South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario

The South Asian community makes up a significant portion of Ontario’s diverse social and cultural fabric. According to the 2016 Census, South Asian was the single largest visible minority group, accounting for 29.6% of visible minorities and 8.7% of Ontario’s total population. At the same time, many South Asians, especially those who are newcomers in the province, continue to face numerous challenges as they navigate their day-to-day lives. Significantly, our communities face many barriers to accessing the legal system, including systemic discrimination, racism, language barriers, and poverty.