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The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]]'s (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 22 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.
The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]]'s (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.
 
'''This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship.''' All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. '''Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.'''


==Contents==
==Contents==
 
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===Introduction===
===Introduction===


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*'''Chapter One - Criminal Law'''
*'''Chapter One - Criminal Law'''
**[[Introduction to Criminal Law (1:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)|III. Etiquette]]{{·}}[[Criminal Charges (1:IV)|IV. Criminal Charges]]{{·}}[[Substantive Law on Criminal Offences (1:V)|V. Substantive Law]]{{·}}[[Resolving Criminal Matters Prior to Trial (1:VI)|VI. Resolving Prior to Trial]]{{·}}[[Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)|VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial]]{{·}}[[Other Issues in Criminal Matters (1:VIII)|VIII. Other Issues]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1:IX)|IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Policies on Criminal Law (1:X)|X. LSLAP Policies]]{{·}}[[Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)|XI. Information for LSLAP Students]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)|XII. Etiquette for Law Students]]{{·}}[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]]{{·}}[[Sample Initial Sentencing Position (1:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position]]{{·}}[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App B)|Appendix B: Diversion Application]]{{·}}[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Sentencing Hearing (1:App C)|Appendix C: Sentencing Hearing]]{{·}}[[Criminal Trial Books (1:App D)|Appendix D: Trial Books]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App E)|Appendix E: Glossary]]
**[[Introduction to Criminal Law (1:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)|III. Etiquette]]{{·}}[[Criminal Charges (1:IV)|IV. Criminal Charges]]{{·}}[[Substantive Law on Criminal Offences (1:V)|V. Substantive Law]]{{·}}[[Resolving Criminal Matters Prior to Trial (1:VI)|VI. Resolving Prior to Trial]]{{·}}[[Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)|VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial]]{{·}}[[Other Issues in Criminal Matters (1:VIII)|VIII. Other Issues]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1:IX)|IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Policies on Criminal Law (1:X)|X. LSLAP Policies]]{{·}}[[Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)|XI. Information for LSLAP Students]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)|XII. Etiquette for Law Students]]{{·}}[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]]{{·}}[[Sample Initial Sentencing Position (1:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position]]{{·}}[[Sample Information (1:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Information]]{{·}}[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Diversion Application]]{{·}}[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)|Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing]]{{·}}[[Criminal Trial Books (1:App E)|Appendix E: Trial Books]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App F)|Appendix F: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Two - Youth Justice'''
*'''Chapter Two - Youth Justice'''
** [[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Youth Justice (2:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)|III. Youth Criminal Justice Act]]{{·}}[[Provincial Offences under the Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act (2:IV)|IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act]]{{·}}[[Youth Justice Glossary (2:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
** [[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Youth Justice (2:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)|III. Youth Criminal Justice Act]]{{·}}[[Provincial Offences under the Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act (2:IV)|IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act]]{{·}}[[Youth Justice Glossary (2:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Three - Family Law'''
*'''Chapter Three - Family Law'''
** [[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]] {{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] {{·}}[[Marriage (3:III)|III. Marriage]]{{·}}[[Divorce (3:IV)|IV. Divorce]]{{·}}[[Uncontested Divorce (3:V)|V. Uncontested Divorce]]{{·}}[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]{{·}}[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]{{·}}[[Assets of Couples (3:VIII)|VIII. Assets]]{{·}}[[Spousal and Child Support (3:IX)|IX. Spousal and Child Support]]{{·}}[[Interjurisdictional Support Orders (3:X)|X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders]]{{·}}[[Custody, Guardianship, and Access (3:XI)|XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access]]{{·}}[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]{{·}}[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]{{·}}[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]{{·}}[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]{{·}}[[Family Law Glossary (3:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
** [[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Marriage (3:III)|III. Marriage]]{{·}}[[Divorce (3:IV)|IV. Divorce]]{{·}}[[Uncontested Divorce (3:V)|V. Uncontested Divorce]]{{·}}[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]{{·}}[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]{{·}}[[Family Violence (3:VIII)|VIII. Family Violence]]{{·}}[[Assets of Couples (3:IX)|IX. Assets]]{{·}}[[Spousal and Child Support (3:X)|X. Spousal and Child Support]]{{·}}[[Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI)|XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact]]{{·}}[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]{{·}}[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]{{·}}[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]{{·}}[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]{{·}}[[Family Law Glossary (3:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Four - Victims'''
*'''Chapter Four - Victims'''
