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 | Adoption Council of Ontario | Toronto | COVID19 - All programs available online and via phone, including support services * Information, Support and Referral Services, call 416-482-0021 ext 2994 or 1-877-236-7820 for assistance ----- ----- ... [More] |
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| Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario | Toronto | Specialty legal clinic * works to better the housing situation of low income Ontario residents including tenants, housing cooperative members and homeless people * no direct legal services for indivi ... [More] |
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| Advocacy Centre for the Elderly | Toronto | Community legal clinic * representation in cases involving issues of particular importance to seniors, such as long term care, hospital discharge issues, elder abuse, government pensions, income maint ... [More] |
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| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office | Toronto | Provincial regulatory body * regulates the sale, service and consumption of beverage alcohol * regulates and licenses casino gaming, charitable gaming, lotteries and horse racing * addresses complain ... [More] |
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| ARCH Disability Law Centre | Toronto | Community legal clinic Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability issues * telephone service * limited representation in test case litigation * represent ... [More] |
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| AURA | Toronto | COVID19 -- Follows all current public health restrictions Provides support and expertise to groups involved in refugee sponsorship and resettlement * refugee sponsorship training, toolkit and online ... [More] |
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| Automobile Protection Association | Toronto | Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid, guide to new and used car recommendations, ... [More] |
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| Bartimaeus, Simcoe County - Mobile service | Barrie | Child and youth services: Experienced Child and Youth Counsellors (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 yrs experience to provide: * consultation * support * respite * program planning and implementati ... [More] |
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| Burk's Falls Lions Club, Burk's Falls | Burk's Falls | Supports many community services, including Burk's Falls Scouting and special events for area children. School bursaries. Helps people with sight and hearing problems with limited discretionary fundin ... [More] |
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| Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Ontario | Toronto | Federal housing agency * mortgage loan insurance * information on buying a home, renting a home, home renovations, co-operative housing * housing policy and research ... [More] |
Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Agricultural Loans Act |
Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Agricultural Loans Act | Ottawa | A loan guarantee program designed to increase the availability of loans to farmers and agricultural co-operatives * farmers, and new farmers can use loans to establish, improve, and develop farms * ag ... [More] | |
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| Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, Eviction Prevention and Tenant Support | Toronto | Eviction prevention supports * legal information about the eviction and Landlord and Tenant Board processes, help with system navigation, and helping people find supports to help them keep their home ... [More] |
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| Canadian Environmental Law Association | Toronto | Community legal clinic * legal advice and assistance on environmental issues -- call for details * representation * reports * library * funded by Legal Aid Ontario ... [More] |
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| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Ottawa | Canadian Human Rights Commission: * administers the Canadian Human Rights Act * handles complaints (including sexual harassment) against organizations * carries out compliance audits of employers and ... [More] |
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| Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound, Addiction Services, Parry Sound Office | Parry Sound | COVID-19 Response Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, please call 705-746-4264 to book an appointment. COVID-19 Resources are available at https://mps.cmha.ca/news/covid-19-resources Regular Services ... [More] |
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| Canadian Snowbird Association | Toronto | Includes advocacy group fighting to defend the Canadian Health Act |
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| Children's Mental Health Ontario | Toronto | Find a Centre -- online directory of accredited children's mental health centres Links Directory * online listing of website resources * information on children's mental health for child ... [More] |
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| Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic | Toronto | Community legal clinic * deals primarily with immigration, tenant issues, social assistance, employment rights, human rights, poverty law * most refugee cases referred to Legal Aid * may provide repr ... [More] |
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| CLEO, Steps to Justice | Toronto | Online legal information on common legal problems including family law, housing law, employment law, refugee and immigration law, criminal law, youth criminal law, income assistance, health and disab ... [More] |
Dietitians of Canada - UnlockFood.ca |
Dietitians of Canada - UnlockFood.ca | Toronto Downtown Central | Consumer health website with a special focus on nutrition and health * articles and resources on website Topics include: * child/toddler nutrition * meals and nutrition for vegetarians * weight and he ... [More] | |
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| Dying with Dignity Canada | Toronto | Advocates for assisted dying rules that respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms * personal support to adults suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions, wishing to die on ... [More] |
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario |
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario | Etobicoke Central | Registered Charitable, Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults, under the Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse Seniors Safety Line - Free ... [More] | |
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| General Topics and Information - Central East, Flu Clinic Schedules, Central East Ontario | Online source for flu clinic locations at pharmacies Vaccines411 Flu Shot Finder or to search for various other locations in the community, visit Ministry of Health and Long Term Care-Find a Flu S ... [More] | |
