Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC)
Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) is a free service run by the Human Rights Legal Support Centre. You likely qualify if: People in Ontario; Faced discrimination or harassment; Covered by the Human Rights Code (checked on the official page on October 4, 2026).
You likely qualify if: People in Ontario; Faced discrimination or harassment; Covered by the Human Rights Code.
You can ask for help any time, but the deadline to file with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is generally one year from the last discriminatory event.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-866-625-5179Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026 on the official page
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An independent agency funded by the Ontario government that gives free legal advice and support to people who faced discrimination, harassment or reprisal under Ontario's Human Rights Code. It can help you file an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and, in some cases, represent you at mediations and hearings.
Who qualifies
People in Ontario who have experienced discrimination or harassment covered by the Human Rights Code, for example because of disability, race, sex, creed, ancestry, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, at work, in housing or when getting services. Being eligible does not guarantee a set level of help; the Centre decides how much legal support each case gets.
You likely qualify if:
- People in Ontario
- Faced discrimination or harassment
- Covered by the Human Rights Code
How to apply
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? 1-866-625-5179
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is hrlsc.on.ca. You can also find them on Facebook.
Good to know
- CostFree
- LanguagesEnglish, French, 140 languages by interpreter
- Their stepsTake the short online questionnaire, Have you experienced discrimination?, to see if your problem is covered by the Human Rights Code. Call 1-866-625-5179 or 416-597-4900, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm, or Thursday 2 pm to 5 pm. TTY users dial 711. Indigenous callers can press 4 to reach the Indigenous Services intake staff. Ask for your language. The Centre can serve you in 140 languages at no cost. Act quickly. The deadline to take legal steps is generally one year from the last discriminatory event.
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What to bring
- A call to the Centre
- File with the Tribunal within one year
Dates
You can ask for help any time, but the deadline to file with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is generally one year from the last discriminatory event.
Source
Checked on October 4, 2026 on the official pageRun by Human Rights Legal Support Centre.
We read this on their own website on October 4, 2026. Read from: hrlsc.on.ca/homepage, hrlsc.on.ca/contact-hrlsc, hrlsc.on.ca/getting-started, hrlsc.on.ca/eligibility-criteria, hrlsc.on.ca/about-us, hrlsc.on.ca/about-us/our-services, hrlsc.on.ca/indigenous-services, hrlsc.on.ca/guided-pathways, hrlsc.on.ca/have-you-experienced-disc....
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