Low Income Services

At Work

Harassment at Work
If you are being harassed at work, or are experiencing conflict, you need to speak to someone about it. If you are being harassed, tell the person to stop. If they don’t, bring...
My Health and Safety at Work
If you’re at work and feeling unsafe or if something happened and you’re not sure what to do, it’s fine to feel scared. The more information you have the better you will be...
What Are My Rights and Responsibilities at Work?
Young workers have the same rights as other employees in Ontario, but there are different minimum wage rules that apply to students. Unfortunately, sometimes people think they...
Help! I'm Being Harassed at Work
If you are being harassed at work, or are experiencing some kind of conflict, you’re probably not sure what to do. You aren’t alone. You can access lots of support and services...
How do I Apply for a Work Permit as a Refugee Claimant?
Do I need a work permit to work in Canada as a refugee? Yes. If you are a refugee claimant, you need a work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada.
How do I get a SIN Card?
Applying for a SIN is easy if you meet all the requirements. Find out how to apply and what documents you need to get your SIN Card.

At School

What Are My Rights As A University/College Student?
As a student, your human rights should be protected on campus. This means that you have the right to be free of discrimination based on your race, place of origin, nationality...
Can I Apply for OSAP as a Refugee?
One of the main sources of post-secondary financial assistance is OSAP – the Ontario Student Assistance Program. In 2003, the Canadian law changed allowing convention refugee...

Housing

What are my Rights as a Tenant?
Renting an apartment or house can be an exciting experience, especially if it is your first time. However, it can also be a confusing and challenging experience, particularly if...

Educate Yourself

What is an advocacy group?
Do you see things in our society that you would like to change? Do wonder how you can make change happen? Think about joining an advocacy group.
What is Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse is when someone plays with your emotions to make you feel bad about yourself, or your relationship with them. Emotional abuse will make you feel terrible in the...
How Kids Help Phone Can Help You
Moving to a new country can often feel scary, lonely and downright stressful—and having someone to talk to can make all the difference. If you have a problem or you’re just...
Youth and Civic Engagement
           What is civic engagement?
How does the Canadian Political Process Work?
What do I do if I want to express an opinion I have to a government official? Canada has three levels of government: federal (Canada), provincial (based on each province), and...
I'm Under 18, How Can I Apply for Ontario Works (Social Assistance)?
Are you 16 or 17 years old and not living at home? If you need money, you may qualify for social assistance from Ontario Works. This type of assistance is mean to help you...