Legal Services and Information

Provides online and print legal information about a variety of subjects. Includes:

• Criminal law
• Family law (including divorce, parenting time, decision-making responsibility, child support, and separation of assets)
• Going to court
• Health and the law
• Housing and property
• Wills, estates, and planning ahead
• Youth and the law

Provides notification from the Government of Canada about important information such as an emergency, natural disaster and civil unrest abroad to individuals who have registered.

Helps tenants and landlords in Epekwitk / PEI by providing legal information, referrals, and support during the rental hearing process. A guide for tenants and landlords renting on Epekwitk / PEI is available through the website. Topics include:

• Information to know before renting and what personal information a landlord can ask of a renter
• Rights while renting
• Subletting and ending a lease
• Roommates
• Security deposits
• Resolving conflict with a landlord
• Plain language guides for renters and landlords
• Printable renting guides for tenants and landlords

Provides free, trauma-informed legal support for people affected by sexual or intimate partner violence and workplace sexual harassment. Includes:

• Legal information and publications
• Up to four hours of free legal advice from a trauma-informed lawyer
• Help understanding and navigating the justice system
• Referrals to relevant community services

Note: No need to see a lawyer or police to receive the service.

• Applicable laws and legal reporting procedures
• Educational materials on learn, act and heal
• Trauma-informed digital training around workplace
• Mental health support services and resources

Online service that provides free legal information, form-filling services, and referrals in a trans-positive and inclusive space.

Law students and lawyer volunteers assist trans and gender diverse individuals with obtaining new pieces of identification. Includes:

• Birth certificate
• Passport
• Driver's licence
• Medicare card
• SIN number
• Newcomer documents
• Student ID (name only)

Program provided in partnership with Imprint Youth Association.