COVID-19 Legal Health Check-Up

Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline

Pro Bono Ontario is a registered charity with a mandate to increase access to justice for low-income Ontarians with civil, non-family, legal problems. Even in ordinary times, these everyday problems represent 60% of unmet legal needs in Ontario. Now, more than ever, it is critical that people get legal advice before their problems escalate and intensify.

Not sure if you have a legal problem? Complete the following legal health check-up.

Powers of Attorney

I need someone who can make healthcare decisions for me if I become unable to take care of myself
I need someone who can manage my finances (e.g. pay bills) if I become unable to take care of myself.

Employment

I have lost my job.
My work hours or wages have been cut.
I have concerns about safe working conditions during COVID-19.

Consumer Protection and Debt

I am having trouble paying my bills (e.g. credit cards, utilities), or paying my mortgage.
I am having problems with something I scheduled, bought, or ordered that was disrupted because of COVID-19 (e.g. weddings, travel, or renovations).
I was targeted with a scam about COVID-19.

Housing

COVID-19 has created problems with my roommates, lease, or landlord.
My landlord is threatening me with an eviction.

Corporate

I am a small business owner or non-profit dealing with non-payment of invoices or cancelled contracts or events.
I am small business owner or non-profit dealing with cashflow problems or expenses I cannot pay.

If you answered yes to any of the above questions. We may be able to help. Call Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline at 1-855-255-7256.

Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

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