Category Archives: News

Important information is now available about a Federal Court–certified class action lawsuit related to abuse experienced by Black individuals while incarcerated in federal prisons in Canada. The Federal Court has approved a class action on behalf of all Black persons … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to share our Annual Report 2024-2025, which was presented at our annual general meeting on November 25, 2025. In addition to information about our casework, it provides an overview of our public legal education, law reform, and … Continue reading →

Health depends on care, dignity, and privacy – not punishment or control. The federal government’s proposed Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2) and Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12) prioritizes the latter. These bills will make it harder for migrants to … Continue reading →

We are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. Date: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmLocation: 1400-55 University Avenue, Toronto, ON  M5J 2H7 Please RSVP online here Our AGM package, which will include the agenda and our annual report, will be … Continue reading →

This October, our free public legal education workshops will be held virtually (via Zoom): Criminal Charges 101: Supporting Clients Navigating What to Expect and How to PreparePresenter: Sean LaPrairie, HALCO Staff LawyerDate: Thursday, October 09, 3:00–4:00 pmClick here to register … Continue reading →

Earlier this month, more than 600 organizations and individuals, including medical and legal experts, signed an open letter from HALCO and the HIV Legal Network calling on the Ontario government to reverse its decision to prohibit needle and syringe distribution … 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. Presented at HALCO’s annual … Continue reading →

On June 3, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety introduced Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. If the Bill is passed by the government and becomes law, it will have significant impacts. Some of the impacts are outlined in this … Continue reading →

On June 17, 2025, HALCO and HIV Legal Network sent a letter, endorsed by 59 other organizations, to the federal government urging them to withdraw the Strong Borders Act introduced in June 2025. For decades, HALCO and the HIV Legal … Continue reading →

In December 2024, the Ontario government introduced the Restricting Public Consumption ofIllegal Substances Act, 2024, which, if passed, would prohibit the use of illegal substances inpublic places. The law would give police officers the power to direct people to stop … Continue reading →