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See our 30th Anniversary 2022 Impact Report. Under "Who We Are".

Welcome! We provide free legal advice and representation to low-income residents of York Region. Our areas of expertise are residential tenancies, social assistance, loss of employment and immigration.

If you are having a legal problem contact us for help!

Please contact us by phone, email, or in-person at our office at 21 Dunlop Street, Richmond Hill.

We are available by phone 905-508-5018, toll free 1-888-365-5226 or email client@clcyr.on.ca

Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm – 1:30 pm).

Visit our COVID-19 resource page

We can help you with:

Employment and Work

Housing Law

Immigration Law

Immigration Law

Income Assistance

Services for Victims of Crime

Services for Victims of Crime

We can give you legal information on:

Abuse and Family Violence

Criminal Law

Complaints against Government

Complaints against Government

Debt and Consumer Rights

Family Law

French Language Rights

Health and Disability

Help from Lawyers and Paralegals

Help from Lawyers and Paralegals

Human Rights

Mental Health and Addictions

Mental Health and Addictions

Refugee Law

Transportation

Tribunals and Courts

Tribunals and Courts

Wills and Powers of Attorney

News & events

See which York Region municipal candidates support housing and equity and oppose poverty

CMHA Community Info Event

Good turnout for CMHA-organized Community Information event

Come to our AGM

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CLCYR stands in solidarity with CUPE education wor

CLCYR stands in solidarity with CUPE education workers in their quest to negotiate fair wages. We condemn the use of the notwithstanding clause in this context, as it aims to defeat the Constitutionally protected rights of workers. #workersrights #yorkregion

Happy Halloween from the CLCYR Team! #halloween #y

Happy Halloween from the CLCYR Team! #halloween #yorkregion

Good turnout at CMHA-organized Community Informati

Good turnout at CMHA-organized Community Information event. Good to be back to in-person!

Great day connecting with the team at @yrccsyr! #y

Great day connecting with the team at @yrccsyr! #yorkregion

Yesterday, we held our AGM and we would like to th

Yesterday, we held our AGM and we would like to thank our community partners, speakers, staff members, and the York Region community for supporting our 30 years of service! #yorkregion #community

The work is not done and the work is ongoing. Plea

The work is not done and the work is ongoing. Please read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) reports: https://nctr.ca/records/reports/ Link in story #yorkregion #truthandreconciliation

Wonderful food and conversation at CLCYR Staff/Boa

Wonderful food and conversation at CLCYR Staff/Board potluck!

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voting is easy... and so is accessing our clinic!

voting is easy... and so is accessing our clinic! Why not do both?

Have you experienced sexual or domestic violence &

Have you experienced sexual or domestic violence & have questions about your legal options? Do you have other legal matters that you need advice on? Do you live in York Region? If so, join our virtual legal advice session in partnership with Women’s Support Network on Feb 28, 4-7pm. Sign up at @wsnyorkregion’s Eventbrite link in bio for a spot!

Are you a York Region resident with questions abou

Are you a York Region resident with questions about legal options after a sexual assault or domestic violence incident? Do you have other legal questions you need help with? Sign up to speak with a lawyer at our monthly virtual advice session w/ @WSNYorkRegion (Eventbrite 🔗 in WSN’s bio). Next session is December 13, 4-7pm. http://ow.ly/7VVh30s3CkW

Our next legal advice clinic in partnership with @

Our next legal advice clinic in partnership with @wsnyorkregion is happening Oct 18, 4-7pm. If you’re a low income resident of York Region, come with your legal questions. Sign up for a time slot through WSN’s eventbrite page, which is linked in their bio. We hope to see you there!

CLCYR is hiring an Executive Director! Are you qua

CLCYR is hiring an Executive Director! Are you qualified? Or do you know someone else who might be? We encourage you to share the post widely and apply by October 29. More info at link in bio 🔗

Hey York Region, get ready to Take Back The Night

Hey York Region, get ready to Take Back The Night with us! Join us & other YR community organizations for the live-stream virtual event on Sept 10 at 7pm. With great speakers, performers & more, CLCYR is proud to support this year’s event! http://ow.ly/1SqX30rTsAv #tbtnYR2021 #apartbutnotalone #believesurvivors

Do you have family law questions? Worried you can’t afford a lawyer? Now we’ve got answers! CLCYR is getting a family lawyer and we can provide some legal advice and assistance to low income families in York Region starting Sept 3. Give us a call to book your virtual or in-person appointment today.

Got legal questions? We have answers! Join us agai

Got legal questions? We have answers! Join us again June 14 from 4-7pm for our one-on-one legal advice drop-in with @WSNYorkRegion . We can discuss issues of sexual assault, domestic violence or other areas of the law. Sign up via WSN’s eventbrite page (also linked in their bio): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/legal-drop-in-sessions-tickets-152907906665

CLCYR is excited about our upcoming webinar: “Kn

CLCYR is excited about our upcoming webinar: “Know your employment rights”, covering employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, WSIB and employment insurance.
May 20, 2021 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Only 5 spots left, so register soon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-employment-rights-tickets-150808505299

We’ve extended our application deadline for hiri

We’ve extended our application deadline for hiring an Executive Director! Could you be the one we’re looking for? See above for the job post and details. Feel free to share with those who may be interested and qualified. Application deadline is May 17, 2021.

Petition at the House of Commons for CERB Repaymen

Petition at the House of Commons for CERB Repayment Amnesty for low income individuals. This petition states: "We, the undersigned, people of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Implement a repayment amnesty for all people who received CERB whose incomes are below or just above the poverty line (as measured by the Census Family Low Income Measure After Tax thresholds according to family size) and for all youth transitioning out of care;
2. Develop reduced repayment plans for those whose annual income is less than 15% above the poverty line (as measured by the Census Family Low Income Measure After Tax thresholds); and
3. Cease treating CERB as taxable income for individuals if their 2020 income falls below the poverty line (as measured by the Census Family Low Income Measure After Tax thresholds)" This petition calls on the Government to assist the clients we serve. Please sign here: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3288 #CERBamnesty

We’re hiring! CLCYR is looking for an Executive

We’re hiring! CLCYR is looking for an Executive Director. Could it be you? See the post above or visit the link in our bio for the job description. Please share widely with your networks!

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