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Fort Frances Main Office

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206 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1G7
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807-274-5327
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Toll-Free: 1-800-799-2485
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Fax: 807-274-3141
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www.northwestcommunitylegalclinic.ca
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Application

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Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Low income earners

  • Financial assessment required to determine eligibility


Individuals are eligible if they receive one of the following:

  • Ontario Works

  • Ontario Disability Support Program

  • Old Age Security with Guaranteed Income Supplement

  • Canada Pension Plan

  • Veteran's benefits


Note: May be able to provide summary advice if income level is over the limit. Call to inquire.

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • ?Provides free legal advice and assistance to low income earners
  • Offers representation in a court or at a tribunal, such as the Social Benefits Tribunal or the Landlord and Tenant Board
  • Assists with preparing documents, such as an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board
    • Helps with the following areas:
    • Birth certificates
    • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability or Pension benefits
    • Canada Child Benefits (CCB)
    • Consumer and Credit/Debt issues
    • Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
    • Disability Tax benefits
    • Employment Insurance (EI)
    • Employment Standards (ESA)
    • Human Rights
    • Native Status applications
    • Old Age Security (OAS)
    • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
    • Ontario Works
    • Residential Tenancies (tenants only)
    • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
    Last updated: Apr 7, 2025: Suggest an edit
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