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| Friends (The), District of Muskoka, Community and Health Care Services, District of Muskoka | Gravenhurst | Provides support services for individuals with physical disabilities as well as frail, elderly seniors, and those living with age related dementia. Programs and services include: 24 hour Attendant Car ... [More] |
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| Green Communities Canada | Peterborough | Promotion of community health * supports local and regional groups, coalitions and networks (social, environmental, economic, and political) that are working on healthy city or healthy community initi ... [More] |
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| HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) | Toronto | Community legal clinic * advice, representation, referrals, advocacy * areas of law include privacy, social assistance, immigration, housing/tenant, pensions, Employment Insurance (EI), private insura ... [More] |
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| Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | Toronto | Resolves disputes under the Human Rights Code and maintains neutrality * does not defend, represent or provide legal advice to either person or organization * holds mediations and hearings Administer ... [More] |
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| IAVGO Community Legal Clinic | Toronto | COVID19 -- staff working remotely, providing representation and legal advice services via phone and email ------------------------ Community legal clinic * representation through all levels of Workpl ... [More] |
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| Income Security Advocacy Centre | Toronto | Specialty community legal clinic * pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the political, ... [More] |
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| Insurance Bureau of Canada, Ontario Head Office, Consumer Information Centre | Toronto | Handles questions and concerns about automobile, property and liability insurance * information on loss prevention, safety tips * presentations to community groups on insurance related topics Communi ... [More] |
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| Justice for Children and Youth | Toronto | Community legal clinic * legal representation in many areas of law including education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights, financial assistance or support and leaving home * legal informa ... [More] |
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| Landlord's Self Help Centre | Toronto | Community legal clinic and resource centre * information, referrals and summary advice on housing issues from landlord's perspective * educational tools * law reform * rental forms * funded by Legal ... [More] |
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| National Student Loans Service Centre | Mississauga | Support and information on obtaining student loans and other financial assistance * online services include checking loan details and status, updating mailing and permanent addresses and other contact ... [More] |
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| OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, CitizenshipCounts.ca | Toronto | Project of OCASI to empower young people across Canada to take control of their citizenship status by: * highlighting benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen * showing how to apply for citizenship * ... [More] |
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| OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, NewYouth.ca | Toronto | Website with information and resources for newcomer youth in Ontario on topics: * daily life * school including student financial aid * work * immigration * health ... [More] |
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| OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, Settlement.Org | Toronto | A website with information and resources for newcomers to Ontario * information includes immigration and citizenship, housing, health, employment, education including English classes, community and r ... [More] |
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| OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, WelcomeOntario.ca | Toronto | Bilingual website created to provide trustworthy information to sponsored refugees, private sponsors and settlement providers in Ontario Created and maintained by Ontario Council of Agencies Serving ... [More] |
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| Office of the Fire Marshal, Gravenhurst, Public Safety Training Division - Ontario Fire College Resource Centre | Gravenhurst | Materials are only available to Ontario Fire College faculty and students, as well as members of the Ontario Fire Service public sector and broader public sector entities. Subject areas include: * fir ... [More] |
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| Ontario Civilian Police Commission | Toronto | Independent quasi-judicial civilian tribunal * functions separately from police * conducts hearings regarding appeals of police disciplinary penalties * conducts investigations and inquiries into the ... [More] |
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| Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Invading Species Awareness Program | Peterborough | Conservation initiative raises public awareness about invasive species and works to prevent their spread. Partnership of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the Ontario Ministry of Natur ... [More] |
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| Ontario Health - Trillium Gift of Life Network | Toronto Downtown Central | Plans, promotes, coordinates and supports organ and tissue donation across Ontario * coordinates the retrieval and distribution of organs and tissues * organizes public and medical education and awar ... [More] |
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| Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council | Toronto | Administer and enforces Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) * ensures registration of dealers and salespersons * inspects dealerships * receives consumer complaints * conducts investigations and prosecu ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility | Toronto | * information and referral on a wide range of seniors issues; policy and program development geared to seniors * publishes the free Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario , available o ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Family Responsibility Office | Toronto | Enforcement of new or revised court orders or domestic contract/agreements * action taken includes garnishment of wages, collection of income tax refunds and Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, seizur ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Education, Central East Region, Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing | Toronto | Licences and inspects all group child care programs including child care centres and home child care agencies * online child care finder includes licensing