Legal Initiatives

Gender Affirming Care Legal Support Clinic

Educational session and legal advice consultations about isses related to gender- affirming care.

Guided Trans ID Self-Help Program

Learn more about the name and gender marker change processes, get assistance with forms and applications, ask questions in a supportive peer environment.

Public Legal Education Workshops

Accessible legal workshops for community members on a range of pertinent legal issues including, but not limited to, rights and responsibilities while (counter) protesting, tenant rights, youth justice rights, rights while…

Trans ID Clinic

The Trans ID Clinic (in partnership with McCarthy Tétrault) provides virtual and/or In-Person legal assistance to 2 Spirit, Trans* and non-binary folks in Ontario with ID applications, name change, gender...

Access to Justice and Legal Initiatives

Supporting underserved 2SLGBTQ+ communities to reduce barriers to accessing relevant legal services and educational resources.

Notary Clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ Communities

The 519 Notary Clinic provides free notary and commissioning services to support the diverse needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and residents within our catchment area.

Mock Hearing Program For 2SLGBTQ+ Refugee Claimants

Get professional support and guidance as you prepare for your Immigration & Refugee Board (IRB) Hearing. Mock hearings are facilitated by trained immigration and refugee lawyers, volunteers, and The 519 staff.

Paid ID Clinic

This city-wide program helps vulnerable people get the identification they need to access health care, sources of income such as pensions, and other services.

The 519 Legal Advice Clinic

The 519 Legal Advice Clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ communities offers one-time free legal advice consultations by a roster of pro-bono volunteer lawyers. Consultations are by phone or video conferencing in the...