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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Summer Student- Full Time (May-August) The FORT FRANCES office of the NORTHWEST COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC, a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario, is seeking a college or university student to assume the full-time position of receptionist/administrative assistant for May-August. We are: A community legal clinic with offices in Kenora,
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RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Summer Student- Full Time (May-August) The Kenora office of the NORTHWEST COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC, a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario, is seeking a college or university student to assume the full-time position of receptionist/administrative assistant for May-August. We are: A community legal clinic with offices in Kenora,
Read moreFairRent Ontario Campaign
There’s a gaping rent control loophole in Ontario that is harming renters, pushing them into debt and poverty. That loophole is the 2018 exemption to new builds. Most rental units in Ontario are protected by a form of rent control. Landlords can only charge up to 2.5% more in rent each year.
Read moreCanada Disability Benefit Announcement
Legal Clinics across Ontario endorsed a letter to Ministers Freeland and Khera regarding the extremely disappointing announcement about the Canada Disability Benefit in the Federal Budget. Not only are our client communities devastated by the proposed amount that was announced, but important issues such as eligibility and access mechanism seem already to be determined,
Read moreBe/Longing Zine
Kenora moving Forward and KCA partnered on this Belonging Matter’s Process with several members of the Street Community whose lives are, or have been impacted by addiction. This Zine is a powerful reflection on their experience, sense of belonging, passion, and love, as they courageously grapple with the ism’s that impact their lives.
Read moreGuest Article – Will you stand with Ukrainians in their time of Trial?
This Appeal is from Peter Kirby, retired lawyer who worked at the clinic many years ago and Irene Olson, a retired social worker with strong roots in Ukraine. Click here for full article
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