JEFF BURCH Niagara Centre MPP

Government of Ontario

Legal and Consumer Resources

Niagara Community Legal Clinic

15 Burgar Street, Suite 100 Welland

Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, provides free legal services for low-income people in Niagara. Services include legal advice, representation, and referrals to other agencies.

What area of law can the clinic assist with?
Employment Insurance
Immigration, Refugee & Migrant Workers Law
Workers Compensation
CPP Disability
Debt & Consumer Rights
Housing Law
ODSP & OW
Tribunal & Courts
Small Claims Court
Human Rights
Tenant Law & LTB Assistance


Please note, the clinic DOES NOT assist with the following areas of law, but can provide direction and other resources if needed:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Abuse & Family Violence


For more information and to determine if you are eligible, call 905-682-6635 or visit www.niagaracommunitylegalclinic.com.

 

Consumer Protection Ontario
Consumer Protection Ontario is an awareness program that promotes consumer rights and public safety.
You can find information on your rights or file complaints about various situations such as:

Buying or renting a home/condo
Renovations
Door to door sales
Buying/selling a car, car repairs or towing
Credit, loans and debt
Contracts
Wireless Service Plans
Shopping in store or online
Warranties
Identify Theft
Travel & Entertainment
and much more!


Filing a complaint:
To file an official complaint, there are two steps:
First inform the business/company that you will be filing a complaint. It is best to do this in writing.

If no resolution is reached, you can proceed with filing a complaint either online at www.consumerbeware.mgs.gov.on.ca/esearch/compform/english/complaint.jsp OR by calling
1-800-889-9768