Income Security Advocacy Centre
Record #: MET4959 | Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 416-597-5820 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-245-4072 |
Fax | 416-597-5821 |
isac@lao.on.ca | |
Website | www.incomesecurity.org |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | Community legal clinic |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Primary Executive | Yola Grant, Executive Director |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Community legal clinic * pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the political, economic and social causes of poverty * law reform * policy development * community development and provincial organizing* public legal education * no direct legal services to individuals except in relation to test and Charter cases * funded by Legal Aid Ontario * Member of the Association of Community Legal Clincis of Ontario |
Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | No direct services to individuals |
Application | Call or visit website for information |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | University Ave and King St W |
Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information |
Service Categories | Community Legal Clinics ; General Benefits Assistance ; Judicial Advocacy ~ Public Assistance Issues ; Legal Decision Making Support ; Legal Information Services ~ Public Assistance Issues ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Public Assistance Issues |