** [[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:III)|III. Avenues to Address Crime]]{{·}}[[Victims of Violence in Relationships (4:IV)|IV. Victims of Violence in Relationships]]{{·}}[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors and Others with Disabilities (4:V)|V. Seniors and Others with Disabilities]]{{·}}[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Human Trafficking]]{{·}}[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:VII)|VII. Referrals and Follow-up]]
** [[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:III)|III. Crime Victim Assistance Program]]{{·}}[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:IV)|IV. Avenues to Address Crime]]{{·}}[[Victims of Sexual Assault (4:V)|V. Victims of Sexual Assault]]{{·}}[[Victims of Relationship Violence (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Relationship Violence]]{{·}}[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities (4:VII)|VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities]]{{·}}[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VIII)|VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking]]{{·}}[[Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)|IX. Missing Persons and Abductions]]{{·}}[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP and Restorative Justice]]{{·}}[[Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)|XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims]]{{·}}[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)|XII. Referrals and Follow-up]]
*'''Chapter Five - Public Complaints'''
*'''Chapter Five - Public Complaints'''
** [[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Steps to Take regarding Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Steps to Take]]{{·}}[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]{{·}}[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]{{·}}[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:X)|X. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
** [[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Review of Administrative Decisions]]{{·}}[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]{{·}}[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]{{·}}[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
*'''Chapter Six - Human Rights'''
*'''Chapter Six - Human Rights'''
** [[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Human Rights (6:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[BC Human Rights Code (6:III)|III. BC Human Rights Code]]{{·}}[[Canadian Human Rights Act (6:IV)|IV. Canadian Human Rights Act]]{{·}}[[BC Civil Rights Protection Act (6:V)|V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act]]{{·}}[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]]
** {{·}}[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Human Rights (6:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[BC Human Rights Code (6:III)|III. BC Human Rights Code]]{{·}}[[Canadian Human Rights Act (6:IV)|IV. Canadian Human Rights Act]]{{·}}[[BC Civil Rights Protection Act (6:V)|V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act]]{{·}}[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. Indigenous Complainants]]{{·}}[[Online Mediations and Hearings for Human Rights Complaints (6:IX)|IX. Online Mediations & Hearings]]
*'''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation'''
*'''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation'''
** [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:III)|III. Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:IV)|IV. Compensation Claims]]{{·}}[[Occupational Diseases for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Occupational Diseases]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:VI)|VI. Claim Benefits]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:VII)|VII. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:VIII)|VIII. Health and Safety Regulations]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:X)|X. Fair Practices Officer]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XI)|XI. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App B)|Appendix B: Referrals]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App C)|Appendix C: Resources]]{{·}}[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App D)|Appendix D: Claims Process]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App E)|Appendix E: Checklist for Interviews]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Appeals]]{{·}}[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App G)|Appendix G: Sample Authorization Form]]
** [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:III)|III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)|IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions]]{{·}}[[Making a Worker's Compensation Claim (7:VI)|VI. Making a  Claim]]{{·}}[[The Worker's Compensation Claim Acceptance Process (7:VII)|VII. The Claim Acceptance Process]]{{·}}[[Worker Status for Workers' Compensation (7:VIII)|VIII. Worker Status]]{{·}}[[Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Disability and Causation]]{{·}}[[Time Limits and Procedures in Workers' Compensation (7:X)|X. Time Limits and Procedures]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:XI)|XI. Claim Benefits]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XII)|XII. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XIII)|XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XIV)|XIV. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:XV)|XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer]]{{·}}[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]{{·}}[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App C)|Appendix C: Referrals]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App D)|Appendix D: Resources]]{{·}}[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App E)|Appendix E: Claims Process]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App G)|Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals]]{{·}}[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App H)|Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form]]
*'''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance'''
*'''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance'''
