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Waterloo Region Community Legal Services Providing free legal information, legal support/advice, & legal representation in Waterloo Region.

The focus of WRCLS includes the protection of housing, and protection of income. We spend most of our time helping people with the following kinds of issues:

• Ontario Disability Support Program
• Ontario Works
• Landlord and Tenant
• Canada Pension Disability
• Employment Legal Issues and Employment Insurance
• Criminal Injuries Compensation
• Immigration
• Some Consumer and Debt Issues

We also can provide support in these areas:

• Indigenous Justice Support and Referrals
• Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

We DO NOT do: Family Law, Criminal Law, WSIB, Real Estate or Estates. Our staff will assist in making appropriate referrals to other agencies and programs.

TW: Sexual Assault This evolving story relates to a 16-year-old pharmacy worker in Whitby, ON, who reported being sexual...
10/16/2026

TW: Sexual Assault

This evolving story relates to a 16-year-old pharmacy worker in Whitby, ON, who reported being sexually assaulted by his manager while working at the business.

The incident presents an opportunity to revisit some of the sectors in Ontario where minors are entitled to work and the rights they have to safety in the workplace.

Read the story at bit.ly/4jm4LDl.

If you're experiencing workplace sexual harassment or discrimination, SHAPE (Sexual Harassment, Advice, Prevention, Education) provides free and confidential legal advice across Ontario.

Call 📞 1-833-677-5146 or

Visit 🌐 shapeyourworkplace.ca (link in bio) or Shape Your Workplace.

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As of July 1, 2026, Bill 97 has enacted new rules in Ontario for tenants who want to install air conditioning in rental ...
10/14/2026

As of July 1, 2026, Bill 97 has enacted new rules in Ontario for tenants who want to install air conditioning in rental units. If you install an air conditioner, it must comply with all applicable municipal by-laws.

Flip through the sides to learn about some of the specifics or check out our Bill 97 Tip Sheet at https://www.wrcls.ca/tenant-issues/ under “Your Rights.”

Keep these in mind as you plan to beat the heat next summer!

Advance voting for the October 26 municipal election starts over the next week. Have you thought about who you’re voting...
10/10/2026

Advance voting for the October 26 municipal election starts over the next week. Have you thought about who you’re voting for?

Read on for information about the comparison we did of mayoral platforms across the Region of Waterloo. Find it online at https://www.wrcls.ca/municipal-election-2026/.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-c...
10/09/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.

The municipal election is on Monday, October 26, 2026. Are you unsure of how to vote in Waterloo Region?You need to:1. B...
10/07/2026

The municipal election is on Monday, October 26, 2026. Are you unsure of how to vote in Waterloo Region?

You need to:

1. Be eligible to vote in the Region.

2. Access a voting location at a date/time when it’s open for voting.

3. Get added to the voters list if you aren’t on it already.

4. Bring photo identification or be willing to fill out a Declaration Form.

5. Bring proof of where you live or be willing to fill out a Declaration Form.

6. Choose your candidates via one of the voting methods available in your municipality.

Read through the slides for more information about each step.

Our offices will be closed on September 30 to honour National Day for Truth Reconciliation.Please contact us at wrcls.ca...
09/28/2026

Our offices will be closed on September 30 to honour National Day for Truth Reconciliation.

Please contact us at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.

September 20 to 26 is , and this year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities.”As part of our SHAPE (Sexual Haras...
09/25/2026

September 20 to 26 is , and this year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities.”

As part of our SHAPE (Sexual Harassment, Advice, Prevention, Education) initiative, we’ve been reflecting on what “equal opportunities” means in the context of sexual harassment in the workplace (SHIW).

For this reason, we wanted to share some of the impacts that can have on workers, and also what the law says about employer responsibilities.

Sexual harassment in the workplace can limit work opportunities in different ways. Here are a few examples:

• Causing someone to either leave a job before they planned to or causing them to reduce their working hours because of fear of harassment.

• Forcing someone to experience negative consequences for reporting sexual harassment. This can include negative performance reviews, social exclusion in the workplace, or being denied raises or promotions.

• Discouraging someone from entering industries dominated by specific genders or that enforce rigid gender performances. This can happen because a person worries they’ll experience sexism or harassment for their gender, gender performance, or sexual orientation.

If you're experiencing workplace sexual harassment or discrimination, SHAPE (Sexual Harassment, Advice, Prevention, Education) provides free and confidential legal advice across Ontario.

Call 📞 1-833-677-5146 or
Visit 🌐 shapeyourworkplace.ca (link in bio) or Shape Your Workplace

"The former owner of Dutchie’s Fresh Market in Kitchener has been charged with five criminal offences. Michael Renkema w...
09/25/2026

"The former owner of Dutchie’s Fresh Market in Kitchener has been charged with five criminal offences. Michael Renkema was formally charged on Aug. 11 with two counts of making a threat to cause death or bodily harm, as well as three counts of criminal harassment. The charges date back to November 2025, just weeks after the last Dutchie’s store in Waterloo Region closed its doors."

Check out the full article via CTV Kitchener at https://bit.ly/4yfdGLr

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Kitchener, ON
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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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