","vuuid":"83475d7e-9904-4c8f-b6d3-3ebb5d272482","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>On your first court date, you must either go to court or hire a lawyer to be there for you. If you miss your court date, the justice of the peace will <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">order a bench warrant for your arrest<\/a>. You can also be charged with failure to appear if <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-i-know-i-wont-be-able-attend-court-date\">you miss your court date<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal help<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't have a lawyer, you can speak with duty counsel before you go into the courtroom. Duty counsel are lawyers who work in the courthouse. They are employed by Legal Aid Ontario to help people who do not have a lawyer. They usually can't represent you at your trial, but they may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>help you with <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-crown-pre-trial\">a Crown pre-trial<\/a> or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-judicial-pre-trial\">a judicial pre-trial<\/a><\/li>\n<li>give you information and advice<\/li>\n<li>help you find out if you qualify for Legal Aid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inside the courtroom, they can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give information to the court for you<\/li>\n<li>adjourn your case each time you appear in court without a lawyer<\/li>\n<li>give the court updates about what's going on with your case when they adjourn it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Waiting your turn<\/h3>\n<p>The Crown prosecutor, also called \"the Crown\", calls each case by the person's name. The names to be called are listed in the court docket. This list is usually posted outside the courtroom door.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases it can take several hours to get to your name, but usually less than that. Be prepared to wait in court the whole day.<\/p>\n<p>When your name is called, stand and walk to the front of the courtroom. The justice of the peace will ask you to introduce yourself to the court.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't have a lawyer, duty counsel will help you when your name is called.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a lawyer with you, your name may be called sooner. Courts usually allow lawyers to deal with their cases first.<\/p>\n<h3>Disclosure<\/h3>\n<p>Your lawyer or duty counsel will ask the Crown for the information that the police and Crown have about your case. This is called disclosure. The Crown is legally required to provide you with disclosure.&nbsp; The Crown will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>give you the disclosure they have, or<\/li>\n<li>tell you that the disclosure is not yet available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first time you're in court, your case might be adjourned to give the Crown more time to prepare your disclosure. This also gives you time to decide whether you want to hire a lawyer, or apply for legal assistance from Legal Aid Ontario.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99911","id":"99911","resource":"node","uuid":"604dc8f8-8c80-4eff-8900-00f72b4d4ae9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99935","id":"99935","resource":"node","uuid":"88e0494f-1168-41e9-8a16-b1795ed62ce6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99936","id":"99936","resource":"node","uuid":"f38e05c6-d4fe-457c-9193-230349f2106e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99937","id":"99937","resource":"node","uuid":"90f01423-9dc1-4899-82bf-b50ca7d100a0"}],"field_question":"What happens on my first court date for a criminal offence?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99914","id":"99914","resource":"node","uuid":"ab78ad4f-1401-45a1-b38c-869b6331c379"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99920","id":"99920","resource":"node","uuid":"a1ec0586-65e4-4eca-a831-149b77d6cf8a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934","id":"99934","resource":"node","uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101123","id":"101123","resource":"node","uuid":"543801cb-b8ad-4746-8882-81ed3a427bb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101127","id":"101127","resource":"node","uuid":"d40fed03-2b6a-4ff7-9b43-0f20fecba648"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100020","id":"100020","resource":"node","uuid":"ba26c01b-d7f6-486c-9aae-9dc7083d1ce2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99912","vid":"59223","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens on my first court date for a criminal offence?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-happens-my-first-court-date-criminal-offence","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511204554","changed":"1527269403","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912","id":"99912","resource":"node","uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272","vuuid":"a4ea9aea-a54e-4f9b-94c2-59527e36633b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're charged with a criminal offence, it's very important that you go to court on every scheduled date or hire a lawyer to go to court for you.<\/p>\n<p>But don't assume that you don't have to go to court because you hired a lawyer. Each lawyer agrees to provide different services, depending on their retainer agreement. Unless your lawyer says you don't need to be there, you <strong>must be at court on the date shown<\/strong> in your document.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations you can send someone to court on your behalf. This person is called an agent. But it always best to go to court yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Changing your court date<\/h3>\n<p>If you know you won't be able to go to court on your scheduled date and you don't have a lawyer, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=dc\" target=\"_blank\">ask duty counsel<\/a> to help you reschedule your appearance. This is called \"bringing your matter forward\".<\/p>\n<p>You must arrange this well before your scheduled court date. You can only reschedule for an earlier date than the one that you have been given. You cannot reschedule to a date that is later than your originally scheduled date.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing the date of a trial<\/h3>\n<p>The process for changing your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> date is different from the process for changing your court date. To change your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> date, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bring your case forward, and<\/li>\n<li>apply to have your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> date adjourned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply as early as possible. A judge will decide whether your case will proceed, or whether your adjournment will be granted. Your application should be made at least 60 days before the date set for your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Missing your court date<\/h3>\n<p>If you miss a court date and a lawyer or agent does not attend for you, the judge or justice of the peace will likely <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">order a bench warrant for your arrest<\/a>. If this happens, you will be arrested and held for a bail hearing unless you are able to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-miss-my-court-date-criminal-offence\">have the bench warrant cancelled<\/a>. You can also be charged with the criminal offence of failure to appear.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes when you miss a court date, the court will <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> a special kind of <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> called a discretionary bench warrant. With this type of <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>, the court adjourns your case without ordering a bench <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> for your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span>. They will set a new date for your case. And the police will not <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<span> you. If you have to miss court, do everything you can to get a discretionary bench <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> instead of a bench <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you miss your next court date after you have had a discretionary bench <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span>, a bench <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> for your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> will likely be ordered.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99913","id":"99913","resource":"node","uuid":"bd690a18-91a1-47ab-bb55-659dd536146e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99938","id":"99938","resource":"node","uuid":"02421001-9f3b-428f-8c54-8711bd6af768"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99939","id":"99939","resource":"node","uuid":"388bb5b7-99c7-41d0-97f5-36e480501431"}],"field_question":"What should I do if I know I won't be able to attend a court date for a criminal offence?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98235","id":"98235","resource":"node","uuid":"0aeef351-9232-4f8a-8b61-8c0ecd5377a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99918","id":"99918","resource":"node","uuid":"c5286fb7-7d02-402f-a7e8-6daa92d8504c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99916","id":"99916","resource":"node","uuid":"c2d5e04b-cbd9-45db-a516-b50bf473e367"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100020","id":"100020","resource":"node","uuid":"ba26c01b-d7f6-486c-9aae-9dc7083d1ce2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99914","vid":"53067","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I do if I know I won't be able to attend a court date for a criminal offence?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-i-know-i-wont-be-able-attend-court-date","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99914\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511204877","changed":"1517604091","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99914","id":"99914","resource":"node","uuid":"ab78ad4f-1401-45a1-b38c-869b6331c379"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ab78ad4f-1401-45a1-b38c-869b6331c379","vuuid":"170e9396-81d4-45dc-9a7c-cb1a9715f5e6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Some examples of a personal emergency that could prevent you from attending your court date are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a car accident<\/li>\n<li>a serious health issue<\/li>\n<li>a death of an immediate family member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there is no way you can go to court on the date scheduled:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tell duty counsel or your lawyer, or<\/li>\n<li>get a friend or family member to go to court for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your friend or family member can <strong>try<\/strong> to appear as your agent. They can explain your absence and ask for a discretionary bench warrant .<\/p>\n<h3>Rules about who can appear as your agent<\/h3>\n<p>The rules about who can appear in court for you, and how they must do that, depend on the type of offence. If you're unable to go to court on your court date, it's important that you find out what type of offence you've been charged with. See Step 3.<\/p>\n<h3>Missing your date<\/h3>\n<p>If you miss a court date and a lawyer does not attend for you, the judge or justice of the peace will likely <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">order a bench warrant for your arrest<\/a>. If this happens, you will be arrested and held for a bail hearing. You can also be charged with the criminal offence of failure to appear.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes when you miss a court date, the court orders a special kind of warrant called a discretionary bench warrant. With this type of warrant, the court adjourns your case to another date without ordering a bench warrant for your arrest. But if you miss your next court date, a bench warrant for your arrest will be ordered.<\/p>\n<p>The court will be more likely to issue a discretionary bench warrant if your absence has been explained. If a discretionary bench warrant is ordered, the police will not arrest you. If you have to miss court, do everything you can to get a discretionary bench warrant instead of a bench warrant.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99915","id":"99915","resource":"node","uuid":"f2a5621b-d7cc-4caa-8377-f149795debe4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99940","id":"99940","resource":"node","uuid":"81a2d663-3d9b-441b-8272-eb2676ee7e46"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99941","id":"99941","resource":"node","uuid":"944749db-25b3-4531-8d42-bf51a539bac6"}],"field_question":"What should I do if I have a last minute emergency and can't attend a court date?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98235","id":"98235","resource":"node","uuid":"0aeef351-9232-4f8a-8b61-8c0ecd5377a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99918","id":"99918","resource":"node","uuid":"c5286fb7-7d02-402f-a7e8-6daa92d8504c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912","id":"99912","resource":"node","uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100020","id":"100020","resource":"node","uuid":"ba26c01b-d7f6-486c-9aae-9dc7083d1ce2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99916","vid":"53075","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What should I do if I have a last minute emergency and can't attend a court date?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-last-minute-emergency-and-cant-attend","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99916\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511205090","changed":"1517605620","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99916","id":"99916","resource":"node","uuid":"c2d5e04b-cbd9-45db-a516-b50bf473e367"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c2d5e04b-cbd9-45db-a516-b50bf473e367","vuuid":"4095fcea-1c88-451a-a519-98fcd8d32e79","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you miss a court date, the justice of the peace or the judge will decide whether to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> a bench warrant for your arrest, or<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> a discretionary bench warrant and adjourn your matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bench warrants<\/h3>\n<p>If you miss your court date, the judge or justice of the peace may <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">order a bench warrant for your arrest<\/a>. If the court orders a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span>, you will be <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span> and likely <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-if-police-dont-let-me-leave-after-they-arrest-me\">held for a bail hearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid missing your court date. If a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span> is ordered, the police can <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span> you.<\/p>\n<p>You can also be charged with the criminal <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">offence<\/span> of failure to appear.<\/p>\n<h3>Discretionary bench warrants<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the court will <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> a special kind of warrant called a discretionary bench warrant. When a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discretionary bench warrant<\/span> is ordered, the court adjourns your case in your absence without ordering a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span> for your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span>. If you go to your next court date, the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discretionary bench warrant<\/span> is cancelled. But if you miss your next court date, a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span> will be ordered to have you <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrested<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The court will be more likely to issue a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discretionary bench warrant<\/span> if your absence has been explained. If you can't go to court on the date scheduled, ask duty counsel, or get a friend or family member to go to court for you to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-i-know-i-wont-be-able-attend-court-date\">explain your absence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What to do<\/h3>\n<p>To find out if there's a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<span> for you, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca\/english\/courts\/Court_Addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\">call the courthouse<\/a>. Ask to speak to the criminal court clerk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If there's a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span>, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>try to have the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">warrant<\/span> rescinded or cancelled, or<\/li>\n<li>arrange to <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-should-i-do-if-theres-warrant-my-arrest\">turn yourself in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there's no <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span> or a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discretionary bench warrant<\/span> has been ordered, ask the clerk for your next court date. Do not miss that court date. If you do, the court may <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">order<\/span> a <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">bench warrant<\/span> for your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">arrest<\/span>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99917","id":"99917","resource":"node","uuid":"5ab79499-81c8-4a0f-8fc3-e4999f638ece"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99942","id":"99942","resource":"node","uuid":"b6e51973-4263-41d8-8337-51707a968a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99943","id":"99943","resource":"node","uuid":"b9e40d87-dfee-4835-a448-e4b49728668d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99944","id":"99944","resource":"node","uuid":"5643a6b0-9fbd-4e05-abaf-e7472e9009a4"}],"field_question":"What happens if I miss my court date for a criminal offence?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99916","id":"99916","resource":"node","uuid":"c2d5e04b-cbd9-45db-a516-b50bf473e367"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912","id":"99912","resource":"node","uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99914","id":"99914","resource":"node","uuid":"ab78ad4f-1401-45a1-b38c-869b6331c379"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76238","id":"76238","resource":"node","uuid":"13e850d1-98f9-400b-977b-c33fbf55bb21"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76491","id":"76491","resource":"node","uuid":"2db7af4d-d604-4dd5-891c-68fdd0a276fe"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99918","vid":"53079","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens if I miss my court date for a criminal offence?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-miss-my-court-date-criminal-offence","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99918\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511205366","changed":"1517605906","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99918","id":"99918","resource":"node","uuid":"c5286fb7-7d02-402f-a7e8-6daa92d8504c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c5286fb7-7d02-402f-a7e8-6daa92d8504c","vuuid":"6fb9b042-47f7-4d52-a4c6-9d9018fee3d0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Diversion is a voluntary way to resolve minor criminal charges. It is also called \"direct accountability\".<\/p>\n<p>If you complete the diversion you are offered, you will <strong>not be convicted<\/strong> of the offence you were charged with. The Crown will either stay or withdraw your charges.<\/p>\n<p>And there will not be a formal \"finding of guilt.\" But, in some cases you may be required to accept responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>In return, you must do some work. This work is called \"upfront\" work.<\/p>\n<h3>Crown may offer diversion<\/h3>\n<p>If this is the first time you've been charged with a criminal offence, the Crown may offer you diversion. If you are being offered diversion, you usually find out at your first appearance. It's up to you whether you accept diversion.<\/p>\n<p>If the Crown hasn't offered you diversion, you or your lawyer can try to convince the Crown that you should be. This sometimes happens during <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-crown-pre-trial\">a Crown pre-trial<\/a> or a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-judicial-pre-trial\">judicial pre-trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What you must do<\/h3>\n<p>Your upfront work may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>community service<\/li>\n<li>a charitable donation<\/li>\n<li>anger management counselling<\/li>\n<li>addiction or mental health counselling<\/li>\n<li>a combination of the above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some diversion programs, such as Mental Health Diversion or Extra Judicial Sanctions (EJS) for youth, are more formal. Whether you use a formal or informal program, you must do the upfront work to avoid being prosecuted.<\/p>\n<p>You can change your mind at any time about accepting diversion and set a trial date instead.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99919","id":"99919","resource":"node","uuid":"30165a69-5497-4669-8cd0-a5c5f74a17c2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99945","id":"99945","resource":"node","uuid":"e8a80488-fe38-4674-a102-91879fc3664c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99946","id":"99946","resource":"node","uuid":"7e698b91-58d2-427f-9c06-f1826799113e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99947","id":"99947","resource":"node","uuid":"3a2604ab-e320-48c8-8e65-b1b8ae6fd2ee"}],"field_question":"I've been offered diversion. What do I need to know?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912","id":"99912","resource":"node","uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99922","id":"99922","resource":"node","uuid":"8546dbf4-3e36-422c-9327-5e847b4e65d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99918","id":"99918","resource":"node","uuid":"c5286fb7-7d02-402f-a7e8-6daa92d8504c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101127","id":"101127","resource":"node","uuid":"d40fed03-2b6a-4ff7-9b43-0f20fecba648"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101123","id":"101123","resource":"node","uuid":"543801cb-b8ad-4746-8882-81ed3a427bb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99920","vid":"59236","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I've been offered diversion. What do I need to know?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/ive-been-offered-diversion-what-do-i-need-know","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99920\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511205646","changed":"1527269856","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99920","id":"99920","resource":"node","uuid":"a1ec0586-65e4-4eca-a831-149b77d6cf8a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a1ec0586-65e4-4eca-a831-149b77d6cf8a","vuuid":"74f5674f-885a-4adf-8ce5-2785646da2b9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You can't do anything to get your criminal charges dropped. It is not up to you.<\/p>\n<p>And sometimes the complainant wants the charges dropped. But that doesn't matter. Often the Crown won't withdraw the charges, even if the complainant asks them to.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown decides if your charges will be dropped.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown will be more likely to consider dropping your charges if you've done things that will help you understand and stop the behaviour that led to the charges. For example, if you've been charged with uttering threats, taking an anger management class might convince the Crown that they don't have to prosecute you.<\/p>\n<h3>Withdrawn charges<\/h3>\n<p>Having your criminal charges dropped is the same as having your charges withdrawn. If the Crown withdraws your charges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you won't have to go to court anymore about the <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">charge<\/span><\/li>\n<li>you won't have a criminal record if you didn't have one before<\/li>\n<li>they can't prosecute you again later for the same incident<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Stayed charges<\/h3>\n<p>The Crown might also decide to stay your charges. If your charges are stayed, the Crown has decided not to prosecute your case for now. But they can change their mind and start the prosecution again within one year of the date the charges were stayed. In some cases they can re-commence your prosecution even after a year passes.<\/p>\n<h3>Factors involved<\/h3>\n<p>The Crown might decide to withdraw charges if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/ive-been-offered-diversion-what-do-i-need-know\">completed diversion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You have entered into a peace bond.<\/li>\n<li>The Crown agreed to drop some charges if you plead guilty to other charges.<\/li>\n<li>The Crown decides that there isn't enough evidence to convict you.<\/li>\n<li>The Crown decides it's not in the public interest to continue prosecuting you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99921","id":"99921","resource":"node","uuid":"398c5224-c7ea-4148-8644-5c0ae52a4a77"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99948","id":"99948","resource":"node","uuid":"e95c5247-77c5-4cc9-89bc-ac4775de6c38"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99949","id":"99949","resource":"node","uuid":"cf9f4a56-0fc5-4a08-a7f2-d09989d95503"}],"field_question":"How can I get my criminal charges dropped?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99920","id":"99920","resource":"node","uuid":"a1ec0586-65e4-4eca-a831-149b77d6cf8a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912","id":"99912","resource":"node","uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934","id":"99934","resource":"node","uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101123","id":"101123","resource":"node","uuid":"543801cb-b8ad-4746-8882-81ed3a427bb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99922","vid":"59229","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How can I get my criminal charges dropped?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-can-i-get-my-criminal-charges-dropped","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99922\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511205851","changed":"1527269669","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99922","id":"99922","resource":"node","uuid":"8546dbf4-3e36-422c-9327-5e847b4e65d0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8546dbf4-3e36-422c-9327-5e847b4e65d0","vuuid":"d8c6cdce-6875-4673-b105-7adb2e0df02e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Your first package of disclosure will have instructions on how to schedule a Crown pre-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown pre-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> is the first chance to talk to the Crown about your case. The discussion takes place in private outside the courtroom. You should schedule a Crown pre-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> as soon as you have enough disclosure to have a meaningful talk about your case.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Crown pre-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> is to talk about your case with the Crown to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>try to resolve your charges,<\/li>\n<li>ask the Crown to withdraw your charges if you complete diversion,<\/li>\n<li>address outstanding disclosure issues, and<\/li>\n<li>discuss <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> issues, accommodation needs (such as an interpreter), and how long the trial will take.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have hired a lawyer, or have the help of duty counsel, they can ask for a Crown pre-trial.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99923","id":"99923","resource":"node","uuid":"b34257ca-a912-45ff-b682-88e1eea5f255"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99950","id":"99950","resource":"node","uuid":"41111835-22e0-4ac3-a219-b3648bfe0fc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99951","id":"99951","resource":"node","uuid":"0b96c3fa-49e5-4acd-b992-168d99998d55"}],"field_question":"What is a Crown pre-trial?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99922","id":"99922","resource":"node","uuid":"8546dbf4-3e36-422c-9327-5e847b4e65d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934","id":"99934","resource":"node","uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99926","id":"99926","resource":"node","uuid":"d026fe05-864b-425e-9334-0fe226fca869"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100020","id":"100020","resource":"node","uuid":"ba26c01b-d7f6-486c-9aae-9dc7083d1ce2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99924","vid":"53055","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a Crown pre-trial?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-crown-pre-trial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99924\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511205956","changed":"1517603124","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99924","id":"99924","resource":"node","uuid":"89bd3d48-b1a9-46cb-9fd1-bdac15b578eb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"89bd3d48-b1a9-46cb-9fd1-bdac15b578eb","vuuid":"1d1452c2-7aba-43ea-b09d-e2d4b8ae82ad","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A judicial pre-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span> is similar to a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-crown-pre-trial\">Crown pre-<span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">trial<\/span><\/a>, except a judge helps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>resolve the matter in a way you and the Crown agree with, or<\/li>\n<li>make the trial shorter by reducing the number and complexity of issues to be discussed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The judge may also say what they believe would be fair in your case if there was a trial. They do this based on the law and the circumstances of your case.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking for a judicial pre-trial<\/h3>\n<p>You must <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-crown-pre-trial\">have a Crown pre-trial<\/a> before a judicial pre-trial. After the Crown pre-trial, you or the Crown can ask for a judicial pre-trial.<\/p>\n<p>If the Crown or your lawyer thinks your case will take a lot of time in court, you may be required to have a judicial pre-trial. This decision is based on the court procedure at the courthouse. You can also ask for a judicial pre-trial if you are missing disclosure, or want to encourage plea negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>You can have a judicial pre-trial without a lawyer. If you don't have a lawyer, your judicial pre-trial will be held in the courtroom. Duty counsel may be able to help you.<\/p>\n<p>If you have hired a lawyer, you will not go to the judicial pre-trial. It will happen without you in the judge's office or another room in the courthouse. &nbsp;The Crown, your lawyer, and a judge will be present.<\/p>\n<h3>After the judicial pre-trial<\/h3>\n<p>After the judicial pre-trial, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>adjourn (or postpone) your case to a later date,<\/li>\n<li>set a date for your trial if the Crown is handling your case summarily,<\/li>\n<li>set a date for your trial if the Crown is handling your case as an indictable offence and you want to be tried by a judge in the Ontario Court of Justice,<\/li>\n<li>set a date for your preliminary inquiry if the Crown is handling your case as an <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">indictable<\/span> <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">offence<\/span>, and you want to be tried by a judge or jury in the Superior Court of Justice, or<\/li>\n<li>enter a guilty plea with the judge who was at your judicial pre-trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you adjourn your case, you will have time to think about what to do next, such as whether to hire a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't have all of your disclosure, it may be a good idea to adjourn your case until the Crown gives it to you. It's a good idea to wait until you have complete disclosure before you make important decisions about your case.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99925","id":"99925","resource":"node","uuid":"2739212c-f576-4540-bc73-b5db4a3ccd6c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99952","id":"99952","resource":"node","uuid":"f427fd48-0455-49ad-a725-a92bd23a5f2a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99953","id":"99953","resource":"node","uuid":"533a53c3-c16c-42bd-addd-389306824802"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99954","id":"99954","resource":"node","uuid":"470d7409-53b4-4f41-96fe-c019b43864ec"}],"field_question":"What is a judicial pre-trial?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99924","id":"99924","resource":"node","uuid":"89bd3d48-b1a9-46cb-9fd1-bdac15b578eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99922","id":"99922","resource":"node","uuid":"8546dbf4-3e36-422c-9327-5e847b4e65d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934","id":"99934","resource":"node","uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99926","vid":"53071","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a judicial pre-trial?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-judicial-pre-trial","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99926\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511206126","changed":"1517605446","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99926","id":"99926","resource":"node","uuid":"d026fe05-864b-425e-9334-0fe226fca869"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"d026fe05-864b-425e-9334-0fe226fca869","vuuid":"0333b568-92b3-42a6-b0ec-f72c16c6cef8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Anyone charged with a criminal offence in Canada has the right to a trial in English or French. This means that the Crown prosecutor, judge, and jury must speak and understand the language.<\/p>\n<p>If you speak French, you have the right to have your trial in French. But you must make an application.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for filing your application depends on what you've be charged with and the court where your trial will be held. The deadline will be before your trial date.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99927","id":"99927","resource":"node","uuid":"9b54b6e1-b2ca-4aa9-9c65-65645267bb45"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99955","id":"99955","resource":"node","uuid":"9f533b0a-8496-4c1e-aa59-69b1b28961a5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99956","id":"99956","resource":"node","uuid":"e457968f-5532-4070-84ab-8f731b5bbe67"}],"field_question":"I speak French. How do I ask for my criminal trial to be in French? 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How do I ask for my criminal trial to be in French?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/i-speak-french-how-do-i-ask-my-criminal-trial-be-french","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99928\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511206312","changed":"1543343230","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99928","id":"99928","resource":"node","uuid":"03dadc6f-5eca-4ed3-a377-b6868c452c3e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"03dadc6f-5eca-4ed3-a377-b6868c452c3e","vuuid":"63627df3-abe0-4889-ab03-d3b8ec4fb481","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/const\/page-15.html\" target=\"_blank\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a> protects your right to get help from an interpreter if you don't understand English or French. Interpretation services for criminal and child protection cases are offered in any language required.<\/p>\n<p>You can have an interpreter every time you go to court. This includes your bail hearing, preliminary inquiry, and trial.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a witness or a potential surety who has difficulty understanding English or French, you can also ask for a court interpreter to help them.<\/p>\n<p>The government pays certified interpreters to help people in court. You don't have to pay anything to use a court interpreter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99929","id":"99929","resource":"node","uuid":"1623e5e7-c2e2-4e7e-a941-1ecc330c44ed"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99957","id":"99957","resource":"node","uuid":"98266ec1-bed0-4fdd-b640-3df0c7d99205"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99958","id":"99958","resource":"node","uuid":"1bcb57b1-cdb9-4e03-83fd-e131abd705f7"}],"field_question":"What are my rights if I don\u2019t understand English or French? 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","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-i-don%E2%80%99t-understand-english-or-french","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99930\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511206493","changed":"1518711158","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99930","id":"99930","resource":"node","uuid":"33ec2aa0-4ac2-420f-a238-da8ed80eb4f7"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"33ec2aa0-4ac2-420f-a238-da8ed80eb4f7","vuuid":"fd66433d-e227-4d52-be7b-f39d927a5410","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Depending on the reason, you may be able to transfer your charges to a different court location. You can only transfer your charges if the Crown prosecutor or a judge gives you permission.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown will be more likely to give you permission if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you want to plead guilty,<\/li>\n<li>you live far away from the court and there is a courthouse closer to home, or<\/li>\n<li>you have outstanding charges at another courthouse and you want to have all your charges handled together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have more than one charge and they are transferred to the same courthouse, you can have one plea deal to resolve all your outstanding charges. This is called a global resolution.<\/p>\n<h3>Change of venue motion<\/h3>\n<p>You may also ask a judge to transfer your charges because you don\u2019t think you can get a fair trial in the place you were charged. This may be due to publicity, or the type of people who live where you were charged.<\/p>\n<p>You can only use this reason to ask for a transfer if you're charged with an indictable offence and have chosen to have your trial in the Superior Court with a jury. Your lawyer will have to make a \"change of venue motion\". This motion will only be successful if the circumstances are extreme. The judge must be convinced it would be unfair to have your trial in the original location.