Impact/Events
Federal 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.
Read moreBrief for the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology’s Study of Bill C-22
ISAC’s brief on Bill C-22 endorsed by Mississauga Community Legal Services. The Income Security Advocacy Centre’s brief on Bill-C22 (Canada Disability Benefit).
Read moreLetter to Premier of Ontario, Hon. Doug Ford and Minister of Health, Hon. Sylvia Jones
Mississauga Community Legal Services’ letter regarding the healthcare coverage cuts for the uninsured. Mississauga Community Legal Service (MCLS) submitted a letter to regarding the healthcare coverage cuts for the uninsured. Check it out here: Cuts to Life-Saving Healthcare Program Serving Uninsured People
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