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Downsview Community Legal Services<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Access to justice for the underprivileged community<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Downsview Community Legal Services is a Community Legal clinic providing free legal assistance to underprivileged persons living in our area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are funded by Legal Aid Ontario and governed by a community Board of Directors. The office is staffed by lawyers, paralegals, community legal workers, and administrative staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to learn more and see how it may affect you and the community<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What We Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The mission of Downsview Community Legal Services is to promote access to justice for the underprivileged community. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this we:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Provide free legal advice and representation to individuals in our community<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Provide community education and outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Engage in law reform activities <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Foster Community Partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Community Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We help community groups understand the law and their legal rights. DCLS staff organize, conduct and participate in various public legal education events within our community. These workshops focus on areas of law and public interest within our expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Law Reform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Through involvement in lobbying, test cases, and community organizing we work towards changing laws for the benefit of people who are underprivileged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Referrals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If you have a legal problem outside of our expertise, we will provide you with other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Domestic Violence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    In domestic violence<\/strong> situations, we will provide emergency advice and referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Housing Help Clinic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Downsview Community Legal Services in co-operation with Unison Health and Community Services and St. Stephen\u2019s Conflict Mediation Services hosts a Housing Help Clinic on the third Thursday of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This clinic is held inside the Lawrence Heights community at 12 Flemington Road. The goal of the Housing Clinic is to attempt resolution of landlord and tenant matters before commencing any legal action at the Landlord and Tenant Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Satellite Office at Lawrence Heights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We are now providing legal services to the Lawrence Heights Community at the Unison Health and Community Services, Lawrence Heights Location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please contact DCLS at 416-787-1661 x3263 for information or to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We Serve the Following Community<\/h4>\n\n\n
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    Training Sessions and Workshops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We are available to conduct Zoom sessions upon request by agencies and partner organizations.<\/strong> Please contact us for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Become a Board Member<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If you are interested in becoming a board member of Downsview Community Legal Services, you can contact the office at 416-635-8388 for an application and other information on how to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As a member, you are entitled to voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Hours of Operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mon – 8:30 to 4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tue –  8:30 to 4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wed – 8:30 to 1:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thu –  8:30 to 4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Fri  –  8:30 to 4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The office is closed for lunch between 1 – 2 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CALL US FIRST AND OBTAIN AN APPOINTMENT IN ORDER TO ASSIST YOU BETTER. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Call 416-635-8388 extension 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Affidavit and Notarizing Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Affidavits were available any day between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 and related issues, this service is by appointment only until further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Intake Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm every day except<\/em> Wednesdays from 9:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We provide legal advice and assistance in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n