Category Archives: News

On July 17, 2019, the Lawyer’s Daily published an in-depth article by Ryan Peck, HALCO executive director and lawyer. You can access the article on the Lawyer’s Daily website: https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/13764/hiv-decriminalization-changes-welcome-but-not-enough-ryan-peck.  

From Ryan Peck, HALCO Executive Director, July 2019 On April 11, 2019, the Ontario government cut funding to Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) by 30% for this fiscal year (2019-20), with additional cuts over coming years. In addition, the government also … Continue reading →

The Award The late James Kreppner was a great friend to the HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) and to people with HIV and Hepatitis C. In recognition of James’ innumerable contributions, HALCO established the Kreppner Awards in 2010. … Continue reading →

[Note: on July 22, 2019, we revised this info sheet. Please use the revised version, which can be identified by the (R) beside the date in the document footer.] In November 2018, we reported on the government of Ontario’s announcement … Continue reading →

This communication was adapted from a statement released by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (Legal Network) on June 17, 2019. We thank the Legal Network for their incredible and long-standing work on the issue of criminalization of HIV. After hearing … Continue reading →

Applications must be made by June 4, 2019.  In late February 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new interim program for caregivers in Canada to apply for permanent residence. The requirements under this interim program are intended … Continue reading →

OHIP+, which began on January 1, 2018, currently provides free prescription drug coverage for all Ontario children, youth and young adults age 24 and under who have OHIP coverage. With the child/youth/young adult’s OHIP health card or health care number, … Continue reading →

We have had an overwhelming response – this workshop is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. If you are living with HIV in Ontario and have questions about ODSP or any other legal issue, please contact us … Continue reading →

Please note: we have had an overwhelming response – this workshop is now full and has a lengthy waiting list. We have scheduled a second workshop on May 2. For more information, please see: https://www.halco.org/2019/news/odsp-workshop-2019may2      

Please note: we have had an overwhelming response – this workshop is now full and has a lengthy waiting list. We have scheduled a second workshop on May 2. For more information, please see: https://www.halco.org/2019/news/odsp-workshop-2019may2