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In this portal, you will find various links. The words that are underlined and in “quotations” will bring you to a Glossary of Terms where you will find their definition.

Remember that this is a guide meant to give you helpful information, not legal advice. We always recommend that you get a “lawyer”. A lawyer is in the best position to give you advice about the process and the likelihood of success.

• Are you a self-represented litigant who wants to apply for leave to appeal?
• Are you a self-represented litigant who has been named as a respondent on an application for leave to appeal?

Leave to Appeal Assistance Project

• Consult the Law Help Ontario site if you are appealing a case from Ontario, or inquiring about where you may apply for free or low cost legal services.
• If you are seeking leave to appeal a case to the Supreme Court and wish to apply for help from the Supreme Court of Canada Leave to Appeal Assistance Project, download the application form. If you are appealing from outside Ontario, you may still apply for assistance and efforts will be made to refer you to local services.