Author Archives: Mel Hyde

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 →

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 →

In September 2021, HALCO made a submission in response to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services’ (the “Ministry”) White Paper that proposed new draft privacy legislation for Ontario. People living with HIV continue to face discrimination, social exclusion, and violence when … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to share our Annual Report 2020-2021, which was presented at our annual general meeting on November 9, 2021. In addition to information about our casework, it provides an overview of our public legal education, law reform, … Continue reading →

This Fall, our free public legal education workshops will be held virtually (via Zoom):   Your Status, Your Rights: HIV Disclosure, Privacy and Confidentiality Presenter: Glenn Betteridge, HALCO Staff LawyerNovember 4, 2021, 3:30-4:30pm (Eastern Time)Click here to register HIV and … Continue reading →

On August 17, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to the Coalition of Speciality Community Legal Clinics, which includes HALCO, to intervene in a case about the legal test for public interest standing. The press release is available … Continue reading →

In April 2021, HALCO and the HIV Legal Network wrote to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada about medical inadmissibility regime in Canada’s immigration system. Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”), foreign nationals are inadmissible to Canada if their … Continue reading →

On April 14, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a new pathway to permanent residency for essential temporary workers and international graduates. There are specific options for French-speaking or bilingual essential temporary workers and international graduates who intend to live outside … Continue reading →

This spring, our free public legal education workshops will be held virtually (via Zoom):   Income Supports: The Latest on Provincial and Federal Programs Presenter: Samuel Mason, HALCO Staff Lawyer April 15, 2021, 3:30-4:30pm (Eastern Time) Click here to register … Continue reading →

On February 9, 2021, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit issued a Class Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act requiring everyone released from the Thunder Bay District Jail to report immediately to an isolation shelter, and, among other … Continue reading →