** [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy, and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]{{·}}[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]{{·}}[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]{{·}}[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]{{·}}[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]{{·}}[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]{{·}}[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]{{·}}[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]{{·}}[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]{{·}}[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Payment of Employment Insurance Benefits Pending Appeal Not Recoverable (8:XV)|XV. Payment Pending Appeal]]{{·}}[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XVI)|XVI. Judicial Review]]{{·}}[[Authorization for Representatives at the Employment Insurance Commission (8:XVII)|XVII. Authorization for Representatives]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]]
** [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]{{·}}[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]{{·}}[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]{{·}}[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]{{·}}[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]{{·}}[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]{{·}}[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]{{·}}[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]{{·}}[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]{{·}}[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XV)|XV. Judicial Review]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)|XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]]
*'''Chapter Nine - Employment Law'''
*'''Chapter Nine - Employment Law'''
** [[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Employment Law (9:III)|III. Checklist]]{{·}}[[Preliminary Matters for Employment Law (9:IV)|IV. Preliminary Matters]]{{·}}[[Employment Law Issues (9:V)|V. Employment Issues]]{{·}}[[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI)|VI. Remedies]]{{·}}[[Strategies and Tips for Employment Law (9:VII)|VII. Strategies and Tips]]{{·}}[[Employment Law Glossary (9:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
** [[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Employment Law (9:III)|III. Checklist]]{{·}}[[Preliminary Matters for Employment Law (9:IV)|IV. Preliminary Matters]]{{·}}[[Employment Law Issues (9:V)|V. Employment Issues]]{{·}}[[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI)|VI. Remedies]]{{·}}[[Strategies and Tips for Employment Law (9:VII)|VII. Strategies and Tips]]{{·}}[[Employment Law Glossary (9:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Ten - Creditors and Debtors'''
*'''Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance'''
** [[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Creditors' Remedies against Debtors (10:III)|III. Creditors' Remedies]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]{{·}}[[Dealing with Debt (10:V)|V. Dealing with Debt]]{{·}}[[Relevant Forms for Creditors' Remedies (10:App A)|Appendix A: Relevant Forms]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Examination in Aid of Execution for Creditors' Remedies (10:App B)|Appendix B: Examination Checklist]]
** [[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Creditors' Remedies against Debtors (10:III)|III. Creditors' Remedies]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]{{·}}[[Dealing with Debt (10:V)|V. Dealing with Debt]]{{·}}[[Relevant Forms for Creditors' Remedies (10:App A)|Appendix A: Relevant Forms]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Examination in Aid of Execution for Creditors' Remedies (10:App B)|Appendix B: Examination Checklist]]
*'''Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection'''
*'''Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection'''
** [[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Contracts for Sale of Goods (11:III)|III. Contracts for Sale of Goods]]{{·}}[[Consumer Protection from Deceptive and Unconscionable Acts (11:IV)|IV. Consumer Protection]]{{·}}[[Direct Sales, Future Performance, and Time Share Contracts (11:V)|V. Direct Sales]]{{·}}[[Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements (11:VI)|VI. Conditional Sales Contracts]]{{·}}[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]]{{·}}[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]]{{·}}[[Clinician Guide for Consumer Transactions (11:IX)|IX. Consumer Transactions]]
** [[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Contracts for Sale of Goods (11:III)|III. Contracts for Sale of Goods]]{{·}}[[Consumer Protection from Deceptive and Unconscionable Acts (11:IV)|IV. Consumer Protection]]{{·}}[[Direct Sales, Future Performance, and Time Share Contracts (11:V)|V. Direct Sales]]{{·}}[[Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements (11:VI)|VI. Conditional Sales Contracts]]{{·}}[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]]{{·}}[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]]{{·}}[[Forum of Redress (11:IX)|IX. Forum of Redress]]{{·}}[[Clinician Guide for Consumer Transactions (11:X)|X. Consumer Transactions]]
*'''Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)'''
*'''Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)'''
** [[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (12:III)|III. Compulsory Coverage]]{{·}}[[Optional ICBC Insurance (12:IV)|IV. Optional Insurance]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Personal Injury Claims (12:V)|V. Personal Injury Claims]]{{·}}[[ICBC Claims and Out-of-Province Insurers or Accidents (12:VI)|VI. Out-of-Province]]
** [[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Basic Coverage (12:III)|III. Basic Coverage]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. Optional Insurance]]{{·}}[[Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)|V. Seeking Legal Counsel]]{{·}}[[Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)|VI. Disputes with ICBC]]{{·}}[[When You Can Still Sue (12:VII)|VII. When You Can Still Sue]]{{·}}[[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance for Accidents on or Before April 30 2021 (12:VIII)|VIII. On or Before April 30 2021]]{{·}}[[Limitation on Experts (12:IX)|IX. Limitation on Experts]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Compulsory Coverage (12:X)|X. Compulsory Coverage]]{{·}}[[Optional ICBC Insurance (12:XI)|XI. Optional Insurance]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Personal Injury Claims (12:XII)|XII. Personal Injury Claims]]{{·}}[[Claims Involving Out-of-province Insurers or Accidents (12:XIII)|XIII. Out-of-Province]]
*'''Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law'''
*'''Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law'''
