Law Workshop

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Wednesday, February 14th, Lawyer Janan Jarrah facilitated a legal information session for the Syrian newcomer where she discussed:

Law and regulations applied with Family Violence, consequences of divorce, and spousal support regulations
Tenants’ rights and responsibilities
Business relations and ethics in the professional work field and community services relations highlighting “bordering sexual harassment”
Money loaning and regulations applied to pertaining your rights as well as the law behind child care benefit money
Travel regulations aboard with legal rights of Canadian Citizens transporting and money handling

View images of the session below.

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Date:

February 27, 2018

Time:

5 PM to 5 PM

Location:

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We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries and whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

As an organization, we commit ourselves to continue to acknowledge, learn, understand, and create opportunities to educate our staff, volunteers, and community members about the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, walking the path of reconciliation.

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