Organization: Legal Aid Ontario - Toronto - 2 Dundas St W, Ste 201 - Refugee Law Office
Phone Numbers: 416-977-8111
Toll-Free: 1-800-668-8258
Website: www.legalaid.on.ca
Address:
Atrium on Bay, 20 Dundas St W Suite 730
Toronto, ON
M5G 2C2
Street
Address
:
Atrium on Bay, 20 Dundas St W Second Fl, Suite 201
Toronto
Location: Cross street: Bay St and Dundas St W
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible
Hours: Reception Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm; make an appointment before going
Service Description: Represents eligible refugee claimants at hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board, and on applications to the Federal Court
  • claimants must obtain Legal Aid certificate
Services can include:
  • assisting with Basis of Claim and related forms to claim refugee status.
  • providing legal representation
  • preparing a written appeal if client is turned down for refugee claim
  • preparing application that asks the Federal Court to decide whether or not there has been a legal mistake if client was turned down or not eligible to appeal
  • preparing motion to delay client's removal from Canada until the Federal Court has made a decision on a judicial review application
  • representing client if the government is trying to take away status as a Convention refugee or protected person
  • helping client prepare a written appeal that asks the government to assess the danger faced in client's country of origin
  • assisting client to write a danger opinion if they were granted Convention refugee or protected person status, but the government is trying to have client removed to their country of origin anyway on the grounds of serious or organized criminality or national security



Fees: None
Application: Intake interview, before or after obtaining Legal Aid certificate
Eligibility / Target Population: Refugee claimants who can obtain Legal Aid certificates


  • immigration detainees eligible for Legal Aid certificates

Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, Wellington, York - Toronto, York Region
See Also: Immigrant, Newcomer, and Refugee Services
Legal Aid
Last Updated: 4/23/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=133533

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