Impact/Events
Rallies to protest Bill 6! Homelessness isn’t a crime!
Rallies to protest Bill 6 – which would further criminalize homelessness – are planned across Ontario for May 29, 2025!
Read moreThe Road To June 1st, 2025. Open Letter: Injured and Ill Workers Call For Justice!
This year’s June 1st rally will be the first ever legally recognized Injured Workers’ Day. MCLS joined with Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic and other organizations on an open letter addressed to the government which outlines our demands of Injured and Ill workers.
Read moreEncampment Justice Coalition – Letter to the Premier
67 organizations working across communities in Ontario stand united as the newly formed Encampment Justice Coalition. Together, they have published an open letter to the Premier asking his government to rescind Bill 6, the Safer Municipalities Act, and commit to human rights-compliant, evidence-based, and proven solutions — especially safe,
Read moreFederal Election: Joint Call for a Public Consultation on the Notwithstanding Clause
On 8 April 2025, more than 50 organizations, human rights advocates, and legal experts released an open letter urging all federal party leaders to commit to a public consultation on the notwithstanding clause within six months of forming a new government. This is a critical moment for Canada’s democracy,
Read moreMCLS Recognition Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of our inaugural recognition awards!
Read moreJoint Clinic Statement Endorsing Bill 179
Mississauga Community Legal Service joined other legal clinics in Ontario to put together a letter endorsing Bill 179, Fewer Backlogs and Less Partisan Tribunals Act.
Read moreSubmission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Bill 149 Working for Workers Four Act, 2023
Mississauga Community Legal Services (MCLS) endorsed Parkdale Community Legal Services and the Workers’ Action Centre’s submissions regarding Bill 149, Working for Workers Act Four.
Read moreLetter to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Hon. Michael Parsa and Ombudsman, Mr. Paul Dubé
Mississauga Community Legal Service’s Letter to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario re: Concerns Regarding Interpretation at ODSP Offices.
Read moreMeeting with City Councillor Martin Reid
Our Executive Director, Sabrina Karmali and Staff Lawyer Douglas Varrette met with City Councillor Martin Reid to talk about our legal clinic and the work that we do. We look forward to work with Councillor Reid and his team to help the low income residents of Mississauga access legal services.
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