WRLegalServices
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Waterloo Region Community Legal Services provides free services to low-income individuals and families. Our services include providing legal information, legal support or advice and legal representation.
Visual sexual harassment can take many forms — from unwanted staring and intimidating gestures to sharing explicit images without consent.
SHAPE offers free and confidential legal advice to help you understand your rights and options. Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146
SHAPE offers free and confidential legal advice to help you understand your rights and options. Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Visual sexual harassment can take many forms — from unwanted staring and intimidating gestures to sharing explicit images without consent.
SHAPE offers free and confidential legal advice to help you understand your rights and options. Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146
SHAPE offers free and confidential legal advice to help you understand your rights and options. Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146
Please note that our office will be closed at 12pm on Monday, December 8 for staff training.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Please note that our office will be closed at 12pm on Monday, December 8 for staff training.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Veronica on receiving an award at National Housing Day 2025!
Her dedication, advocacy, & unwavering commitment to housing justice inspires our team every day. While we don’t do this work for recognition, this is certainly a meaningful and well-deserved honour.✨
Her dedication, advocacy, & unwavering commitment to housing justice inspires our team every day. While we don’t do this work for recognition, this is certainly a meaningful and well-deserved honour.✨
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to Veronica on receiving an award at National Housing Day 2025!
Her dedication, advocacy, & unwavering commitment to housing justice inspires our team every day. While we don’t do this work for recognition, this is certainly a meaningful and well-deserved honour.✨
Her dedication, advocacy, & unwavering commitment to housing justice inspires our team every day. While we don’t do this work for recognition, this is certainly a meaningful and well-deserved honour.✨
Our team attended two days of mediation with the Region of Waterloo regarding the 100 Victoria St. Encampment case, and were unable to reach an agreement.
We are now preparing to appear before the Court in February 2026 and will provide updates at wrcls.ca/3878-2
We are now preparing to appear before the Court in February 2026 and will provide updates at wrcls.ca/3878-2
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our team attended two days of mediation with the Region of Waterloo regarding the 100 Victoria St. Encampment case, and were unable to reach an agreement.
We are now preparing to appear before the Court in February 2026 and will provide updates at wrcls.ca/3878-2
We are now preparing to appear before the Court in February 2026 and will provide updates at wrcls.ca/3878-2
Physical sexual harassment can take many forms — from unwanted touching and blocking someone’s movement to indecent exposure or sexual gestures. No one should have to navigate this alone.
Contact SHAPE for free & confidential legal advice at 1-833-677-5146.
#SHAPEyourworkplace
Contact SHAPE for free & confidential legal advice at 1-833-677-5146.
#SHAPEyourworkplace
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Physical sexual harassment can take many forms — from unwanted touching and blocking someone’s movement to indecent exposure or sexual gestures. No one should have to navigate this alone.
Contact SHAPE for free & confidential legal advice at 1-833-677-5146.
#SHAPEyourworkplace
Contact SHAPE for free & confidential legal advice at 1-833-677-5146.
#SHAPEyourworkplace
🗓️ Our next legal clinic at Woolwich Community Services is happening tomorrow (November 26) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📌 Reach out to Woolwich Community Services to book your appointment and connect with our staff for free legal support!
📌 Reach out to Woolwich Community Services to book your appointment and connect with our staff for free legal support!
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🗓️ Our next legal clinic at Woolwich Community Services is happening tomorrow (November 26) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📌 Reach out to Woolwich Community Services to book your appointment and connect with our staff for free legal support!
📌 Reach out to Woolwich Community Services to book your appointment and connect with our staff for free legal support!
The Ontario Human Rights Code aims to ensure everyone has equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Let's take a look at how sexual harassment is defined.
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Ontario Human Rights Code aims to ensure everyone has equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Let's take a look at how sexual harassment is defined.
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
The Ontario Human Rights Code aims to ensure everyone has equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Let's take a look at how sexual harassment is defined.
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Ontario Human Rights Code aims to ensure everyone has equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Let's take a look at how sexual harassment is defined.
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#SHAPEyourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
With winter on the way, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether evictions can still happen. Here’s what you need to know.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
With winter on the way, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether evictions can still happen. Here’s what you need to know.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
"Savka says she’s still waiting to be paid more than $4,000 after working at Dutchie’s Fresh Food Market in 2023."
