Concerns around housing are becoming increasingly common, and it’s not unusual to find that both landlords and tenants need help. To address some of the most common questions and concerns, our office has prepared some guidance outlining rights, responsibilities and supports for you to access. These can be found below: 

Landlord Rights One Pager

Tenant Rights One Pager

ODSP  

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides income and employment support to people with disabilities. ODSP may offer financial assistance with living expenses, health benefits, and employment support. If you are eligible for ODSP, the amount of money you may receive is specific to your situation.  

To qualify for ODSP, you must:  

• Be 18 years of age or older  

• Live in Ontario  

• Be financially eligible  

• Have a physical or mental health disability, under the definition of Ontario Disability Support Program Act  

You can apply for ODSP online or through your local Ontario Works office in person, by phone, or by mail. 

Ontario Works  

If you are looking for financial aid for food and housing, and are in financial need, you may be eligible to apply for Ontario Works and receive financial and employment assistance, and health-related benefits.  

To qualify for Ontario Works, you must: 

• be at least 16 years of age 

• be an Ontario resident 

• have assets no greater than the limits set out in the program 

• be in financial need 

• participate in employment activities 

You can apply for Ontario Works online or through your local Ontario Works office in person, by phone, or by mail.  

OHIP  

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a wide range of medically necessary services, such as:  

• appointments with your family doctor 

• visits to walk-in clinics and some other health care providers 

• visits to an emergency room 

• medical tests and surgeries 

To meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible for OHIP, you must:  

• be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12-month period  

• be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province 

• make Ontario your primary residence 

Additional eligibility requirements may be necessary, please review the full requirements here  

To apply for an OHIP card, you will need 3 types of documents. You must bring original documents. You cannot use photocopies. You cannot use the same document twice. Find out more about OHIP coverage, eligibility, and application process here.  

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university. If you are eligible for OSAP, you may be entitled funding through grants and/or student loans. For questions about OSAP, you can contact your school’s financial aid office. Out-of-province students can contact the ministry’s financial aid office at 1-877-OSAP-411 (1-877-672-7411).  

It’s difficult starting a business under the best of circumstances, and events over the last few years have only made this more difficult. We can help you navigate a range of regulatory and administrative issues. One of the newest challenges for businesses to navigate has been reviving their corporations if they’ve missed the deadline to renew it which requires introduction of a private bill in the legislature. Please reach out to us if we can help with this or any other issue.