Dear community members, allies, supporters, friends, alumni, This week on Wednesday June 12th, PCLS received a one-million dollar budget cut from our core funder, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). The cut is…
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STATEMENT FROM PARKDALE COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES ON CUTS
Government Legal Aid Cuts Axe Parkdale Community Legal Services Budget by 45% Today, Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) received news that the Clinic’s budget will be cut by 45% over…
Continue ReadingUrgent Action Needed – Funding Cuts to Legal Aid
Joint Statement by PCLS Board and Staff Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) staff and Board of Directors condemn the massive cuts to social and other services, including a specific 30%…
Continue ReadingShort Film – Unite Against Racism
This video is a tool to help communities educate themselves about immigration, racism, and the importance of uniting to fight the rise of the right. Use this guide to help make…
Continue ReadingMay 1: #UNITEAGAINSTRACISM
If you’ve turned on the news recently, you have heard the media repeating the talking points of right-wing politicians. They keep telling us that an untold number of refugees are…
Continue ReadingProvincial Funding Cuts to Legal Aid: Joint Statement by PCLS Board and Staff
Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) is part of the community legal clinic system throughout Ontario that is funded by Legal Aid Ontario. Our role as a community legal clinic is…
Continue ReadingInformation on Goverment Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario
Dear Community members, Re. Provincial Funding Cuts to Legal Aid Alongside the onslaught of budget cuts that affect all Ontarians, the provincial government announced on April 11th a 30% reduction…
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We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Operations Director to provide strategic leadership for PCLS as reflective of its mission. Reporting to the Clinic Director, the Operations Director is part…
Continue ReadingApril 1st, 2019 12:30 pm – 2pm Parkdale’s Seniors Anti-Poverty Network Presents:
The Housing Rights Workshop Come together with other seniors in the community to learn about YOUR rights as a tenant! April 1st, 2019 12:30pm – 2pm Parkdale Community Legal Services…
Continue ReadingMarch 21st event: Unite Against Racism
Toronto: #Unite Against Racism action taking place this Thursday, March 21st at Nathan Phillips Square. This action is being coordinated by the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change. On March 21, the…
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