The South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO) is a non-profit legal aid organization established in the 1980s to provide accessible legal services to low-income individuals and families from South Asian communities in Ontario, Canada. Operating for over 40 years, SALCO focuses on bridging gaps in the legal system for immigrants, refugees, and marginalized groups, with services covering immigration and refugee law, employment rights, family law, housing, and human rights. The clinic offers pro bono or reduced-cost direct legal representation, advice, referrals, and emphasizes empowerment through education, advocacy, and community outreach programs. SALCO engages in policy advocacy, workshops, and broader social justice initiatives, including interventions in landmark cases on refugee rights and anti-discrimination policies. Governed by a board of directors (including notable members like human rights lawyer Khurrum Awan) and staffed by lawyers, paralegals, and volunteers, it collaborates with other legal aid and community groups. SALCO provides culturally sensitive, multilingual services in languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Tamil to clients from diverse South Asian backgrounds (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghan). Funding comes from government grants, donations, and legal aid programs, though the organization faces challenges due to funding constraints and increasing demand driven by immigration trends and economic disparities.