Program: Fort Frances Main Office
Organizations: Northwest Community Legal Clinic
Northwest Community Legal Clinic - Kenora Office
Description of Services:
  • ?Provides free legal advice and assistance to low income earners
  • Offers representation in a court or at a tribunal, such as the Social Benefits Tribunal or the Landlord and Tenant Board
  • Assists with preparing documents, such as an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board
    • Helps with the following areas:
    • Birth certificates
    • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability or Pension benefits
    • Canada Child Benefits (CCB)
    • Consumer and Credit/Debt issues
    • Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
    • Disability Tax benefits
    • Employment Insurance (EI)
    • Employment Standards (ESA)
    • Human Rights
    • Native Status applications
    • Old Age Security (OAS)
    • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
    • Ontario Works
    • Residential Tenancies (tenants only)
    • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Low income earners

    • Financial assessment required to determine eligibility


    Individuals are eligible if they receive one of the following:

    • Ontario Works

    • Ontario Disability Support Program

    • Old Age Security with Guaranteed Income Supplement

    • Canada Pension Plan

    • Veteran's benefits


    Note: May be able to provide summary advice if income level is over the limit. Call to inquire.
    Application: Call for information
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-274-5327
    Toll-Free: 1-800-799-2485
    Fax: 807-274-3141
    Website: www.northwestcommunitylegalclinic.ca
    Address: 206 Scott St
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 1G7
    Map
    Location:
    • Located at Scott St next to the TD Bank
    • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Mowat Ave
    Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/7/2025