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Legal Rights & Support helps newcomers and residents understand basic legal rights in Canada and where to find trusted support. This section is not legal advice. Laws and processes can differ by province, and your situation may require professional help.
This category covers:
– Basic rights and protections in Canada (including Charter rights)
– When legal aid may be available and how to look for low-cost help
– Human rights and discrimination: where complaints may be filed
– How to recognize and report scams, fraud, and identity theft
– Where to find free newcomer services that can provide referrals and information
Reality check: Getting help can take time, and not all issues qualify for legal aid. Always use official government sources and trusted organizations before you share documents, pay fees, or sign anything.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Justice Canada):
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/
Legal Aid Program (Justice Canada):
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/gov-gouv/aid-aide/index.html
Sources of legal information (Supreme Court of Canada):
https://www.scc-csc.ca/parties/self-rep-non-rep/info/
Make a human rights complaint (Canadian Human Rights Commission):
https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/make-a-complaint
Human rights complaints (Canada.ca overview):
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/human-rights-complaints.html
Find free newcomer services near you (IRCC):
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC):
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
Report fraud and cybercrime (CAFC):
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
Report Cybercrime and Fraud portal:
https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca/
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