reports * assesses licensed programs in acco ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Peterborough - Mailing Address, Natural Resources Information and Support Centre | Peterborough | Not a walk-in customer service counter Provides free information by phone, teletype and email to the public about Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's programs and services. Topics of interest ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Consumer Protection Ontario | Toronto | Public information and advice on consumer rights and responsibilities, complaints and consumer protection legislation * attempts to mediate complaints arising from regulated sectors of the marketplace ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Health, Public Health Care | Toronto Downtown Central | Responsible for administering and coordinating the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for ... [More] |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Sexual Health Infoline Ontario |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Sexual Health Infoline Ontario | Toronto Downtown | Province-wide free anonymous counselling, information and referrals to sexual health clinics and community agencies on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, birth control options, sexual orientat ... [More] | |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Toronto - University Avenue, Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors |
Ontario. Ministry of Health, Toronto - University Avenue, Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors | Toronto | Dental care program funded by the Provincial government * provides free, routine dental services for low income adults who are 65 years of age or older * coverage period ends yearly on July 31, no mat ... [More] | |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Employment Ontario Contact Centre | Toronto | Information on training, apprenticeship opportunities, education, skills, and experience to achieve employment goals * service provided through a toll-free phone number and a website * service is also ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line | Toronto Downtown Central | Government service concerning long-term care homes and Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) in Ontario * handles concerns and registers complaints about long-term care homes and HCCSS * in ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Rental Housing Enforcement Unit | Toronto | Regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties * responds to complaints about offences under the Residential Tenancies Act * investigates complaints up t ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Southern Region - Peterborough | Peterborough | Administrative office overseeing the operations and activities of the district offices within the region. |
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| Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General. Justice Ontario | Toronto | Online legal information -- finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, wills and estates Does not provide legal advice ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Spills Action Centre | Toronto | Emergency service * monitoring of spills and coordination of emergency response * anonymous pollution reporting by phone or email * also deals with other environmental emergencies that occur after re ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office, Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office | Toronto | Advocacy, advice, education and representation: * summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance ... [More] |
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| Parry Sound Lions Club, Parry Sound | Parry Sound | Provides service to the community with special attention to vision problems |
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| Prisoners HIV / AIDS Support Action Network, Prisoners HIV/AIDS Support Action Network | Toronto | Community-based prisoner health and harm reduction organization that provides support, education and advocacy to prisoners and ex-prisoners * system advocacy * counselling in person or by telephone (c ... [More] |
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| Prosper Canada | Toronto | Assistance in developing programs which focus on financial literacy and coaching, helping people with low income to file taxes and access government benefits, improving access for low income people t ... [More] |
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| Service Canada, Parry Sound, Service Canada Centre | Parry Sound | COVID-19 Response All in person Service Canada Centres are closed to the public until further notice. Clients can apply for critical services online. Personal service support for EI and pension appli ... [More] |
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| ServiceOntario, Parry Sound - Bay St, Parry Sound Service Counter | Parry Sound | This ServiceOntario site provides the following services: Driver and Vehicle Services * Accessible parking permits - apply, renew, replace or change information. * Driver's licence - change address, c ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce, Barrie, Simcoe Muskoka Local Board | Barrie | Simcoe/Muskoka Skillforce functions as a Regional Literacy Network and Local Workforce Development Board Workforce Planning Board is an independent regional advisory body led by local business and lab ... [More] |
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| Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, Ville-Marie, Canadian Sport Helpline | Québec | Canadian Sport Helpline for sports related issues * offer support to victims and witnesses of harassment, abuse and discrimination * anonymous, confidential and independent service * share and valida ... [More] |
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| The AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area, South River, Mobile Outreach | South River | COVID-19 Response Mobile Outreach program is suspended until further notice, but services can still be arranged by calling 705-499-6827. Regular Service Community outreach offered by The AIDS Committ ... [More] |
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| Wellness Together Canada, No Physical Address | Notice: As of April 3, 2024, Wellness Together Canada and the Pocketwell app will no longer be available. All resources and services will remain accessible until then. For more information, visit WTC ... [More] | |
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| Women's Own Resource Centre | South River | Provides information, referral and support to women in gaining economic independence through delivery of workshops, individual one-on-one support and community events. Resources include: * Business Se ... [More] |
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| Workers Health and Safety Legal Clinic | Toronto | Community legal clinic * advice and representation * advocacy * research and consultation for individuals * community education * law reform * referrals to union organizers * outreach, particularly t ... [More] |