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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone deserves a safe and respectful workplace. The SHAPE Project helps workers across Ontario learn about their rights, get legal information, and take action against sexual harassment at work.

#SHAPEproject #EndWorkplaceHarassment #EndSexualHarassmentintheWorkplace

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 8d

📍 We’re teaming up with North Dumfries CHC to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community.

The next session is on Oct 16.

Get free, confidential legal info & advice on a range of legal issues (see poster for details).

👉Book a free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 8d

We’re proud to share the SHAPE project —an initiative dedicated to raising awareness, providing support and legal advice regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, and helping create safer workplaces for everyone.

#SHAPEyourworkplace
#EndWorkplaceHarassment #KnowYourRights

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 9d

⚠️ The federal government is proposing cuts to the Department of Women and Gender Equality. These cuts would deeply affect women and gender-diverse people in our community. The Leadership Table at Waterloo Region's Gender Based Violence Strategy have issued a press release, which we urge you to read.

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 10d

Cases similar to Alek’s highlight that wage theft remains an ongoing issue.

To read the full article, visit: bit.ly/4nWBkXo

This temporary foreign worker is owed $60,000 in unpaid wages from his time in Canada. He may get nothing

Migrant workers who prove wage theft are increasingly unable to recover the money they are owed even when Ontario government is trying to collect it.

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 15d

#SHAPEProject #SafeWorkplaces #EndWorkplaceHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #RespectAtWork #HarassmentFreeWorkplace #WorkplaceRights #DignityAtWork #WorkplaceEquity #StrongerTogether

WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 15d

We’re proud to be part of the SHAPE Project — a coalition of 20 Ontario legal clinics tackling workplace sexual harassment through education, prevention & advocacy.

📞For free, confidential advice: 1-833-677-5146 (Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm)

#SHAPEProject #RespectAtWork #SafeWorkplaces

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 15d

🧡On Sept 30, take part in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events across Waterloo Region. A time to honour Survivors, reflect, and commit to action. #NDTR #EveryChildMatters

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 15d

We invite you to the 22nd Annual Pow Wow on September 27 from 10am to 5:30pm.

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 15d

Join us to celebrate Migrant Workers Appreciation Day this Sunday, September 28! 🌾

📅 Date: September 28, 2025
⏲️ Time: 1PM - 6PM
📍Location: Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd, Baden, ON

#GratitudeGrowsHere #WelcomingWeek2025 #MigrantWorkersAppreciationDay

WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 24d

📅 We will be hosting a Free Drop-in Legal Clinic at the Multi-Agency Community Space (MACS) at 150 Main St. in Cambridge tomorrow, September 18 from 1pm to 4pm.

No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 25d

A really incredible group of students took on this research and their paper has just been published in the Perspective Journal published by the Broadbent Institute. We invite you to read this insightful article here: bit.ly/4pri9H0

Ballots Without Barriers: Empowering Unhoused Voters during the 2025 Ontario Election | Perspectives Journal

Despite legislative guarantees under the Canada Elections Act, practical barriers continue to hold one of the country’s most marginalized populations back from political participation.

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 25d

Earlier this year our team partnered with students from the Master of Applied Politics program at @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social to engage in research on barriers to election participation faced by people experiencing homelessness, and best practices for addressing these barriers.

Ballots Without Barriers: Empowering Unhoused Voters during the 2025 Ontario Election | Perspectives Journal

Despite legislative guarantees under the Canada Elections Act, practical barriers continue to hold one of the country’s most marginalized populations back from political participation.

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our offices will be closed September 1 for Labour Day.

Please contact us through our web contact form at www.wrcls.ca/web-contact, and we will connect with you as soon as possible.

WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 25

“You cannot move homeless (people) somewhere else, when there is no somewhere else,” Paul Born told Luisa D’Amato. Local government must provide land for more encampments.

To read the full article, visit: bit.ly/3JNq6FU

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 25

"It’s a major victory for residents of the encampment, who were represented by Waterloo Region Community Legal Services, fighting a regional bylaw that would have moved them to shelters and motels." - Waterloo Region Record

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 25

*Correction for Slide 2: The Region is restrained from enforcing its Site-Specific Bylaw until after the hearing in November 2025. The hearing will take place November 19-21, 2025.

WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 22

"Justice Gibson made it clear there would be a meticulous review of all the evidence before anyone at the encampment is forced to move." - CBC News

To read the full article, visit: bit.ly/41Tnwo7

Ontario judge rules Kitchener encampment can remain for now, the latest in a string of similar cases | CBC News

The Region of Waterloo has been prevented from enforcing a site-specific bylaw before the Ontario Superior Court has a chance to make a decision after hearings in November, the latest in a string of s...

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 22

"Region cannot enforce encampment-clearing bylaw until after November hearing decision." - CTV News

Check out the news segment at bit.ly/47alX8W

Court rules in favour of Kitchener encampment residents, pausing plans to evict them

The Region of Waterloo’s plans to evict residents at a Kitchener encampment have been put on hold after a judge ruled in favour of the residents.

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 21

Great new!👍The Court has granted an injunction for the 100Vic Encampment Case! The Region is restrained from enforcing its Site-Specific By-law until the constitutionality of the bylaw can be determined following the hearing in November.

Read the decision at: wrcls.ca/3878-2

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WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our office will be closed on August 22 at 12pm.

You are welcome to contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact, and we will connect with you as soon as possible.

WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 18

📌 We will be back at Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre. in New Hamburg on Monday, August 25 from 9 am to 12 pm.
☎️ Contact @wilmotwellesleyresourcecentre to book an appointment and speak directly with a legal staff for free legal help!

WRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · Aug 13

📅 We will be hosting a Free Drop-in Legal Clinic at the Multi-Agency Community Space (MACS) at 150 Main St. in Cambridge next Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Come talk to us and get legal support for free! No appointment needed! We look forward to meeting you!