** [[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Motor Vehicle Law (13:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law at the Roadside (13:III)|III. At the Roadside]]{{·}}[[Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV)|IV. Duties after a Collision]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Violation Tickets (13:V)|V. Violation Tickets]]{{·}}[[Provincial Driving Offences (13:VI)|VI. Provincial Offences]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]]{{·}}[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Drugs and Alcohol]]{{·}}[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XI)|XI. ICBC Breaches]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicles and Bicycles (13:XII)|XII. Bicycles]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Motor Vehicle Law (13:XIII)|XIII. LSLAP Program Information]]{{·}}[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: Examples of Penalty]]
** [[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Motor Vehicle Law (13:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law at the Roadside (13:III)|III. At the Roadside]]{{·}}[[Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV)|IV. Duties after a Collision]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Violation Tickets (13:V)|V. Violation Tickets]]{{·}}[[Provincial Driving Offences (13:VI)|VI. Provincial Offences]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]]{{·}}[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Alcohol and Drugs]]{{·}}[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]]{{·}}[[Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Driving While Prohibited]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]]{{·}}[[Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles (13:XIII)|XIII. Bicycles]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Motor Vehicle Law (13:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP Program Information]]{{·}}[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines]]
*'''Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law'''
*'''Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law'''
** [[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Theory and Approach (14:III)|III. Theory and Approach]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Voluntarily Admitted Patients (14:VI)|VI. Voluntarily Admitted]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted]]{{·}}[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:VIII)|VIII. Criminal Code]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Complaints to the Ombudsperson (14:IX)|IX. Complaints]]{{·}}[[Mental Health: References (14:X)|X. References]]{{·}}[[Request for Second Medical Opinion (14:App A)|Appendix A: Second Opinion]]{{·}}[[Nomination of Near Relative (14:App B)|Appendix B: Near Relative]]
** [[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Theory and Approach (14:III)|III. Theory and Approach]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Consent to Medical Treatment (14:VI)|VI. Consent to Medical Treatment]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Youth]]{{·}}[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:IX)|IX. Criminal Code]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Complaints to the Ombudsperson (14:X)|X. Complaints]]{{·}}[[Mental Health: References (14:XI)|XI. References]]{{·}}[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Mental Health (14:XII)|XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]
*'''Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship'''
*'''Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making'''
** [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Overview of Adult Guardianship and Incapacity (15:III)|III. Overview]]{{·}}[[Power of Attorney (15:IV)|IV. Power of Attorney]]{{·}}[[Representation Agreements (15:V)|V. Representation Agreements]]{{·}}[[Advance Directives (15:VI)|VI. Advance Directives]]{{·}}[[Guardianship in BC: Committeeship (15:VII)|VII. Committeeship]]{{·}}[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII)|VIII. Adult Abuse]]{{·}}[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]]{{·}}[[Notice of Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App B)|Appendix B: Notice of Revocation]]
** [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:III)|III. Mental Capacity]]{{·}}[[Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)|IV. Substitute Decision Making]]{{·}}[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]]{{·}}[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)|VI. Adult Abuse]]{{·}}[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]]{{·}}[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]]{{·}}[[BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:App B)|Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect]]
*'''Chapter Sixteen A – Wills and Estate Planning'''
*'''Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration'''
** [[Introduction to Wills and Estate Planning (16A:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills (16A:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Making and Executing a Will (16A:III)|III. Making and Executing]]{{·}}[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16A:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]{{·}}[[Revocation of a Will (16A:V)|V. Revocation]]{{·}}[[Will Variation Claims (16A:VI)|VI. Will Variation Claims]]{{·}}[[Intestacy (16A:VII)|VII. Intestacy]]{{·}}[[Survivorship (16A:VIII)|VIII. Survivorship]]{{·}} [[Joint Assets (16A:IX)|IX. Joint Assets]]{{·}} [[First Nations and Wills (16A:X)|X. First Nations and Wills]]{{·}} [[Living Wills (16A:XI)|XI. Living Wills]]{{·}} [[LSLAP File Administration Policy(16A:XII)|XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]{{·}} [[Appendix Index (16A:XIII)|XIII. Appendix Index]]{{·}}[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16A:App A)|Appendix A: Questionnaire]]{{·}}[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16A:App B)|Appendix B: Checklist]]{{·}}[[Wills Glossary (16A:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
** [[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills and Estate (16:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]{{·}}[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]{{·}}[[Court's Power to Cure Deficiencies and Rectify Wills (16:V)|V. Court's Power]]{{·}}[[Revocation of a Will (16:VI)|VI. Revocation]]{{·}}[[Wills Variation Claims (16:VII)|VII. Wills Variation Claims]]{{·}}[[Intestacy (16:VIII)|VIII. Intestacy]]{{·}}[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:IX)|IX. Property]]{{·}} [[First Nations and Wills (16:X)|X. First Nations and Wills]]{{·}} [[Estate Administration (16:XI)|XI. Estate Administration]]{{·}}[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XII)|XII. Duties of a Personal Representative]]{{·}}[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16:XIII)|XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]{{·}}[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate (16:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]{{·}}[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16:App A)|Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire]]{{·}}[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16:App B)|Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist]]{{·}}[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Sixteen B– Probate and Estate Administration'''
** [[Introduction to Probate and Administration of the Estate (16B:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16B:II)|II. Duties of a Personal Representative]]{{·}}[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16B:III)|III. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]{{·}}[[LSLAP File Administration Policy (16B:IV)|IV. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]{{·}}[[Appendix Index (16B:V)|V. Appendix Index]]{{·}}[[Wills Glossary (16B:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship'''
*'''Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship'''