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Savka says she’s still waiting to be paid more than $4,000 after working at Dutchie’s Fresh Food Market in 2023."
We will be at Ray of Hope Inc. Community Centre on Tuesday, November 18 from 1pm to 3pm for a free Drop-in Legal Clinic. All are welcome.
This will be our final session for 2025.
This will be our final session for 2025.
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We will be at Ray of Hope Inc. Community Centre on Tuesday, November 18 from 1pm to 3pm for a free Drop-in Legal Clinic. All are welcome.
This will be our final session for 2025.
This will be our final session for 2025.
📍We’re teaming up with North Dumfries Community Health Centre to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
📍We’re teaming up with North Dumfries Community Health Centre to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
🗓️ We will be hosting a Free Drop-in Legal Clinic at the Multi-Agency Community Space (MACS) at 150 Main St. in Cambridge on Thursday, November 20 from 1pm to 4pm.
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🗓️ We will be hosting a Free Drop-in Legal Clinic at the Multi-Agency Community Space (MACS) at 150 Main St. in Cambridge on Thursday, November 20 from 1pm to 4pm.
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
Everyone deserves a safe, respectful workplace. The HRTO hears and decides sexual harassment claims and can order remedies and compensation. If you’ve experienced harassment, you can apply directly.
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Everyone deserves a safe, respectful workplace. The HRTO hears and decides sexual harassment claims and can order remedies and compensation. If you’ve experienced harassment, you can apply directly.
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
Our offices are closed on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our offices are closed on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace — but some sectors see it more often than others.
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace — but some sectors see it more often than others.
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Human Rights Code of Ontario provide legal obligations that your employer must follow in regard to complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
October 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Human Rights Code of Ontario provide legal obligations that your employer must follow in regard to complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
Housing and homelessness stem from systemic issues — poverty, discrimination, and policy gaps.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
October 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Housing and homelessness stem from systemic issues — poverty, discrimination, and policy gaps.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
"A hearing on the region’s application for a site-specific bylaw to clear the homeless encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. has been adjourned until February 2026."
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"A hearing on the region’s application for a site-specific bylaw to clear the homeless encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. has been adjourned until February 2026."
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
The hearing on the Region of Waterloo’s 100 Victoria St. N. application has been adjourned to February 2026. WRCLS is pleased that the Region propose mediation — as any human rights based approach involves engaging those living at the encampment in dialogue about what they need.
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The hearing on the Region of Waterloo’s 100 Victoria St. N. application has been adjourned to February 2026. WRCLS is pleased that the Region propose mediation — as any human rights based approach involves engaging those living at the encampment in dialogue about what they need.
No one should be left without a safe place to go. Cambridge needs more shelters and supports for women now.
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
No one should be left without a safe place to go. Cambridge needs more shelters and supports for women now.
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
🗓️ Our next legal clinic at Woolwich Community Services will be tomorrow (October 22 from 9 am to 12 pm.)
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🗓️ Our next legal clinic at Woolwich Community Services will be tomorrow (October 22 from 9 am to 12 pm.)
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
After the sale of 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, in Nov 2023, tenants faced eviction notices and fee increases. WRCLS represented residents opposing these bad-faith evictions.
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
After the sale of 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, in Nov 2023, tenants faced eviction notices and fee increases. WRCLS represented residents opposing these bad-faith evictions.
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
"In the past decade, nearly $200 million in unpaid wages have been formally assessed as owed to workers, according to a new report from the Workers’ Action Centre, an organization advocating for workers’ rights, based on freedom-of-information data."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
October 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"In the past decade, nearly $200 million in unpaid wages have been formally assessed as owed to workers, according to a new report from the Workers’ Action Centre, an organization advocating for workers’ rights, based on freedom-of-information data."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
"Residents of 250 Frederick Street in Kitchener have been granted a reprieve. The Landlord and Tenant Board has decided they can stay in their homes."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Residents of 250 Frederick Street in Kitchener have been granted a reprieve. The Landlord and Tenant Board has decided they can stay in their homes."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK