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Northwest Community Legal Clinic

Community Legal Clinic


Description
Provides legal advice and assistance to individuals who do not have the means to assert or defend their legal rights through the following services:
  • Client representation in clinic areas of practice
  • Free summary legal advice
  • Information and referral
  • Law reform advocacy
  • Public education
  • Specialized legal services
Services are offered in 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)
Eligibility
Individuals experiencing financial hardship; includes social assistance recipients, pensioners, unemployed or low income individuals
Application Process
Financial assessment required for representation for a number of services
Toll Free
1-800-799-2485
Office
807-274-5327
Fax
807-274-3141
Web Site
https://www.northwestcommunitylegalclinic.ca
Mailing Address
206 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1G7
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Documents Required
May be required to provide proof of financial eligibility
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
March 28, 2023
Address
206 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1G7
  • Located at Scott St next to the TD Bank
  • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Mowat Ave

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Rainy River District