Clinique juridique francophone d’Ottawa
The Clinique juridique francophone d’Ottawa is committed to providing accessible legal support in French to low-income residents of Ottawa. Our services cover a variety of legal areas to ensure fair access to justice for all. Additionally, our team offers a wide range of legal education workshops to groups to increase awareness and prevent legal issues.



Legal assistance in various areas of law
Our team of lawyers and legal advisors can assist, represent and/or advise you in various areas of law. All services are offered in French only.
- Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
- Resolving issues related to subsidized housing
- Help with evictions
- Applying for permanent residency on humanitarian grounds
- Seeking sponsorship for humanitarian reasons
- Getting advice on temporary statuses and immigration options
* If you have a refugee claim, contact Legal Aid Ontario at 1-800-668-8258 (sans frais)
- Navigating separation and divorce
- Ensuring fair child support arrangements
- Resolving issues of paternity
- Contest refusals of assistance
- Resolve overpayment issues related to government benefits
Available to financially eligible residents
General legal advice on workplace sexual harassment
- General legal advice
- Representation in court

Legal education
Legal education workshops
Our team engages with the community to provide legal education workshops aimed at improving access to knowledge of rights and preventing potential legal issues.
Customized workshops
We can tailor a legal education workshop to suit your specific needs.
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Free information sessions and legal advice services available for individuals facing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Awareness of the rights
of elderly people
Legal education workshops designed for seniors that cover essential legal topics in an accessible manner. These workshops are aimed at various groups, including caregivers and professionals working with elderly individuals
Immigration Law
Legal education workshops on a variety of topics, including family reunification, permanent residency and sponsorship: 6 mistakes to avoid, humanitarian applications: what you need to know, common problems for temporary residents (students, workers and visitors) and more.
Housing rights (tenants)
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and the eviction procedure. Domestic violence and housing rights. Tenants' rights and obligations.
Legal information helpline
1 (877) 500-4508
The Ligne d’information juridique is a free and confidential service for residents of Eastern Ontario.
Contact us hereFree legal advice by phone (in French only)
It provides legal advice and information in French in various areas of law:
- Immigration
- Housing (tenants only)
- Human rights
- Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Employment Insurance
- Employment rights
Eligibility
Residents of the following regions* have access to the Legal Information Helpline:
- Belleville
- Cornwall
- Peterborough
- Sharbot Lake
- Cobourg
- Kingston
- Perth
- Renfrew
* *Note: These regions are designated as Francophone under the Ontario French Language Services Act. The Ligne d’information juridique is an initiative of French Language Services of Legal Aid Ontario.
Our team
Meet our dedicated team of lawyers, notaries, legal advisors, interns, and managers at the Clinique juridique francophone d’Ottawa.
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Me Alicideea Le Roc
Director, Lawyer, and Notary
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Me Kakomire Kashongwe
Lawyer and Notary
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Me Éric Cabana
Lawyer and Notary
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Me Safiatou Diallo
Lawyer and Notary
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Me Francesca Kacou
Lawyer and Notary
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Régis Ntwari
Legal Advisor
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Fatima ezzahra Lahyan
Office Manager
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