What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

BLAC

The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is a not-for-profit community legal clinic serving Black Ontarians facing anti-Black racism.

12/20/2024

📅 Holiday Closure Notice: Our office will close on December 24, 2024 and reopens on January 2, 2025. We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

12/10/2024

On this Human Rights Day, we honor the resilience and strength of Black communities around the world. Let’s continue to fight for justice, equality, and the recognition of fundamental human rights for all. Every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard. Together, we can create a world free from discrimination and oppression.

12/03/2024

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let's come together to celebrate and highlight persons with unique abilities. It's a day to advocate for the inclusion and representation of all individuals, and to ensure that our actions create an accessible and welcoming environment, especially for people with unique needs. By embracing diversity and promoting equality, we can make sure every voice is recognized, heard and valued. Let's commit to making our communities more inclusive and supportive for all.

12/02/2024

Today, on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we honour the people fighting to counter racism with justice in our society, and raising awareness about the persistent issue of modern slavery. While we commemorate the progress made, we must recognize that millions of Black people still endure human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation.

Together, we can amplify our voices, spread awareness, and uphold the rights and dignity of every individual.

11/25/2024

Violence against women isn’t just about gender—it’s about power, inequality, and systemic oppression. Black women, particularly trans and low-income women, face heightened risks. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, BLAC is committed to addressing these intersections and advocating for justice. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Canadian Women’s Foundation or ShelterSafe at 1-888-346-5643. We must act now.

11/20/2024

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor all trans identifying individuals—especially Black trans people—lost to violence, systemic oppression, and hate. Here at BLAC, we stand for the rights for our trans friends. The fight for justice is incomplete without addressing the intersections of anti-Black racism and transphobia. Together, we stand for a future where all can live authentically and safely.

11/08/2024

We have released an open letter regarding Ontario's calls for Bail Reform. To read the full letter check out our website.

https://www.blacklegalactioncentre.ca/joint-open-letter-on-ontarios-bail-reform/

10/17/2024

BLAC envisions a society in which Black people are able to fully participate in society. The eradication of poverty is a necessary step to achieve this vision. Poverty is a social determinant of health and justice. It must be meaningfully addressed. We do our part by focusing our work on assisting low and no-income Black People across Ontario with their legal issues in this area of law.

10/11/2024

BLAC is looking for members passionate about combatting anti-Black racism in Ontario

Requirements:
• Member of the Law Society of Ontario (Lawyer or Paralegal)
• Experience in the following areas of law: Charter litigation, Criminal/Prison Law, Education Law, Employment Law, Housing Law, Human Rights, Immigration, Police Complaints

Please email a copy of your CV and a brief statement telling us why you would like to be a member of the committee by October 30, 2024 to demar.hewitt@blac.clcj.ca

10/10/2024

Mental health is a major concern within the Black community. With 95.1% of our community being subject to at least one traumatic event in our lifetime, at some point or another a Black person will have trauma that needs to be meaningfully addressed. Make a plan to speak with someone about your mental health today!

09/30/2024

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we mourn the horrific acts perpetuated under Canada’s residential school against the Indigenous People on this land. Many children were torn from their families and forced into these institutions to learn Euro-Canadian norms. The detrimental effect of this system is still being felt today. At BLAC we reaffirm our commitment to stand with the many Indigenous people of Canada as they continue to fight with us on our path to racial justice in Canada.

09/19/2024

Learn about the temporary resident permits and a new permanent residence pathway for people who were in state care. People who came to Canada under the age of 19 and were in state care for at least 12 months may be eligible to apply. The permanent residence pathway is available until January 21, 2027.

Address

Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(416) 597-5831

Website

https://linktr.ee/blacklegalactioncentre

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