HALCO provides a variety of services. We provide free legal services for people living with HIV in Ontario. We also run public legal education workshops and put together written legal education materials. In addition, we are involved in a variety of law reform and community development activities.
What's New
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Free, Virtual Public Legal Education Workshops (Spring 2026)
April 8, 2026
This May, our free public legal education workshops will be held virtually (via Teams): HIV and Aging: Legal Considerations When - Clickable news item:
HALCO and the HIV Legal Network oppose Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, which became law on March 26, 2026
March 31, 2026
On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received Royal Assent and became law, despite significant - Clickable news item:
HALCO and HIV Legal Network condemn Government of Ontario’s deadly decision to defund Consumption and Treatment Services
March 25, 2026
HALCO and HIV Legal Network unequivocally denounce the Government of Ontario’s decision to end provincial funding for Consumption and Treatment - Clickable news item:
Submission on Proposed New Regulations under the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025
March 11, 2026
HALCO and the HIV Legal Network strongly oppose the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025 (MRPIDAA), which - Clickable news item:
HALCO and the HIV Legal Network oppose extension of arrest and enforcement powers to transit constables under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act
February 27, 2026
The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act is a new law that is part of the province’s Safer Municipalities Act. - More news from HALCO