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you provide your credit card number to fraudsters to<br />
cover shipping costs. In the romance scam, fraudsters<br />
ask for money to cover travel costs to visit you, etc.<br />
You can check the police website for more information<br />
at: www.guelphpolice.ca/en/crime-prevention-andsafety/fraud-safety.asp<br />
7. How do I protect myself from identity theft? The<br />
RCMP has many tips for preventing identity theft including<br />
that you should be wary of unsolicited e-mails,<br />
telephone calls or mail attempting to extract personal<br />
or financial information from you. You should limit the<br />
identity documents you carry in your wallet. You<br />
should check your credit reports, bank and credit card<br />
statements and report any irregularities promptly. You<br />
should swipe your debit or credit card yourself and not<br />
allow a cashier to do it for you. You should always<br />
shield your personal identification number when using<br />
an ATM or a PIN pad. You should shred personal and<br />
financial documents before putting them in the garbage.<br />
For more tips, visit the RCMP at www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/id-theft-vol-eng.htm.<br />
8. Can my landlord evict me in the winter? Yes, tenants<br />
can be evicted in the winter. However, landlords<br />
can only evict for reasons outlined in the Residential<br />
Tenancies Act (i.e., arrears). Landlords must provide<br />
the proper notice of termination. Tenants have the right<br />
to fight the eviction through a hearing at the Landlord<br />
and Tenant Board. If you have questions about your<br />
tenancy, contact the Legal Clinic.<br />
Can I get help with the cost of my electricity bill?<br />
Yes! The Electricity Support Program (OESP) assists<br />
those in lower-income homes. If you are a customer of<br />
an electricity utility, the OESP will reduce the cost of<br />
your household electricity by applying a monthly credit<br />
directly to your bill. The credit amount will depend on<br />
how many people live in your home and your combined<br />
household income. For information, please contact<br />
the OESP at https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/.<br />
Where can I find out about resources and services<br />
available to seniors in Ontario? The Ontario Senior<br />
Guide, through the government of Ontario, provides<br />
helpful information on resources available to seniors in<br />
Ontario, including tax credits, health, caregiving, housing,<br />
driving and staying safe. The Guide can be found<br />
at: www.ontario.ca/page/guide-programs-and-servicesseniors.<br />
I have a legal concern. Where can I look for information?<br />
Community Legal Education Ontario<br />
(CLEO) produces practical legal information to help<br />
people understand and exercise their legal rights.<br />
CLEO provides information on health and disability<br />
law (i.e., continuing power of attorney for property),<br />
consumer law, abuse and family violence, and more.<br />
You can reach CLEO at www.cleo.on.ca. If you are<br />
unable to find the answers you need, please contact us<br />
at the Legal Clinic for assistance or a referral.<br />
*This is general information and not legal advice. If<br />
you need legal advice, please contact the Legal Clinic.<br />
9. Are Care Homes protected under the Residential<br />
Tenancies Act? Yes! A care home is a place you<br />
rent, where you get health care services, attendant care,<br />
or help with daily living. If you live in a care home,<br />
you are a tenant and have legal rights. If you have<br />
questions about your tenancy, contact the Legal Clinic.<br />
10. Is there social housing available to seniors? Yes!<br />
Rent-geared-to-income housing is available through<br />
the County of Wellington’s Housing Services, including<br />
apartment buildings catering to senior tenants. The<br />
County also has formal service agreements with a number<br />
of Retirement Homes in the area, where tenants can<br />
receive housing along with related supports. If you disagree<br />
with a decision made by Housing Service, you<br />
can request a review within 10 days and can contact the<br />
Legal Clinic for assistance with the review. To apply<br />
for the Centralized Waitlist, contact the County of<br />
Wellington’s Housing Services at 519-837-5492<br />
x 4060.<br />
Can’t stop now…A few more Referrals for Seniors*<br />
Brought to you by the Legal Clinic<br />
World Suicide Prevention Day<br />
On September 10, people from over 50 countries will<br />
join together to recognize World Suicide Prevention<br />
Day. This year’s theme is, ‘Working Together to Prevent<br />
Suicide’. The Suicide Awareness Council of<br />
Wellington Dufferin is a community voice that supports<br />
the importance of suicide awareness and prevention.<br />
As in previous years, the Council will be<br />
distributing free tulip bulb packages across the region.<br />
The bulbs are the Council’s symbol of HOPE<br />
and resiliency.<br />
For more information, visit www.sacwd.ca or<br />
1-844-264-2993 ext. 7015.<br />
Diabetes Support Group<br />
All are welcome to join The Diabetes Support<br />
Group which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday<br />
mornings of the month (Room 2, 9:00 - 10:00<br />
a.m.). The group meets in <strong>June</strong> on <strong>June</strong> 12 and <strong>June</strong><br />
26. There will be no meetings in <strong>July</strong> or on <strong>August</strong><br />
14. The group will meet again on Tuesday, <strong>August</strong><br />
28.<br />
A $2.00 donation helps support this great program.<br />
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