The Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee of Windsor-Essex is pleased to share this webpage, developed with funding through the Together for Justice initiative, delivered by the Windsor Essex Community Foundation in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada and The Law Foundation of Ontario.

This page is intended to support community members in Windsor-Essex — including Canadians, newcomers, temporary foreign workers, and migrant workers — by connecting them with information, community supports, and resources related to safety, rights, and well-being.

Please check back often, as new information and resources will continue to be added.

El Comité Coordinador sobre Violencia contra las Mujeres de Windsor-Essex se complace en compartir esta página web, desarrollada con financiamiento a través de la iniciativa Together for Justice, administrada por la Windsor Essex Community Foundation en colaboración con Community Foundations of Canada y The Law Foundation of Ontario.

Esta página tiene como objetivo apoyar a miembros de la comunidad en Windsor-Essex — incluyendo personas canadienses, recién llegadas, trabajadoras extranjeras temporales y trabajadoras migrantes — conectándoles con información, apoyos comunitarios y recursos relacionados con la seguridad, los derechos y el bienestar.

Por favor, visite esta página con frecuencia, ya que continuaremos agregando nueva información y recursos.

This page offers helpful digital and print resources for migrant workers, including information about your rights at work, how to report abuse or unsafe conditions, workplace health and safety, health coverage, and where to find support in Windsor-Essex and Ontario. The website and many resources can also be translated into numerous languages, making the information more accessible for workers and service providers. [https://www.workforcewindsoressex.com/teamworkresources/]

This Steps to Justice page lists legal and community services for migrant workers in Ontario, including supports related to immigration, employment rights, workplace concerns, legal advice, advocacy, and safety. It also includes links to organizations that can help workers find legal information, connect with clinics, and access services in Windsor-Essex and across Ontario. [https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/immigration/migrant-workers-2/services/]

This resource explains that all workers in Canada, including temporary foreign workers, are protected by law. It includes information about your rights at work, employer responsibilities, and what to do if you are being mistreated or feel unsafe. The information is available in numerous languages to help workers access it more easily. [https://www.workforcewindsoressex.com/temporary-foreign-workers-your-rights-are-protected-government-of-canada/]

The TeaMWork Project at South Essex Community Council offers a range of programs designed to support temporary foreign workers as they adjust to life and work in our community. Services include one-on-one support with case managers who assist clients in setting and achieving their goals, ensuring personalized guidance tailored to each individual’s needs. They also offer English classes to improve language skills for daily interactions and workplace communication, helping workers feel confident and connected. Through these programs and more, the TeaMWork Project is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where foreign workers feel supported, valued, and equipped for success.  [https://secc.on.ca/get-help/temporary-foreign-workers/]

The Windsor-Essex Bilingual Legal Clinic is a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. They serve individuals with low-income, living in the Windsor and Essex County Region. Their services include providing summary advice, referrals and legal representation. We also provide public legal information sessions to community agencies and community members, engage in community outreach and engage in law reform. [https://www.blc-cjb.com/]

This guide explains the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter) and its importance in the daily lives of Canadians. [ https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html]

Guide to your rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Code.

https://www.ohrc.on.ca/sites/default/files/Guide%20to%20Your%20Rights%20and%20Responsibilities%20Under%20the%20Code_2013.pdf

This is a step-by-step guide on a typical criminal case at the Ontario Court of Justice. This will help you understand each step in your criminal court proceedings.

https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/criminal-court/going-to-court/stepbystep/

Read this guide to learn about the steps to follow in family court, including the documents you need and when and where to serve and file them.

[https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-procedures-family-court]

Read about the laws that affect residential tenants and landlords in Ontario. https://www.ontario.ca/page/renting-ontario-your-rights

Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario has created a page to provide the latest information on tenant rights to help you navigate ongoing changes to legislation.

https://www.acto.ca/for-tenants/tenant-rights/

This resource from the Community Legal Education Ontario, explains the legal rights that workers have in the Employment Standards Act. This includes rules about hours of work and pay, overtime, breaks, holidays and vacations, and leave from work. It also describes how to make a claim against an employer.

https://www.cleo.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/rightswrk.pdf

This resource from Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime is intended to help crime victims and survivors work effectively and comfortably with the media (or to decline to do so).

https://crcvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Media_Booklet_Web_Version2016_en.pdf

New to Canada? Settlement.org provides detailed information for refugees and newcomers. This includes: immigration and citizenship, housing, health, employment, education, community, legal services, and daily life.

Newcomers and immigrants like you play a key role in making Ontario strong and prosperous. Information on the newcomer settlement program, Ontario Bridge Training, Learning English or French, Interpreter Services, and More! [https://www.ontario.ca/page/newcomers]

Free newcomer services provide immigrants with the support they need to start their new lives in Canada. They offer both online and in-person services. [https://newcomersincanada.ca/]

Information is available in more than 30 languages, click here to see what is available.