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Organization:
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French Legal Advice Line
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Phone Numbers:
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705-674-3200
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-687-2847
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Address:
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Sudbury Community Legal Clinic
40 Elm St, Unit 272
Sudbury, ON
P3C 1S8
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Toll-free telephone advice service to low income Franco-Ontarians and Francophones residing in northern Ontario and parts of central Ontario. This advice line provides an opportunity to francophone clients to discuss their legal questions or difficulties and obtain information about their rights and obligations.
The service will provide access to French telephone legal information, advice and referrals in the following areas of law:
- housing (tenants only)
- social assistance (Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works)
- Canada Pension Plan
- Employment Insurance
Service may include referrals to your local Community Legal Clinic if its staff has the capacity to provide French Legal Advice or other agencies, if appropriate.
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral - telephone Client Services Centre * walk-ins available at court of first appearance * financial information and other documents required to determine eligibility * will accept collect calls
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who cannot afford their own lawyer * based on income and area of law
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Languages:
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French
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Area Served:
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Ontario
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Last Updated:
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6/12/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=204767
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