A Woman’s Place provides: Legal services for women who are in or leaving abusive relationships Free legal services with short waiting times (within one week) Help to find housing, clothing, and/or furniture Contact/Address Information: Address: 200-323 Portage Avenue Phone: 204-940-6624 Website: www.norwestcoop.ca/mind-spirit/a-womans-place/Continue readingA Woman’s Place
Legal Services for Newcomers
Being aware of Canadian and provincial laws and legal services can protect you, help you resolve disputes, and take advantage of benefits available to you. In this section you will learn about whom to contact regarding:
*For ambulance, fire department and police emergency services dial 911
Community Legal Education Association (CLEA)
The Community Legal Education Association provides: Free law phone-in and Lawyer Referral Program (204-943-2305) Information about laws and legal services Assistance to help people understand the law Contact/Address Information: Address: 205-414 Graham Avenue Phone: 204-943-2382 Website: www.communitylegal.mb.caContinue readingCommunity Legal Education Association (CLEA)
Legal Aid Manitoba
Legal Aid provides: Free lawyers for people who qualify financially (depends on total family income – visit the website for examples) Help for people facing: Divorce Child custody Criminal charges Disputes involving social assistance, workers compensation or disability benefits Contact/Address Information: Address: 287 Broadway Phone: 204-985-8500 Website: www.legalaid.mb.caContinue readingLegal Aid Manitoba
Legal Help Centre
The Legal Help Centre: Answers questions about legal processes in Manitoba Provides help accessing community services Contact/Address Information: Address: 202 – 393 Portage Avenue (Portage Place) Phone: 204-258-3096 Website: www.legalhelpcentre.caContinue readingLegal Help Centre
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission: Helps enforce the Human Rights Code which protects people from discrimination against their age, ethnic background or disability Helps people with human rights complaints Contact/Address Information: Address: 700-175 Hargrave Street Phone: 204-945-3007 Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca Website: www.manitobahumanrights.caContinue readingManitoba Human Rights Commission
Residential Tenancies Branch
The Residential Tenancies Branch is a government office for information and advice about rental laws in Manitoba. They provide: Education about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant Investigation and mediation for disagreements between landlords and tenants Contact/Address Information: Address: 302-254 Edmonton Street Phone: 204-945-2476 Email: rtb@gov.mb.ca Website: www.manitoba.ca/rtbContinue readingResidential Tenancies Branch