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99931","id":"99931","resource":"node","uuid":"be6ef705-e743-4ba3-915e-8666fb8d09e3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99959","id":"99959","resource":"node","uuid":"f36248fe-e14c-4331-af0d-bf8fd7a6bb50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99960","id":"99960","resource":"node","uuid":"44b3a8b3-fa6e-4129-b684-df7298f716b6"}],"field_question":"How do I transfer my charges to another court location?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99924","id":"99924","resource":"node","uuid":"89bd3d48-b1a9-46cb-9fd1-bdac15b578eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99926","id":"99926","resource":"node","uuid":"d026fe05-864b-425e-9334-0fe226fca869"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934","id":"99934","resource":"node","uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101123","id":"101123","resource":"node","uuid":"543801cb-b8ad-4746-8882-81ed3a427bb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99932","vid":"59252","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I transfer my charges to another court location?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-transfer-my-charges-another-court-location","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99932\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511206707","changed":"1527270247","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99932","id":"99932","resource":"node","uuid":"aa79858d-16bd-40d8-a00c-559fac1629ba"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"aa79858d-16bd-40d8-a00c-559fac1629ba","vuuid":"29eae7c6-6be7-4e1b-902c-ae8f5336c91e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The information that the police and Crown have about your case is called your disclosure.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown has a legal duty to give you the information they have about you for free. The Crown uses the information included in your disclosure at your trial to try to prove you're guilty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The disclosure may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>police officer's notes<\/li>\n<li>witness statements<\/li>\n<li>surveillance video and photos<\/li>\n<li>financial documents<\/li>\n<li>medical records<\/li>\n<li>forensic reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The disclosure might include evidence that shows you're guilty. It might also include information that shows you're innocent.<\/p>\n<p>During your first court date, you may get initial disclosure from the Crown. There is no guarantee that it will be available at your first appearance or that you will get all of it. But you should ask for it. Once you have some disclosure, you will be able to schedule <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-crown-pre-trial\">a Crown pre-trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown should give you disclosure before your trial starts so you can prepare. But sometimes you might get last minute disclosure the morning of your trial.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown must give you a copy of everything, except evidence that is clearly unrelated to your case or is protected by a form of privilege. For example, information from a confidential source is privileged and will not be given to you in your disclosure.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99933","id":"99933","resource":"node","uuid":"de7aa251-8a21-4ff8-a7d3-14640bccd484"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99961","id":"99961","resource":"node","uuid":"d18e28c2-8e28-481c-a4a7-6cab2bea52f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99962","id":"99962","resource":"node","uuid":"a4ec2a9e-8275-4bc9-a92f-543ad28e9fa7"}],"field_question":"What documents does the Crown have to give me?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99912","id":"99912","resource":"node","uuid":"3cabad21-0439-4146-99ef-ee034e515272"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99924","id":"99924","resource":"node","uuid":"89bd3d48-b1a9-46cb-9fd1-bdac15b578eb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99920","id":"99920","resource":"node","uuid":"a1ec0586-65e4-4eca-a831-149b77d6cf8a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101123","id":"101123","resource":"node","uuid":"543801cb-b8ad-4746-8882-81ed3a427bb9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96739","id":"96739","resource":"node","uuid":"f99145c7-db33-4b8a-b836-906c2520995c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100019","id":"100019","resource":"node","uuid":"26bc5f6c-755b-4582-b800-adfef07edc99"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100021","id":"100021","resource":"node","uuid":"aef2ca36-c40a-43e9-8092-8191862a2eae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100020","id":"100020","resource":"node","uuid":"ba26c01b-d7f6-486c-9aae-9dc7083d1ce2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1511154000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1542690000","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"99934","vid":"59240","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What documents does the Crown have to give me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-documents-does-crown-have-give-me","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1511206934","changed":"1527270008","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99934","id":"99934","resource":"node","uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6f01a81f-9285-4b34-9847-cde1f166beaa","vuuid":"3e466411-6d66-43c6-ac81-3b2dca993030","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To qualify for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you must <strong>live in Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But you can leave Ontario for <strong>30 days<\/strong> or less and still get <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>And ODSP can give you <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support even if you're away <strong>more than 30 days<\/strong>. They do this if they agree that you need to be away:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>for health reasons,<\/li>\n<li>to attend a college or university, or<\/li>\n<li>for what ODSP calls \"exceptional circumstances\".<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ODSP can approve you being away more than 30 days before you go or after you come back. Step 2 talks about asking for approval.<\/p>\n<h3>Away more than 30 days without approval from ODSP<\/h3>\n<p>ODSP will say that you have an overpayment for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support you get after being outside Ontario for 30 days without their approval.<\/p>\n<p>And if you're away for several months or more, ODSP may also cut off or suspend your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support. If they suspend it, this means that they stop giving it to you for a period of time.<\/p>\n<p>If you're part of a household, ODSP will reduce <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support that goes to the household by the amount they pay for you. This includes the amount you get for housing.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3 talks about getting help if you have a problem with ODSP.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100025","id":"100025","resource":"node","uuid":"39d76485-9778-4b6a-bc5d-df3515c035b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100026","id":"100026","resource":"node","uuid":"ae9d0f1e-ff15-4d23-ad52-13e2387f6fe4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100027","id":"100027","resource":"node","uuid":"38bb714e-07a3-479b-bbb3-711608d88c7c"}],"field_question":"Can I leave Ontario and still get income support from ODSP?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97956","id":"97956","resource":"node","uuid":"82e8a4db-3a22-4160-ab1a-c5e9ce5af004"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944","id":"97944","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1510290000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1543381200","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100028","vid":"68835","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I leave Ontario and still get income support from ODSP?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-i-leave-ontario-and-still-get-income-support-odsp","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100028\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1511895029","changed":"1540479679","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100028","id":"100028","resource":"node","uuid":"ed6b88e9-8794-4ef9-a423-1ff7f78c928a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ed6b88e9-8794-4ef9-a423-1ff7f78c928a","vuuid":"7bf50640-0d90-4148-9eaa-46bdad73a621","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To qualify for financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW), you must <strong>live in Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But you may still be able to get assistance if you leave Ontario for a short time. This is usually <strong>no more than 7 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you're gone for <strong>7 days or less<\/strong>, OW won't cut off your assistance for being away.<\/p>\n<h3>Leaving Ontario for more than 7 days<\/h3>\n<p>It's best to ask OW for approval before you leave Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>If you're away for <strong>more than 7 days<\/strong> without approval from OW, they will cut off your assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If you're part of a household, OW will reduce assistance that goes to the household by the amount that they pay for you. This includes the amount you get for housing.<\/p>\n<p>And if they paid you assistance while you were outside Ontario for more than 7 days without their approval, they'll say that you have an overpayment.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3 talks about getting help if you have a problem with OW.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100029","id":"100029","resource":"node","uuid":"7af3cce8-cf8d-4445-9052-64379997db3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100030","id":"100030","resource":"node","uuid":"0e1f531a-7fbf-4578-abdd-503b51636734"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100031","id":"100031","resource":"node","uuid":"5e4d8d78-ea29-4716-83de-6c19801809db"}],"field_question":"Can I leave Ontario and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99178","id":"99178","resource":"node","uuid":"2d276568-b627-4754-9e2b-c17e5498442e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99371","id":"99371","resource":"node","uuid":"0ebdb93c-637b-4edf-8ad0-c4461f2a8f6a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98042","id":"98042","resource":"node","uuid":"acf64f24-84e2-4906-8ca7-48de145e3c63"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1510290000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1543381200","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100032","vid":"49133","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I leave Ontario and still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-i-leave-ontario-and-still-get-financial-assistance","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100032\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1511895882","changed":"1511905881","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100032","id":"100032","resource":"node","uuid":"7d852af7-94ea-430f-af15-e1f261e5df43"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7d852af7-94ea-430f-af15-e1f261e5df43","vuuid":"d5f076b9-d13a-4314-9a9e-db1f15fb8181","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A peace bond is an order made in a criminal law court by a judge or justice of the peace to protect someone who has a reasonable fear that you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hurt them, their spouse, their common-law partner, or their child<\/li>\n<li>damage their property<\/li>\n<li>distribute or share an intimate image or video of them without their permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A peace bond requires you to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. This means you must not do anything to break the law. You may also have to follow other conditions the court thinks are necessary to prevent further harm. For example, you may not be allowed to contact the person or visit certain places.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of peace bonds<\/h3>\n<p>There are two types of peace bonds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a section 810 peace bond, which can\u2019t last more than 1 year<\/li>\n<li>a common law peace bond, which can last more than 1 year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Section 810 peace bonds are the most common. They are sometimes called a <a href=\"\/glossary\/section-810-recognizance\">s.810 recognizance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Peace bonds in criminal cases<\/h3>\n<p>The Crown may offer you a peace bond to deal with your criminal charges if you agree to sign a peace bond. If you agree to the peace bond, they won't pursue your criminal charges.<\/p>\n<p>It's <strong>your choice<\/strong> whether to agree to the peace bond. You don't have to accept the Crown's offer.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown's offer to deal with your charges in this way is called a resolution position.<\/p>\n<h3>Enforcement<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a peace bond, it can be enforced anywhere in Canada. Most peace bonds last for up to 1 year.<\/p>\n<p>If you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-don\u2019t-follow-condition-peace-bond\">don't follow the conditions of your peace bond<\/a>, you can be charged with disobeying an order of the court or breach of recognizance. These are both criminal offences. You may also have to pay the court the money you promised as a security.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100661","id":"100661","resource":"node","uuid":"02dc87af-dd86-4c98-8e25-93adfab292cb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100662","id":"100662","resource":"node","uuid":"9df1431c-0f33-4d5b-975d-e1241b877585"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100663","id":"100663","resource":"node","uuid":"b2fffec2-a619-4375-8b56-d9e2d4501cbb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100664","id":"100664","resource":"node","uuid":"305ac16a-953f-4290-888e-01e2185b6ace"}],"field_question":"Should I sign a peace bond to deal with my criminal case?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/983","id":"983","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a2dc3779-617d-4da0-b269-8db08778ae10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/979","id":"979","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"5cf2b32a-be71-4efc-92d0-176be38b4217"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/980","id":"980","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"d3c26ec9-3aca-4d2f-920e-24b6216f45e7"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100671","id":"100671","resource":"node","uuid":"c8c1c04c-c85d-44e8-acaf-a2b256a020ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100676","id":"100676","resource":"node","uuid":"dd7d293d-1209-4a2d-8c61-39155748aca2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100680","id":"100680","resource":"node","uuid":"849cdb01-039f-4390-af9d-ec90868ed7bb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101075","id":"101075","resource":"node","uuid":"e6649943-673c-43fd-ac4f-9d09035692fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101078","id":"101078","resource":"node","uuid":"fd5137c5-77f1-4443-aeb2-451c372133d5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101073","id":"101073","resource":"node","uuid":"c3a4bb5f-0cdb-4333-beba-182639c8e5b2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76177","id":"76177","resource":"node","uuid":"2386d0da-5315-4917-8bad-f7bb043bd9b7"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512104400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1543899600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100665","vid":"68866","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Should I sign a peace bond to deal with my criminal case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/should-i-sign-peace-bond-deal-my-criminal-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100665\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1515090605","changed":"1540487991","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100665","id":"100665","resource":"node","uuid":"412d34e8-c1d8-415b-a6a1-87f5c2391b9c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"412d34e8-c1d8-415b-a6a1-87f5c2391b9c","vuuid":"c860974e-7672-4818-897b-1c3598af2f4a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A peace bond is an order made in a criminal law court by a judge or justice of the peace to protect someone who has a reasonable fear that you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hurt them, their spouse, their common-law partner, or their child<\/li>\n<li>damage their property<\/li>\n<li>distribute or share an intimate image or video of them without their permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A peace bond requires you to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. This means you must not do anything to break the law. You may also have to follow other conditions the court thinks are necessary to prevent further harm. For example, you may not be allowed to contact the person or visit certain places.<\/p>\n<p>A peace bond can be enforced anywhere in Canada. Most peace bonds last for up to 1 year.<\/p>\n<h3>Peace bonds in criminal cases<\/h3>\n<p>The Crown may offer you a <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/should-i-sign-peace-bond-deal-my-criminal-case\">peace bond to deal with your criminal charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>If you are not facing criminal charges<\/h3>\n<p>You may be asked to sign a peace bond even if there are no criminal charges against you. If someone is afraid you will hurt them, damage their property, or share an intimate image or video of them without consent, they can ask for a peace bond.<\/p>\n<p>If someone has applied to have you sign a peace bond, a <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" rel=\"99999-100671\">summons<\/a> may be <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term>issued<\/span> for you. A <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">summons<\/span> is a document that tells you when you have to go to court.<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to agree to sign the peace bond. If you don\u2019t agree to sign it, you may have a hearing. You will likely have to go to court a few times before you get a hearing date.<\/p>\n<p>At court, you may be asked to think about mediation. In some parts of Ontario, there are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sschto.ca\/Conflict-Resolution-Training\/Community-Mediation\">mediation diversion programs<\/a> that can help you try to resolve your issues without going to court.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if the Crown decides there is not enough evidence to have to a hearing, they can withdraw the complaint against you.<\/p>\n<p>If mediation is not successful and the Crown thinks there is enough evidence against you, you will get a hearing date. At the hearing the person who asked for the peace bond has to show the court that they have a reasonable fear of you.<\/p>\n<p>If the person convinces the court that their fear of you is reasonable, the court orders a peace bond. When this happens, you do not have a choice. <strong>You must agree to the peace bond<\/strong>. If you refuse to sign the peace bond, you can be sent to jail for up to 1 year.<\/p>\n<h3>Enforcement<\/h3>\n<p>A peace bond can be enforced anywhere in Canada. Most peace bonds last for up to 1 year. If the person still has a reasonable fear of you at the end of the year, they can apply to have the peace bond renewed.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-don\u2019t-follow-condition-peace-bond\">follow the conditions of your peace bond<\/a>, you can be charged with disobeying an order of the court or breach of recognizance. These are both criminal offences.<\/p>\n<h3>Restraining Orders<\/h3>\n<p>Peace bonds are not the same as restraining orders.<\/p>\n<p>Restraining orders are made by a <strong>family law court<\/strong>. Unlike peace bonds, they can <strong>only<\/strong> be made against former spouses, common-law partners, or people you previously lived with.<\/p>\n<p>Restraining orders can be temporary or permanent. They can last longer than a peace bond.<\/p>\n<p>Like peace bonds, if you don\u2019t follow your restraining order, you can be charged with a criminal offence.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100666","id":"100666","resource":"node","uuid":"14e114cb-6d2c-47c5-b45e-b67fb74c96dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100667","id":"100667","resource":"node","uuid":"1a4eb637-b20c-4964-b1d0-10072544619b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100668","id":"100668","resource":"node","uuid":"ead576ff-91d8-466f-9462-94e79277c52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100669","id":"100669","resource":"node","uuid":"432a13c2-7a06-43f6-a4d6-19f082196fdb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100670","id":"100670","resource":"node","uuid":"9c7b34f3-c71e-4f9b-a369-e7816c0f1111"}],"field_question":"Someone has asked me to sign a peace bond. Should I sign it? 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Should I sign it? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/someone-has-asked-me-sign-peace-bond-should-i-sign-it","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100671\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1515092194","changed":"1532986843","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100671","id":"100671","resource":"node","uuid":"c8c1c04c-c85d-44e8-acaf-a2b256a020ae"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c8c1c04c-c85d-44e8-acaf-a2b256a020ae","vuuid":"e0c5a238-642b-4972-9258-b61058872657","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are 3 kinds of police record checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a criminal record check<\/li>\n<li>a criminal record and judicial matters check<\/li>\n<li>a vulnerable sector record check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A peace bond won't appear on your criminal record. It&nbsp;will appear on your criminal record and judicial matters check and vulnerable sector record check for as long as it is in effect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Criminal record checks<\/h3>\n<p>A&nbsp;peace bond doesn't appear on your criminal record. And, entering into a peace bond doesn\u2019t give you a criminal record.&nbsp;One of the reasons you may agree to a peace bond is to avoid a criminal record or conviction.<\/p>\n<p>But, be aware if you don\u2019t follow the conditions of your peace bond, you may be <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-don\u2019t-follow-condition-peace-bond\">charged with a criminal offence<\/a>. If you're found guilty, you could go to jail, and get a criminal record.<\/p>\n<h3>Criminal record and judicial matters checks and vulnerable sector record checks<\/h3>\n<p>Both criminal record and judicial matters checks and vulnerable sector record checks include outstanding entries, such as active peace bonds. Details about active peace bonds are stored on the national Canadian Police Information Computer (CPIC) database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While the peace bond is active it is called an outstanding entry. The police can access this information during investigations. They are allowed to arrest anyone who breaks any of the conditions while the peace bond is active.<\/p>\n<p>When the peace bond expires, it should not be included in either a criminal record and judicial matters check or a vulnerable sector record check.<\/p>\n<h3>Removal of your peace bond record<\/h3>\n<p>A peace bond appears on criminal record and judicial matters checks and vulnerable sector record checks until it expires. Most peace bonds last for 1 year.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100672","id":"100672","resource":"node","uuid":"a6dd4e46-5ef5-44fe-b320-041f3187b671"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100673","id":"100673","resource":"node","uuid":"73f7b4a5-8de0-42c4-af26-4358ffb76191"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100674","id":"100674","resource":"node","uuid":"39e560aa-185d-49ec-aa7e-ef84cdb61ffe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100675","id":"100675","resource":"node","uuid":"daa67fc7-8dda-4a68-ba08-00b1cff8f4fa"}],"field_question":"Will peace bonds appear on my criminal record or police record?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/983","id":"983","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a2dc3779-617d-4da0-b269-8db08778ae10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100665","id":"100665","resource":"node","uuid":"412d34e8-c1d8-415b-a6a1-87f5c2391b9c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100671","id":"100671","resource":"node","uuid":"c8c1c04c-c85d-44e8-acaf-a2b256a020ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97441","id":"97441","resource":"node","uuid":"3b6c90ab-b9b9-4518-8537-acc424eaab25"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101075","id":"101075","resource":"node","uuid":"e6649943-673c-43fd-ac4f-9d09035692fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101078","id":"101078","resource":"node","uuid":"fd5137c5-77f1-4443-aeb2-451c372133d5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101073","id":"101073","resource":"node","uuid":"c3a4bb5f-0cdb-4333-beba-182639c8e5b2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93261","id":"93261","resource":"node","uuid":"b6d0d422-d3c5-4a78-a72c-8d1808424c93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84807","id":"84807","resource":"node","uuid":"5c39bf1d-4a2d-46c8-9a64-5118120eade9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541044800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1543899600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-01-11: updated to reflect changes to police records","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100676","vid":"69681","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Will peace bonds appear on my criminal record or police record?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/will-peace-bonds-appear-my-criminal-record-or-police-record","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100676\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1515093137","changed":"1541520562","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100676","id":"100676","resource":"node","uuid":"dd7d293d-1209-4a2d-8c61-39155748aca2"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"dd7d293d-1209-4a2d-8c61-39155748aca2","vuuid":"e9540932-f36c-498f-9a4b-f00639be236a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Not following a condition of your peace bond is called a breach. If you breach your peace bond, you can be charged with disobeying an order of the court or breach of recognizance. These are both criminal offences. If you're found guilty, you will likely have a criminal record.<\/p>\n<p>You must pledge money to the court as security when you sign a peace bond. This money is usually not deposited with the court. It is usually $500 or $1,000, but it can be more or less than that. If you breach a condition of your peace bond, you may have to pay this money to the court.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100677","id":"100677","resource":"node","uuid":"2f303ddd-cc3a-47d3-b9d1-0d4c883965a5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100678","id":"100678","resource":"node","uuid":"a288b693-2de6-4f28-8a81-2a9761bde6a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100679","id":"100679","resource":"node","uuid":"97f90e34-19d5-419f-9e62-688b6953fb81"}],"field_question":"What happens if I don\u2019t follow a condition of a peace bond?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/983","id":"983","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a2dc3779-617d-4da0-b269-8db08778ae10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/986","id":"986","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"dbced31f-1f1e-4192-acb6-154c5a70231f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100665","id":"100665","resource":"node","uuid":"412d34e8-c1d8-415b-a6a1-87f5c2391b9c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100671","id":"100671","resource":"node","uuid":"c8c1c04c-c85d-44e8-acaf-a2b256a020ae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100676","id":"100676","resource":"node","uuid":"dd7d293d-1209-4a2d-8c61-39155748aca2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81401","id":"81401","resource":"node","uuid":"f82c75ef-f8bd-41aa-a413-5cf2e0275a7d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101075","id":"101075","resource":"node","uuid":"e6649943-673c-43fd-ac4f-9d09035692fe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101078","id":"101078","resource":"node","uuid":"fd5137c5-77f1-4443-aeb2-451c372133d5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101073","id":"101073","resource":"node","uuid":"c3a4bb5f-0cdb-4333-beba-182639c8e5b2"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1512363600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1512363600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100680","vid":"68862","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens if I don\u2019t follow a condition of a peace bond?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-happens-if-i-don%E2%80%99t-follow-condition-peace-bond","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100680\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1515093820","changed":"1540486993","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100680","id":"100680","resource":"node","uuid":"849cdb01-039f-4390-af9d-ec90868ed7bb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"849cdb01-039f-4390-af9d-ec90868ed7bb","vuuid":"703f73b1-646a-40e7-b328-f15bd9059208","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You have the right to breastfeed your child in a public area such as a waiting room, mall, or grocery store.<\/p>\n<p>No one should stop you from breastfeeding just because you are in a public area. They should not make offensive comments, ask you to cover up, ask you to move to a more private area, or have rules that ban or limit breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>It is not discrimination if these comments are made by members of the public. But&nbsp;it might be <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> if these comments are made by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your employer<\/li>\n<li>a landlord<\/li>\n<li>your union or professional organization<\/li>\n<li>a housing provider<\/li>\n<li>a service provider like a store employee, restaurant, or school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need to breastfeed or pump milk for your child, you can ask for accommodation from your employer, landlord, union representative, or a service provider.<\/p>\n<p>If you are at work, your employer should <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">accommodate<\/span> any needs you have for breastfeeding or pumping milk. Service providers like schools might have similar obligations. The way that a service provider must <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">accommodate<\/span> you depends on the type of service they provide and what support you need in that environment.<\/p>\n<p>A service provider or employer might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>provide a private space for breastfeeding<\/li>\n<li>teach staff that a person has the right to breastfeed anywhere<\/li>\n<li>allow breaks or flexible schedules so staff can have time to breastfeed or pump milk<\/li>\n<li>have a fridge to store breast milk<\/li>\n<li>allow a caregiver to bring the baby into the workplace or classroom to be breastfed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100712","id":"100712","resource":"node","uuid":"fd282a91-f3dd-4adb-b807-3b178cfe7373"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100713","id":"100713","resource":"node","uuid":"b7bea96a-4cb7-4ebf-bb28-9b28b3767d55"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100714","id":"100714","resource":"node","uuid":"27b37f82-8dce-4737-bd27-1f5d7da34a55"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100715","id":"100715","resource":"node","uuid":"725227df-c5cd-4b86-90f1-e64ac88aaec6"}],"field_question":"Can I breastfeed in public?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/982","id":"982","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c88d2ffe-6df3-4221-87e7-679ec5616fba"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99664","id":"99664","resource":"node","uuid":"619f0611-7e2b-4f87-9ccb-45bcca9103ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85141","id":"85141","resource":"node","uuid":"2713b11c-9f8d-483b-9697-2c60e84e103a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[],"field_date_reviewed":"1516251600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1547787600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100716","vid":"68852","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I breastfeed in public?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/can-i-breastfeed-public-buildings","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100716\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1516283495","changed":"1540485485","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100716","id":"100716","resource":"node","uuid":"61dd5be8-93bd-48d7-8d49-3ad7234d0c3d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"61dd5be8-93bd-48d7-8d49-3ad7234d0c3d","vuuid":"2ba10362-fa83-43ca-863c-a009550136b8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>No. A landlord cannot deny you a rental unit just because of where you were born or your immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>In Ontario, it is against the law for a landlord to refuse to rent to you because of your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>citizenship or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohrc.on.ca\/en\/policy-removing-%E2%80%9Ccanadian-experience%E2%80%9D-barrier\/2-ontario-human-rights-code\" target=\"_blank\">country you are from<\/a><\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age (if you are at least 18, or if you are 16 or 17 and not living with a parent)<\/li>\n<li>sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li>disability<\/li>\n<li>marital status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or because you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>have children<\/li>\n<li>are on social assistance (welfare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, if you have been denied housing because of where you were born or your immigration status, this is called discrimination and it is against the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Direct Discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Some <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> can be very obvious. This is sometimes called direct <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A landlord refuses to rent to people from a certain country. This is <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> against you because of where you were born.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord refuses to rent to you because you are a refugee claimant and he is concerned that you will be deported and he will lose you as a tenant. This is <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> because of your immigration status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be hard to prove <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> because often the landlord will not say the real reason that they won't rent to you.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span> is less obvious. The landlord might not even realize that what they are doing is wrong. One example is a landlord who asks for a security deposit because a tenant is new to Canada or does not have permanent residency in Canada.<\/p>\n<h3>Constructive discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes a rule or practice that is applied to everyone in the same way might affect one group of people differently and can lead to unequal treatment. This is called constructive <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">discrimination<\/span>. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A building has stairs at its entrance and this is the only way to get in or out of the building. This can lead to unequal treatment of people who use wheelchairs and need a ramp instead of stairs.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord won't rent to anyone who doesn\u2019t have Canadian references or a credit history. This can discriminate against tenants who are new to Canada and have not yet built up a credit history or been employed here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if they don't mean to discriminate, landlords who will not change things like these could be breaking the law. A landlord should try to accommodate you as long as doing so doesn't cause the landlord undue hardship. For example, if you don't have a credit report because you are new to Canada, the landlord could look at your income to decide if you would be a reliable tenant.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100717","id":"100717","resource":"node","uuid":"0b8513f5-7594-4c4d-a7fa-71f303802b7c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100718","id":"100718","resource":"node","uuid":"4758126b-46a9-4905-b020-6490ecb082e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100719","id":"100719","resource":"node","uuid":"28d4fef2-51c2-4380-877d-f7fcd8bf648b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100720","id":"100720","resource":"node","uuid":"5f3b06c6-2927-41f7-9f7c-286edfdaff32"}],"field_question":"Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because of my immigration status or the country I am from? What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97194","id":"97194","resource":"node","uuid":"51804659-150f-4e70-a8de-1973ce8db7bf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97188","id":"97188","resource":"node","uuid":"93a4120e-788a-4cd5-a566-e79b0cce02b8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}],"field_resources":[],"field_date_reviewed":"1516251600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1547787600","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":"2018-06-11: RS - the subheading \"Adverse discrimination\" was removed from the answer. ","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"100721","vid":"68846","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because of my immigration status or the country I am from? What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/can-landlord-refuse-rent-me-because-my-immigration-status-or","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100721\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1516284668","changed":"1540485070","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100721","id":"100721","resource":"node","uuid":"9fad1c25-799c-4946-81c0-ef453cbaef56"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9fad1c25-799c-4946-81c0-ef453cbaef56","vuuid":"0bf4502b-6349-4549-bad6-8d9d8aa9ac64","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The general rule is that when you're in <a href=\"\/glossary\/custody-0\">custody<\/a> because of criminal charges, you don't qualify for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This is true whether you're waiting for your <a href=\"\/glossary\/trial\">trial<\/a> or serving a <a href=\"\/glossary\/sentence\">sentence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It does not matter whether you're in a federal penitentiary or a provincial correctional facility.<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifying for ODSP while serving a sentence<\/h3>\n<p>If you're <strong>serving a sentence<\/strong> <strong>part-time<\/strong>, for example, on weekends, you may still qualify for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support from ODSP. This is because you're not in custody every day. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>If you're in a halfway house, you may be able to get some assistance from ODSP. Talk to the staff at the halfway house about this.<\/p>\n<h4>Conditional sentences<\/h4>\n<p>A <strong>conditional sentence<\/strong> means you don't serve your sentence in custody. So you <strong>may <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/how-do-i-start-application-ontario-disability\">qualify<\/a> for assistance from ODSP.<\/p>\n<p>You serve a conditional sentence in the community and there are strict conditions that you must follow. This is sometimes called \"house arrest\".<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101089","id":"101089","resource":"node","uuid":"316c17e0-7ec3-4bcf-b36a-32f98d72fcbe"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101090","id":"101090","resource":"node","uuid":"0384f408-b1cf-4f13-a34f-1f02e7cf184c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101091","id":"101091","resource":"node","uuid":"cb246073-641b-4390-b5e7-e4639938bb7e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101092","id":"101092","resource":"node","uuid":"fcdafcdd-7375-4c36-ac66-ba2c85cb5932"}],"field_question":"Can I get ODSP income support if I'm in custody?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97905","id":"97905","resource":"node","uuid":"7b57a234-efaf-4db7-a505-63fbe468879e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101093","id":"101093","resource":"node","uuid":"973d19a9-3e2e-4f2a-8ccd-640b23b1c811"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76397","id":"76397","resource":"node","uuid":"64b85efb-e466-42e7-8950-ed5e1c05f790"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1516770000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1548306000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"101094","vid":"68829","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I get ODSP income support if I'm in custody?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/can-i-get-odsp-income-support-if-im-custody","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101094\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1516801844","changed":"1540479604","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101094","id":"101094","resource":"node","uuid":"c9776517-973b-4af8-80b2-8f7e86068c6a"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c9776517-973b-4af8-80b2-8f7e86068c6a","vuuid":"67fe60a1-9bb8-4166-8d61-4c15451e02d5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The general rule is that when you're in <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/custody-0\">custody<\/a> because of criminal charges, you don't qualify for financial assistance from Ontario Works (OW). This is true whether you're waiting for your <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/trial\">trial<\/a> or serving a <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/sentence\">sentence<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It does not matter whether you're in a federal penitentiary or a provincial correctional facility.<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifying for OW while serving a sentence<\/h3>\n<p>If you're <strong>serving a sentence<\/strong> <strong>part-time<\/strong>, for example, on weekends, you may still qualify for assistance from OW. This is because you're not in custody every day. See Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>If you're in a halfway house, you may be able to get some assistance from OW. Talk to the staff at the halfway house about this.<\/p>\n<h4>Conditional sentences<\/h4>\n<p>A <strong>conditional sentence<\/strong> means you don't serve your sentence in custody. So you <strong>may be eligible<\/strong> for assistance from OW.<\/p>\n<p>You serve a conditional sentence in the community and there are strict conditions that you must follow. This is sometimes called \"house arrest\".<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101095","id":"101095","resource":"node","uuid":"926bb6f2-6dbc-4894-b06b-c5a5f7e2bfee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101096","id":"101096","resource":"node","uuid":"2f60d6bd-b75a-484a-82e6-baa2ae2a7bb0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101097","id":"101097","resource":"node","uuid":"8576fc09-ae90-49e5-87b4-2f7d7d7df188"}],"field_question":"What happens to my Ontario Works assistance if I'm in custody?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99178","id":"99178","resource":"node","uuid":"2d276568-b627-4754-9e2b-c17e5498442e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101093","id":"101093","resource":"node","uuid":"973d19a9-3e2e-4f2a-8ccd-640b23b1c811"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76397","id":"76397","resource":"node","uuid":"64b85efb-e466-42e7-8950-ed5e1c05f790"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1516770000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1548306000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"101098","vid":"52699","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens to my Ontario Works assistance if I'm in custody?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-happens-my-ontario-works-assistance-if-im-custody","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101098\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1516802537","changed":"1516816170","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101098","id":"101098","resource":"node","uuid":"2f5ef3b3-8b2b-43b3-9d4c-eac135870d40"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2f5ef3b3-8b2b-43b3-9d4c-eac135870d40","vuuid":"dc7cbe09-7724-4e00-98de-6cd3a66218e4","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Whether you still qualify for income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) once you're 65 depends on your situation.<\/p>\n<h3>If you qualify for an Old Age Security pension<\/h3>\n<p>If you qualify for an Old Age Security (OAS) pension, you might not <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially\">qualify financially<\/a> for ODSP <span class=\"no-glossary\">income<\/span> support.<\/p>\n<p>This is because people who have a low income and get the OAS pension can also qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).<\/p>\n<p>And if you get both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/old-age-security.html\" target=\"_blank\">OAS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/old-age-security\/guaranteed-income-supplement.html\" target=\"_blank\">GIS<\/a>, you might qualify for the monthly Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fin.gov.on.ca\/en\/credit\/gains\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">payment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/data\/guaranteed-annual-income-system-benefit-rates?_ga=2.144738995.606875967.1511283226-474625324.1509135493\" target=\"_blank\">amount you can get from OAS, GIS, and GAINS<\/a> is usually more than you'd get in <span class=\"no-glossary\">income<\/span> support from ODSP. If you live in <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/glossary\/subsidized-housing\">subsidized housing<\/a>, this could mean your rent will go up. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Spouse's allowance<\/h4>\n<p>If you qualify for OAS and GIS, your spouse or partner may be able to get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/old-age-security\/guaranteed-income-supplement\/allowance.html\">Allowance from OAS<\/a>. The Allowance is for people who are 60 to 64 years old.<\/p>\n<h3>If you don't qualify for an OAS pension<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't qualify for an OAS pension, you can continue to get <span class=\"no-glossary\">income<span class=\"no-glossary\"> support from ODSP as long as you <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/1-learn-about-qualifying-financially\">qualify financially<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>And after the age of 65, you no longer need to prove that you <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/when-i-apply-ontario-disability-support-program\">meet ODSP's definition<\/a> of a \"person with a disability\". So you won't have any <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/i-have-medical-review-date-ontario-disability-support-program\">medical reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101742","id":"101742","resource":"node","uuid":"f802d5f1-a25e-47be-9406-eedd81a808a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101743","id":"101743","resource":"node","uuid":"a70f827a-179b-4996-a167-b67b5d361d65"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101744","id":"101744","resource":"node","uuid":"e700c77b-f9d6-430e-b320-4a54409b9fe4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101745","id":"101745","resource":"node","uuid":"fe307549-9b53-406d-93d5-1c369950efa4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101746","id":"101746","resource":"node","uuid":"ce3f5a41-8cc2-42bd-9b5a-180903b9018f"}],"field_question":"What happens to my ODSP income support when I turn 65?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99131","id":"99131","resource":"node","uuid":"ccf2ff3a-6670-4002-a161-5fc2151f17f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944","id":"97944","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99124","id":"99124","resource":"node","uuid":"89019161-f74b-4553-800d-c29e640a7ee7"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101747","id":"101747","resource":"node","uuid":"ff25b4b4-7043-4501-9177-4e7406d7cfe4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/83105","id":"83105","resource":"node","uuid":"71ee1fbe-adf2-4173-a9be-840b05506d8a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76601","id":"76601","resource":"node","uuid":"4527ca0c-b0ac-4ba3-be5d-6c3733b70b50"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1518411600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1549947600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"101748","vid":"68831","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens to my ODSP income support when I turn 65?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/what-happens-my-odsp-income-support-when-i-turn-65","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101748\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1520447891","changed":"1540479628","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101748","id":"101748","resource":"node","uuid":"33c58144-4445-4aa4-b16e-705df546f9d3"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"33c58144-4445-4aa4-b16e-705df546f9d3","vuuid":"29567e16-f023-46e9-9095-dab157977e39","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Ontario government has a standard lease form that most landlords must use for tenancy agreements signed <strong>on or after April 30, 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords are not supposed to rent a place without a written agreement. And the agreement should be on the standard lease form.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t force the landlord to use the standard lease form. But the law gives you certain rights if they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102178","id":"102178","resource":"node","uuid":"8ceb2f14-76f0-4028-acb6-2ef5566a44b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102179","id":"102179","resource":"node","uuid":"c7554146-b963-4d53-bdd7-351d45d32106"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102180","id":"102180","resource":"node","uuid":"4ad78f82-d7e8-4c1f-9975-3eba07720aa7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102181","id":"102181","resource":"node","uuid":"b2160c44-a6d9-48c9-9d93-960464856801"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102526","id":"102526","resource":"node","uuid":"a90a9234-6846-42cd-a61c-d04379eb56ba"}],"field_question":"What can I do if my landlord doesn\u2019t use the standard lease form?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/906","id":"906","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"068718b6-0541-4c62-8791-917d6dbd6f0c"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97184","id":"97184","resource":"node","uuid":"637479e6-80bc-469c-9a56-ec567d48393e"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85839","id":"85839","resource":"node","uuid":"5938eabf-7ef3-4f5a-8c41-9ff78de8b2ea"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74188","id":"74188","resource":"node","uuid":"4968e95e-e600-4177-8c33-f96e2156544e"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102312","id":"102312","resource":"node","uuid":"10edff7a-8f4d-405b-afa0-96b6055611c4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102315","id":"102315","resource":"node","uuid":"2bd58245-da27-4ac9-a693-750c01ee0f6b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76395","id":"76395","resource":"node","uuid":"6dc3f92d-196d-44b5-9aa1-ca541accd1d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93615","id":"93615","resource":"node","uuid":"4469d229-bd15-480e-b604-d12b5c140b43"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1525752000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557288000","field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102072","vid":"59384","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can I do if my landlord doesn\u2019t use the standard lease form?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/housing-law\/what-can-i-do-if-my-landlord-does-not-use-standard-lease-form","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102072\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1525811874","changed":"1528994794","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102072","id":"102072","resource":"node","uuid":"23d573ac-7d1c-42d8-b3f1-e986ec6ca268"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"23d573ac-7d1c-42d8-b3f1-e986ec6ca268","vuuid":"39361a8e-e69d-4fed-b8a1-c171dab6ddae","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario Works (OW) can pay you financial assistance while you're in the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>For the<strong> first 3 months<\/strong>, this assistance can include the amount they give you for housing if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have a place to live outside the hospital, and<\/li>\n<li>you're still paying your housing costs, for example, your rent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're in the hospital <strong>longer than 3 months<\/strong>, OW can reduce the amount of assistance they give you.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting assistance as part of a household<\/h3>\n<p>If a child who's <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/2-find-out-who-ontario-works-includes-your-household\">part of your household<\/a> is in the hospital, OW keeps paying assistance for the child. For example, you'll still get the <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/what-transition-child-benefit-and-can-i-get-it\">Transition Child Benefit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And OW pays assistance for your child even if they're in the hospital <strong>longer than 3 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If an adult who's <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-step\/2-find-out-who-ontario-works-includes-your-household\">part of a household<\/a> is in the hospital <strong>longer than 3 months<\/strong>, OW can reduce the amount of assistance they pay for that person.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102464","id":"102464","resource":"node","uuid":"d5666e80-1a10-4d27-b5c2-0cc13161eca3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102465","id":"102465","resource":"node","uuid":"3ff84cf0-a5e7-42bc-bbc0-b34faa7228be"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102466","id":"102466","resource":"node","uuid":"6f84a48a-78a3-4529-b68f-c93ffc7e22cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102467","id":"102467","resource":"node","uuid":"9e8ad1ea-c8d4-4aee-a237-7afc92f10641"}],"field_question":"I'm in the hospital. Can I still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/947","id":"947","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a65aec20-06be-4be3-825c-2e9df30dc843"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99178","id":"99178","resource":"node","uuid":"2d276568-b627-4754-9e2b-c17e5498442e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97987","id":"97987","resource":"node","uuid":"84214fae-f6a1-4c87-a1db-36bec2280c48"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98043","id":"98043","resource":"node","uuid":"adf1cb46-dd3a-44a5-adb0-1ca6b4020815"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76083","id":"76083","resource":"node","uuid":"cbaf9f5a-bc15-45a6-b30e-0221946af543"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1525752000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557288000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102469","vid":"63087","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm in the hospital. Can I still get financial assistance from Ontario Works?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/im-hospital-can-i-still-get-financial-assistance-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102469\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527086636","changed":"1530806884","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102469","id":"102469","resource":"node","uuid":"342b699a-5eec-402d-a192-66084557382d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"342b699a-5eec-402d-a192-66084557382d","vuuid":"37903fb2-07ea-4da0-b745-e751ec35e2d7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) keeps paying you income support while you're in the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>first 3 months<\/strong>, this includes the amount of your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support that helps pay for housing. For example, you might pay rent where you live.<\/p>\n<p>If you're in the hospital <strong>longer than 3 months<\/strong>, ODSP can reduce the amount of your <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support. But they don't have to do this if, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you're still paying for your housing outside the hospital<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/social-assistance\/can-i-work-and-still-get-income-support-ontario-disability\">you have less money<\/a> because you can't work while you're in the hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are rules about getting <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support if you're living in a place where you get treated for substance abuse or you get other \"specialized care\". Some people qualify for <span class=\"ylr-glossary-term\">income<\/span> support because they live in a place that provides specialized care.<\/p>\n<p>See the Next Steps for more information.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102470","id":"102470","resource":"node","uuid":"5df16e07-1a6a-4161-9417-ef3ba5ffefa1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102471","id":"102471","resource":"node","uuid":"97d12cf7-937b-4bd7-ac25-97cb5b5672ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102472","id":"102472","resource":"node","uuid":"567bc761-1c42-447b-b71d-a06867ce8ba1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102473","id":"102473","resource":"node","uuid":"464c7aea-aef5-4caa-b26f-fce9b8fe1d22"}],"field_question":"I'm going into the hospital. Will ODSP keep paying my income support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/975","id":"975","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30275a69-8d9a-4cb2-95d7-fe0e96f26b41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/829","id":"829","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3123caaa-79d6-447e-9f98-9736ba7d430b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/946","id":"946","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2f5add37-54d9-45ea-a65e-01b029b9b685"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/98728","id":"98728","resource":"node","uuid":"cc76a22f-c3ef-424d-b85e-8ba728ca9ed3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97950","id":"97950","resource":"node","uuid":"95268a11-e101-47fb-815e-0c32f848100e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97944","id":"97944","resource":"node","uuid":"b4f5fb29-2978-495c-8c40-0fdbd5e1d19a"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102468","id":"102468","resource":"node","uuid":"16cd38f4-0422-4424-9cf5-685e2abd5b0c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76081","id":"76081","resource":"node","uuid":"cea8d0ad-439c-4e0c-9e6c-e167822ca39f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76080","id":"76080","resource":"node","uuid":"d76e1caf-0241-4b89-b538-9400c74028e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76312","id":"76312","resource":"node","uuid":"8a4fab92-a7d3-416f-87bf-32d703b96381"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1525752000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1557288000","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102474","vid":"68833","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm going into the hospital. Will ODSP keep paying my income support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/income-assistance\/im-going-hospital-will-odsp-keep-paying-my-income-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102474\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527087234","changed":"1540479652","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102474","id":"102474","resource":"node","uuid":"eb89235b-fed6-477e-8a86-3b69c4e2ab2d"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"eb89235b-fed6-477e-8a86-3b69c4e2ab2d","vuuid":"406f5a5d-cb6a-4fbd-88b3-170f805f866d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You and your partner may be able to use the Ontario government's online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\" target=\"_blank\">Child Support Service<\/a> to set up child support.<\/p>\n<p>The service can be used to set up child support only if <strong>all<\/strong> of these things are true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You and your partner both agree to use the service, but only one of you has to apply online.<\/li>\n<li>You and your partner give information about your income or agree to let the Canada Revenue Agency share your income tax returns with the service.<\/li>\n<li>You, your partner, and the children the support is for, live in Ontario.<\/li>\n<li>All the children the support is for are younger than 17.5 years and not married.<\/li>\n<li>You don't have shared custody or split custody.<\/li>\n<li>You don't have a court order or separation agreement dealing with child support.<\/li>\n<li>The parent paying child support doesn't earn \u201ccomplex income\u201d. Step 1 explains what complex income is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, the service is used to set up child support in simple cases where the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/fl-df\/child-enfant\/fcsg-lfpae\/2017\/pdf\/ona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">table amount<\/a> applies. But it can also be used for some special or extraordinary expenses. Step 2 explains what table amount means and what these special or extraordinary expenses are.<\/p>\n<p>The service doesn't allow for <a class=\"ylr-glossary-term\" rel=\"94627-102483\">retroactive child support<\/a>. This means you can't use it to ask for child support for any time in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Using the income information on your income tax returns or pay stubs the service calculates how much child support must be paid and sends a Notice of Calculation. You must follow the Notice as if it was a court order.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> about whether you should use the service.<\/p>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\" target=\"_blank\">www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online<\/a> to use the service.<\/p>\n<h3>Fees<\/h3>\n<p>You and your partner each have to pay a fee of $80 every time you use the service to set up or <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-use-ontarios-online-child-support-service-change-child-support\">update child support<\/a>. This fee is non-refundable. This means you can't get it back if the service can't calculate your child support. So make sure that you meet the conditions and have all the information you need before you start.<\/p>\n<p>If your and your partner's incomes are low enough, you can apply for a fee waiver. If you get it, it means you don't pay this fee.<\/p>\n<h3>If you can't use the service<\/h3>\n<p>There are other ways to set up child support if you don't meet the conditions to use the service. If you and your partner agree on child support, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-make-agreement-my-partner-court-will-enforce\">make a separation agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't agree, you can try <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-we-resolve-our-issues-without-going-court\">alternative dispute resolution<\/a>, or you <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-do-i-start-family-law-court-case\">can go to court<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102478","id":"102478","resource":"node","uuid":"5400a2b5-ef91-4bbc-8b14-94e7bbe444da"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102479","id":"102479","resource":"node","uuid":"58eaf7ee-dc33-408b-8f8b-cdd944f93374"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102480","id":"102480","resource":"node","uuid":"e11fb7a0-404a-42b7-9086-3de6eb8a7d0a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102481","id":"102481","resource":"node","uuid":"a179d40f-cfee-44bc-8820-b6150ffaf9c8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102482","id":"102482","resource":"node","uuid":"7638f8e9-7d7c-41a7-a357-fad4ae5b21a9"}],"field_question":"Can I use Ontario's online Child Support Service?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102488","id":"102488","resource":"node","uuid":"2bc523f1-0eb4-4266-b27f-2ab8d808e247"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97320","id":"97320","resource":"node","uuid":"82223286-e8b3-4a9e-8a96-a70cedca0992"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102502","id":"102502","resource":"node","uuid":"f980a1a7-f567-443b-bfaa-1462028a1097"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1527134400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"CV - 2018 05: Reviewed by Anna Selchen, Court Services Division, MAG","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Anna Selchen, Court Services Division, MAG","nid":"102483","vid":"64424","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I use Ontario's online Child Support Service?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-use-ontarios-online-child-support-service","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102483\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527169170","changed":"1532963592","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102483","id":"102483","resource":"node","uuid":"981951ae-ebc8-4f70-8992-298804726d7c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"981951ae-ebc8-4f70-8992-298804726d7c","vuuid":"8682496e-edea-4943-9719-8108a136abd5","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able use the Ontario government's online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\" target=\"_blank\">Child Support Service<\/a> to change the amount of child support in your current:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>separation agreement<\/li>\n<li>court order<\/li>\n<li>Notice of Calculation or Notice of Recalculation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <strong>only<\/strong> do this if the payor parent's income has changed, and if you meet certain conditions. Step 1 has more information about this.<\/p>\n<p>A change in the income of the parent getting support isn't a reason to change child support. This is because that parent's income is usually not taken into account when deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/how-much-child-support-must-be-paid\">how much child support<\/a> should be paid.<\/p>\n<p>Only one of you needs to ask to change child support online. In some cases, even if the other parent doesn't respond, the service may decide that the payor parent's income has increased and that child support payments should also increase.<\/p>\n<p>Using updated income information that you and your partner give, the service sends a Notice of Recalculation that says the amount of child support that must be paid. This is usually based on your income tax returns or pay stubs. You must follow the Notice as if it is a court order.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> about whether you should use the service.<\/p>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online\" target=\"_blank\">www.ontario.ca\/page\/set-up-or-update-child-support-online<\/a> to use the service.<\/p>\n<h3>Fees<\/h3>\n<p>You and your partner each have to pay a fee of $80 every time you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/can-i-use-ontarios-online-child-support-service\">use the service to set up<\/a> or change child support. This fee is non-refundable. This means you can't get it back if the service can't calculate your child support. So make sure that you meet the conditions and have all the information you need before you start.<\/p>\n<p>If your and your partner's incomes are low enough, you can apply for a fee waiver. If you get it, it means you don't pay this fee.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102484","id":"102484","resource":"node","uuid":"a3a055df-f2fa-45f8-bacb-476261f18acc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102485","id":"102485","resource":"node","uuid":"8d51da01-464b-4e7c-9d6d-f75d706ba9a0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102486","id":"102486","resource":"node","uuid":"48318e19-4845-4068-9593-87884cd2ddc8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102487","id":"102487","resource":"node","uuid":"ff8fa95b-fd65-4ce4-9da0-ef8f0f008d8d"}],"field_question":"Can I use Ontario's online Child Support Service to change child support?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/888","id":"888","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e1263b53-f56f-4b57-8e76-e468da393f2f"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95481","id":"95481","resource":"node","uuid":"b659fbc5-010d-4659-9064-a59b9f8938ea"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102483","id":"102483","resource":"node","uuid":"981951ae-ebc8-4f70-8992-298804726d7c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97320","id":"97320","resource":"node","uuid":"82223286-e8b3-4a9e-8a96-a70cedca0992"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/85397","id":"85397","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb16c33-4ebb-4d6d-97e2-4f8eb340b2f7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81402","id":"81402","resource":"node","uuid":"39331501-73ea-4b4d-8a50-d0d3dc78d95c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84218","id":"84218","resource":"node","uuid":"92451fe9-150d-4cd9-a22f-a36490a4f685"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76153","id":"76153","resource":"node","uuid":"30248465-1e17-4793-86e7-c3985ccb1c6e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93308","id":"93308","resource":"node","uuid":"00bd72c8-a1c4-41ce-9419-4a8d7a251a29"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102502","id":"102502","resource":"node","uuid":"f980a1a7-f567-443b-bfaa-1462028a1097"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1527134400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":"CV - 2018 05: Reviewed by Anna Selchen, Court Services Division, MAG","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Anna Selchen, Court Services Division, MAG","nid":"102488","vid":"59201","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I use Ontario's online Child Support Service to change child support?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-use-ontarios-online-child-support-service-change-child-support","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102488\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527170286","changed":"1527265173","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102488","id":"102488","resource":"node","uuid":"2bc523f1-0eb4-4266-b27f-2ab8d808e247"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2bc523f1-0eb4-4266-b27f-2ab8d808e247","vuuid":"1dbaceaf-545b-4aa5-a5f6-35e046a81e02","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p style=\"border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#106C9D; padding: 1em;\">If you are in <strong>immediate danger<\/strong>, call your local police or 911.<\/p>\n<p>A restraining order is a family court order that limits what a person can do in any way that the court thinks is appropriate. The order might limit where a person can go, or who they can contact or communicate with.<\/p>\n<p>A restraining order might say that a person must not:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>come within 500 metres of you and your children<\/li>\n<li>come within 750 metres of your home and work<\/li>\n<li>talk to or contact you or your children except through an agency or another person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not following the conditions in a restraining order is a crime.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can apply<\/h3>\n<p>You go to <strong>family court<\/strong> to get a restraining order. In most cases, you can apply for a restraining order against someone <strong>if at least one of these<\/strong> is true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were married to the person<\/li>\n<li>you lived together with the person for any period of time<\/li>\n<li>you have a child with the person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The rules for a restraining order are the same if the person is the same sex or the opposite sex.<\/p>\n<p>If none of these situations apply to you, you can think about going to <strong>criminal court<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-apply-peace-bond\">ask for a peace bond<\/a>. You can ask for a peace bond against anyone. It doesn't have to be someone you were in a relationship with. For example, you could apply for a peace bond against a neighbour or co-worker.<\/p>\n<p>Read the question \"<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/what-difference-between-restraining-order-and-peace\">What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?<\/a>\" to learn more.&nbsp; Restraining orders and peace bonds are the two main kinds of protection orders you can apply for if you're afraid for your safety or the safety of any child in your custody.<\/p>\n<h3>Prove why you need the order<\/h3>\n<p>To get a restraining order, you must prove that you have <strong>reasonable grounds<\/strong> to fear for your safety or the safety of any child in your custody. You must show <strong>why<\/strong> you are afraid for yourself or any child.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A restraining order can be temporary or permanent. Most restraining orders are temporary. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Safety plan<\/h3>\n<p>It can take a long time to get any type of court order, especially if the other person asks the court for more time to get ready.<\/p>\n<p>The person you're asking for an order against doesn't have to keep away from you or your children while you're waiting for the court to make a decision. Think about making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/plan\">safety plan<\/a> for you and your children.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102490","id":"102490","resource":"node","uuid":"28b330e8-8e36-4e81-89b9-14f9216af2ab"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102491","id":"102491","resource":"node","uuid":"949082ab-842a-4d21-bae0-75a0210a5fd1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102492","id":"102492","resource":"node","uuid":"7c58a94d-60cd-4c05-8279-29d324800ac8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102493","id":"102493","resource":"node","uuid":"fafd170d-d013-4d1c-b271-5fd2977579a7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102494","id":"102494","resource":"node","uuid":"26c3b5a8-3cfe-4bd2-87ad-416086e57d92"}],"field_question":"What is a restraining order?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/986","id":"986","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"dbced31f-1f1e-4192-acb6-154c5a70231f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102501","id":"102501","resource":"node","uuid":"28070d7a-a3f6-4c08-b6bf-8737bb223589"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102509","id":"102509","resource":"node","uuid":"9fe1760c-12c6-4bcc-8664-a4349c1ba7ac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102527","id":"102527","resource":"node","uuid":"e9743c06-7eab-4f27-b9fb-1b2302641ba8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101080","id":"101080","resource":"node","uuid":"082cbd9e-3c7c-411c-97fb-26e77a4ec749"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96741","id":"96741","resource":"node","uuid":"e700d65d-4a11-4bae-ae8c-769cf1ccc4a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91095","id":"91095","resource":"node","uuid":"a5f43440-cbf9-4936-89ec-95001065cf41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali ","field_staff_editor":"Vanessa Lam and Nicole Osborne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Pam Cross and Nathan Baker","nid":"102495","vid":"60144","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is a restraining order?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/abuse-and-family-violence\/what-restraining-order","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102495\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527181800","changed":"1528906628","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102495","id":"102495","resource":"node","uuid":"6a43c321-8a13-4a11-978b-4a5917d7606c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"6a43c321-8a13-4a11-978b-4a5917d7606c","vuuid":"e4687d66-8030-42bb-885d-05fd15970ae8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>How you <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/what-restraining-order\">get your restraining order<\/a> depends on your situation. You can ask for a restraining order by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bringing a court application, where you ask the court for other family law orders at the same time, or<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-ask-restraining-order-motion\">bringing a court motion<\/a>, where you ask the court to make a decision about a specific issue before a full trial takes place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most people bring both an application and a motion at the same time. You might need to bring a motion because it takes a long time for an application to reach a trial.