Seeking legal representation in Manitoba

1. Seeking legal representation
in Manitoba
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2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Class discussion
5. Activity 2: Review vocabulary
6. Activity 3: Listen to a dialogue
7. Activity 4: types of programs available to help those in need of legal representation
8. Activity 5: Review questions
9. Activity 6: Dictation

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words
2. To learn about programs available to help
those in need of legal representation

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. Have you ever needed legal
representation in Manitoba?
What advice would you give someone in
need of legal representation?
Activity 1

6. Let’s review the vocabulary
Activity 2
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7. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consultadvise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

8. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consultadvise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

9. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consultadvise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

10. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consultadvise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

11. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consultadvise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

12. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consult
advise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

13. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consult
advise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

14. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consult
advise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

15. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Help with legal problems
To have the criteria to do something
Questions about something
The ability to obtain something
To have a long talk about something to get
information
To give someone advice
To do all you can do to help yourself within
the law
A service that will lead you to the help you
need
Inquiries
consult
advise
access
Referral service
qualify
Legal assistance
Exercise your legal right

16. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
Inquiries
qualify
Legal assistance Referral service
access
consult
Advise

17. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
Inquiries
qualify
Legal assistance Referral service
access
consult
Advise

18. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
Inquiries
qualify
Legal assistance Referral service
access
consult
Advise

19. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
Inquiries
qualify
Legal assistance
referral service
access
consult
Advise

20. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
inquiries
qualify
Legal assistance
referral service
access
consult
Advise

21. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
inquiries
qualify
Legal assistance
Referral service
access
consult
Advise

22. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
Exercise your legal right
inquiries
qualify
legal assistance
Referral service
access
consult
Advise

23. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer _____________________ you to do about your situation?
exercise your legal rights
inquiries
qualify
legal assistance
Referral service
access
consult
Advise

24. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Do you know how to _______________ legal services in Manitoba?
2. Before you make a decision, you should _________________ your lawyer.
3. If you don’t know a lawyer, why don’t you try a _______________________ ?
4. Who can I speak to if I have any ____________________ ?
5. I wonder if I ____________________ for legal aid.
6. Do you need __________________ ?
7. You should research how you can best ______________________________ .
8. What did your lawyer ____________ you to do about your situation?
exercise your legal rights
inquiries
qualify
legal assistance
Referral service
access
consult
advise

25. Let’s listen to a dialogue
Activity 3
What does Johanna learn about
obtaining legal representation ?

26. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
Hi Margarita, what’s up?
I’m just reviewing some brochures about how to obtain legal help in
Manitoba.
Oh oh! I hope you’re not in trouble! Do you need legal assistance?
No, everything is fine, but next year we are buying a house and I
have a few inquiries I would like to get answered to.
What have you learned so far?
What is a referral service?
It’s a type of organization that you can consult with for free. If you
need a lawyer. They can advise you of your options.
That will make it easier for many people to access services.
Well, for one thing, I did learn that there is a free referral service
available for those who need it.

27. Listen to a dialogue:
Margarita
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
Margarita
Johanna
That’s exactly what these organizations are designed to do.
Sounds good.
There is also one referral service that offers clinics for those experiencing
family or financial problems.
Do you have to qualify to visit the clinic?
No, anyone can attend, but some of the services may be free if you have
a low family income. I am attending a workshop next week. Why don’t
you attend with me?
I would love to do that! I need to learn how to exercise my legal
rights.
Ok, the next workshop is on Wednesday at 5:30 pm. I’ll pick you up at
5:00 pm.
Thanks!

28. Let’s start by discussing resources
available to help make sure everyone has
equal access to legal representation
Activity 4
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29. 1. The Community Legal
Education Association
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http://www.communitylegal.mb.ca/

30. Their motto says it all!
We believe that unknown
are not rights at all!

31. Their motto says it all!
We believe that unknown
are not rights at all!
We believe everyone has the
right to know the law!

32. So, how can the
Community Legal
Education Association
help you?

33. A. They provide the following services:
The law phone-in and referral service

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The law phone-in and referral service
-The Law Phone-In & Lawyer Referral
Program provides general legal information
and advice over the phone in response to
callers’ inquiries.

35. The law phone-in and referral service
-The Law Phone-In & Lawyer Referral
Program provides general legal information
and advice over the phone in response to
callers’ inquiries.
-Callers may be referred to appropriate law-
related agencies, if necessary.

36. Note:
- The service is provided over the
phone
- Call Monday to Friday between 9:00
am and 4:00 pm
- The number is 204-943-2305 in
Winnipeg or toll free at 1-800-262-
8800, if calling outside Winnipeg

37. 2. Legal Help Centre
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www.legalhelpcentre.ca

38. How can the
Legal Help Centre
help you?

39. A. They offer a drop-in clinic every
Tuesday and Wednesday between 1:00
pm and 4:30 pm

40. A. They offer a drop-in clinic every
Tuesday and Wednesday between
1:00 pm and 4:30 pm
The volunteers that staff the clinic
will help you identify available
options.

41. B. After attending the Walk-in clinic,
you may be referred to the Family
Law clinic.
The Family Law Clinic is designed
for people who would like to
represent themselves in a family
court setting.

42. C. You may also be referred to the
Consumer protection Law Clinic.
The Consumer Protection Law
Clinic is designed for those who may
want to represent themselves in a
case involving business or service
providers.

43. The Legal Help Centre’s options for
you may include:
1. Workshops, if you will be
representing yourself
2. Referrals within the community
to someone that can help you

44. Other considerations
Do you need someone to sign an
important document for you?
Your local MP or
the Immigrant Centre
may be able to help you!

45. Other considerations
Are you experiencing pressures at home,
such as separation or divorce?
Family Conciliation Services can provide
you with
1. Mediation
2. Counselling
3. Referrals to someone that can help
you

46. Family Conciliation Services
2nd Floor - 379 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0T9
Winnipeg - 204-945-7236
Toll-Free - 800-282-8069
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/family_conciliation.html

47. The important thing to remember is
that you are not alone!
Reach out to get the help you need.
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48. Case studies
• Read the studies and answer the questions.
Activity 5

49. Case Study 1
Simbaljeet is a newcomer to Canada.
She needs someone to sign for her to
get her passport. She went to speak to
her lawyer, but can’t afford the fee at
this time.
What would you do if you were her?

50. Case Study 2
Rogelio bought a stove 2 months ago,
but recently it stopped working
because of faulty wiring.
What would you do if you were him?

51. Case Study 3
Chan is having difficulties in his
marriage. He doesn’t know who to
turn to for help.
Does he have any options?

52. Dictation
• Write what you hear!
Activity 6

53. Dictation 1

54. Dictation 1
If you need to be clear on matters of Canadian or
Manitoban laws, you can call the Law phone-in and
Lawyer Referral Service.

55. Dictation 2

56. Dictation 2
You can also consult the Legal Help Centre which
provides referrals, public legal help, and education aside,
from information.

57. Dictation 3

58. Dictation 3
Manitoba’s Family Conciliation Service provides help to
families undergoing separation or divorce.

59. Dictation 4

60. Dictation 4
For free notarization, newcomers can approach their
riding’s Member of Parliament (MP) or go to the nearest
Settlement Provider Organization for assistance.

61. Dictation 5

62. Dictation 5
Some settlement service providers can assist you if you
need a lawyer, especially if it involves family violence.

63. Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words
• Where you can go if you need
legal representation

64. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!