Ontario is home to several pro bono organizations that provide free legal services to individuals and communities in need. These groups focus on issues like immigration, family law, housing, and human rights, ensuring access to justice for those who can't afford representation. Organizations like Pro Bono Ontario connect volunteer lawyers with clients through legal clinics, hotlines, and outreach programs, helping to bridge gaps in the legal system and promote fairness across the province.
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Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
CLEO is a community legal clinic that produces clear language material to assist people with low incomes.
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Law Foundation of Ontario
An organization created to advance legal knowledge and to facilitate public access to legal services benefiting the people of Ontario
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Office of the Employer Advisor (OEA)
The OEA provides Ontario employers with expert, free and confidential advice, The OEA provides Ontario employers with expert, free and confidential advice, representation and education on all workers' compensation issues under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and on unjust reprisal issues under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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Ontario Justice Education Network (OEJN)
Promotes public understanding, education, and dialogue to support a responsive and inclusive justice system.
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Pro Bono Law Ontario
Pro Bono Law Ontario is a charity founded in 2001 to bridge the justice gap between lawyers who want to give back and the many Ontarians who can’t afford legal services and have a legal problem not covered by government funding.
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Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC)
Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a multiple award-winning law student program that provides legal services without charge to organizations and individuals in need in Canada.
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The Barbra Schlifer Commorative Clinic
The Barbra Schlifer Clinic offers legal help, counselling and language interpretation to women who have experienced violence.
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The Human Rights Legal Support Centre
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre offers human rights legal services to individuals throughout Ontario who have experienced discrimination contrary to Ontario's Human Rights Code.
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The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA)
The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is an independent agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour. The OWA provides free services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors in workplace insurance matters (formerly called workers' compensation).
