How do I contact Legal Aid in Ontario?
The fastest way to get legal aid help is to call Legal Aid Ontario toll-free at 1‑800‑668‑8258 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in a correctional facility or seeking services such as summary legal advice, please call from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can you sue ODSP?
Those who are receiving ODSP are obligated to report to their caseworker if they have an ongoing lawsuit. Whether ODSP has to be repaid from compensation received following a court award or an out-of-court settlement depends upon what the settlement is for and the amount of settlement.
How do I pay back ODSP overpayment?
ODSP will send you a letter and ask you to pay back the money. The letter might come from your local ODSP office or from a government office in Toronto called the Overpayment Recovery Unit. They may ask you to agree to pay it back over time, for example, a certain amount each month.
Why was my ODSP suspended?
If you do not make a reasonable effort to get this money or support, then your ODSP income support payments may be suspended. For example, applying for a benefit you may be eligible for, such as CPP Disability, is considered a reasonable effort.
What can duty counsel do?
Duty Counsel can provide information, guidance and advice to anyone prior to their appearance. They also may speak to the Court on a person’s behalf. The purpose of Duty Counsel is to give a person a chance to speak with a lawyer before they appear in court.
How do I pay back Ontarioworks?
Paying the money back If you’re getting financial assistance from OW, they’ll try to get the money back by reducing the amount they give you. If you’re no longer getting assistance, OW will send you a letter and ask you to pay back the money.
Does ODSP have access to CRA?
If you don’t pay back the money or make an agreement about it, ODSP can use Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to collect the overpayment. The CRA does this by taking it out of money that they owe you, for example, your income tax refund.