Category Archives: News

HALCO and HIV Legal Network condemn the decision to introduce co-payments under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).  As health providers, refugee advocates, and legal experts have already warned, these changes will create new barriers to care for people who already face profound obstacles to … Continue reading →

The Legal Network and HALCO oppose the proposed amendment to the Coroners Act that seeks to replace mandatory inquests for non-natural deaths in provincial and federal correctional institutions with mandatory coroner-led annual reviews. This proposal represents a significant erosion of … Continue reading →

Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. The Safer Municipalities Act (Bill 6) became law in 2025. This legislation gives police and bylaw officers new powers to order people to: Bill 6 also increases fines and prison sentences for … Continue reading →

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 →