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Contact us if you have questions or want to discuss your situation
If you have questions about your rights as an intern, volunteer, freelancer or worker get in touch with Katherine Lapointe (klapointe@cwa-scacanada.ac) at 416-795-8598 or toll-free 1-877-486-4292. We will keep your information completely confidential.
Learn about your rights by province
Visit www.workershelp.ca to find out what your rights are as workers in any province in Canada.
If you're in Ontario, check out the below materials to find out if you are protected under Ontario law as an employee, freelancer or intern/co-op student/volunteer. If you have questions contact Katherine Lapointe (klapointe@cwa-scacanada.ca) at 416-795-8598 or toll-free 1-877-486-4292.
Other resources
Students Against Unpaid Internship Scams http://payyourinterns.ca/
Visit for FAQ about internships in Ontario and updates government action and inaction on this issue.
Youth and Work www.youthandwork.ca
Visit for analysis and in-depth information by lawyer and young worker advocate Andrew Langille.
Canadian Intern Association www.internassociation.ca
Visit for a breakdown of the laws in each province and a guide to claiming backpay.
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Please note we strive to have accurate up-to-date information on our site, but it is not legal advice.