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can apply<\/h3>\n<p>You go to <strong>family court<\/strong> to get a restraining order. In most cases, you can apply for a restraining order against someone <strong>if at least one of these<\/strong> is true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were married to the person<\/li>\n<li>you lived together with the person for any period of time<\/li>\n<li>you have a child with the person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If none of these situations apply to you, you can think about going to <strong>criminal court<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-apply-peace-bond\">ask for a peace bond<\/a>. You can ask for a peace bond against anyone. It doesn't have to be someone you were in a relationship with.<\/p>\n<h3>The process<\/h3>\n<p>To get a restraining order, you must prove that you have <strong>reasonable grounds<\/strong> to fear for your safety or the safety of any child in your custody. You must show <strong>why<\/strong> you are afraid for yourself or any child.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to go to court and give evidence. In most cases, the other person will also give evidence. You usually have to give oral evidence where you answer questions in court. But sometimes you might also give evidence in sworn written statements called affidavits.<\/p>\n<p>The judge will look at all the evidence and then decide whether to give you a restraining order and for how long.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">lawyer can help<\/a> you decide the type of restraining order you need, the conditions to ask for, and how to apply. <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">If you can't afford a lawyer<\/a>, there are resources to help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Safety plan<\/h3>\n<p>It can take a long time to get any type of court order, especially if the other person asks the court for more time to get ready.<\/p>\n<p>The person you're asking for an order against doesn't have to keep away from you or your children while you're waiting for the court to make a decision. Think about making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/plan\">safety plan<\/a> for you and your children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102496","id":"102496","resource":"node","uuid":"6b402789-e24e-4e50-afe4-2bb7e42ef536"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102497","id":"102497","resource":"node","uuid":"fc44720c-591f-42c3-9f01-bc9636e8f086"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102498","id":"102498","resource":"node","uuid":"039738c4-a6af-4e02-81a9-83a4e47b4f37"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102499","id":"102499","resource":"node","uuid":"36f28eb5-fc31-4925-8bfa-8559b60f37ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102500","id":"102500","resource":"node","uuid":"b182d53e-5d67-4e6a-bb51-5bddce2a734f"}],"field_question":"How do I ask for a restraining order in my family law application?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/986","id":"986","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"dbced31f-1f1e-4192-acb6-154c5a70231f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102515","id":"102515","resource":"node","uuid":"453fee0e-70c9-4d97-bc43-575ef9102be0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102509","id":"102509","resource":"node","uuid":"9fe1760c-12c6-4bcc-8664-a4349c1ba7ac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95612","id":"95612","resource":"node","uuid":"02749c54-e520-4fe7-b0ff-d7ba39ec77f2"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102527","id":"102527","resource":"node","uuid":"e9743c06-7eab-4f27-b9fb-1b2302641ba8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101080","id":"101080","resource":"node","uuid":"082cbd9e-3c7c-411c-97fb-26e77a4ec749"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96741","id":"96741","resource":"node","uuid":"e700d65d-4a11-4bae-ae8c-769cf1ccc4a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91095","id":"91095","resource":"node","uuid":"a5f43440-cbf9-4936-89ec-95001065cf41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Vanessa Lam and Nicole Osborne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Pam Cross and Nathan Baker","nid":"102501","vid":"60146","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I ask for a restraining order in my family law application?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-ask-restraining-order-my-family-law","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102501\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527183132","changed":"1528906775","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102501","id":"102501","resource":"node","uuid":"28070d7a-a3f6-4c08-b6bf-8737bb223589"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"28070d7a-a3f6-4c08-b6bf-8737bb223589","vuuid":"7ccfc089-aca4-44c4-ab6a-7c8bb2bf99d1","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>How you <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/what-restraining-order\">get your restraining order<\/a> depends on your situation. You can ask for a restraining order by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-ask-restraining-order-my-family-law\">bringing a court application<\/a>, where you ask the court for other family law orders at the same time, or<\/li>\n<li>bringing a court motion, where you ask the court to make a decision about a specific issue before a full trial takes place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most people bring both an application and a motion at the same time. You might need to bring a motion because it takes a long time for an application to reach a trial.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can apply<\/h3>\n<p>You go to <strong>family court<\/strong> to get a restraining order. In most cases, you can apply for a restraining order against someone <strong>if at least one of these<\/strong> is true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were married to the person<\/li>\n<li>you lived together with the person for any period of time<\/li>\n<li>you have a child with the person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If none of these situations apply to you, you can think about going to <strong>criminal court<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-apply-peace-bond\"><u>ask for a peace bond<\/u><\/a>. You can ask for a peace bond against anyone. It doesn't have to be someone you were in a relationship with.<\/p>\n<h3>The process<\/h3>\n<p>To get a restraining order, you must prove that you have <strong>reasonable grounds<\/strong> to fear for your safety or the safety of any child in your custody. You must show <strong>why<\/strong> you are afraid for yourself or any child.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to go to court and give evidence. In most cases, the other person will also give evidence. You usually give evidence in sworn written statements called affidavits. But sometimes you might have to give oral evidence where you answer questions in court.<\/p>\n<p>The judge will look at all the evidence and then decide whether to give you a restraining order and for how long.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">lawyer can help<\/a> you decide the type of restraining order you need, the conditions to ask for, and how to apply.&nbsp; <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">If you can't afford a lawyer<\/a>, there are resources to help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Safety plan<\/h3>\n<p>It can take a long time to get any type of court order, especially if the other person asks the court for more time to get ready.<\/p>\n<p>The person you're asking for an order against doesn't have to keep away from you or your children while you're waiting for the court to make a decision. Think about making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/plan\">safety plan<\/a> for you and your children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102504","id":"102504","resource":"node","uuid":"b6450cc3-7e34-43d5-9ecd-df2322ad88dc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102505","id":"102505","resource":"node","uuid":"36026018-d965-4ef6-b9d7-36880f6544d6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102506","id":"102506","resource":"node","uuid":"a55d4425-7925-43be-a93f-4876e92f80d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102507","id":"102507","resource":"node","uuid":"84fc67b6-f911-4cef-9efd-87decef8d159"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102508","id":"102508","resource":"node","uuid":"4a251e60-2ff4-4e33-b912-2c3bb7d5e738"}],"field_question":"How do I ask for a restraining order in a motion?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/986","id":"986","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"dbced31f-1f1e-4192-acb6-154c5a70231f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102515","id":"102515","resource":"node","uuid":"453fee0e-70c9-4d97-bc43-575ef9102be0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102501","id":"102501","resource":"node","uuid":"28070d7a-a3f6-4c08-b6bf-8737bb223589"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95625","id":"95625","resource":"node","uuid":"f169a48a-cf45-4f0c-be98-397c9ab877be"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102527","id":"102527","resource":"node","uuid":"e9743c06-7eab-4f27-b9fb-1b2302641ba8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76575","id":"76575","resource":"node","uuid":"935be251-4af4-45a6-aa5b-751de2e51f5d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101080","id":"101080","resource":"node","uuid":"082cbd9e-3c7c-411c-97fb-26e77a4ec749"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96741","id":"96741","resource":"node","uuid":"e700d65d-4a11-4bae-ae8c-769cf1ccc4a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91095","id":"91095","resource":"node","uuid":"a5f43440-cbf9-4936-89ec-95001065cf41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Vanessa Lam and Nicole Osborne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Pam Cross and Nathan Baker","nid":"102509","vid":"60148","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I ask for a restraining order in a motion?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-ask-restraining-order-motion","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102509\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527185020","changed":"1530043804","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102509","id":"102509","resource":"node","uuid":"9fe1760c-12c6-4bcc-8664-a4349c1ba7ac"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"9fe1760c-12c6-4bcc-8664-a4349c1ba7ac","vuuid":"45fed180-f58a-4a90-a59f-71d6846998c9","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>There are two main kinds of protection orders that you can apply for if you're afraid for your safety or the safety of your children: a restraining order and a peace bond.<\/p>\n<p>You have to decide which order to apply for based on what is best for your situation. You should think about things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the relationship you have with the person you want the order against<\/li>\n<li>how long you want the order to last<\/li>\n<li>which court you have to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don't need a lawyer to apply for a restraining order or peace bond. But it's a good idea to get legal help, especially if your case has complicating factors, like immigration issues or child custody.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">lawyer can help<\/a> you decide the type of court order you need, the conditions to ask for, and how to apply.&nbsp; <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">If you can't afford a lawyer<\/a>, there are resources to help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Safety plan<\/h3>\n<p>It can take a long time to get any type of court order, especially if the other person asks the court for more time to get ready.<\/p>\n<p>The person you're asking for an order against doesn't have to keep away from you or your children while you're waiting for the court to make a decision. Think about making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/plan\"><u>safety plan<\/u><\/a> for you and your children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102510","id":"102510","resource":"node","uuid":"dbb5c288-81b3-4379-ac6d-ef874db7ac7c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102511","id":"102511","resource":"node","uuid":"e1008336-aa00-47f6-b152-b724afe5b7e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102512","id":"102512","resource":"node","uuid":"f6a9c26f-e2f9-4529-b73a-0baa55c35c8c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102513","id":"102513","resource":"node","uuid":"b2455d64-4b65-4760-b4ac-cc86093b0a0d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102514","id":"102514","resource":"node","uuid":"1c91381c-e008-4e6f-952a-0d2094949b3c"}],"field_question":"What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/983","id":"983","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a2dc3779-617d-4da0-b269-8db08778ae10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/986","id":"986","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"dbced31f-1f1e-4192-acb6-154c5a70231f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102495","id":"102495","resource":"node","uuid":"6a43c321-8a13-4a11-978b-4a5917d7606c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102521","id":"102521","resource":"node","uuid":"c01f62e7-e88a-4ad6-9491-f6ae4b183191"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100680","id":"100680","resource":"node","uuid":"849cdb01-039f-4390-af9d-ec90868ed7bb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102527","id":"102527","resource":"node","uuid":"e9743c06-7eab-4f27-b9fb-1b2302641ba8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101080","id":"101080","resource":"node","uuid":"082cbd9e-3c7c-411c-97fb-26e77a4ec749"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101087","id":"101087","resource":"node","uuid":"9c9b50bc-e991-4e04-9665-f6194d9dfd17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96741","id":"96741","resource":"node","uuid":"e700d65d-4a11-4bae-ae8c-769cf1ccc4a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91095","id":"91095","resource":"node","uuid":"a5f43440-cbf9-4936-89ec-95001065cf41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Vanessa Lam and Nicole Osborne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Pam Cross and Nathan Baker","nid":"102515","vid":"60150","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/abuse-and-family-violence\/what-difference-between-restraining-order-and-peace","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102515\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527186241","changed":"1532445337","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102515","id":"102515","resource":"node","uuid":"453fee0e-70c9-4d97-bc43-575ef9102be0"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"453fee0e-70c9-4d97-bc43-575ef9102be0","vuuid":"c07cdff6-d90f-4cc3-8a60-420bdefed155","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<div>\n<p>If you are in<strong> immediate danger<\/strong>, call your local police or 911.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A peace bond is a criminal court order made by a justice of the peace or judge. It is a signed promise to keep the peace and have good behaviour. If someone <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/criminal-law\/someone-has-asked-me-sign-peace-bond-should-i-sign-it\">signs a peace bond<\/a>, it means they promise to follow the conditions in it and not to break the law.<\/p>\n<p>Not following the conditions in a peace bond is a crime.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can apply<\/h3>\n<p>You go to <strong>criminal court<\/strong> to get a peace bond.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone can apply for a peace bond under section 810 of the Criminal Code. These peace bonds are sometimes called \"section 810 peace bonds\" or \"810 recognizances\".<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for a peace bond against anyone. It doesn't have to be someone you were in a relationship with. For example, you could apply for a peace bond against a neighbour or co-worker.<\/p>\n<p>This is different from a restraining order. You can usually ask for a restraining order only if you were married to, lived with, or had a child with the other person. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read the question \"<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/abuse-and-family-violence\/what-difference-between-restraining-order-and-peace\">What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?<\/a>\" to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Prove why you need the order<\/h3>\n<p>To get a peace bond, you must prove that you have a <strong>reasonable fear<\/strong> that the other person will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hurt you, someone in your family, or your pets,<\/li>\n<li>damage your property, or<\/li>\n<li>share an intimate image or video of you without your consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the justice of the peace or judge agrees that there is enough evidence, they will summons the person to come to court for a peace bond hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Section 810 peace bonds can last for up to one year. If you still feel you're in danger after one year, you can apply again for another peace bond. You do not need to wait for it to end before applying again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">lawyer can help<\/a> you apply for a peace bond and talk to you about other options to protect yourself.&nbsp; <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">If you can't afford a lawyer<\/a>, there are resources to help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Safety plan<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the court might have enough information to arrest the other person because they are a danger to you or others. But if the court doesn't arrest the person, they don't have to keep away from you or your children while you're waiting for the court to make a decision.<\/p>\n<p>It can take a long time to get any type of <span class=\"no-glossary\">court order<\/span>. Think about making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/plan\"><u>safety plan<\/u><\/a> for you and your children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102516","id":"102516","resource":"node","uuid":"f21ff3e4-b6f9-414a-92e5-85102bee57ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102517","id":"102517","resource":"node","uuid":"227c256c-378c-4e36-bfc3-6632362cf370"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102518","id":"102518","resource":"node","uuid":"a87933a2-1b29-47e8-bef5-68d99de0a580"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102519","id":"102519","resource":"node","uuid":"ba5ab82e-d19d-47aa-a03b-ed74aa52ae23"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102520","id":"102520","resource":"node","uuid":"70a91c1c-347d-44f2-9cc1-574bca8b4a28"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for a peace bond?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/840","id":"840","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa920641-ead8-4947-9f49-bc4c7355c0e7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/983","id":"983","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a2dc3779-617d-4da0-b269-8db08778ae10"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/986","id":"986","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"dbced31f-1f1e-4192-acb6-154c5a70231f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/967","id":"967","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"45be96b7-0a44-4775-b025-4817d50aa581"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102495","id":"102495","resource":"node","uuid":"6a43c321-8a13-4a11-978b-4a5917d7606c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96765","id":"96765","resource":"node","uuid":"a486e8cb-6948-45bd-9df9-e4ca941a30f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100680","id":"100680","resource":"node","uuid":"849cdb01-039f-4390-af9d-ec90868ed7bb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95685","id":"95685","resource":"node","uuid":"a1873139-248e-4870-a333-84e097f89ec6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96488","id":"96488","resource":"node","uuid":"12afa498-96dc-464f-98e7-ecba9819cc6f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96270","id":"96270","resource":"node","uuid":"b38bd9f0-a3b6-423f-8409-805d86bdccd6"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101078","id":"101078","resource":"node","uuid":"fd5137c5-77f1-4443-aeb2-451c372133d5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101087","id":"101087","resource":"node","uuid":"9c9b50bc-e991-4e04-9665-f6194d9dfd17"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91095","id":"91095","resource":"node","uuid":"a5f43440-cbf9-4936-89ec-95001065cf41"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92634","id":"92634","resource":"node","uuid":"db25ac2a-7e65-4bfd-a074-32a984564162"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1526356800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1558670400","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Vanessa Lam and Nicole Osborne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Pam Cross and Nathan Baker","nid":"102521","vid":"60153","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I apply for a peace bond?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/abuse-and-family-violence\/how-do-i-apply-peace-bond","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102521\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1527187261","changed":"1528907007","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102521","id":"102521","resource":"node","uuid":"c01f62e7-e88a-4ad6-9491-f6ae4b183191"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"c01f62e7-e88a-4ad6-9491-f6ae4b183191","vuuid":"76b0dbba-91de-4949-a117-856debf1247f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's human rights laws say that everyone has the right to be treated equally and not be discriminated against at work by an employer or union.<\/p>\n<p>This could mean doing things differently for you so that you're treated equally. Some people call this \"removing barriers\u201d that cause people to be treated differently because of personal differences that are listed in the Human Rights Code. The legal word for removing barriers is accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Both your employer and union have a duty to accommodate you. But, your employer and union may not have to do this if they can prove it would cost too much or it would cause serious health and safety issues. The law calls this undue hardship.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>Accommodation can be different for different people. In each case it depends on what you need. Usually the employer will first see if a change can be made to your original job.<\/p>\n<p>If changes can\u2019t be made to your original job without causing undue hardship, the employer and union will look to see if there are any other jobs in the workplace that you can do.<\/p>\n<p>But accommodation does not mean that your employer and union must remove another employee from their job and give that job to you. Even if the other job is vacant, reassignment is only appropriate if you can\u2019t be accommodated in your original job.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer or union can\u2019t refuse to accommodate you for reasons like seniority or collective agreement entitlements. But they might use seniority to decide <strong>how <\/strong>you can be accommodated. For example, you might ask to be moved to a different vacant job, but there is someone more senior to you who is also interested in that job. The employer and union might decide to give the job to the more senior employee and accommodate you in a different way.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102678","id":"102678","resource":"node","uuid":"aeea8b56-6af8-4a1a-8623-f60400aa458d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102679","id":"102679","resource":"node","uuid":"55ce4f20-a471-4853-b52b-3e44b6554ac9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102680","id":"102680","resource":"node","uuid":"32a939b1-e8d2-446e-8d02-39b2fce40dcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102753","id":"102753","resource":"node","uuid":"fa7f5ec6-1d97-4277-b933-92f988b6ccbc"}],"field_question":"Can my union refuse to accommodate me in another position because someone has more seniority than me? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/882","id":"882","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"30a76a05-6c90-4337-8c70-8dacd66806b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95552","id":"95552","resource":"node","uuid":"c37788bb-d844-45a3-9815-6d36ae9a5aa8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102786","id":"102786","resource":"node","uuid":"2e7e5ead-1ea5-4e56-9351-23a75de6767d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102788","id":"102788","resource":"node","uuid":"1c72dc0a-a5ef-49a4-8b9c-73bbf1b9b1bf"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528689600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560225600","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102670","vid":"68872","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my union refuse to accommodate me in another position because someone has more seniority than me?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-my-union-refuse-accommodate-me-another-position-because","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102670\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1528922017","changed":"1540488642","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102670","id":"102670","resource":"node","uuid":"92f2f542-4e94-4444-9c3f-cb6710436028"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"92f2f542-4e94-4444-9c3f-cb6710436028","vuuid":"4ca3dd0a-0d40-45c8-ab0f-b0c374dacede","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If an employer, landlord, union representative, or service provider discriminates against you in a way that goes against Ontario's human rights laws, you might be able to make a claim against them. You can make your claim with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/hrto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You might also have the option of <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-i-sue-my-former-employer-court\" target=\"_blank\">suing them in court<\/a>. You should <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/where-can-i-get-help-and-advice-about-my-rights-worker\" target=\"_blank\">get legal advice<\/a> before you decide what to do.<\/p>\n<h3>Discrimination that is against human rights laws<\/h3>\n<p>Employers, landlords, union representatives, and service providers aren't allowed to discriminate for reasons that are against human rights laws.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, in most cases, you can\u2019t be treated differently based on personal differences listed in the Human Rights Code. These include your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>citizenship or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohrc.on.ca\/en\/policy-removing-%E2%80%9Ccanadian-experience%E2%80%9D-barrier\/2-ontario-human-rights-code\" target=\"_blank\">country you are from<\/a><\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age<\/li>\n<li>sex<\/li>\n<li>sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>gender identity<\/li>\n<li>gender expression<\/li>\n<li>physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>marital status (for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or because you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>have children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time limits<\/h3>\n<p>The deadline to apply to the Tribunal is <strong>one year<\/strong> from the date you were discriminated against.<\/p>\n<p>It is very important that you file your application with the Tribunal within the one year period. If you miss the deadline, you can still apply, but you must explain why you're applying late. it is very rare for the Tribunal to accept a late application.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102814","id":"102814","resource":"node","uuid":"fb108259-0639-41a3-b1d2-a6ec72851b18"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102870","id":"102870","resource":"node","uuid":"88cdacbe-19a7-425c-bf64-43914d38f174"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102883","id":"102883","resource":"node","uuid":"9e8c550b-8475-4f06-9563-1788975b2a22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102912","id":"102912","resource":"node","uuid":"bc4b30ec-0ac8-4fe6-8340-95315cb8cddd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102982","id":"102982","resource":"node","uuid":"4c04e9a4-f1db-4bcc-813b-711c72fdc4c6"}],"field_question":"How do I make a claim to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/920","id":"920","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2d4215c5-9fcf-4595-abfd-ad947c332823"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/982","id":"982","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c88d2ffe-6df3-4221-87e7-679ec5616fba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/922","id":"922","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2d225bcb-5387-47d4-bf2a-6450cd85c2ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/968","id":"968","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3e040eb5-0bb4-4410-ae6d-4e2071a5c976"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95554","id":"95554","resource":"node","uuid":"f50e4999-aa8e-41f5-95e9-33695f6913e2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97199","id":"97199","resource":"node","uuid":"b3f1e112-c732-4600-8974-0de9510ae149"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90672","id":"90672","resource":"node","uuid":"19101a4e-f501-4e3f-a1dd-e4fbe0bbb996"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84810","id":"84810","resource":"node","uuid":"b745d5bf-5b2d-41cf-ba02-e9776dd76827"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94070","id":"94070","resource":"node","uuid":"603f95df-6b67-40c0-8807-c77cb03542ce"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528689600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560225600","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102790","vid":"68858","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I make a claim to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/how-do-i-make-claim-human-rights-tribunal-ontario","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102790\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1528993935","changed":"1540485986","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102790","id":"102790","resource":"node","uuid":"7eb2fd6f-9476-444a-bbb8-0907b3fac0eb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"7eb2fd6f-9476-444a-bbb8-0907b3fac0eb","vuuid":"f22ff2fc-0de9-4390-9ccf-ae0b5c89847b","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most employers have rules that apply to everyone in the workplace equally. Your workplace can have a dress code or uniforms for employees.<\/p>\n<p>A workplace might have dress codes that are based on their \u201cculture\u201d or \u201cbrand.\u201d For example, a retail employer might ask employees to wear blue jeans and white shirts on the sales floor.<\/p>\n<p>But dress codes need to be fair and flexible for everyone, regardless of their sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, disability, or religious faith. If your employer makes you dress in a way that goes against your human rights, that might be discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>It might also be discrimination if you had to quit your job or you were fired because of the dress code or because you <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-my-employer-punish-me-if-i-act-my-rights\">spoke up about your rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sexualized and gender-specific dress codes<\/h3>\n<p>You should not be expected to attract clients by wearing sexualized clothing. Female employees should not have a dress code that is significantly different than the dress code for male employees.<\/p>\n<p>For example, when only female employees are expected to wear short skirts, low-cut tops, tight clothing, high heels, or makeup, it can create a work environment that is unsafe, unhealthy, and unfair. This may be discrimination.<\/p>\n<h3>Dress codes and religion &nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Your religion might make it hard to follow the dress code. For example, a workplace might have a rule that no one can wear a head covering. This would create a conflict for a person who wears a head covering as part of their religion.<\/p>\n<h3>Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>The law says that your employer must do what they can to make things fair for you. This could mean doing things differently for you so that you're treated equally. Some people call this \"removing barriers that cause people to be treated differently because of personal differences that are listed in the Human Rights Code. The legal word for this is accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Employers may have to change the dress code or excuse someone from following the dress code to accommodate their human rights. Employers may not have to do this if changing the dress code would have very high costs or cause serious health and safety issues. The law calls this undue hardship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102986","id":"102986","resource":"node","uuid":"093d8649-db52-4668-a237-a935040b90e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102989","id":"102989","resource":"node","uuid":"6f1a5591-2713-4423-9e1f-6e12c03d18b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102990","id":"102990","resource":"node","uuid":"0c736c91-861b-42e4-9ff8-a51067192ba0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102991","id":"102991","resource":"node","uuid":"6347ef8f-44c7-4d87-8d89-007b2d18b76c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102993","id":"102993","resource":"node","uuid":"9b8ee9bd-3b09-4f15-8ad5-e7169ec403fb"}],"field_question":"Can my employer tell me what to wear at work?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95552","id":"95552","resource":"node","uuid":"c37788bb-d844-45a3-9815-6d36ae9a5aa8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95550","id":"95550","resource":"node","uuid":"dd8bc0f8-ac98-4ebe-a89f-f4d55b9f8910"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73756","id":"73756","resource":"node","uuid":"dfe3a0f2-3c3d-45de-a11c-6291eb685661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86477","id":"86477","resource":"node","uuid":"5faa8736-eaa0-47c5-874c-7368573fd7dd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76391","id":"76391","resource":"node","uuid":"c9552068-2453-4525-a62f-813eb89f7831"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76394","id":"76394","resource":"node","uuid":"4a8c4516-c89c-4d9d-a62f-0a523927961d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84571","id":"84571","resource":"node","uuid":"cba364ae-c7cd-4811-84ea-a198516fdb1b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528689600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560225600","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102983","vid":"62089","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can my employer tell me what to wear at work?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-my-employer-tell-me-what-wear-work","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102983\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1529425685","changed":"1529607252","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102983","id":"102983","resource":"node","uuid":"83ed2aff-d45f-4f37-bdcb-23f3c00f0bf1"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"83ed2aff-d45f-4f37-bdcb-23f3c00f0bf1","vuuid":"a01ec08c-d58d-4bff-a9eb-34f61cc3dce0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Ontario's human rights laws protect you from discrimination when you are receiving healthcare services. The Human Rights Code applies to services you receive from a home care program, at the hospital, in a doctor\u2019s office, or at another healthcare facility.<\/p>\n<p>It is not against the Code for a healthcare provider to make treatment decisions based on their professional medical knowledge. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But, it is against the Code for a healthcare provider to make treatment decisions based on personal characteristics alone, without a medical reason for doing so. Personal characteristics include your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>citizenship or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohrc.on.ca\/en\/policy-removing-%E2%80%9Ccanadian-experience%E2%80%9D-barrier\/2-ontario-human-rights-code\" target=\"_blank\">country you are from<\/a><\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age<\/li>\n<li>sex<\/li>\n<li>sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>gender identity<\/li>\n<li>gender expression<\/li>\n<li>physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>marital status (for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is called discrimination. It is also discrimination if the healthcare provider refuses to treat you, ignores you, or makes comments to you because of one of these personal characteristics. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>People with mental health disabilities<\/h3>\n<p>People with mental health disabilities often deal with the stereotype that they are violent and dangerous. For example, it is discrimination if a doctor asks for extra security measures for a person with a mental health disability if the decision is based this stereotype and there is no reason to think this person may be violent. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Indigenous people<\/h3>\n<p>Indigenous people often deal with a stereotype that they abuse drugs and alcohol. For example, a doctor might refuse to prescribe painkillers if they rely on this stereotype and think the Indigenous patient has a substance abuse problem. This is discrimination and it is against the law. But it is not discrimination if the decision is based only on a medical review that shows the patient is addicted to painkillers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102996","id":"102996","resource":"node","uuid":"f6b0d65f-347a-4fd3-b42b-e6c765ed5591"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103004","id":"103004","resource":"node","uuid":"6b490baf-9be2-4f6c-9256-b840548bbda0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103008","id":"103008","resource":"node","uuid":"d97d55fa-203b-4ad4-b805-f7159fc85f4f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103025","id":"103025","resource":"node","uuid":"46aab01b-d517-4566-9868-be833a107202"}],"field_question":"Can a doctor or healthcare provider treat me differently for reasons that go against my human rights?