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Steps to Justice has information about new co‑payments in the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). A co-payment means that the person pays part of the cost and the IFHP pays the rest.
As of May 1, 2026, the IFHP requires co-payments for:
Steps to Justice has updated information on Toronto's Integrated Domestic Violence Court (IDVC). The court deals with family and criminal law cases that involve partner abuse. Both cases are heard by the same judge.
But the IDVC does not hear all family law cases. It cannot hear cases that involve:
Steps to Justice has updated information on who can make a refugee claim. New rules apply to refugee claims made on or after June 3, 2025. If people are not eligible to make a refugee claim because of the new rules, in most cases, they can apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA). They should get legal help.
