If you’re looking for support on legal matters involving Employment Insurance or Employment and Income Assistance, we offer free information, advice and representation.
If you are appealing a Manitoba Public Insurance decision regarding a bodily injury claim, we can support you by explaining the decision to you, launching an investigation if necessary, and appearing in front of the Automobile Injury Compensation Commission (AICAC) on your behalf.
If you have an intellectual disability, we offer an alternative justice program with education and around-the-clock support and supervision for those who have been in conflict with the law. We have residential and day programs available.
For over 40 years Community Legal Education Association (CLEA) has been providing public legal education programs to help Manitobans understand the legal system and how to resolve their legal issues. Our programs include a the Law Phone-In Program (the lawyers on staff provide legal information and summary advice), lawyer referral service, presentations, workshops, videos, webinars, plain language publications and a website.
We provide information about the court process to primarily to Indigenous peoples who come in contact with the law. We offer support explaining the court process, a person’s charges and in some cases, attend court for the person on trial. We have various offices across Manitoba, including in northern communities.
If you're living with a disability, our Individual Advocacy Program gives our clients the tools to successfully and independently advocate for themselves. We provide information and guidance on clients' rights to essential and social services, home care, human rights, and tenant and housing rights.
If you're French speaking, we facilitate access to legal information in French so everyone can understand and make informed decisions. Our organization provides legal information, support and referrals to relevant legal, government and community organizations. These services are confidential and offered in person or by telephone.
We provide resources such as connecting you with a lawyer or free in-person or over the phone legal advice, and links to other legal concerns through our website.
If you're a community organization who cannot afford legal assistance (including small businesses, innovators, non-profits, charities, artists and entrepreneurs), we provide free legal information and services, in-person or remotely. Our law students are supervised by practicing lawyers.
Legal Help Centre (LHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing access to justice and reducing barriers for low-income and underserved Manitobans. We provide free legal information, self-representation support, system navigation, and referrals to resources through our in-person Drop-in Clinic or telephone appointments.