Program Types: Legal Initiatives, Trans-Specific,

December 2023 Update: the waitlist for the Trans ID Clinic is now open and community members can do an intake and get access to some self guided resources in the interim. There’s an extended waitlist and it may take months before folks are matched.

The Trans ID clinic, in partnership with McCarthy Tétrault, after a brief intake, provides virtual and/or In-Person legal assistance to 2 Spirit, Trans and non-binary folks in Ontario with ID applications, name change, gender marker change, and other related needs.


For trans, 2 Spirit, and non-binary folks in Ontario experiencing poverty or homelessness.

Free legal assistance via video calls for ID applications, name changes, gender marker changes, and other related needs.

By appointment only (flexible dates). 

December 2023 Update: the waitlist for the Trans ID Clinic is now open and community members can do an intake and get access to some self guided resources in the interim. There’s an extended wait list and it may take months be for folks are matched..

To book an appointment, contact us: via email TransIDClinic@The519.org or click here to request for an over the phone intake.

How it works:

  • Appointments will be scheduled on a rolling basis after the completion of an intake. We will work with clients to determine appointment times.
  • If you have relevant documents and ID available, keep them ready for your appointment.
  • Financial assistance will be available on a needs basis.

Resource:

Please check out these helpful ID Change Guides from Positive Space Network and Pro Bono Students Canada:

 


Offered as part of The 519 Legal Clinic. For other services of the clinic, visit Access to Justice and Legal Initiatives

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