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/920","id":"920","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2d4215c5-9fcf-4595-abfd-ad947c332823"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95584","id":"95584","resource":"node","uuid":"1df799c1-3e13-4719-b098-944483c8a916"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76530","id":"76530","resource":"node","uuid":"5202dab1-9584-42e7-b8d9-d20667b4de8b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103127","id":"103127","resource":"node","uuid":"938e8a12-c80a-4a6d-97d4-f515a527c8fa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103128","id":"103128","resource":"node","uuid":"0cf77bb7-f3bc-4699-a76e-e538edb202cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103129","id":"103129","resource":"node","uuid":"97fb401f-4b18-4c52-9bcc-b20ba803beb1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103130","id":"103130","resource":"node","uuid":"67e18a68-ca09-4c2f-b79f-0f8ff6b1a351"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103131","id":"103131","resource":"node","uuid":"7f946ccc-bc23-4602-80ed-12454b89fca9"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528689600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560225600","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"102995","vid":"62519","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can a doctor or healthcare provider treat me differently for reasons that go against my human rights?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/can-doctor-or-healthcare-provider-treat-me-differently-reasons-go","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102995\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1529607388","changed":"1531232677","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102995","id":"102995","resource":"node","uuid":"0380fd04-13fc-4528-8fcf-9895c91abd0c"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0380fd04-13fc-4528-8fcf-9895c91abd0c","vuuid":"8b12a2f8-a9a2-4ba4-9fe6-6753a49a2bf6","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The Ontario Human Rights Code says that everyone has the right to be treated equally and not be discriminated against:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>at work<\/li>\n<li>in housing<\/li>\n<li>in a union or professional group<\/li>\n<li>by a service provider, like a store employee, restaurant, or school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employers, landlords, union representatives, and service providers aren't allowed to discriminate for reasons that are against human rights laws.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, in most cases, you can\u2019t be treated differently based on personal differences listed in the Human Rights Code. These include your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>race, colour, or ethnic background<\/li>\n<li>citizenship or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohrc.on.ca\/en\/policy-removing-%E2%80%9Ccanadian-experience%E2%80%9D-barrier\/2-ontario-human-rights-code\" target=\"_blank\">country you are from<\/a><\/li>\n<li>religion<\/li>\n<li>age<\/li>\n<li>sex<\/li>\n<li>sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>gender identity<\/li>\n<li>gender expression<\/li>\n<li>physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>marital status (for example, married, divorced, single, or living common-law)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or because you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>have children<\/li>\n<li>are caring for a relative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most cases, employers, landlords, union representatives, and service providers have a duty to accommodate you unless they can prove undue hardship.<\/p>\n<h3>Direct discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Some discrimination can be very obvious. This is sometimes called direct discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An employer won\u2019t hire women who wish to start a family. This is discrimination based on sex and family status.<\/li>\n<li>A landlord won\u2019t rent an apartment to a person because they prefer to rent to someone of their own ethnic background. This is discrimination based on ethnic background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Indirect discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>This is discrimination that occurs through another person or organization. For example, a landlord hires a property manager and tells them not to rent to Indigenous tenants. The landlord is using the property manager to carry-out the discrimination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Constructive discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes a rule or practice that is applied to everyone in the same way might affect one group of people differently and can lead to unequal treatment. This is called constructive discrimination. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A building has stairs at its entrance and this is the only way to get in or out of the building. This can be discrimination against people who use wheelchairs and need a ramp instead of stairs.<\/li>\n<li>An employer has a dress code or uniform that requires hats. This can be discrimination against people who wear hijabs, turbans, or other religious head coverings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103121","id":"103121","resource":"node","uuid":"b017030d-47bc-4762-8e44-a0b283020996"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103123","id":"103123","resource":"node","uuid":"344a4fc9-47a1-48c8-a075-d81143212683"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103124","id":"103124","resource":"node","uuid":"b49f359a-8568-4d22-b1bc-a50cc954be3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103125","id":"103125","resource":"node","uuid":"04da4a4f-d290-44ab-9129-a92c3075b418"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103126","id":"103126","resource":"node","uuid":"877eed3e-a1b2-4b10-bbbd-319fa2950865"}],"field_question":"What does it mean to experience discrimination?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/825","id":"825","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"11512f36-7f94-499d-9383-35f39cad9bde"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/910","id":"910","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"eb9cd278-0cb4-4df3-9cb6-ea1a9e2cc584"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/920","id":"920","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2d4215c5-9fcf-4595-abfd-ad947c332823"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/921","id":"921","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afdc17ff-d1d8-466f-9d7e-34cdc46166fb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/922","id":"922","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"2d225bcb-5387-47d4-bf2a-6450cd85c2ee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/982","id":"982","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c88d2ffe-6df3-4221-87e7-679ec5616fba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/968","id":"968","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"3e040eb5-0bb4-4410-ae6d-4e2071a5c976"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102790","id":"102790","resource":"node","uuid":"7eb2fd6f-9476-444a-bbb8-0907b3fac0eb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73702","id":"73702","resource":"node","uuid":"fac75f7d-c88d-4636-abaf-5cf613f683e5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73691","id":"73691","resource":"node","uuid":"44d42fcc-fbc8-4946-8577-0d9af483fc11"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76718","id":"76718","resource":"node","uuid":"df7423b2-ba04-488e-9a90-aefc97085d5b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1528689600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1560225600","field_staff_lawyer":"Rebecca Stulberg","field_staff_editor":"Nicole Osbourne James","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"103118","vid":"65509","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What does it mean to experience discrimination?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/human-rights\/what-does-it-mean-experience-discrimination","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103118\/edit","status":"1","promote":"1","sticky":"0","created":"1529693013","changed":"1534800913","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103118","id":"103118","resource":"node","uuid":"b6dd63d2-8d4e-4ff2-964e-ecb98dbaa897"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b6dd63d2-8d4e-4ff2-964e-ecb98dbaa897","vuuid":"c29808f3-2bf1-4350-b644-9c9cd2fc4b48","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you have a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsontario.ca\/whats-a-developmental-disability\" target=\"_blank\">developmental disability<\/a> or an intellectual disability, you may be able to get services and supports through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsontario.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Developmental Services Ontario<\/a> (DSO).<\/p>\n<p>Developmental Services Ontario is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. There are 9 DSO agencies in Ontario. The one in your region can help you get the services and supports that are available in your community.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can get services and supports<\/h3>\n<p>To get developmental services and supports, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a developmental disability<\/li>\n<li>be over 18 years old<\/li>\n<li>live in Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What a developmental disability is<\/h3>\n<p>The law says a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsontario.ca\/whats-a-developmental-disability\" target=\"_blank\">developmental disability<\/a> is a disability that causes \"significant limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive functioning\".<\/p>\n<p>This means you need some help to learn, understand information, and complete daily tasks.<\/p>\n<p>It must be a disability that started before you turned 18 and that will probably last your whole life.<\/p>\n<p>A developmental disability affects large parts of your life, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>dressing yourself, going to the washroom, bathing and other personal care<\/li>\n<li>talking to people and understanding what they say<\/li>\n<li>learning new ideas and how to do something new<\/li>\n<li>cooking, cleaning and other things you would have to do to live on your own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#106C9D; padding: 1em;\"><span>We use the term \"developmental disability\" because it is used by Developmental Services Ontario. But some people prefer the term \"intellectual disability\". And some people prefer to say they have been \"labelled with a disability\" rather than they \"have a disability\".<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>DSO services and supports and ODSP<\/h3>\n<p>If you get money from the DSO while you are on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), ODSP will not reduce your benefits if you follow these rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>use the DSO money only for developmental services and supports<\/li>\n<li>pay for those services and supports soon after you get the money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if you already get DSO services and supports, you don\u2019t have to prove you have a disability when you apply for ODSP.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal help<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdisabilitylaw.ca\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">call ARCH Disability Law Centre<\/a> for legal information about getting services and supports. &nbsp;ARCH is a legal clinic and its services are free to people with disabilities. Usually, ARCH helps people with low income or who get social assistance.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103640","id":"103640","resource":"node","uuid":"141843ca-6a71-4a43-b718-d635a7738da4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103641","id":"103641","resource":"node","uuid":"a2289309-dbed-422a-a6d3-1f694d776368"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103642","id":"103642","resource":"node","uuid":"c1813d08-91e0-4117-928a-6cd2fb251ef4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103643","id":"103643","resource":"node","uuid":"94d7ba27-163e-4349-a96f-54b3da7bd4bf"}],"field_question":"I have a developmental disability or an intellectual disability. Can I get services and supports from the Ontario government?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/987","id":"987","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"68643dbf-b8ad-43ce-97ed-7eb0cee078d1"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103649","id":"103649","resource":"node","uuid":"81ef47f7-6522-49b2-a8c5-495bc1cad35b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103653","id":"103653","resource":"node","uuid":"f31baa53-be43-4ef5-a568-a99531529236"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97899","id":"97899","resource":"node","uuid":"15e3a9a8-adea-4ea4-b913-7a2409d765c5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81365","id":"81365","resource":"node","uuid":"a84affde-3b18-43b3-a946-7eabc50fea26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92064","id":"92064","resource":"node","uuid":"d21e71e4-2ba5-4aa8-889e-b449cb7fff82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103655","id":"103655","resource":"node","uuid":"e4770cd6-8081-4294-b129-ab03e6aaddcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103656","id":"103656","resource":"node","uuid":"4a305519-d5bf-42f7-9f80-8c81eb3247a3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103657","id":"103657","resource":"node","uuid":"a0ee6ac0-b4c2-4769-b798-9f38bae5eb11"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538020800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569556800","field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Yedida Zalik (ARCH)","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"ARCH, Brendon Pooran","nid":"103644","vid":"67417","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I have a developmental disability or an intellectual disability. Can I get services and supports from the Ontario government?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/i-have-developmental-disability-or-intellectual-disability-can-i-get","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103644\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538065620","changed":"1538427892","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103644","id":"103644","resource":"node","uuid":"23776681-7760-41f9-9b55-190b9bf3d672"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"23776681-7760-41f9-9b55-190b9bf3d672","vuuid":"4647fc4f-7e99-4df0-b2a2-e8886ed687cd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>When you apply for services and supports, your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsontario.ca\/agencies\">local Developmental Services Ontario<\/a>&nbsp;(DSO) office reviews your application to decide if you qualify. You should get a response within 20 business days.<\/p>\n<p>If the DSO decides that you don't qualify, they will send you a letter with their decision. &nbsp;The letter should include a reason for their decision.<\/p>\n<p>You can challenge the decision by asking them to review their decision. But there is a deadline so you need to act quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal help<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdisabilitylaw.ca\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">call ARCH Disability Law Centre<\/a> for help. ARCH is a legal clinic and its services are free to people with disabilities. Usually ARCH helps people with low income or who get social assistance.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103645","id":"103645","resource":"node","uuid":"7111e231-3e56-4993-9fa3-7a0b80d84c34"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103646","id":"103646","resource":"node","uuid":"63ff06d7-39a9-42cb-98f8-1de17850813a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103647","id":"103647","resource":"node","uuid":"0a008356-5edc-4017-873c-efaab31c65c7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103648","id":"103648","resource":"node","uuid":"c4f836cc-64ba-4869-9a12-2054b67bf10f"}],"field_question":"Developmental Services Ontario decided that I don't qualify for services and supports. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/987","id":"987","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"68643dbf-b8ad-43ce-97ed-7eb0cee078d1"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103644","id":"103644","resource":"node","uuid":"23776681-7760-41f9-9b55-190b9bf3d672"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103653","id":"103653","resource":"node","uuid":"f31baa53-be43-4ef5-a568-a99531529236"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92064","id":"92064","resource":"node","uuid":"d21e71e4-2ba5-4aa8-889e-b449cb7fff82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103655","id":"103655","resource":"node","uuid":"e4770cd6-8081-4294-b129-ab03e6aaddcf"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103658","id":"103658","resource":"node","uuid":"d99a0bd3-89d2-43ef-b812-1d5caac5508b"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538020800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569556800","field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman ","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Yedida Zalik (ARCH)","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"ARCH, Brendon Pooran","nid":"103649","vid":"67420","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Developmental Services Ontario decided that I don't qualify for services and supports. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/developmental-services-ontario-decided-i-dont-qualify-services-and","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103649\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538066247","changed":"1538427892","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103649","id":"103649","resource":"node","uuid":"81ef47f7-6522-49b2-a8c5-495bc1cad35b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"81ef47f7-6522-49b2-a8c5-495bc1cad35b","vuuid":"0f36f2ea-0b81-4eee-adab-59061eb4e1fa","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The rules about developmental services and supports are set out in a law called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/08s14\">Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act<\/a>. This law is sometimes called the Social Inclusion Act.<\/p>\n<p>You also have rights under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/90h19\">Ontario's human rights law<\/a> and other laws. Although these other laws do not talk about getting developmental services and supports, they do give you rights that affect your access to these services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Human Rights laws<\/h3>\n<p>Ontario's human rights laws usually cover employers, landlords, unions, and service providers such as schools, hospitals, government and developmental services. The law says that you cannot be treated unfairly because of personal characteristics such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your race, colour, ancestry, ethnic origin, citizenship, or where you were born<\/li>\n<li>your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>a physical or mental disability, including an addiction<\/li>\n<li>having children, planning to have children, or being pregnant<\/li>\n<li>your marital status (whether you are married, divorced, single, or living common-law)<\/li>\n<li>your sex or gender<\/li>\n<li>your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression<\/li>\n<li>your <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/how-old-do-i-need-be-work\">age if you are at least 18<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-if-i-have-police-record\">being convicted of a crime if you have a pardon or record suspension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law says that employers, landlords, unions, and service providers sometimes have to do things differently for you so that you are treated equally. This is called accommodation.<\/p>\n<h3>Get legal help<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdisabilitylaw.ca\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">call ARCH Disability Law Centre<\/a> for help. ARCH is a legal clinic and its services are free to people with disabilities. Usually, ARCH helps people with low income or who get social assistance.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103650","id":"103650","resource":"node","uuid":"f88c80aa-13f7-4e07-896e-c8b9b391f237"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103651","id":"103651","resource":"node","uuid":"465e6e8b-d883-4d87-a3b6-177228f2d80d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103652","id":"103652","resource":"node","uuid":"c2e93629-c732-47e6-b764-79ba9b0c130e"}],"field_question":"What are my rights when getting developmental services and supports?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/824","id":"824","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"991dabf8-4226-42ce-a727-88f198060dac"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/987","id":"987","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"68643dbf-b8ad-43ce-97ed-7eb0cee078d1"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103644","id":"103644","resource":"node","uuid":"23776681-7760-41f9-9b55-190b9bf3d672"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103649","id":"103649","resource":"node","uuid":"81ef47f7-6522-49b2-a8c5-495bc1cad35b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102790","id":"102790","resource":"node","uuid":"7eb2fd6f-9476-444a-bbb8-0907b3fac0eb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73694","id":"73694","resource":"node","uuid":"0eff9412-d705-4145-b875-0af71fc47f9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96543","id":"96543","resource":"node","uuid":"cbb82629-30fb-4e23-8265-0637a508a435"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92064","id":"92064","resource":"node","uuid":"d21e71e4-2ba5-4aa8-889e-b449cb7fff82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103659","id":"103659","resource":"node","uuid":"ade49da9-053c-4a00-bd8c-27fdc2db1eb0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76649","id":"76649","resource":"node","uuid":"a55530d2-dd81-48ba-a1ea-87c330dbbf35"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/84810","id":"84810","resource":"node","uuid":"b745d5bf-5b2d-41cf-ba02-e9776dd76827"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103655","id":"103655","resource":"node","uuid":"e4770cd6-8081-4294-b129-ab03e6aaddcf"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538020800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569556800","field_staff_lawyer":"Michael Blazer","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Yedida Zalik (ARCH)","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"ARCH, Brendon Pooran","nid":"103653","vid":"67508","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are my rights when getting developmental services and supports?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/health-and-disability\/what-are-my-rights-when-getting-developmental-services-and-supports","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103653\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538067318","changed":"1538427848","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103653","id":"103653","resource":"node","uuid":"f31baa53-be43-4ef5-a568-a99531529236"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f31baa53-be43-4ef5-a568-a99531529236","vuuid":"f78cbcac-c08e-432c-bfde-a7e6cbca4ea7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A Children's Aid Society (CAS) in Ontario has a legal duty to look into every report they get where it appears that a child is at risk of being harmed or is being harmed.<\/p>\n<p>Harm includes situations where a child is being abused or neglected. The abuse can be physical, sexual, or emotional. Neglect is when a child's basic needs for things like food, shelter, sleep, or clothing are not being met.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a person might report their concern about a child to CAS&nbsp;if they believe the child's parents are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>being violent to each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>hitting or tying up the child<\/li>\n<li>not giving the child food<\/li>\n<li>touching the child in a sexual way<\/li>\n<li>leaving the child alone without the care they need<\/li>\n<li>exposing the child to a dangerous situation or dangerous people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS usually looks into reports about children who are <strong>under the age of 18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on what they find out, CAS can:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>close their <span class=\"no-glossary\">file<\/span><\/li>\n<li>look more closely into your child's situation and take other steps to protect your child from harm. This can include things like asking you to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-agree-get-help-cas\">sign an agreement<\/a> to work with CAS, <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-cas-takes-my-child\">taking your child away<\/a>, or taking you to court&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>offer support services to help your family, like counselling and therapy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oacas.org\/childrens-aid-child-protection\/locate-a-childrens-aid-society\/\" target=\"_blank\">over 40 Children's Aid Societies<\/a> covering all of Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Some places have more than one CAS. In these places, the family's Indigenous heritage or faith determines which CAS gets involved.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in Toronto, there are 4 agencies: Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Jewish Family and Child, and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.<\/p>\n<h4>Talk to a lawyer<\/h4>\n<p>If CAS contacts you because they think that your child might be at risk of harm, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who has worked on child protection cases. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/resource\/am-i-eligible-legal-aid-certificate\">apply for a legal aid certificate<\/a>&nbsp;to get Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to pay for your lawyer.&nbsp; Your income must be low enough for you to qualify.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 1em; border: 3px solid rgb(16, 108, 157); border-image: none;\"><span>In some situations, a parent has the right to a lawyer&nbsp;to make sure that their court case with CAS is fair. In those situations, a court can order the government to pay for that parent's lawyer through Legal Aid Ontario. This doesn't happen in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103660","id":"103660","resource":"node","uuid":"e4a4785a-15ba-4ffb-bc1f-147212604837"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103661","id":"103661","resource":"node","uuid":"8e4578e7-8224-4e3a-bc43-7988f4cbade8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103662","id":"103662","resource":"node","uuid":"a2c0769f-356f-4d92-ace0-319833de757c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103663","id":"103663","resource":"node","uuid":"57b29511-d550-4a43-8ff6-fc69b31e6106"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103664","id":"103664","resource":"node","uuid":"015e6f09-43a0-4d58-ac6d-9fdd5bf678bc"}],"field_question":"What can CAS do if they think my child is being abused or neglected?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/837","id":"837","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ab79a92c-64df-41ac-9ca6-b086a66c611c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/890","id":"890","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"52c438d7-2b20-45b5-a195-87800fad62cf"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103683","id":"103683","resource":"node","uuid":"78d78bf1-0a95-457c-88f1-bc30d0217a0b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103689","id":"103689","resource":"node","uuid":"5941718a-3529-465f-b8de-3d04c964b530"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81364","id":"81364","resource":"node","uuid":"f3d4bdd2-d432-42d8-b418-04b2d11ce637"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97742","id":"97742","resource":"node","uuid":"6b280cab-4339-4eb5-a1d4-6d60b6fe42cf"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76381","id":"76381","resource":"node","uuid":"6ee74907-4897-4d36-923a-73ca6f0a2a52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76152","id":"76152","resource":"node","uuid":"42f5294d-398b-487f-8123-515f7d6f2258"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96381","id":"96381","resource":"node","uuid":"405e3ff9-5e0c-4ec0-b6ca-0cf3a0ae171e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76330","id":"76330","resource":"node","uuid":"5fbe5407-54ee-4c0f-9cea-95df34102b3a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1535688000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569988800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jane Long (OCL), Katharina Janczaruk","nid":"103665","vid":"70730","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What can CAS do if they think my child is being abused or neglected?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-can-cas-do-if-they-think-my-child-being-abused-or-neglected","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103665\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538493456","changed":"1543351038","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103665","id":"103665","resource":"node","uuid":"56d6ec9e-3eb0-4802-ad40-ed5b6f246ddb"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"56d6ec9e-3eb0-4802-ad40-ed5b6f246ddb","vuuid":"984e12d8-ac3e-4db0-a12e-486ef1c25dd2","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If a family needs help, a Children's Aid Society (CAS) may be able to support a child and their family.<\/p>\n<p>This can happen when parents or a child contacts CAS for help. Or it can happen after someone has told CAS they're worried about a child's care or safety.<\/p>\n<p>After meeting with a CAS worker, you can decide if you would like to work with CAS. If you do, you can sign an agreement with CAS.<\/p>\n<p>There are different types of agreements you can make:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>a voluntary services agreement, which is also called a plan of service<\/li>\n<li>a temporary care agreement<\/li>\n<li>an alternative dispute resolution agreement<\/li>\n<li>a customary care agreement, if your child is First Nations, Inuk, or M\u00e9tis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You don't have to sign an agreement with CAS. But if you don't, CAS may ask the court for a court order that says you must do what CAS is asking.<\/p>\n<p>When you're deciding whether to sign an agreement with CAS, ask what happens if you don't sign it.<\/p>\n<p>Also, think carefully about whether you can do what the agreement says. If you don't, CAS might bring a court case and say that you can't cooperate because you didn't follow the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you're trying to agree on things with CAS without going to court, think about using mediation or another type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). CAS may also suggest this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If your income is low enough, Legal Aid Ontario may pay for your ADR process.<\/p>\n<h4>Talk to a lawyer<\/h4>\n<p>It's a good idea to get legal advice <strong>before<\/strong> you sign any agreement to work with CAS.<\/p>\n<p>You should <a href=\"\/questions\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> with experience in child protection cases. They can help you understand what it means to agree to services, or for your child to be in the temporary care and custody of CAS.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can also help you work out your agreement with CAS. For example, your agreement may say that you agree to go to counselling.<\/p>\n<p>A lawyer can also make sure the agreement works for your family. For example, that it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>deals with what CAS is concerned about<\/li>\n<li>is specific so that you understand what you have to do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your agreement can be used as evidence in the future if CAS later starts a court case related to your child.<\/p>\n<h4>Legal Aid Certificates<\/h4>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-apply-legal-aid-certificate\">apply for a legal aid certificate<\/a> to get Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to pay for your lawyer.&nbsp; Your income must be low enough for you to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers offer <a href=\"http:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with only certain things.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you might be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103666","id":"103666","resource":"node","uuid":"c7f7a75c-5f1b-46b9-987c-296efe3fa4ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103667","id":"103667","resource":"node","uuid":"d4c92052-1105-4d67-b7ca-8694455b380a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103668","id":"103668","resource":"node","uuid":"8b54cfbf-2eb5-4e57-b7a3-fa5d17fa71d3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103669","id":"103669","resource":"node","uuid":"df7b2a2e-6aad-4b3b-ab06-4ade617b9f28"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103670","id":"103670","resource":"node","uuid":"46bd4da8-ef0a-42b3-9ec9-ae6c3b78f732"}],"field_question":"Can I agree to get help from CAS?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/837","id":"837","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ab79a92c-64df-41ac-9ca6-b086a66c611c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/890","id":"890","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"52c438d7-2b20-45b5-a195-87800fad62cf"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103665","id":"103665","resource":"node","uuid":"56d6ec9e-3eb0-4802-ad40-ed5b6f246ddb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103683","id":"103683","resource":"node","uuid":"78d78bf1-0a95-457c-88f1-bc30d0217a0b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103689","id":"103689","resource":"node","uuid":"5941718a-3529-465f-b8de-3d04c964b530"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81364","id":"81364","resource":"node","uuid":"f3d4bdd2-d432-42d8-b418-04b2d11ce637"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97742","id":"97742","resource":"node","uuid":"6b280cab-4339-4eb5-a1d4-6d60b6fe42cf"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76381","id":"76381","resource":"node","uuid":"6ee74907-4897-4d36-923a-73ca6f0a2a52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76152","id":"76152","resource":"node","uuid":"42f5294d-398b-487f-8123-515f7d6f2258"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96381","id":"96381","resource":"node","uuid":"405e3ff9-5e0c-4ec0-b6ca-0cf3a0ae171e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76330","id":"76330","resource":"node","uuid":"5fbe5407-54ee-4c0f-9cea-95df34102b3a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1535688000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569988800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jane Long (OCL), Katharina Janczaruk","nid":"103671","vid":"68049","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I agree to get help from CAS?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-agree-get-help-cas","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103671\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538494359","changed":"1539114929","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103671","id":"103671","resource":"node","uuid":"2b36827b-b2db-402d-8638-a730168d4e89"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"2b36827b-b2db-402d-8638-a730168d4e89","vuuid":"43f51477-e0c9-41f9-b34b-da295aac92d7","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A Children's Aid Society (CAS) worker can enter your home, by force if necessary, to search for and <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-cas-takes-my-child\">take your child away from your home<\/a>. It's important to get legal help right away if this happens.<\/p>\n<p>After your child is taken from your home, you usually have the right to see your child before you have a child protection hearing or trial. This is called access.<\/p>\n<p style=\"border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#106C9D; padding: 1em;\"><span>If you're asking for access after your child protection hearing has ended, see the question, \"What is a child protection hearing or trial and what happens at one?\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It's very important to get access to your child so that you can stay in touch with them. This lets your child know you think of them and want to be with them. And it shows CAS and the court that you care for your child and want to keep in contact with them.<\/p>\n<p>Ask the CAS worker for access when your child is being taken away. You can also call and ask them after your child is taken.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not CAS gives you access, you should also ask the court to make an order that allows you to visit your child. You can do this in person at your first court date or in writing. .<\/p>\n<p>You may only get supervised access to your child. This means that a CAS worker or another person watches when you visit with your child. Visits usually happen at a CAS office.<\/p>\n<p>How much time you get to spend with your child depends on their situation. For example, if your child is in school, CAS may schedule your visits after school or on a weekend. If your child is placed in a foster home or group home that is far away, the visits might be less often. If your child is a baby or toddler, your visits may be 2 or 3 times a week for short periods.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the court allows you to visit your child, CAS may cancel a visit if your child is sick or if the weather is bad and it isn't safe to travel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Who else can get access<\/h4>\n<p>Other people can also ask for access to your child while they're in the care of CAS. For example, your child's sibling or a person from your child's band or First Nations, Inuk, or M\u00e9tis community can ask for access.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103672","id":"103672","resource":"node","uuid":"232d35ca-be64-4eaa-9582-115fd8237dce"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103673","id":"103673","resource":"node","uuid":"634e8794-f30a-4b82-a32f-61065d2a1d22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103674","id":"103674","resource":"node","uuid":"5c31c058-9f67-428a-8ee4-f99805bccb47"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103675","id":"103675","resource":"node","uuid":"44f05794-16c0-4c4f-9aa3-5947c6c54131"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103676","id":"103676","resource":"node","uuid":"d5cd833e-f201-45b2-b482-9da9d52f2b7e"}],"field_question":"How do I get access to see my child after CAS takes them?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/837","id":"837","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ab79a92c-64df-41ac-9ca6-b086a66c611c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/890","id":"890","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"52c438d7-2b20-45b5-a195-87800fad62cf"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103665","id":"103665","resource":"node","uuid":"56d6ec9e-3eb0-4802-ad40-ed5b6f246ddb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103689","id":"103689","resource":"node","uuid":"5941718a-3529-465f-b8de-3d04c964b530"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103671","id":"103671","resource":"node","uuid":"2b36827b-b2db-402d-8638-a730168d4e89"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81364","id":"81364","resource":"node","uuid":"f3d4bdd2-d432-42d8-b418-04b2d11ce637"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97742","id":"97742","resource":"node","uuid":"6b280cab-4339-4eb5-a1d4-6d60b6fe42cf"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76381","id":"76381","resource":"node","uuid":"6ee74907-4897-4d36-923a-73ca6f0a2a52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76152","id":"76152","resource":"node","uuid":"42f5294d-398b-487f-8123-515f7d6f2258"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96381","id":"96381","resource":"node","uuid":"405e3ff9-5e0c-4ec0-b6ca-0cf3a0ae171e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76330","id":"76330","resource":"node","uuid":"5fbe5407-54ee-4c0f-9cea-95df34102b3a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1535688000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569988800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jane Long (OCL), Katharina Janczaruk","nid":"103677","vid":"68053","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I get access to see my child after CAS takes them?