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Introduction
Chapters
1. Criminal Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Diversion Application · Appendix C: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix D: Trial Books · Appendix E: Glossary
2. Youth Justice · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act · Appendix A: Glossary
3. Family Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Assets · IX. Spousal and Child Support · X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders · XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
4. Victims · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Avenues to Address Crime · IV. Victims of Violence in Relationships · V. Seniors and Others with Disabilities · VI. Victims of Human Trafficking · VII. Referrals and Follow-up
5. Public Complaints · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Steps to Take · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints against Doctors · XI. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
6. Human Rights · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role
7. Workers' Compensation · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Limitation Periods · IV. Compensation Claims · V. Occupational Diseases · VI. Claim Benefits · VII. Appeals · VIII. Health and Safety Regulations · IX. Assessments of Employers · X. Fair Practices Officer · XI. LSLAP's Role · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: Referrals · Appendix C: Resources · Appendix D: Claims Process · Appendix E: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix F: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix G: Sample Authorization Form
8. Employment Insurance · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Payment Pending Appeal · XVI. Judicial Review · XVII. Authorization for Representatives · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
9. Employment Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary
10. Creditors and Debtors · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist
11. Consumer Protection · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Consumer Transactions
12. Auto Insurance (ICBC) · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Compulsory Coverage · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Personal Injury Claims · VI. Out-of-Province
13. Motor Vehicle Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent · IX. Drugs and Alcohol · X. Federal Offences · XI. Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Examples of Penalty
14. Mental Health Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Voluntarily Admitted · VII. Involuntarily Admitted · VIII. Criminal Code · IX. Complaints · X. References · Appendix A: Second Opinion · Appendix B: Near Relative
15. Guardianship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Overview · IV. Power of Attorney · V. Representation Agreements · VI. Advance Directives · VII. Committeeship · VIII. Adult Abuse · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Notice of Revocation
16A. Wills and Planning · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing · IV. Mistakes and Alterations · V. Revocation · VI. Will Variation Claims · VII. Intestacy · VIII. Property · IX. First Nations and Wills · X. Health Care Decisions · XI. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Questionnaire · Appendix B: Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
16B. Probate and Administration · I. Introduction · II. Duties of a Personal Representative · III. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · IV. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Glossary
17. Citizenship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss of Citizenship · VIII. Proof · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
18. Immigration · I. Introduction · II. Main Sources · III. Players · IV. Categories of Persons · V. PR Application · VI. IRB · VII. Loss of PR · VIII. Removal Orders · IX. Appeals · X. Offences · XI. Issues at Sentencing · XII. Contacts
19. Landlord and Tenant Rights · I. Introduction · II. RTA Coverage · III. Tenancy Agreements · IV. Moving in · V. Security Deposits · VI. Repair and Service · VII. Rent Increase · VIII. Tenant's Rights · IX. Subletting and Assignment · X. Termination/Eviction · XI. Dispute Resolution · XII. Common Law · XIII. Strata Law · XIV. Assisted Living · XV. Commercial Tenancies · XVI. Mobile Homes · XVII. Income Assistance · XVIII. Illegal Suites · XIX. Forms · XX. Governing Legislation and Resources
20. Small Claims · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: LSLAP Administrative Policy
21. Welfare Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Payment Issues · IX. Additional Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
22. Referrals · I. General · II. Family Law · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Aboriginal · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others
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Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter outlines the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime.

Sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Corporate employers are also liable for sexual harassment.

For more information, consult Chapter 6: Human Rights; and Chapter 9: Employment Law.

In 2015, Parliament enacted the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [CVBR], which came into force on July 23, 2015. The CVBR recognises victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the CVBR acknowledges that victims of crime have the following rights:

the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied
the right to information about the status of criminal proceedings and information about hearings after the accused is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or is found to be unfit to stand trial
the right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system
the right to protection from intimidation and retaliation
the right to request testimonial aids
the right to have the courts consider making a restitution order against the offender
the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid

The CVBR provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial or territorial department, agency or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s. 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s. 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on July 4, 2019.

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Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law · Youth Justice · Family Law · Victims · Public Complaints · Human Rights · Workers Compensation

Chapter One: Criminal Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Diversion Application · Appendix C: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix D: Trial Books · Appendix E: Glossary

Chapter Two: Youth Justice	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Three: Family Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Assets · IX. Spousal and Child Support · X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders · XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Four: Victims	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Avenues to Address Crime · IV. Victims of Violence in Relationships · V. Seniors and Others with Disabilities · VI. Victims of Human Trafficking · VII. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five: Public Complaints	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Steps to Take · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints against Doctors · XI. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter

Chapter Six: Human Rights	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role

Chapter Seven: Workers' Compensation	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Limitation Periods · IV. Compensation Claims · V. Occupational Diseases · VI. Claim Benefits · VII. Appeals · VIII. Health and Safety Regulations · IX. Assessments of Employers · X. Fair Practices Officer · XI. LSLAP's Role · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: Referrals · Appendix C: Resources · Appendix D: Claims Process · Appendix E: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix F: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix G: Sample Authorization Form

Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance · Employment Law · Creditors and Debtors · Consumer Protection · Auto Insurance (ICBC) · Motor Vehicle Law · Mental Health Law

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Payment Pending Appeal · XVI. Judicial Review · XVII. Authorization for Representatives · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist

Chapter Nine: Employment Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Ten: Creditors and Debtors	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve: Auto Insurance (ICBC)	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Compulsory Coverage · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Personal Injury Claims · VI. Out-of-Province

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent · IX. Drugs and Alcohol · X. Federal Offences · XI. ICBC Breaches · XII. Bicycles · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Examples of Penalty

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Voluntarily Admitted · VII. Involuntarily Admitted · VIII. Criminal Code · IX. Complaints · X. References · Appendix A: Second Opinion · Appendix B: Near Relative

Chapters 15-22
Guardianship · Wills and Estates · Citizenship · Immigration · Landlord and Tenant Rights · Small Claims · Welfare Law · Referrals

Chapter Fifteen: Guardianship	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Overview · IV. Power of Attorney · V. Representation Agreements · VI. Advance Directives · VII. Committeeship · VIII. Adult Abuse · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Adult Abuse and Neglect Decision Tree

Chapter Sixteen A: Wills and Estate Planning	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing · IV. Mistakes and Alterations · V. Revocation · VI. Will Variation Claims · VII. Intestacy · VIII. Property · IX. First Nations and Wills · X. Health Care Decisions · XI. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Sixteen B: Probate and Estate Administration	I. Introduction · II. Duties of a Personal Representative · III. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · IV. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss of Citizenship · VIII. Proof · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration	I. Introduction · II. Main Sources · III. Players · IV. Categories of Persons · V. PR Application · VI. IRB · VII. Loss of PR · VIII. Removal Orders · IX. Appeals · X. Offences · XI. Issues at Sentencing · XII. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Rights	I. Introduction · II. RTA Coverage · III. Tenancy Agreements · IV. Moving in · V. Security Deposits · VI. Repair and Service · VII. Rent Increase · VIII. Tenant's Rights · IX. Subletting and Assignment · X. Termination/Eviction · XI. Dispute Resolution · XII. Common Law · XIII. Strata Law · XIV. Assisted Living · XV. Commercial Tenancies · XVI. Mobile Homes · XVII. Income Assistance · XVIII. Illegal Suites · XIX. Forms · XX. Governing Legislation and Resources

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: Administration Policy

Chapter Twenty One: Welfare Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Payment Issues · IX. Additional Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals

Chapter Twenty Two: Referrals	I. General · II. Family Law · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Aboriginal · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others

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 {{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = victims}}
-Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues a client can take to address being a victim of crime.
+Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs.  This chapter outlines the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime.
-In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [''CVBR''], which is expected to come into force on July 23, 2015. The ''CVBR'' recognizes victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be  considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the CVBR acknowledges victims of crime have the following rights:
+Sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Corporate employers are also liable for sexual harassment.
-*the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied;
-*the right to information about the status of criminal proceedings and information about hearings after the accused is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or unfit to stand trial;
-*the right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system;
-*the right to protection from intimidation and retaliation;
-*the right to request testimonial aids;
-*the right to have the courts consider making a restitution order against the offender; and
-*the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid.
-The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial or territorial department, agency or body if they are of the opinion that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s. 25). It is important to note, however, that the ''CVBR'' does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s. 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.
+For more information, consult Chapter 6: Human Rights; and Chapter 9: Employment Law.
-== A. Governing Legislation, Regulations, Policy Guidelines, and Resources ==
+In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [CVBR], which came into force on July 23, 2015.  The CVBR recognises victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system.  In particular, the CVBR acknowledges that victims of crime have the following rights:
+*the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied
+*the right to information about the status of criminal proceedings and information about hearings after the accused is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or is found to be unfit to stand trial
+*the right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system
+*the right to protection from intimidation and retaliation
+*the right to request testimonial aids
+*the right to have the courts consider making a restitution order against the offender
+*the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid
-=== 1. Legislation and Regulations ===
+The CVBR provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial or territorial department, agency or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s. 25).  It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s. 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.
-''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2(In force on July 23, 2015).
-*Website: http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&DocId=7935412
-''Victims of Crime Act'', RSBC 1996, c 478
+{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= July 4, 2019}}
-*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/Stat/V/96478_01.htm
+{{LSLAP Manual Navbox|type=chapters1-7}}
-''Crime Victim Assistance Act'', SBC 2001, c 38.
-*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/C/01038_01.htm
-''Crime Victim Assistance (General) Regulation'', BC Reg 161/2002.
-*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/C/161_2002.htm
-''Crime Victim Assistance (Income Support and Vocational Services and Expenses) Regulation'' BC Reg 162/2002
-*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/c/162_2002.htm
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