Category Archives: News

In the past, HIV testing was only accessible through a health care provider or a designated testing site. Recently, some people have been able to get HIV self-testing kits that allow them to test on their own or with the … Continue reading →

We are celebrating an important victory for people living with HIV — and human rights for all. On June 15, 2023, the HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic of Ontario (HALCO), the HIV Legal Network, and the Coalition des Organismes Communautaires … Continue reading →

HALCO, the HIV Legal Network and the Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de lutte contre le sida (COCQ-SIDA) are calling on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to immediately revoke the discriminatory HIV Automatic Partner Notification Policy that applies to applicants … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 recently released the Access to Justice For Trans People report. This report uses “trans” as an umbrella term to refer to … Continue reading →

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 →

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.