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/how-do-i-get-access-see-my-child-after-cas-takes-them","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103677\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538495022","changed":"1539115203","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103677","id":"103677","resource":"node","uuid":"b6922103-ac26-4221-9c43-d65e90c9c015"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"b6922103-ac26-4221-9c43-d65e90c9c015","vuuid":"91f73b5a-1818-4b13-ac9d-06fca5386d97","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>A worker from a Children's Aid Society (CAS) might want to talk to you or your child if someone has told them that they have concerns about your child.<\/p>\n<h4>Talk to you<\/h4>\n<p>A CAS worker might phone you to plan a meeting, or show up at your door. They don't have to tell you they're coming or make an appointment to see you.<\/p>\n<p>The CAS worker might tell you who was concerned about your child, but they don't have to. The person that contacted CAS doesn't have to give their name.<\/p>\n<p>Try to stay calm when you talk to the CAS worker. You can ask if you can have someone to support you when you talk to them. For example, a friend, neighbour, religious leader, or someone who represents your band.<\/p>\n<p>You should also try to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">speak to a lawyer<\/a> who has worked on child protection cases as soon as possible. They can give you advice about what might happen and can help you through the process.<\/p>\n<h4>Talk to your child<\/h4>\n<p>The CAS worker is allowed to talk to your child. They don't need your permission. The CAS worker usually talks to you and your child separately.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't let the CAS worker talk to your child at home, they can go to your child's school to talk to your child.<\/p>\n<h4>Come into your home<\/h4>\n<p>In most cases, CAS must get your permission to enter your home. It's sometimes a good idea to let them in. They might think you're trying to hide something if you don't let them in.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes CAS has a warrant that allows them to enter your home. A warrant is a court order that allows CAS to enter your home to remove your child from your care.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, CAS can enter your home by force. They can do this without a warrant if they think your child is at an immediate risk of harm and needs to be protected. They can bring the police to help them.<\/p>\n<p>If CAS is worried your child might be harmed, <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-cas-takes-my-child\">they might take your child<\/a> while they look more closely at the situation. CAS can take your child from any place, for example, your home or your child's school, daycare, or a hospital. This is called taking a child to a place of safety.<\/p>\n<h4>If you speak another language<\/h4>\n<p>If you or your child find it <strong>difficult to understand or speak English<\/strong>, tell the CAS worker. Ask for an interpreter who speaks your language and English. If CAS doesn't find one, you should try to find an interpreter or someone who can help translate as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>You and your child might have a right to services in <strong>French<\/strong>. You can ask the CAS worker if French language services are available.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103678","id":"103678","resource":"node","uuid":"5c27e3a2-c11c-490c-bb3d-4604a7e072ec"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103679","id":"103679","resource":"node","uuid":"eda5fe8b-b346-4ba5-a970-e61bc7ffd510"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103680","id":"103680","resource":"node","uuid":"78802b5b-e85b-44e8-9425-9a0e1aab3aae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103681","id":"103681","resource":"node","uuid":"4cdf33e8-8e7a-4fb6-ad07-b4e8ff7ae33e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103682","id":"103682","resource":"node","uuid":"5b0efd85-bd2c-4ec8-8f57-309b6dae976f"}],"field_question":"What if CAS wants to talk to me or my child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/837","id":"837","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ab79a92c-64df-41ac-9ca6-b086a66c611c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/890","id":"890","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"52c438d7-2b20-45b5-a195-87800fad62cf"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103665","id":"103665","resource":"node","uuid":"56d6ec9e-3eb0-4802-ad40-ed5b6f246ddb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103689","id":"103689","resource":"node","uuid":"5941718a-3529-465f-b8de-3d04c964b530"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103671","id":"103671","resource":"node","uuid":"2b36827b-b2db-402d-8638-a730168d4e89"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81364","id":"81364","resource":"node","uuid":"f3d4bdd2-d432-42d8-b418-04b2d11ce637"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97742","id":"97742","resource":"node","uuid":"6b280cab-4339-4eb5-a1d4-6d60b6fe42cf"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76381","id":"76381","resource":"node","uuid":"6ee74907-4897-4d36-923a-73ca6f0a2a52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76152","id":"76152","resource":"node","uuid":"42f5294d-398b-487f-8123-515f7d6f2258"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96381","id":"96381","resource":"node","uuid":"405e3ff9-5e0c-4ec0-b6ca-0cf3a0ae171e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76330","id":"76330","resource":"node","uuid":"5fbe5407-54ee-4c0f-9cea-95df34102b3a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1535688000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569988800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jane Long (OCL), Katharina Janczaruk","nid":"103683","vid":"70740","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if CAS wants to talk to me or my child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-cas-wants-talk-me-or-my-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103683\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538495831","changed":"1543352044","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103683","id":"103683","resource":"node","uuid":"78d78bf1-0a95-457c-88f1-bc30d0217a0b"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"78d78bf1-0a95-457c-88f1-bc30d0217a0b","vuuid":"577f35ed-4a32-4ead-b6d4-21281ef500a0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If a Children's Aid Society (CAS) thinks that there is a serious or immediate risk of harm to your child, they may take them from your home. They can't take your child if they are 16 or 17 years old unless your child agrees to leave your home. But they can take your child if they are younger than 16, even if they don't agree.<\/p>\n<p>CAS can take your child if they think that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>there are good reasons to believe your child is at risk of harm, <strong>and<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>your child can't be protected from that harm in any other way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, your child might be at risk of harm from your partner who has hit and hurt your child before. CAS can take your child if they think your partner might hurt your child again <strong>and<\/strong> your child can't be protected in any other way.<\/p>\n<p>CAS may choose not to take your child if, for example, your partner agrees not to hurt them again and moves out of the home while doing a parenting course. Or, CAS might not take your child if CAS thinks that you can protect your child from being hit in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Parents can <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/can-i-agree-get-help-cas\">choose to work with CAS<\/a> to keep their child in their home. For example, they can sign an agreement to get counselling or other services from CAS.<\/p>\n<p>If CAS takes your child, it means that the worker thinks your child won't be safe in your care even if you agree to work with CAS.<\/p>\n<p>If your child is taken, CAS takes them to a <strong>place of safety<\/strong>. This is a place where they believe your child is no longer at risk of harm. For example, this could be a foster home or hospital.<\/p>\n<p>You and CAS may agree to have your child cared for by a relative, friend, or member of your community. Before placing your child there, CAS has to make sure that the place you suggest is safe for your child. This involves a number of steps, like getting a police check and checking CAS records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If CAS decides that the place you suggest is safe for your child before they take them, they may agree to your child going there with your permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Talk to a lawyer<\/h4>\n<p>If CAS takes your child, <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue\">talk to a lawyer<\/a> who has worked on child protection cases right away. You should do this even if CAS takes your child to a relative or friend's home. A lawyer can give you advice on what happens and can help you through the process.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-apply-legal-aid-certificate\">apply for a legal aid certificate<\/a> to get Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to pay for your lawyer. Your income must be low enough for you to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer for your whole case, some lawyers offer <a href=\"\/common-question-plus\/family-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-help-my-family-law-issue#94949\">\"unbundled\" or \"limited scope\" services<\/a>. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, you might be able to <a href=\"\/questions\/family-law\/i-cant-afford-lawyer-where-else-can-i-find-legal-help\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<p style=\"border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#106C9D; padding: 1em;\"><span>In <strong>very few situations,<\/strong> a parent has the <u>right to a lawyer<\/u>&nbsp;to make sure that their court case with CAS is fair.&nbsp;In those situations, a court can order the government to pay for that parent's lawyer through Legal Aid Ontario. This doesn't happen in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103684","id":"103684","resource":"node","uuid":"8d0a14f1-e44d-4a6a-808b-41dbb249fa5f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103685","id":"103685","resource":"node","uuid":"bd025c30-7f70-422c-bd38-fbb8fe0c0f07"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103686","id":"103686","resource":"node","uuid":"f5f50562-841b-4a55-ab30-91997defcec4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103687","id":"103687","resource":"node","uuid":"3fa758ef-e648-4b01-8068-b8cd22e74ba7"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103688","id":"103688","resource":"node","uuid":"26ff151a-cb36-4467-8673-71b9995c69c3"}],"field_question":"What if CAS takes my child?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/817","id":"817","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"985f2404-5b2b-4ca4-afba-c281e22d734d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/837","id":"837","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ab79a92c-64df-41ac-9ca6-b086a66c611c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/890","id":"890","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"52c438d7-2b20-45b5-a195-87800fad62cf"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103665","id":"103665","resource":"node","uuid":"56d6ec9e-3eb0-4802-ad40-ed5b6f246ddb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103677","id":"103677","resource":"node","uuid":"b6922103-ac26-4221-9c43-d65e90c9c015"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103671","id":"103671","resource":"node","uuid":"2b36827b-b2db-402d-8638-a730168d4e89"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81364","id":"81364","resource":"node","uuid":"f3d4bdd2-d432-42d8-b418-04b2d11ce637"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97742","id":"97742","resource":"node","uuid":"6b280cab-4339-4eb5-a1d4-6d60b6fe42cf"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76381","id":"76381","resource":"node","uuid":"6ee74907-4897-4d36-923a-73ca6f0a2a52"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76152","id":"76152","resource":"node","uuid":"42f5294d-398b-487f-8123-515f7d6f2258"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96381","id":"96381","resource":"node","uuid":"405e3ff9-5e0c-4ec0-b6ca-0cf3a0ae171e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76330","id":"76330","resource":"node","uuid":"5fbe5407-54ee-4c0f-9cea-95df34102b3a"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1535688000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1569988800","field_staff_lawyer":"Vanessa Lam","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jane Long (OCL), Katharina Janczaruk","nid":"103689","vid":"68051","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What if CAS takes my child?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/what-if-cas-takes-my-child","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103689\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538497522","changed":"1539115063","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103689","id":"103689","resource":"node","uuid":"5941718a-3529-465f-b8de-3d04c964b530"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5941718a-3529-465f-b8de-3d04c964b530","vuuid":"1c003e8a-1584-4782-943f-2ca4eabb4b49","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO) provides legal services to people in Ontario with very low incomes.<\/p>\n<p>If you get a legal aid certificate,&nbsp;this means that LAO pays a lawyer to work for you. You should not pay any money directly to the lawyer who accepts your certificate. Your legal aid certificate is meant to cover the entire cost of your matter. If you need more time, your lawyer can ask LAO for more hours.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, you may need to sign a \"contribution agreement\". This is an agreement between you and LAO where you agree to pay back LAO some money based on your income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To apply for a legal aid certificate, you must show that you meet LAO\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">financial eligibility rules<\/a>. This means you have to show them that you have a low income. You must give information about your income, property, and savings. You also have to give information about how many family members live in your house and how much money each person makes.<\/p>\n<p>To get a legal aid certificate, your legal issue must be one that LAO covers. For example, you usually can't get a certificate to sue someone who damaged your property. But you may get a certificate for <strong>some<\/strong> legal issues about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>family law<\/li>\n<li>criminal law<\/li>\n<li>immigration law<\/li>\n<li>refugee law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not all lawyers will work with people who have a legal aid certificate. You have to find a lawyer who both agrees to help you and accepts your legal aid certificate.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103710","id":"103710","resource":"node","uuid":"44269980-a98b-4484-a1e1-d1cfdeadcd39"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103711","id":"103711","resource":"node","uuid":"b1fdb8c4-354e-42b1-9e28-d07c4cc91faa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103712","id":"103712","resource":"node","uuid":"f315428b-1e22-445a-9191-0c533339a540"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103713","id":"103713","resource":"node","uuid":"abec7cc5-f90e-450f-baa9-bd624fcc84b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103714","id":"103714","resource":"node","uuid":"1d8d66c9-5e41-40dd-9f04-99284623877f"}],"field_question":"How do I apply for a legal aid 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Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (LAO), Zaire Puil ","nid":"103715","vid":"69418","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-apply-legal-aid-certificate","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103715\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538683176","changed":"1541184349","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103715","id":"103715","resource":"node","uuid":"4f0c7cf7-023c-499a-acc2-18f05371ab26"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4f0c7cf7-023c-499a-acc2-18f05371ab26","vuuid":"f3085470-890e-4f2c-a3b3-3e0c169d4f8d","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Most criminal law issues are complex. It's a good idea to talk to a criminal lawyer or paralegal to help you understand your legal rights and the options you have.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't afford a lawyer or paralegal, you may be able to <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/i-cant-afford-criminal-lawyer-where-can-i-get-legal-information-and-help\">find legal help<\/a> in other places.<\/p>\n<h3>Lawyers<\/h3>\n<p>Lawyers can give legal advice. This means they can explain what the law says and how it applies to your situation. They can also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>explain your options, such as diversion, pleading guilty, or having a trial<\/li>\n<li>tell you the sentence you may get<\/li>\n<li>negotiate with the Crown for you<\/li>\n<li>represent you in court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure you talk to a lawyer with experience in criminal law.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a criminal law lawyer is also called an attorney, barrister, solicitor, or defence lawyer. The lawyer who is responsible for proving you're guilty is called the Crown attorney.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a low income, you may be able to get help from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO). This may include getting a <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-apply-legal-aid-certificate\">legal aid certificate<\/a> if you meet LAO's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">financial eligibility rules<\/a>&nbsp;and your&nbsp;legal issue&nbsp;is one that LAO covers. In criminal law, legal aid certificates are usually only given for cases where there is a strong possibility of jail time if you're found guilty.<\/p>\n<h3>Paralegals<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/becoming-licensed\/paralegal-licensing-process\/faqs?lang=en-ca#s1q1\">paralegal<\/a> is another kind of legal professional that can give legal advice in certain areas. A paralegal can work for a lawyer and be supervised by them. Or, they can work for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>A paralegal can cost less than a lawyer. But a paralegal is not allowed to work in all the legal areas that a lawyer can.<\/p>\n<p>In criminal law, a paralegal can only represent you for some summary offences. These are usually more minor crimes where the maximum penalty is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 months in prison,<\/li>\n<li>a $5,000 fine, or<\/li>\n<li>both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of summary offences include causing a disturbance in a public place, harassing phone calls, and trespassing at night.<\/p>\n<h3>Emergency service while in custody<\/h3>\n<p>If you need to talk to a lawyer while you're in custody, the police must tell you about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/news\/newsarchive\/1306-07_brydgeshotline.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Brydges duty counsel service<\/a>. This is a service provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a>. It gives free legal advice to anyone in Ontario who is detained or arrested. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service is available in English, French, and any other language through an interpreter.<\/p>\n<p>Tell the police officer that you want to talk to duty counsel if you don't have your own criminal lawyer. The officer should call the hotline for you and let you speak with duty counsel in private. If duty counsel is not available, the officer can leave a message and duty counsel should call you back within 30 minutes.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103716","id":"103716","resource":"node","uuid":"dd48a3ea-0c0f-426c-8fac-1a32839b41f6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103717","id":"103717","resource":"node","uuid":"ed456437-7705-439c-a360-820e317f807f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103718","id":"103718","resource":"node","uuid":"eeb13cd3-c161-432f-a47b-31086c4040c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103719","id":"103719","resource":"node","uuid":"0417c1cb-64f9-48da-b6d1-9b735f6e990f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103720","id":"103720","resource":"node","uuid":"4aec645b-3353-466d-99d3-a9940e6ce7d2"}],"field_question":"Where can I find a lawyer or paralegal to help with my criminal law case?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/988","id":"988","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afeec108-fa15-4104-8d2d-ca3e878ab51a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/991","id":"991","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e92434b5-4c12-49d5-bae3-54b9000813a8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/997","id":"997","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4106a452-7432-4421-80bb-584288d7e21e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103715","id":"103715","resource":"node","uuid":"4f0c7cf7-023c-499a-acc2-18f05371ab26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103744","id":"103744","resource":"node","uuid":"61dd0d5d-52a1-45b2-9815-8fccb935dfa4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103726","id":"103726","resource":"node","uuid":"64a0f940-8f4a-4fbc-bb9a-ce1ffd0dc651"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103771","id":"103771","resource":"node","uuid":"00f664fa-1958-44fe-834b-1c82f553dc58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74259","id":"74259","resource":"node","uuid":"0a17baff-1654-4410-abc5-3e9f76b102e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103732","id":"103732","resource":"node","uuid":"80e7ba2f-a9ee-44e6-9ed1-534a88db10d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76438","id":"76438","resource":"node","uuid":"5a2cd03d-047d-4b2b-8acb-315a4d7a095e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538712000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1570248000","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (LAO duty counsel), Zaire Puil","nid":"103721","vid":"70523","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Where can I find a lawyer or paralegal to help with my criminal law case?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/where-can-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-my-criminal-law-case","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103721\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538744594","changed":"1543008059","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103721","id":"103721","resource":"node","uuid":"f3df46db-3e0f-4d5d-8b7d-318832db2140"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f3df46db-3e0f-4d5d-8b7d-318832db2140","vuuid":"e0d85f32-a25d-475c-a160-4feb786384b8","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Lawyers can give legal advice. When you get legal advice, a lawyer explains what the law says and how it applies to your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you can't afford a lawyer, it's important to try to get legal information. Legal information can help you understand your legal rights, how the legal process works, and how to get more help.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to get legal information and help from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duty counsel on the days you have to go to court<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_criminal.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Student Legal Aid Services Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103722","id":"103722","resource":"node","uuid":"b56511f9-90b8-43f8-9628-60d9c2626c73"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103723","id":"103723","resource":"node","uuid":"1713ffeb-f0d9-4e5d-a326-aa230f628cd9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103724","id":"103724","resource":"node","uuid":"3ca6a6fe-5d78-469d-be33-7d842908eb46"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103725","id":"103725","resource":"node","uuid":"c500d74c-d292-4e23-ad76-f80e45bed25c"}],"field_question":"I can't afford a criminal lawyer. Where can I get legal information and help?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/988","id":"988","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"afeec108-fa15-4104-8d2d-ca3e878ab51a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/991","id":"991","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e92434b5-4c12-49d5-bae3-54b9000813a8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103715","id":"103715","resource":"node","uuid":"4f0c7cf7-023c-499a-acc2-18f05371ab26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103721","id":"103721","resource":"node","uuid":"f3df46db-3e0f-4d5d-8b7d-318832db2140"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103744","id":"103744","resource":"node","uuid":"61dd0d5d-52a1-45b2-9815-8fccb935dfa4"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100022","id":"100022","resource":"node","uuid":"1dd05a91-8d3a-4597-bf7b-9831829e0a3a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103784","id":"103784","resource":"node","uuid":"cd2889bd-6fcc-4dce-aaa2-ef6bf7633a9b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73722","id":"73722","resource":"node","uuid":"55b8a678-1eef-4e6c-bf5f-f1e0cbf84d08"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103732","id":"103732","resource":"node","uuid":"80e7ba2f-a9ee-44e6-9ed1-534a88db10d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/76438","id":"76438","resource":"node","uuid":"5a2cd03d-047d-4b2b-8acb-315a4d7a095e"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538712000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1570248000","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Andre Tran (LAO duty counsel), Zaire Puil","nid":"103726","vid":"70550","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I can't afford a criminal lawyer. Where can I get legal information and help?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/i-cant-afford-criminal-lawyer-where-can-i-get-legal-information-and-help","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103726\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1538745335","changed":"1543010991","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103726","id":"103726","resource":"node","uuid":"64a0f940-8f4a-4fbc-bb9a-ce1ffd0dc651"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"64a0f940-8f4a-4fbc-bb9a-ce1ffd0dc651","vuuid":"6bfdecca-93b1-4837-9293-32e8079eac2a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You don't always have to hire a lawyer or paralegal to help with your legal problem. But a lawyer or paralegal can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities, and the options you have.<\/p>\n<h3>Lawyers<\/h3>\n<p>Lawyers can give legal advice. This means they can explain what the law says and how it applies to your situation. They can also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tell you the legal rules you must follow<\/li>\n<li>explain the options you have for resolving your problem<\/li>\n<li>prepare the documents you need for court or a tribunal hearing<\/li>\n<li>negotiate for you<\/li>\n<li>represent you at court or a tribunal hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure you talk to a lawyer with experience in the legal area you need help with. Some lawyers only deal with specific areas of law.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a low income, you may be able to get help from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid Ontario<\/a> (LAO). This may include getting a <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/how-do-i-apply-legal-aid-certificate\">legal aid certificate<\/a> if you meet LAO\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">financial eligibility rules<\/a>&nbsp;and your legal issue is one that LAO covers.<\/p>\n<h3>Paralegals<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/becoming-licensed\/paralegal-licensing-process\/faqs?lang=en-ca%20-%20s1q1\" target=\"_blank\">paralegal<\/a> is another kind of legal professional that can give legal advice in certain areas. A paralegal can work for a lawyer and be supervised by them. Or, they can work for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your legal problem, hiring a paralegal can cost less than a lawyer. But a paralegal is not allowed to work in all the legal areas that a lawyer can.<\/p>\n<p>A paralegal can represent you in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small Claims Court<\/li>\n<li>provincial court for traffic offences and other provincial offences<\/li>\n<li>some criminal law issues at the Ontario Court of Justice dealing with summary offences like causing a disturbance in a public place and harassing phone calls<\/li>\n<li>hearings about refugee claims at the Immigration and Refugee Board<\/li>\n<li>other tribunals like the Landlord Tenant Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A paralegal cannot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>help with family law issues<\/li>\n<li>help with serious criminal law issues<\/li>\n<li>help with immigration or refugee issues outside the refugee hearing process<\/li>\n<li>draft a will or power of attorney<\/li>\n<li>handle legal aspects of selling or buying real estate<\/li>\n<li>help with tax matters<\/li>\n<li>represent you in <a href=\"http:\/\/cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca\/portal\/page\/portal\/fc_cf_en\/Index\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Court<\/a><\/li>\n<li>represent you in civil matters at the Superior Court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rules for Lawyers and Paralegals<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lso.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society of Ontario<\/a> regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. This means they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have rules about who can become a lawyer or paralegal<\/li>\n<li>have rules about <a href=\"https:\/\/lso.ca\/about-lso\/legislation-rules\" target=\"_blank\">how lawyers and paralegals must behave<\/a> professionally<\/li>\n<li>deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-lawyer-or-paralegal\">complaints about lawyers and paralegals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103735","id":"103735","resource":"node","uuid":"15e07337-6047-4c9c-80d4-9285cc18eeb2"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103736","id":"103736","resource":"node","uuid":"abed9617-a96e-4118-8361-cb682e3c9934"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103737","id":"103737","resource":"node","uuid":"97fbb9d4-d076-49a0-b7f6-43ff6f3e8ccc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103738","id":"103738","resource":"node","uuid":"9b7f4328-860d-4a21-98e7-a3ca9c69dcd5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103739","id":"103739","resource":"node","uuid":"70241f11-fb58-42ea-8b85-16682e462c11"}],"field_question":"How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help with my legal problem?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/962","id":"962","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"92311f77-4f18-418d-b1d4-5384a413b283"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/989","id":"989","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"9417b827-186e-4c40-8b1a-9443c3f8d040"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/990","id":"990","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"aa646897-7bc3-4503-93e6-ca81d6f21622"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/997","id":"997","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"4106a452-7432-4421-80bb-584288d7e21e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103715","id":"103715","resource":"node","uuid":"4f0c7cf7-023c-499a-acc2-18f05371ab26"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103744","id":"103744","resource":"node","uuid":"61dd0d5d-52a1-45b2-9815-8fccb935dfa4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103751","id":"103751","resource":"node","uuid":"5a98ccd0-d89e-49fb-bee3-7fe856a64ea5"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103771","id":"103771","resource":"node","uuid":"00f664fa-1958-44fe-834b-1c82f553dc58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/89807","id":"89807","resource":"node","uuid":"d2b4ffc3-3e8e-46b6-8d76-bc79845c1d61"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103150","id":"103150","resource":"node","uuid":"217966ec-7665-43c3-b9fc-708e45c78a1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74259","id":"74259","resource":"node","uuid":"0a17baff-1654-4410-abc5-3e9f76b102e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73811","id":"73811","resource":"node","uuid":"414ccd35-6177-429d-96ce-d0e5d79d259e"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103732","id":"103732","resource":"node","uuid":"80e7ba2f-a9ee-44e6-9ed1-534a88db10d4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/94498","id":"94498","resource":"node","uuid":"74fab28c-869c-4ef9-a257-2077c1ab5432"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103733","id":"103733","resource":"node","uuid":"51c81a5f-8b9b-4415-8961-1dca3ccdfac8"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1539144000","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1570680000","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"103740","vid":"70519","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help with my legal problem?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-my-legal-problem","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103740\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539177834","changed":"1543007939","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103740","id":"103740","resource":"node","uuid":"8f676d9e-3075-4457-a0ff-ee4200e611ef"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"8f676d9e-3075-4457-a0ff-ee4200e611ef","vuuid":"8f119c5f-474b-4c1e-bb97-9a69bb74d9df","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-find-lawyer-or-paralegal-help-my-legal-problem\">Find a lawyer or paralegal<\/a> that will take your case and you're comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>Arrange a meeting or phone appointment with the lawyer or paralegal to talk about your legal problem in more detail. Ask if there will be a charge. Some lawyers don't charge for the first meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Ask the lawyer or paralegal questions about their practice or firm. Ask if they have experience with similar cases, and what they think are the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Ask about the options you have to deal with your legal problem.<\/p>\n<p>After your first meeting or phone call with the lawyer or paralegal, you can decide if you want to hire them.<\/p>\n<h3>Unbundled services<\/h3>\n<p>Some lawyers offer \"unbundled services\" or \"limited scope retainer\" services. This means you pay them to help you with part of your case. For example, instead of hiring a lawyer for your whole case, you can hire them for one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>summary advice to learn about your legal options<\/li>\n<li>preparing documents like a court application, tribunal application, or a demand letter<\/li>\n<li>appearances like a court hearing, tribunal hearing, board hearing, or mediation<\/li>\n<li>coaching on the court or tribunal process or how to submit evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This can be useful if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you can't afford to hire a lawyer to help with your whole legal problem<\/li>\n<li>you hired a lawyer to help with your problem, but need to reduce costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some lawyers have websites that say if they offer unbundled services. Others do not, but if you ask them, they may be willing to offer it to you. The National Self-Represented Litigants Project website has a <a href=\"https:\/\/representingyourselfcanada.com\/directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">directory of lawyers<\/a> who offer unbundled services.<\/p>\n<h3>Language Rights<\/h3>\n<p>In many cases you have the right to government services and legal proceedings in French, including hearings before French-speaking decision\u2011makers. If you choose to have your trial or hearing in French, it's important to hire a lawyer who speaks French. Ask them about your French language rights.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer can also help arrange for a translator in another language at your trial or hearing if you need one.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103741","id":"103741","resource":"node","uuid":"97b9687e-7131-4b90-a015-3409d4ce48b6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103742","id":"103742","resource":"node","uuid":"349a6c77-2292-410e-8a8d-602d1104f303"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103743","id":"103743","resource":"node","uuid":"9e74b304-97b8-487c-89bf-618fd480423d"}],"field_question":"How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or 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do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-prepare-my-meeting-lawyer-or-paralegal","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103744\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539178676","changed":"1539720859","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103744","id":"103744","resource":"node","uuid":"61dd0d5d-52a1-45b2-9815-8fccb935dfa4"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"61dd0d5d-52a1-45b2-9815-8fccb935dfa4","vuuid":"5b5587e9-7842-49c8-aa05-9076f111a805","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lso.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Society of Ontario<\/a> (LSO) regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. This includes making sure that they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are licensed and insured to practice law<\/li>\n<li>are qualified to help you with your legal issues<\/li>\n<li>follow <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lsuc.on.ca\/list.aspx?id=671\" target=\"_blank\">the rules of conduct set by Law Society of Ontario<\/a> about how to behave professional<\/li>\n<li>take part in continuing education to learn about the law and how to behave professionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One way that the LSO does this is by responding to complaints about lawyers and paralegals.