The Community Legal Education Association (“CLEA”) provides legal information to Manitobans that helps them understand and navigate their legal situation. With its Law Phone-In and Lawyer Referral Program, callers can access legal information and advice from staff lawyers, and if appropriate, referrals to law-related agencies and a separate referral to a lawyer on the Lawyer Referral Panel. Additionally, CLEA provides presentations, workshops, and plain language publications on various legal matters.
The John Howard Society of Manitoba (“John Howard Society”) works primarily with men, both in institutions and in the community, and helps them address the root causes of crime through supportive education. The John Howard Society offers programs around literacy, bail assessment, supervision and provide parenting and anger management classes.
L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic (“Clinic”) provides free legal assistance to small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Services are available to family businesses, non-profit organizations, charities, and artistic, cultural, and community organizations who do not have a lawyer and cannot afford legal assistance in Manitoba. The Clinic is operated by law students, who are supervised by practising lawyers.
Legal Aid Manitoba (“LAM”) provides legal assistance to individuals who qualify financially and whose cases have merit. LAM provides services in the following areas: public interest matters, family, immigration and refugee, residential tenancies, child protection, mental health, and criminal matters. LAM’s lawyers regularly travel to more than forty communities surrounding Manitoba’s major cities.
The Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts (“Clinic”) provides free legal information and services tailored specifically to artists and arts organizations across a range of disciplines. Examples of available services include drafting and reviewing contracts, starting a new business and choosing a business structure, and assistance with trademark and copyright issues. The Clinic is operated by law students, who are supervised by practising lawyers.
The Metis Justice Institute (“MJI”) is tasked with developing and maintaining a full range of justice services and programs to meet the needs of the Red River Metis. The MJI’s programs include the Red River Métis Community Justice Centre Justice Navigation Program, the Red River Métis Court Work Program, the Red River Métis Justice Support Program, the Red River Métis Family Support Project, and the Métis Community Justice Program.
Mediation Services offers an alternative solution to dispute resolution. Mediation Services assists families, workplaces, and neighbours and community members with addressing and resolving conflict without the use of the courts.
The North End Community Renewal Corporation’s (“NECRC”) Tenant Landlord Cooperation Advocates (“TLC”) helps mediate conflicts between tenants and landlords and provides direct advocacy to uphold tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. In the interest of upholding tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, the TLC provides direct advocacy at the Residential Tenancies Branch. Additionally, the TLC helps tenants navigate systems like Child and Family Services, Manitoba Hydro, and mental and physical healthcare to prevent displacement.
Candace House offers a safe and home-like refuge for victims and survivors of violent crimes, as well as the loved ones of victims and survivors, while they navigate the court process. Candace House’s services include victim and survivor support services, relevant resources and referrals, and educational workshops.
The Community Unemployed Help Centre provides free information, advice, and representation to individuals navigating the Employment Insurance program and/or the Employment and Income Assistance program.