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PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Removing barriers Access to justice means eliminating barriers to the help people need. When those barriers are related to a person’s disability, PBO is committed to working hard to ensure they are not denied equal participation — at work, school, in the community and in our world-class legal system. Together with our pro bono advocates, […]
SENIORS
Improving Quality of Life Ontario’s seniors deserve to live with dignity, self-determination and quality of life, regardless of their income. That is why PBO offers programs to help older Ontarians set their affairs in order and protect their interests as consumers and debtors. We support Ontario’s seniors with PBO’s: toll-free, Ontario-wide advice line Simple Wills […]
WORKING FAMILIES
Securing Livelihoods Every day, working families strive to make ends meet and drive our economy forward. Facing a legal issue at work is a critical moment in anyone’s life; when it remains unaddressed, devastating consequences can follow. PBO is meeting the needs of those with work-related legal issues, wherever their need arises. Our client-centred programs include: a […]
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Giving Kids a Chance At PBO, we believe Ontario’s children deserve the chance to grow up with a quality education, in good health and in loving households. When children and youth face life’s toughest challenges, our programs are there to address the legal problems that can undermine their chances of success. Together with our pro […]
NEWCOMERS TO CANADA
Empowering Immigrants Life in a new country can be overwhelming, frightening and fraught with legal issues, but many Ontario newcomers have no idea where to turn or how to navigate a complex system with a language and a culture not their own. PBO provides a continuum of legal services to help Ontario immigrants of all […]
SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS
Levelling the Playing Field Self-represented litigants are the human face of the access to justice crisis. Thanks to PBO’s pioneering programs, more than 18,000 vulnerable clients a year get the help they need to navigate the justice system. Without us, they would have nowhere to turn. Our self-represented support programs include: services at all levels of […]