<\/p>\n<p>Before making a complaint to the LSO, try to talk to your lawyer or paralegal and try to resolve things before making a complaint. Most lawyers and paralegals want to solve problems before they become complaints.<\/p>\n<p>If the lawyer or paralegal works in a firm or company, talk to a more senior person. For example, you could talk to a partner at the firm about a lawyer you\u2019re having a problem with. Or, you could talk to the lawyer responsible for supervising the paralegal you\u2019re having a problem with.<\/p>\n<p>The LSO is not able to help with every type of complaint. They usually deal with complaints about a lawyer or paralegal who didn't do their job properly or behaved unprofessionally. They don't deal with issues about the amount of a <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-my-lawyers-bill\">lawyer or paralegal's bill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your complaint must show that your lawyer or paralegal did things that are against their professional responsibilities. If your complaint doesn't show this, the LSO will not investigate. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Complaints must be filed within 3 years of when the problem happened or you became aware of the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Some complaints are closed within 1 month and others are resolved within 1 to 3 months. If your complaint is complicated, or if it raises serious professional conduct issues, it may take up to 1 year or longer to complete an investigation. If there is a discipline <span class=\"no-glossary\">hearing<\/span>, it could take even longer. But most complaints do not end with a discipline <span class=\"no-glossary\">hearing<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a discipline <span class=\"no-glossary\">hearing<\/span>, it is between the LSO and the lawyer or paralegal. You are not a <span class=\"no-glossary\">party <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If the LSO cannot help with your complaint, they will tell you why and try to give you information about other sources of help.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103746","id":"103746","resource":"node","uuid":"5fca9793-4b89-40ca-8586-589f3f599585"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103747","id":"103747","resource":"node","uuid":"b3c2da24-a9ca-483c-9ac8-58b631aa366b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103748","id":"103748","resource":"node","uuid":"cdaf21a9-320d-4625-876c-432b96502929"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103749","id":"103749","resource":"node","uuid":"4b1ce3be-c88b-4689-976a-2e605d20b3d9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103750","id":"103750","resource":"node","uuid":"e9ed3622-a60c-47b1-8c64-ec76a6be44a7"}],"field_question":"How do I complain about a lawyer or 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do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-lawyer-or-paralegal","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103751\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539179671","changed":"1539719758","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103751","id":"103751","resource":"node","uuid":"5a98ccd0-d89e-49fb-bee3-7fe856a64ea5"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"5a98ccd0-d89e-49fb-bee3-7fe856a64ea5","vuuid":"934063ad-0281-4fca-8b60-4486f35e148f","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you think your legal bill is too high, try talking to your lawyer or paralegal about it. You may be able to talk about ways to reduce your bill or agree on a payment plan. Most lawyers and paralegals want to solve problems before they become complaints.<\/p>\n<p>Your legal bill is usually made of up two parts: legal fees and disbursements.<\/p>\n<p>Legal fees are based on the amount of time your lawyer or paralegal spent on your case. This includes things like preparing documents, and going to court or tribunal hearings.<\/p>\n<p>Disbursements are for expenses, such as photocopies and court filing fees.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement you signed when you hired your lawyer or paralegal should have explained these costs. The agreement is called a retainer agreement.<\/p>\n<p>If you can't resolve this issue with your lawyer, you can ask an assessment officer of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to review your lawyer's bill. You must ask for the review within 1 month of getting your bill.<\/p>\n<p>If you hired a paralegal, you could <a href=\"\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-can-i-sue-small-claims-court\">sue them in Small Claims Court<\/a>, if the amount you want back is under $25,000. If your claim is for more than $25,000, you have to go to the Superior Court of Justice.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103754","id":"103754","resource":"node","uuid":"59524db8-a5bc-4779-be5d-67f7d2d6d24c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103755","id":"103755","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3b85fd-700a-4944-b982-4fdd46131e8e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103756","id":"103756","resource":"node","uuid":"51febf3b-38fd-42d0-8118-ab2b1af13aa8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103757","id":"103757","resource":"node","uuid":"bda4ab99-82fd-4c23-93bd-ad71013e2efa"}],"field_question":"How do I complain about my lawyer's 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do I complain about my lawyer's bill?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/tribunals-and-courts\/how-do-i-complain-about-my-lawyers-bill","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103758\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539180924","changed":"1539719783","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103758","id":"103758","resource":"node","uuid":"0189e865-93b1-46c7-8899-d93f8dec9835"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0189e865-93b1-46c7-8899-d93f8dec9835","vuuid":"55daf8ef-73cd-401b-9819-f717172cc91a","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If you're not a Canadian citizen and you want to separate from or divorce your partner, you may be worried about your immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, your partner might threaten to have you deported from Canada if you separate from or divorce them. \"Deported from Canada\" means being forced to leave the country.<\/p>\n<p>Your partner <strong>cannot<\/strong> have you deported. Only federal immigration authorities can force someone to leave Canada. They do this by making removal orders, like a deportation order.<\/p>\n<p>The risk that you will be forced to leave Canada depends on your immigration status.<\/p>\n<h3>Canadian citizen<\/h3>\n<p>If you're a Canadian citizen, you can't be forced to leave Canada <strong>unless<\/strong> you left out required information or included information that wasn't true, in your application for Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.<\/p>\n<h3>Permanent resident status<\/h3>\n<p>If you're a permanent resident, you <strong>cannot<\/strong> lose your status or be forced to leave Canada <strong>only<\/strong> because you separate from your partner. This is true even if your partner sponsored your application for permanent residence.<\/p>\n<p>But immigration authorities may investigate if your partner tells them that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your relationship wasn't genuine, or<\/li>\n<li>you left out required information or included information that wasn't true, in your application for permanent residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This could lead to the loss of permanent resident status. If you're in this situation, you should get legal advice about your options.<\/p>\n<h3>Conditional permanent resident status<\/h3>\n<p>Between October, 2012 and April, 2017 some people who were sponsored by their partner were given \"conditional\" permanent resident status. This meant they had to live with their sponsor for 2 years from the date they became permanent residents to keep that status. But if they separated because of abuse or neglect, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/department\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a> (IRCC) could decide that this condition doesn't apply.<\/p>\n<p>IRCC <strong>got rid of the condition<\/strong> in April, 2017. So even if you have conditional permanent resident status, the condition to live with your sponsor for 2 years no longer matters <strong>unless:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you were ordered to leave Canada because you separated, and<\/li>\n<li>you did <strong>not<\/strong> appeal the removal order, or appealed it to the Immigration Appeal Division and lost your appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're in this situation, you should get legal advice about your options.<\/p>\n<h3>Other types of status<\/h3>\n<p>The next steps have more information about other types of status.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103759","id":"103759","resource":"node","uuid":"e64bde11-4b68-4cc0-90d6-67f56d73c41c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103760","id":"103760","resource":"node","uuid":"ce3d7ef7-bce5-4772-84d9-f6e6427b6027"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103761","id":"103761","resource":"node","uuid":"0ee9927a-dac4-4b3e-9eb8-ae1bcb559404"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103762","id":"103762","resource":"node","uuid":"af15a33d-243a-486b-b490-20ce3acd6d77"}],"field_question":"I'm not a Canadian citizen. Will I be forced to leave Canada if my partner and I separate or divorce?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/823","id":"823","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"f037d1b5-8225-4406-af52-67c52b8ab4bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/884","id":"884","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ebfa7785-d2f6-48d5-92b2-fc2a5d5ab86d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95449","id":"95449","resource":"node","uuid":"10203868-9a85-4f06-a205-6a993345de0f"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95453","id":"95453","resource":"node","uuid":"b40cef30-6120-43d8-8d79-d9e76dc70b4c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96772","id":"96772","resource":"node","uuid":"edf334a5-de31-4db0-912c-fac3fba79359"}],"field_services":{"0":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/96540","id":"96540","resource":"node","uuid":"0acf635e-c3a9-47cc-865c-437bd7c611de"},"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/73835","id":"73835","resource":"node","uuid":"72911f22-11f5-4d89-b437-2ff2936580fb"},"3":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81368","id":"81368","resource":"node","uuid":"f52d9f53-c38f-45af-b470-4ceac02c7dc9"},"4":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81409","id":"81409","resource":"node","uuid":"52113594-5bf3-468f-b5e4-f9a36e24d1cd"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103765","id":"103765","resource":"node","uuid":"ba883091-e6a6-4202-a482-6ee74547f881"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90659","id":"90659","resource":"node","uuid":"0effcc61-734d-412f-95f9-5c135a8c1c2a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103764","id":"103764","resource":"node","uuid":"6b79be4b-f0d1-416d-982c-160b7442c9e6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/91205","id":"91205","resource":"node","uuid":"47aeb6f8-c838-4163-8f36-b33d4eb696a6"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538625600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1570680000","field_staff_lawyer":"Fara Wali","field_staff_editor":"Carina Vincent ","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Janet McGill","nid":"103763","vid":"68188","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm not a Canadian citizen. Will I be forced to leave Canada if my partner and I separate or divorce?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/family-law\/im-not-canadian-citizen-will-i-be-forced-leave-canada-if-my-partner-and-i","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103763\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539182745","changed":"1539206652","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103763","id":"103763","resource":"node","uuid":"19c83390-a075-40fc-b356-7fc07687a892"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"19c83390-a075-40fc-b356-7fc07687a892","vuuid":"b516dc3f-6b3d-4486-8838-8628a577e1b0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018. Cannabis is also called weed, pot, and marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>There are federal and provincial laws that deal with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how cannabis can be bought and sold<\/li>\n<li>where cannabis can be bought, sold, and grown<\/li>\n<li>who can buy, sell, and grow cannabis<\/li>\n<li>who can have and smoke cannabis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Ontario you must be <strong>19 and older<\/strong> to buy, have, use, and grow cannabis. This is the same age requirement that applies to alcohol and tobacco use.<\/p>\n<p>You can only buy recreational cannabis from the online <a href=\"https:\/\/ocslearn.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Cannabis Store<\/a> (OCS).<\/p>\n<p>You can also grow up to 4 cannabis plants per household using seeds purchased from the OCS.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get cannabis from someone as long as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are both over 19 years old<\/li>\n<li>it is under 30 grams dried<\/li>\n<li>they bought it from the OCS or grew it at home using seeds purchased from the OCS and as long as they don\u2019t have more than 4 cannabis plants<\/li>\n<li>you did not pay money for it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is illegal to get cannabis any other way.<\/p>\n<p>Before the new laws, it was illegal to have or use cannabis for a recreational purpose. The only exception was medical cannabis.<\/p>\n<h3>Medical cannabis<\/h3>\n<p>Medical cannabis is cannabis prescribed by a doctor to treat a medical condition. There are different rules that apply to medical cannabis.<\/p>\n<h3>Travelling<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling within Canada, you have to follow the laws of the province and municipality you\u2019re in. For example, each province has different age requirements about how old you must be to have, smoke, and use cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling outside of Canada, it is illegal to take recreational and medical cannabis across international borders.<\/p>\n<h3>Pardons<\/h3>\n<p>The federal government has said it will give pardons to everyone previously convicted of possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis. They are working on a process for how this will be done.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103813","id":"103813","resource":"node","uuid":"ffe08949-d5b1-4629-ab4e-0611df836c7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103791","id":"103791","resource":"node","uuid":"8de7c3ab-d677-40f4-a1a1-901d927fea53"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103792","id":"103792","resource":"node","uuid":"ef7a1a22-763b-4643-9928-4cb8e4831605"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103793","id":"103793","resource":"node","uuid":"6fd6d603-5d0c-4716-a00a-358178c729de"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103794","id":"103794","resource":"node","uuid":"49552f03-2dd2-4fad-b3f5-60a0e1bf7ec7"}],"field_question":"What do the new laws on cannabis mean?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/819","id":"819","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"ef8ffc44-cd21-4519-bdee-f5c7fa2b2836"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/857","id":"857","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"b2d424ab-ef7c-4863-8b05-712e921ee58d"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103804","id":"103804","resource":"node","uuid":"f989c7c5-23ae-4225-9ee9-b820ea16355e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/97433","id":"97433","resource":"node","uuid":"b0aa9478-6c00-4515-ac7f-6658fb635a15"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/101124","id":"101124","resource":"node","uuid":"76e87ce5-aa49-463f-97cf-c38bce7dc505"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/100023","id":"100023","resource":"node","uuid":"a9b4616f-e5ad-45f4-ac07-951c71fa43a1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103807","id":"103807","resource":"node","uuid":"554a987b-8c4c-4ef4-80d3-807b2ec89fcf"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103808","id":"103808","resource":"node","uuid":"4d4c1cc8-5e3c-4939-bd05-721ddcba8e69"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103809","id":"103809","resource":"node","uuid":"9774dbf3-740f-4126-bcd5-2f314b8cea79"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103798","id":"103798","resource":"node","uuid":"7d0d0ca2-7662-49c3-a291-b9c5acf761f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103816","id":"103816","resource":"node","uuid":"9ea32ba4-8e3c-40f4-99b8-1ddfaf40ebee"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103797","id":"103797","resource":"node","uuid":"5344fb0f-43de-4f08-a475-9dcabc735fca"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1539748800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1571284800","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":"Debbie Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Amy Shoemaker (LAO)","nid":"103795","vid":"69036","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What do the new laws on cannabis mean?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-do-new-laws-cannabis-mean","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103795\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539783581","changed":"1540825421","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103795","id":"103795","resource":"node","uuid":"4659ed83-5b8e-4529-ba46-0a3ecdc4cc06"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4659ed83-5b8e-4529-ba46-0a3ecdc4cc06","vuuid":"4e21597e-7c4f-404b-b826-6990bb792ad0","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018. Cannabis is also called weed, pot, and marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>There are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-do-new-laws-cannabis-mean\">federal and provincial laws<\/a>&nbsp;that deal with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how cannabis can be bought and sold<\/li>\n<li>where cannabis can be bought, sold, and grown<\/li>\n<li>who can buy, sell, and grow cannabis<\/li>\n<li>who can have and smoke cannabis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also rules about using cannabis and driving. These rules are similar to the rules about <a href=\"\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-my-rights-if-police-think-i%E2%80%99ve-been-drinking-and-driving\">drinking alcohol and driving<\/a>. It is illegal to use cannabis in a vehicle or boat that is being driven, or is likely to be driven. This includes smoking, vaping, and eating cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>The police can ask you to take tests if they think you've been using cannabis and driving.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the police can demand that you do a roadside <strong>Standardized Field Sobriety Test<\/strong>. They may ask you to stand on one leg or walk in a straight line. This test checks whether your ability to drive has been impaired by drug use.<\/p>\n<p>The government has approved a <strong>saliva collection kit and reader<\/strong>&nbsp;to test for cocaine and cannabis. They are not yet available, but soon police officers will be allowed to use devices that test your saliva for cannabis. They will be allowed to demand that you give a saliva sample if they think you're impaired by cannabis during a lawful road stop.<\/p>\n<p>If you refuse any of the tests, you can be charged with a criminal offence for failure to comply with a police demand.<\/p>\n<h3>Zero tolerance for young, beginner, and commercial drivers<\/h3>\n<p>You will not be allowed to have <strong>any<\/strong> cannabis in your body as measured by the saliva collection kit and reader, if you\u2019re operating a motor vehicle and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are 21 years old or younger<\/li>\n<li>you have a G1, G2, M1, or M2 licence<\/li>\n<li>the vehicle you're driving requires an A-F driver's licence or a Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration<\/li>\n<li>you're driving a machine for building roads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103799","id":"103799","resource":"node","uuid":"5c45ed35-2b9c-4ec4-b690-a0afb4af05b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103800","id":"103800","resource":"node","uuid":"5cd1b74c-5fa6-43b5-aa82-88c2e76347e4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103801","id":"103801","resource":"node","uuid":"27e84eb6-6378-4779-abdb-57ad721e8782"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103802","id":"103802","resource":"node","uuid":"0760e2ed-4a1d-4cc9-8090-d4cdf1fef4cd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103803","id":"103803","resource":"node","uuid":"a71f0971-e437-4106-a2c6-8fb9f1f8acb9"}],"field_question":"What are the rules about using cannabis and 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Bateman","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":"Zaire Puil","field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Amy Shoemaker (LAO)","nid":"103804","vid":"69034","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What are the rules about using cannabis and driving?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/criminal-law\/what-are-rules-about-using-cannabis-and-driving","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103804\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1539784573","changed":"1540825318","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103804","id":"103804","resource":"node","uuid":"f989c7c5-23ae-4225-9ee9-b820ea16355e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"f989c7c5-23ae-4225-9ee9-b820ea16355e","vuuid":"3f3a90ff-1291-4449-84e2-06344350bc9e","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>It depends on why they're asking and what kind of information they want.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking about a criminal record<\/h3>\n<p>An employer <strong>can <\/strong><strong>ask<\/strong> you if you've been convicted of a crime&nbsp;that you have <strong>not been given<\/strong> a record suspension for. A record suspension used to be called a pardon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An employer can decide <strong>not to hire you<\/strong> because you have a criminal record.<\/p>\n<h3>Convictions that usually can't be used against you<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases, if you get a record suspension for a crime that you've been convicted of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an employer <strong>can't ask<\/strong> about that crime<\/li>\n<li>you can honestly say that you don't have a criminal record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And breaking a provincial law is not a crime. In most cases, an employer <strong>can't ask<\/strong> if you've been convicted of breaking a <strong>provincial<\/strong> law. For example, speeding and careless driving are in the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. They're called provincial offences.<\/p>\n<p>If you're convicted of a provincial offence, you <strong>don't have a criminal record<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Exceptions<\/h3>\n<p>For some jobs an employer can refuse to hire you because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a provincial offence<\/li>\n<li>a crime that you got a record suspension for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The law says that an employer can do this if it's:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reasonable<\/li>\n<li>necessary<\/li>\n<li>makes sense because of what the key duties of the job are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, an employer might think that hiring you could put other people at risk. So you might not get a job as a driver if you've been convicted of driving offences.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking about a youth record<\/h3>\n<p>Most employers, except some government agencies, are not allowed to see a <a href=\"http:\/\/youth.cleo.on.ca\/en\/records\/youth-record-definition\/\">youth record<\/a>. They should not ask about it.<\/p>\n<p>And there are special rules about who can see youth records. So, it's against the law for you to share information about your <a href=\"http:\/\/youth.cleo.on.ca\/en\/records\/open-closed\/\">open youth record<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Asking for a police record check<\/h3>\n<p>An employer may ask you to get a \"police record check\". You must consent in writing for the check to be done.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 kinds of police record checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a criminal record check<\/li>\n<li>a criminal record and judicial matters check<\/li>\n<li>a vulnerable sector check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For each record check, the law says what can be included. The rules about record checks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/180347\" target=\"_blank\">apply to most employers and most jobs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Information that can't be included<\/h3>\n<p>When the rules apply, there's some information about contact you had with the police that can't be included in any record check.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a record check can't include information about you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>being stopped and questioned by police<\/li>\n<li>being arrested but not charged with a crime<\/li>\n<li>having contact with the police because of a mental health crisis<\/li>\n<li>contacting the police to report a crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103861","id":"103861","resource":"node","uuid":"9caa2722-fe6a-4887-be50-d1b75688298d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103862","id":"103862","resource":"node","uuid":"a20afa5f-21a7-45a2-b060-c9a62eeccffa"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103863","id":"103863","resource":"node","uuid":"b5905b5a-920e-478c-9083-6313314aa987"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103864","id":"103864","resource":"node","uuid":"b53e3396-75dd-42b5-99f2-cb1a48b61b1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103865","id":"103865","resource":"node","uuid":"e5c1bc69-2b7b-4fca-a2db-ea9827eac2b9"}],"field_question":"Can an employer ask me if I have a police record?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/821","id":"821","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"14496f47-e163-4ba8-939a-185e99af7a93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/872","id":"872","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"e0d9325d-af6e-428c-8bee-83b5be10dcc3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/879","id":"879","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"07cf6ebd-6685-45d0-9951-6a9f92e7f7f4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/826","id":"826","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"c85fe4ac-5e78-4356-a7a0-adaa6eaf0731"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/919","id":"919","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"1f1e766e-708c-4ad2-9362-5ef686e0be3b"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95548","id":"95548","resource":"node","uuid":"c24dd742-6d5b-4798-94c1-c273cb08cb91"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95515","id":"95515","resource":"node","uuid":"492c055a-0280-4529-8de5-a10153e9078d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/95547","id":"95547","resource":"node","uuid":"67211cd7-702f-4213-beba-90439551716c"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81435","id":"81435","resource":"node","uuid":"48ef9bfd-9ac0-4536-b072-4863607cf52e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/74197","id":"74197","resource":"node","uuid":"d53a1349-e51c-44e6-a1fa-90863fd3ec24"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93259","id":"93259","resource":"node","uuid":"4557ea1c-152c-4470-bed4-c382027dc2f3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93261","id":"93261","resource":"node","uuid":"b6d0d422-d3c5-4a78-a72c-8d1808424c93"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/93263","id":"93263","resource":"node","uuid":"54f1bcb1-b7ba-4a76-a46b-28b3e2c04592"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1541044800","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1572494400","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":"Nov. 1\/18 KM: Replaced one Learn more and 3 YMANs and uploaded revised Word document.\r\nNov. 1\/18 KM: Extensive changes made so question recreated and new version replaced existing version.\r\n\r\nApr. 25\/18 KM: Annual review done by Natasha Persaud; reviewed date changed; updates to some YMANs; steps numbered as was supposed to be done originally","field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[],[],[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Abby Deshman, Canadian Civil Liberties Association","nid":"103866","vid":"70794","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can an employer ask me if I have a police record? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/employment-and-work\/can-employer-ask-me-if-i-have-police-record","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103866\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541000909","changed":"1543423671","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103866","id":"103866","resource":"node","uuid":"a661e8dc-9b79-43b1-b2e8-c6de1c04b01e"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a661e8dc-9b79-43b1-b2e8-c6de1c04b01e","vuuid":"062108e7-f6b9-4f77-8130-ba43251c25fb","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Immigration law is complicated. If you don't know the law, it's easy to make a mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Some mistakes can cause serious problems. For example, you might not be able to stay in Canada or bring family members here to join you.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes friends or family members try to help. But it's important to get help from someone who is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>trained and knows the law<\/li>\n<li>authorized to give you the legal help you need<\/li>\n<li>honest and trustworthy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Choosing a legal advisor<\/h3>\n<p>Lawyers, paralegals, and registered consultants or advisors must follow rules about being honest and doing a good job.<\/p>\n<p>And if they break the rules that apply to them, they can lose their licence to practice their profession.<\/p>\n<p>When you're looking for someone to help with an immigration matter, avoid anyone who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tells you to lie or withhold information from or<\/li>\n<li>suggests that you use false documents<\/li>\n<li>asks you to sign a blank form or something that you don't understand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The government has useful tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigration-citizenship-representative\/choose.html\" target=\"_blank\">choosing an immigration or citizenship representative<\/a>. And the Next Steps have more information to help you.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help or advice about making a refugee claim, see Legal Aid Ontario\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/getting\/type_immigration_supportref.asp\">Services for refugee claimants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting help to avoid or solve certain problems<\/h3>\n<p>Many people have legal problems because of differences in the information given to Canadian authorities at different times.<\/p>\n<p>Information stays in government records and can be used against you.<\/p>\n<p>A legal advisor can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>solve problems that you may have because of mistakes made in the past when giving information<\/li>\n<li>avoid mistakes that can cause problems for you in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The information that can be used against you includes what you give each time you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>talk to immigration authorities, on the phone or in person<\/li>\n<li>fill out a form and give it to immigration authorities<\/li>\n<li>give documents to immigration authorities for use as evidence in an application or at a hearing<\/li>\n<li>give evidence at a hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Immigration authorities include people who work for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\" target=\"_blank\">IRCC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/menu-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\">CBSA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irb-cisr.gc.ca\/en\/Pages\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration and Refugee 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Canada?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/where-can-i-get-legal-advice-and-help-problem-about-immigration-status-canada","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103944\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541783817","changed":"1542815252","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"4c65ed19-a871-4c36-ba40-348d807d4eb6","vuuid":"e0865f80-1f67-4dde-8d81-5867fe0d01fa","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>You may be able to become a Canadian citizen if you're a permanent resident and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you meet the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/eligibility.html#time\" target=\"_blank\"> residency requirements<\/a>, which say how much time you must spend in Canada to become a citizen<\/li>\n<li>there aren't any criminal or security reasons that stop you from being eligible<\/li>\n<li>you don't \"misrepresent\" to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC)<\/a>, which means giving information that's not true and correct or leaving out information that you're required to give<\/li>\n<li>there's no removal order that says you must leave Canada<\/li>\n<li>you filed personal income taxes for 3 of the last 5 years, unless income tax laws say you didn't have to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And most people <strong>between 18 and 54 years old<\/strong> must also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>show that they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/eligibility.html#language\" target=\"_blank\">speak and understand spoken English or French<\/a> well enough (see Step 2), and<\/li>\n<li>pass the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/citizenship-test.html\" target=\"_blank\">citizenship test<\/a> to show knowledge of Canada and what it means to be a Canadian citizen (see Step 3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Applying for citizenship<\/h3>\n<p>Many permanent residents apply for citizenship as soon as they can.<\/p>\n<p>But for some people, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/im-permanent-resident-canada-should-i-apply-become-citizen\">reasons to wait or to not apply at all<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103950","id":"103950","resource":"node","uuid":"8406dfde-e67d-4dd4-abb0-d9d6940af5bc"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103951","id":"103951","resource":"node","uuid":"72d5630a-3d0c-4e19-ac4c-d143b37e7047"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103952","id":"103952","resource":"node","uuid":"9bd792d1-0767-4a3b-86f5-a490cc1c92ca"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103953","id":"103953","resource":"node","uuid":"2150ba01-dd3c-47dd-8247-b9c4aadada7a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103954","id":"103954","resource":"node","uuid":"ca4eef76-601a-4f98-841e-67c1429ff873"}],"field_question":"Do I qualify to become a Canadian citizen?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/827","id":"827","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"972d9ffc-242e-4308-aa62-f87ed937b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/924","id":"924","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d78e76a-b3d3-4bb3-9e03-46bcd27b0e0e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103969","id":"103969","resource":"node","uuid":"301715bf-1ec8-4c12-bc59-2b342227dd92"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103977","id":"103977","resource":"node","uuid":"e23865fa-9ce0-40ee-9948-c0a7dcf207d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103999","id":"103999","resource":"node","uuid":"ae7f6bf7-e7be-4fff-b0d1-7d4046168518"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102176","id":"102176","resource":"node","uuid":"1df1f81e-9155-4697-9e38-ef008c210f50"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103956","id":"103956","resource":"node","uuid":"bcafeebb-bb20-46b6-bc19-6b35d0afd884"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103958","id":"103958","resource":"node","uuid":"2b9fa710-1ce8-46d1-8712-324d0b6521d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92446","id":"92446","resource":"node","uuid":"cccf8cb5-36ba-4de6-ba2b-2e7c3c15c99d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538625600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1573275600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jennifer Stone NLS, Toni Schweitzer PCLS","nid":"103955","vid":"70233","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Do I qualify to become a Canadian citizen?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/do-i-qualify-become-canadian-citizen","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103955\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541785732","changed":"1542142662","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cbf4f8e0-264b-467a-a390-da62dd803d02","vuuid":"7e92834f-88b7-4a45-a6b7-4b87e6e76336","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>For many permanent residents, it's a good idea to apply for Canadian citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>As a permanent resident, you have many of the same rights as a Canadian citizen. But Canadian citizens have rights that permanent residents don't have.<\/p>\n<p>For example, permanent residents can lose their status in Canada for a number of reasons. This means they could be forced to leave, no matter how long they've lived here.<\/p>\n<h3>Rights that Canadian citizens have<\/h3>\n<p>As a Canadian citizen, you can't be forced to leave Canada <strong>unless<\/strong>, when you applied for citizenship or permanent resident status, you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>said something that was not true, or<\/li>\n<li>left out information you were required to give.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you become a Canadian citizen, you can vote in elections.<\/p>\n<p>And you can apply for a Canadian passport.<\/p>\n<p>As a Canadian citizen, you always have the right to return to Canada if you leave. You don't lose your status only because of time you spend outside Canada.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying for citizenship<\/h3>\n<p>Many permanent residents apply for citizenship as soon as they can <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/do-i-qualify-become-canadian-citizen\">show that they qualify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But for some people, there are reasons to wait or to not apply at all. There's more information about this in the Next Steps.