Welcome to CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)! CLEO is an online resource that provides access to clear, accurate, and practical legal rights education and information.*

  • Browse resources by topics such as family law, housing law, income assistance, and wills and powers of attorneys. The full list of topics is available here.
  • Access resources in multiple languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, and Urdu).
  • Discover ESL activity kits that connect with themes and topics in the Adult ESL and LINC curriculum guidelines.
  • Access updates and news on laws and legal information in Ontario, Canada.

*This website has general information for people in Ontario, Canada. It’s not legal advice.

How to Access

CLEO can be accessed from any computer or mobile device through a web browser. 

Visit CLEO in your web browser to get started. 

There are 4 different types of resources available through CLEO:

  1. Publications: Read, print, and order publications on many legal topics.
  2. Steps to Justice: Find step-by-step information about common legal problems. Browse by legal topic, watch videos, and search for legal information. 
  3. Guided Pathways: Fill out legal forms, draft documents, and identify next steps.
  4. CLEO Connect: Discover training, tools, and resources about the law for community workers. Watch webinars, get lesson plans, and discover workshops/training. 

Help and Support

For further assistance, email CLEO support or contact us.