Category Archives: News
HALCO is seeking a STAFF LAWYER (12 Month Contract)
The HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) is a community legal clinic serving the legal needs of people living with HIV in Ontario. HALCO staff provide legal advice and representation, and engage in public legal education, law reform and … Continue reading
HIV Criminalization: New Pamphlets for Indigenous Communities
Along with the HIV Legal Network and Communities, Networks & Alliances (CAAN, formerly known as the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network), we are very pleased to share materials focusing on HIV criminalization for Indigenous communities. English short guide: http://www.halco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3840_HIVLN_JPIP_HIVCrim_Short-EN-Final.pdf French … Continue reading
HALCO News Spring 2023 Newsletter is Here
Our Spring 2023 newsletter which be accessed here https://www.halco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HALCO-Spring-2023-Newsletter.pdf includes: HALCO Highlights 2022 James Kreppner Award Ontario Government Ends Health Coverage for Uninsured People HIV Criminalization Update Access to Justice for Trans People in Canada HIV Testing and Reporting to … Continue reading
Free, Virtual Public Legal Education Workshop (May 2023)
This May, our free public legal education workshops will be held virtually (via Zoom): Practical Tips for Supporting Clients Navigating the Immigration/Refugee SystemPresenters: Avi Cheema & Alexandra Veall, HALCO Staff LawyersThursday, May 04, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm (Eastern Time)Click here … Continue reading
New Resource: HIV Testing and Reporting to Public Health in Ontario
HALCO and Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) have released a new guide on HIV testing and reporting to Public Health in Ontario. The new guide includes information about the differences between nominal and anonymous HIV testing, as well as details … Continue reading
HALCO, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and the TRANSforming JUSTICE: Trans Legal Needs Assessment Ontario (TRANSforming JUSTICE) Research Team release Access to Justice For Trans People Report
HALCO, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and the TRANSforming JUSTICE: Trans Legal Needs Assessment Ontario (TRANSforming JUSTICE) Research Team recently released the Access to Justice For Trans People report. This report uses “trans” as an umbrella term to refer to … Continue reading
Changes to the way that the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) deals with employment income
There are new rules for employment income earned by people who receive Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits. These changes do not apply to people who receive Ontario Works (OW) benefits. Under the new rules, the monthly flat rate earnings … Continue reading
Submission to the Government of Canada Consultation on Reforming the Criminal Law Regarding HIV Non-Disclosure
HALCO and the HIV Legal Network submitted this response to the Government of Canada’s consultation on reforming the criminal law regarding HIV non-disclosure on January 10th, 2023.
Special considerations for advising sexual assault complainants living with HIV
This paper is devoted to issues faced by a group of individuals with a unique experience: sexual assault complainants living with HIV who could potentially be transformed from complainants to accused persons. In particular, this paper discusses some of the … Continue reading
HALCO Annual Report 2021-2022
We are very pleased to share our Annual Report 2021-2022, which was presented at our annual general meeting on November 23, 2022. In addition to information about our casework, it provides an overview of our public legal education, law reform, and … Continue reading