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103965","id":"103965","resource":"node","uuid":"dd9daadc-1603-4b5f-a18a-ab6a3951dd2a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103966","id":"103966","resource":"node","uuid":"7f147b2e-ed7e-4e7b-816b-d710eef630be"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103967","id":"103967","resource":"node","uuid":"e8b1497c-c583-4845-b976-60211778d99e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103968","id":"103968","resource":"node","uuid":"040c8925-a0b2-452b-8335-46f8acd8469d"}],"field_question":"I'm a permanent resident of Canada. Should I apply to become a citizen?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/827","id":"827","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"972d9ffc-242e-4308-aa62-f87ed937b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/924","id":"924","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d78e76a-b3d3-4bb3-9e03-46bcd27b0e0e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103955","id":"103955","resource":"node","uuid":"cbf4f8e0-264b-467a-a390-da62dd803d02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103977","id":"103977","resource":"node","uuid":"e23865fa-9ce0-40ee-9948-c0a7dcf207d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103999","id":"103999","resource":"node","uuid":"ae7f6bf7-e7be-4fff-b0d1-7d4046168518"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102176","id":"102176","resource":"node","uuid":"1df1f81e-9155-4697-9e38-ef008c210f50"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/90678","id":"90678","resource":"node","uuid":"4011f209-074a-4ed1-aada-a7d5b6125ff9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103970","id":"103970","resource":"node","uuid":"c03963af-dfa7-49bd-836d-10cd2494152b"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104054","id":"104054","resource":"node","uuid":"5fbc1c18-3cca-483a-8b56-661f7997a08c"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538625600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1573275600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jennifer Stone NLS, Toni Schweitzer PCLS","nid":"103969","vid":"70213","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm a permanent resident of Canada. Should I apply to become a citizen?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/im-permanent-resident-canada-should-i-apply-become-citizen","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103969\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541788248","changed":"1542140773","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"301715bf-1ec8-4c12-bc59-2b342227dd92","vuuid":"b711d883-8180-4042-94ea-d001ab803edd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>Before you apply for Canadian citizenship, you need to find out if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you're <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/citizenship\/check-eligibility.asp\" target=\"_blank\">eligible to apply<\/a>, and<\/li>\n<li>it's <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/im-permanent-resident-canada-should-i-apply-become-citizen\">a good idea for you to apply<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Application package<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/apply.html\" target=\"_blank\">package you use to apply for Canadian citizenship<\/a> includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the forms you need to complete<\/li>\n<li>instructions for completing the forms<\/li>\n<li>a checklist to make sure you send in the documents you need to include<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You need to use the most recent forms on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/apply.html#toc0\" target=\"_blank\">Government of Canada website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This question is for people who use the citizenship application that's for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/application-canadian-citizenship-adults.html\" target=\"_blank\">adults who are 18 years of age and older<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You use a different application package if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/application-canadian-citizenship-canadian-armed-forces.html\" target=\"_blank\">an adult who served with the Canadian Armed Forces<\/a><\/li>\n<li>are a parent or guardian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/application-canadian-citizenship-minors.html\" target=\"_blank\">applying for a child younger than age 18<\/a><\/li>\n<li>are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/citizenship-minors-subsection-5-11.html\" target=\"_blank\">younger than 18 and applying on your own<\/a> because you either don't have a Canadian parent or parents who are applying for Canadian citizenship<\/li>\n<li>were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/application-canadian-citizenship-adopted-person.html\" target=\"_blank\">adopted by a Canadian citizen<\/a><\/li>\n<li>are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/applications-grant-citizenship-stateless-persons-born-canadian-parent-subsection-5-5.html\" target=\"_blank\">not a citizen of any country and were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103972","id":"103972","resource":"node","uuid":"071f9dda-47a5-4078-88b5-af247da4d856"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103973","id":"103973","resource":"node","uuid":"75f950ae-7392-4b58-96e1-56c1ff486e6d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103974","id":"103974","resource":"node","uuid":"1f17f1a7-513c-4f73-944f-347745c7d060"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103975","id":"103975","resource":"node","uuid":"f619f69a-4cd2-4a09-9a8e-1f56abaccf82"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103976","id":"103976","resource":"node","uuid":"6df35e34-c01a-448e-bfb8-33aaeeecdd6d"}],"field_question":"I'm a permanent resident. How do I apply for Canadian citizenship?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/827","id":"827","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"972d9ffc-242e-4308-aa62-f87ed937b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/924","id":"924","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d78e76a-b3d3-4bb3-9e03-46bcd27b0e0e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103969","id":"103969","resource":"node","uuid":"301715bf-1ec8-4c12-bc59-2b342227dd92"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103955","id":"103955","resource":"node","uuid":"cbf4f8e0-264b-467a-a390-da62dd803d02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103999","id":"103999","resource":"node","uuid":"ae7f6bf7-e7be-4fff-b0d1-7d4046168518"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102176","id":"102176","resource":"node","uuid":"1df1f81e-9155-4697-9e38-ef008c210f50"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103956","id":"103956","resource":"node","uuid":"bcafeebb-bb20-46b6-bc19-6b35d0afd884"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103958","id":"103958","resource":"node","uuid":"2b9fa710-1ce8-46d1-8712-324d0b6521d8"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92446","id":"92446","resource":"node","uuid":"cccf8cb5-36ba-4de6-ba2b-2e7c3c15c99d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538625600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1573275600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jennifer Stone NLS, Toni Schweitzer PCLS","nid":"103977","vid":"70257","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I'm a permanent resident. How do I apply for Canadian citizenship?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/im-permanent-resident-how-do-i-apply-canadian-citizenship","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103977\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541789757","changed":"1542145850","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"e23865fa-9ce0-40ee-9948-c0a7dcf207d0","vuuid":"020d122a-3c05-4941-8fe3-8b4d8bc1fa77","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>To become a citizen, most people must be able to meet certain requirements. But some people don't have to meet all of the requirements. And there are times when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/a> can excuse people from some of them.<\/p>\n<h3>The general rules<\/h3>\n<p>To become a Canadian citizen, you must be a permanent resident and <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/do-i-qualify-become-canadian-citizen\">meet a number of requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For most people <strong>between 18 and 54 years old<\/strong>, this includes being able to show that they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/2-learn-about-language-requirement\">can speak and understand spoken English or French well enough<\/a>, and<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/3-learn-about-knowledge-requirement\">know enough about Canada and what it means to be a Canadian citizen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IRCC asks you to include documents that prove your language skills when you apply. You take a citizenship test to show your knowledge of Canada.<\/p>\n<h3>If you can't meet all of the requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Some people are not able to learn to speak and understand spoken English or French at the level that IRCC says they have to. And some people can't pass the citizenship test to show their knowledge of Canada.<\/p>\n<p>There can be many reasons for this. For example, you might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a medical condition that affects your ability to learn<\/li>\n<li>never have had a chance to go to school<\/li>\n<li>never have learned to read and write so learning what you need to know for the citizenship test is more difficult for you<\/li>\n<li>read and write in a language that uses a script very different than English and French<\/li>\n<li>find it difficult to take tests because of trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can't meet the requirements to know English or French and pass the citizenship test, you can ask IRCC for a waiver.<\/p>\n<p>This means that you ask IRCC to excuse you from one or both of these requirements for \"compassionate\" reasons. For example, you might have a doctor's report that explains that you've not been able to meet the requirements because of a medical condition. Or there might be other reasons you can't learn what you need to pass the requirements. Step 4 gives examples.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting legal help<\/h3>\n<p>It's <strong>very difficult<\/strong> to get a waiver from IRCC. So it's important to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/where-can-i-get-legal-advice-and-help-problem-about-immigration-status-canada\">get legal help<\/a> if you want to ask for one.<\/p>\n<p>Community legal clinics give free legal advice to people with low incomes. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalaid.on.ca\/en\/contact\/contact.asp?type=cl\">local community legal clinic<\/a> may also be able to help you apply for a waiver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103978","id":"103978","resource":"node","uuid":"6ebe6ca9-0957-4d63-a7a0-1818e9748984"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103979","id":"103979","resource":"node","uuid":"35e56145-cd58-4268-b765-0a3cc1476ffd"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103980","id":"103980","resource":"node","uuid":"119b3b1d-cf7d-4def-9147-8fdcd28e34b1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103981","id":"103981","resource":"node","uuid":"3d552c01-f26f-4f6c-b57d-e17c09d9afc6"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103982","id":"103982","resource":"node","uuid":"639570b1-6ed0-40a6-a4d7-e1eec343df3e"}],"field_question":"I can't pass the citizenship test or speak and understand English or French well enough. Can I become a citizen?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/827","id":"827","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"972d9ffc-242e-4308-aa62-f87ed937b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/924","id":"924","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d78e76a-b3d3-4bb3-9e03-46bcd27b0e0e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103969","id":"103969","resource":"node","uuid":"301715bf-1ec8-4c12-bc59-2b342227dd92"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103955","id":"103955","resource":"node","uuid":"cbf4f8e0-264b-467a-a390-da62dd803d02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103990","id":"103990","resource":"node","uuid":"0d6e3828-1a27-4cc8-9522-62a4b20e0cbb"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102176","id":"102176","resource":"node","uuid":"1df1f81e-9155-4697-9e38-ef008c210f50"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104063","id":"104063","resource":"node","uuid":"8a3abd11-86da-4dc5-93c8-3e0c70d0bdda"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104064","id":"104064","resource":"node","uuid":"06751218-5e5b-41f3-8f8b-7d99685bd079"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104065","id":"104065","resource":"node","uuid":"13ef09e6-b0b6-4bdd-a652-62eb2dd11662"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1539057600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1573275600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jennifer Stone NLS, Toni Schweitzer PCLS","nid":"103983","vid":"70668","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"I can't pass the citizenship test or speak and understand English or French well enough. Can I become a citizen?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/i-cant-pass-citizenship-test-or-speak-and-understand-english-or-french-well","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103983\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541790807","changed":"1543337994","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"76ea8ec6-7688-42d6-a2e2-3f198bcf0aae","vuuid":"7347677a-e60d-4c25-9fb9-8ba3ede35bdf","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/a> refuses your application to become a Canadian citizen, there may be things you can do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>apply again<\/li>\n<li>challenge the decision in Federal Court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out what you can do and to choose the best option, you may want to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/where-can-i-get-legal-advice-and-help-problem-about-immigration-status-canada\">get legal advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103987","id":"103987","resource":"node","uuid":"e5d0970d-ba68-4320-b34c-cb087ec0ff5c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103988","id":"103988","resource":"node","uuid":"6179afb7-eba6-4fe9-8b3d-db91c24816f9"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103989","id":"103989","resource":"node","uuid":"51f37385-0a3b-4a46-95ae-6de10c0454e6"}],"field_question":"My citizenship application was refused. What can I do?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/827","id":"827","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"972d9ffc-242e-4308-aa62-f87ed937b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/924","id":"924","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d78e76a-b3d3-4bb3-9e03-46bcd27b0e0e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103955","id":"103955","resource":"node","uuid":"cbf4f8e0-264b-467a-a390-da62dd803d02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103977","id":"103977","resource":"node","uuid":"e23865fa-9ce0-40ee-9948-c0a7dcf207d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103944","id":"103944","resource":"node","uuid":"4c65ed19-a871-4c36-ba40-348d807d4eb6"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102176","id":"102176","resource":"node","uuid":"1df1f81e-9155-4697-9e38-ef008c210f50"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104066","id":"104066","resource":"node","uuid":"b804a844-b1aa-46aa-bc58-d262abb99371"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104067","id":"104067","resource":"node","uuid":"97f4de7f-6d38-4d3c-b5bf-3042c29345bb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104069","id":"104069","resource":"node","uuid":"7757dce7-58a3-4da1-9b15-14d0b4158f9d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1538625600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1573275600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jennifer Stone NLS, Toni Schweitzer PCLS","nid":"103990","vid":"70321","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"My citizenship application was refused. What can I do?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/my-citizenship-application-was-refused-what-can-i-do","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103990\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541791872","changed":"1542151417","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"0d6e3828-1a27-4cc8-9522-62a4b20e0cbb","vuuid":"e10ab891-f5cd-4ddf-b178-680f7fa006ba","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/a> contacts you by email or by mail using Canada Post to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/after-apply-next-steps.html\" target=\"_blank\">say they have your application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>IRCC tells you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they need more information or documents from you<\/li>\n<li>you didn't&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/information\/fees\/pay.asp?_ga=2.60524973.1289411992.1524158196-78568641.1523973808\">pay the full amount of fees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IRCC won't deal with your application if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>there's information that's missing, or<\/li>\n<li>you have not paid the full amount of fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The current fees you have to pay are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/information\/fees\/fees.asp#citizenship\" target=\"_blank\">listed on the government website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can check online to <a href=\"https:\/\/services3.cic.gc.ca\/ecas\/security.do?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">see what's happening with your application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Deciding whether you qualify<\/h3>\n<p>When IRCC has all of the information or documents they need, they decide whether you qualify for Canadian citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>For example, they can decide that <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/4-learn-why-you-might-not-qualify-become-citizen\">you <strong>don't<\/strong> qualify<\/a> if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>there's a removal order that says you must leave Canada<\/li>\n<li>there are criminal or security reasons<\/li>\n<li>you give information that's not true and correct or you leave out required information, which is called misrepresentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You also might not qualify if you <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/5-file-your-income-tax-returns\">have not filed income tax returns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;A citizenship officer at IRCC can make this decision without interviewing you. Or they can ask you to come to an interview and decide after the interview.<\/p>\n<h4>Deciding if you've been in Canada long enough<\/h4>\n<p>If a citizenship officer thinks that you have not been in Canada long enough and don't <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/steps\/1-learn-about-residency-requirement\">meet the residency requirements<\/a> to become a citizen, they can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refuse your application without giving you an interview,<\/li>\n<li>interview you and then decide, or<\/li>\n<li>ask a citizenship judge to decide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The citizenship judge can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>decide without giving you a hearing, or<\/li>\n<li>give you a hearing and then decide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you disagree with a decision<\/h3>\n<p>If you disagree with a decision about your citizenship application, you may want to <a href=\"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/where-can-i-get-legal-advice-and-help-problem-about-immigration-status-canada\"><u>get legal advice<\/u><\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>Act quickly because there may be a time limit for steps you can take if you disagree.<\/p>\n<h3>If you qualify<\/h3>\n<p>If you're between 18 and 54 years old, you usually have to take a citizenship test. IRCC gives you a date to take the test.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103995","id":"103995","resource":"node","uuid":"1d367011-5cec-45f8-9db1-b7515c564b04"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103996","id":"103996","resource":"node","uuid":"1de850ec-9e29-4824-b5d9-88be095edc9e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103997","id":"103997","resource":"node","uuid":"977a1982-8ff5-468d-ab5a-6a67739cfcdb"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103998","id":"103998","resource":"node","uuid":"2b6cc823-2c0e-463a-83e2-e458a29f8569"}],"field_question":"What happens after I send in my application for Canadian citizenship? ","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/827","id":"827","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"972d9ffc-242e-4308-aa62-f87ed937b6b4"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/924","id":"924","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"6d78e76a-b3d3-4bb3-9e03-46bcd27b0e0e"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103955","id":"103955","resource":"node","uuid":"cbf4f8e0-264b-467a-a390-da62dd803d02"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103977","id":"103977","resource":"node","uuid":"e23865fa-9ce0-40ee-9948-c0a7dcf207d0"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103983","id":"103983","resource":"node","uuid":"76ea8ec6-7688-42d6-a2e2-3f198bcf0aae"}],"field_services":{"1":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/102176","id":"102176","resource":"node","uuid":"1df1f81e-9155-4697-9e38-ef008c210f50"},"2":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"}},"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104000","id":"104000","resource":"node","uuid":"91b28abd-3325-4eb0-bb23-982fbcd63d66"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104001","id":"104001","resource":"node","uuid":"408a49e2-b572-498b-8382-1e1a3259a635"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/92446","id":"92446","resource":"node","uuid":"cccf8cb5-36ba-4de6-ba2b-2e7c3c15c99d"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1539057600","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1573275600","field_staff_lawyer":"Caroline Lindberg","field_staff_editor":"Kim McCutcheon","field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[[]],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"Jennifer Stone NLS, Toni Schweitzer PCLS","nid":"103999","vid":"70310","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"What happens after I send in my application for Canadian citizenship? ","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/immigration\/what-happens-after-i-send-my-application-canadian-citizenship","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103999\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1541793083","changed":"1542150320","comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"ae7f6bf7-e7be-4fff-b0d1-7d4046168518","vuuid":"df7b2387-d255-4132-a5db-2b74b09cefcd","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The <em>Courts of Justice Act<\/em> says that if you're a resident of Ontario who speaks French, you have the right to a bilingual non-jury civil court proceeding anywhere in Ontario. This applies to all family and non-jury civil cases at the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ontario Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Superior Court of Justice, including the Family Court of the Superior Court of Justice<\/li>\n<li>Small Claims Court<\/li>\n<li>Court of Appeal for Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also applies to proceedings to <em>Provincial Offences Act<\/em> cases, such as traffic tickets.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the right to a bilingual jury civil trial in some areas in Ontario. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Prescott and Russell, Renfrew, Simcoe and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry<\/li>\n<li>the County of Welland as it existed on December 31, 1969<\/li>\n<li>the territorial districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Nipissing, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timiskaming<\/li>\n<li>the Municipality of Chatham Kent<\/li>\n<li>the City of Hamilton<\/li>\n<li>the City of Ottawa<\/li>\n<li>the Regional Municipality of Peel<\/li>\n<li>the City of Greater Sudbury<\/li>\n<li>the City of Toronto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Act doesn't use the words \"French proceeding\" or \"French trial\". Instead, proceedings are referred to as bilingual proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>The right to bilingual proceedings also applies to all other hearings in your case, like motions, pre-trials, and conferences, unless you ask otherwise.<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104104","id":"104104","resource":"node","uuid":"dec30938-5f80-405a-85e1-950c72f3b345"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104105","id":"104105","resource":"node","uuid":"db4fa1da-d5ee-497c-9f6f-8b20e2a753b3"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104106","id":"104106","resource":"node","uuid":"b00f6635-78c2-4823-a200-83e7a3fcaeae"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104107","id":"104107","resource":"node","uuid":"917c63cc-c62c-41ce-9087-426ed58ff7cc"}],"field_question":"Can I have my civil trial in French?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/1001","id":"1001","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"132ebf4e-9133-49c8-9238-fc3625107e96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/1003","id":"1003","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"a7a7158a-b837-4cbb-b713-6ecf088e8ca5"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104120","id":"104120","resource":"node","uuid":"a5340f15-5907-4d02-b5dd-49f4366dcc87"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103740","id":"103740","resource":"node","uuid":"8f676d9e-3075-4457-a0ff-ee4200e611ef"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103715","id":"103715","resource":"node","uuid":"4f0c7cf7-023c-499a-acc2-18f05371ab26"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103771","id":"103771","resource":"node","uuid":"00f664fa-1958-44fe-834b-1c82f553dc58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103150","id":"103150","resource":"node","uuid":"217966ec-7665-43c3-b9fc-708e45c78a1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104114","id":"104114","resource":"node","uuid":"53276c38-7bbc-49d5-9db8-fabee466696e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104109","id":"104109","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3023ba-e955-4a95-8526-4f7158113112"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104110","id":"104110","resource":"node","uuid":"934db181-06aa-477d-ac26-e9115f0fc661"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104111","id":"104111","resource":"node","uuid":"424296fd-d3d6-4583-8dc7-e2e2b43efbba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104115","id":"104115","resource":"node","uuid":"8a7db4ae-61c6-46c9-b441-2bb788e6c6d3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1543208400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1574830800","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":"The Centre francophone de Toronto","nid":"104108","vid":"70666","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I have my civil trial in French?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/french-language-rights\/can-i-have-my-civil-trial-french","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104108\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1543333010","changed":"1543337566","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104108","id":"104108","resource":"node","uuid":"cc04c7e8-9104-439e-9642-4973af4a9b45"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"cc04c7e8-9104-439e-9642-4973af4a9b45","vuuid":"4d9aaa22-49f0-48ad-9b91-001cc7623d27","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>In Ontario, the <em>French Language Services Act<\/em> says you have a right to get services from the provincial government in French from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>all 28 ministries of the Ontario Government,<\/li>\n<li>government agencies that do work on behalf of the ministries,<\/li>\n<li>agencies funded by the government, and<\/li>\n<li>third parties offering services on behalf of the government,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>if you live in one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/files.ontario.ca\/ofa_designated_areas_map_en.pdf\">26 designated areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you live outside a designated area, you still have a right to get services in French, but not necessarily in your area. This depends on resources like the availability of French-speaking staff. You might have to access services in French at a head office or in another area.<\/p>\n<p>Services in French include services provided in person, over the phone, electronically (by email), and in writing. You must be given a choice to use either language from the time of first contact. An example of this is the use of \"Hello-Bonjour\".<\/p>\n<p>There are 243 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/930398\" target=\"_blank\">designated provincial government agencies<\/a> that must provide services in French.&nbsp;Some of these agencies are not required by law to provide services in French but have applied for and received a French-language designation.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of the kinds of agencies that may be designated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>children's aid societies<\/li>\n<li>hospitals<\/li>\n<li>colleges and universities<\/li>\n<li>seniors' residences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Municipal services<\/h4>\n<p>Municipalities are not required to offer services in French, even in designated areas, although some do. And a municipality can pass a by-law providing that all or some of its services to the public is offered in both languages.<\/p>\n<h3>Complaints<\/h3>\n<p>If you don't get services in French from the provincial or municipal (if applicable) government or one of its designated agencies, or if the service is not adequate, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/public.csfontario.ca\/public\/publicintakedetailsoflsc.aspx\">file a complaint<\/a> with the <a href=\"https:\/\/csfontario.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Office of the French Language Services Commissioner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Federal services<\/h4>\n<p>If you're dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/government\/dept.html\" target=\"_blank\">federal government department or agency<\/a>, Canada's <em>Official Language Act <\/em>says you always have the right to get services in French. This includes services for things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>federal benefits such as Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security<\/li>\n<li>immigration and citizenship<\/li>\n<li>criminal law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don't get services in French from a federal government department or agency, or if the service is not adequate, you can file a complaint with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.officiallanguages.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>French language rights in your legal case<\/h3>\n<p>There is a difference between the right to get services in French and the right to use French in your legal case.<\/p>\n<p>Your right to use French in your legal case is a language right that depends on whether you're at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/questions\/french-language-rights\/can-i-have-my-criminal-law-trial-french\">Criminal court<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/questions\/french-language-rights\/can-i-have-my-civil-trial-french\">Family court<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/questions\/french-language-rights\/can-i-have-my-civil-trial-french\">Small claims court<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/questions\/french-language-rights\/can-i-have-my-civil-trial-french\">Non-jury civil court proceeding<\/a><\/li>\n<li>One of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjto.gov.on.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Justice Tribunals of Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104116","id":"104116","resource":"node","uuid":"853ae502-6c11-4b39-a4a0-2104448a7084"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104117","id":"104117","resource":"node","uuid":"577b472d-3e3d-41c7-b088-3c9b593b428d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104118","id":"104118","resource":"node","uuid":"52f6603c-bdb9-479b-99fa-04706ddcfbb5"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104119","id":"104119","resource":"node","uuid":"cd7b9ef6-62c8-4096-bf0e-2b845c36a3c7"}],"field_question":"I speak French. 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What are my rights to services in Ontario in French?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/french-language-rights\/i-speak-french-what-are-my-rights-services-ontario-french","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104120\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1543334467","changed":"1543340165","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104120","id":"104120","resource":"node","uuid":"a5340f15-5907-4d02-b5dd-49f4366dcc87"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"a5340f15-5907-4d02-b5dd-49f4366dcc87","vuuid":"1a879e56-2274-485c-ae91-cba7af99ce69","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}},{"body":{"value":"<p>The <em>Criminal Code of Canada<\/em> says that if you're French-speaking, you have the right to have your preliminary inquiry and trial in French. This means that the judge, the Crown prosecutor, and the jury must be able to understand and speak French during your trial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your lawyer or paralegal if you have one, and the judge or the justice of the peace before whom you first appear must tell you about your right to have your preliminary inquiry and trial in French. If you want a French trial, you must let the court know as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>You don't have an automatic right to get your disclosure in French. Disclosure&nbsp;is the information that the police and the Crown have about your case.&nbsp;But the court can order that some of your disclosure be translated at no cost to you to allow you to prepare and present your defence.<\/p>\n<p>And, your right to have proceedings in French doesn't apply to other types of hearings such as bail hearings, first appearances, or guilty pleas. But, some courts have provided bail hearings and guilty pleas in French on request. For example, in Ottawa.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, you should ask for an interpreter for these other hearings through the court. The availability of interpreters and other French services depends on the type of proceeding, court location in Ontario, and level of court.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","summary":"","format":"full_html"},"field_next_steps":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104125","id":"104125","resource":"node","uuid":"5a2b559f-ec37-4e1b-b1ae-800045015682"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104126","id":"104126","resource":"node","uuid":"37d9daff-d349-4b23-b141-9a96d5cba2c1"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104127","id":"104127","resource":"node","uuid":"f5dccd27-9e5f-4f5e-8a1f-734ac6b82e22"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104128","id":"104128","resource":"node","uuid":"d99795ca-befe-4799-87fc-2e5fd7719340"}],"field_question":"Can I have my criminal law trial in French?","field_topic":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/1001","id":"1001","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"132ebf4e-9133-49c8-9238-fc3625107e96"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/taxonomy_term\/1002","id":"1002","resource":"taxonomy_term","uuid":"70517472-509e-418e-8d37-97ba7dfaacb8"}],"field_questions":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99928","id":"99928","resource":"node","uuid":"03dadc6f-5eca-4ed3-a377-b6868c452c3e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104120","id":"104120","resource":"node","uuid":"a5340f15-5907-4d02-b5dd-49f4366dcc87"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103740","id":"103740","resource":"node","uuid":"8f676d9e-3075-4457-a0ff-ee4200e611ef"}],"field_services":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/81359","id":"81359","resource":"node","uuid":"73ef2485-adff-43fc-8f24-80af0f65848d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103771","id":"103771","resource":"node","uuid":"00f664fa-1958-44fe-834b-1c82f553dc58"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/103150","id":"103150","resource":"node","uuid":"217966ec-7665-43c3-b9fc-708e45c78a1a"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104114","id":"104114","resource":"node","uuid":"53276c38-7bbc-49d5-9db8-fabee466696e"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/99129","id":"99129","resource":"node","uuid":"cddef07a-ba82-418d-9b81-61d55572097d"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/86286","id":"86286","resource":"node","uuid":"f365d47d-cc55-4b0c-9cfb-1d33d92f923c"}],"field_resources":[{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104109","id":"104109","resource":"node","uuid":"ee3023ba-e955-4a95-8526-4f7158113112"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104130","id":"104130","resource":"node","uuid":"2e4c1078-3892-4126-b8ec-03b1aab0e53c"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104111","id":"104111","resource":"node","uuid":"424296fd-d3d6-4583-8dc7-e2e2b43efbba"},{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104115","id":"104115","resource":"node","uuid":"8a7db4ae-61c6-46c9-b441-2bb788e6c6d3"}],"field_date_reviewed":"1543208400","field_date_for_future_legal_revi":"1574830800","field_staff_lawyer":null,"field_staff_editor":null,"field_review_notes":null,"field_sent_out_for_french_transl":null,"field_attached":[],"field_written_by":null,"field_translation_notes":null,"field_reviewed_by":null,"nid":"104129","vid":"70675","is_new":false,"type":"question","title":"Can I have my criminal law trial in French?","language":"en","url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/questions\/french-language-rights\/can-i-have-my-criminal-law-trial-french","edit_url":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104129\/edit","status":"1","promote":"0","sticky":"0","created":"1543335725","changed":"1543338353","source":{"uri":"https:\/\/stepstojustice.ca\/node\/104129","id":"104129","resource":"node","uuid":"fd281378-fdbb-4d09-b344-2e1be3791094"},"comment":"1","comments":[],"comment_count":"0","comment_count_new":"0","feed_nid":null,"uuid":"fd281378-fdbb-4d09-b344-2e1be3791094","vuuid":"84c2c740-1e1d-4f8b-a20b-1db81973b169","menu_link":{"title":null,"mlid":null,"parents":null,"url":null,"pb_join":[]}}]