French Legal Advice Line

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Record #: CWD7199 Last Modified: 21 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2012
Contacts
Office PhoneAdministration line 705-674-3200
Toll Free Phone1-877-687-2847 (1-87 POUR AVIS)
Primary ContactJosé Liboiron, Legal Advice Worker, Sudbury Community Legal Clinic
Addresses
Mailing Addressc/o Sudbury Community Legal Clinic 
40 Elm St, Unit 272 
Sudbury, ON P3C 1S8
Description and Subjects
DescriptionToll-free telephone advice service to low income Franco-Ontarians residing in northern Ontario and parts of central Ontario  
 
This advice line will provide an opportunity to francophone clients to discuss their legal questions or difficulties and obtain information about their rights and obligations  
The service will provide access to French telephone legal advice and referrals in the following areas of law:  
 
* housing (tenants only) 
* social assistance (Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works)  
* Canada Pension Plan  
* Employment Insurance  
 
Service may include referrals to your local Community Legal Clinic or other agencies, if appropriate * please note that your Community Legal Clinic continues to offer all of its regular services  
 
Service is a pilot project funded by Legal Aid Ontario
SubjectsFrench-speaking communities ; Legal information ; Telephone support
Service Details
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedBarrie ; City of Kawartha Lakes ; Le district de Muskoka ; Northern Ontario ; Parry Sound ; Northern Ontario and parts of Central Ontario, including: 
* Barrie  
* Parry Sound  
* Kawartha Lakes regions
FeesNone
LanguagesFrench