** [[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]{{·}}[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]{{·}}[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]{{·}}[[Loss of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss of Citizenship]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]{{·}}[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]{{·}}[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
** [[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]{{·}}[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]{{·}}[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]{{·}}[[Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renunciation]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]{{·}}[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]{{·}}[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
*'''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration'''
*'''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law'''
** [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Main Sources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Main Sources]]{{·}}[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]{{·}}[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]]{{·}}[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. PR Application]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VI)|VI. IRB]]{{·}}[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VII)|VII. Loss of PR]]{{·}}[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:VIII)|VIII. Removal Orders]]{{·}}[[Immigration Appeals (18:IX)|IX. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Immigration Offences (18:X)|X. Offences]]{{·}}[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XI)|XI. Issues at Sentencing]]{{·}}[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XII)|XII. Contacts]]
** [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]{{·}}[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]]{{·}}[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. PR Application]]{{·}}[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identifications]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]]{{·}}[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]]{{·}}[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]{{·}}[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]]{{·}}[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Immigration Offences (18:XII)|XII. Offences]]{{·}}[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XIII)|XIII. Issues at Sentencing]]{{·}}[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]]
*'''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights'''
*'''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law'''
** [[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Act Coverage (19:III)|III. RTA Coverage]]{{·}}[[Tenancy Agreements (19:IV)|IV. Tenancy Agreements]]{{·}}[[Moving in and Residential Tenancies (19:V)|V. Moving in]]{{·}}[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Security Deposits]]{{·}}[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:VII)|VII. Repair and Service]]{{·}}[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Rent Increase]]{{·}}[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:IX)|IX. Tenant's Rights]]{{·}}[[Moving out and Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Moving out]]{{·}}[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:XI)|XI. Termination/Eviction]]{{·}}[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:XII)|XII. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Tenancy, Common Law and the Residential Tenancy Act (19:XIII)|XIII. Common Law]]{{·}}[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XIV)|XIV. Strata Law]]{{·}}[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XV)|XV. Assisted Living]]{{·}}[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XVI)|XVI. Commercial Tenancies]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XVII)|XVII. Mobile Homes]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Income Assistance]]{{·}}[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XIX)|XIX. Illegal Suites]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XX)|XX. Forms]]
** [[The Residential Tenancy Act (19:I)|I. Residential Tenancy Act]]{{·}}[[Tenancy Agreements (19:II)|II. Tenancy Agreements]]{{·}}[[Moving In and Moving Out in Residential Tenancies (19:III)|III. Moving In and Moving Out]]{{·}}[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Security Deposits]]{{·}}[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:V)|V. Repair and Service]]{{·}}[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Rent Increase]]{{·}}[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:VII)|VII. Tenant's Rights]]{{·}}[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Subletting and Assignment]]{{·}}[[End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:IX)|IX. Termination/Eviction]]{{·}}[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XI)|XI. Common Law]]{{·}}[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XII)|XII. Strata Law]]{{·}}[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII)|XIII. Assisted Living]]{{·}}[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Commercial Tenancies]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Manufactured Homes (Formerly "Mobile Homes") (19:XV)|XV. Manufactured Homes]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Income Assistance, Taxation, and Rental Housing (19:XVI)|XVI. Income Assistance]]{{·}}[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVII)|XVII. Illegal Suites]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Forms]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XIX)|XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
*'''Chapter Twenty – Small Claims'''
*'''Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT'''
** [[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Do You Have a Small Claim? (20:III)|III. Do You Have a Claim?]]{{·}}[[Choosing the Proper Forum for Small Claims (20:IV)|IV. Choosing the Proper Forum]]{{·}}[[Starting a Small Claim (20:V)|V. Starting a Claim]]{{·}}[[Responding to a Small Claim (20:VI)|VI. Responding to a Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Default Order (20:VII)|VII. Default Order]]{{·}}[[How Small Claims Proceed (20:VIII)|VIII. How a Claim Proceeds]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Applications and Procedures Pre-Trial (20:IX)|IX. Pre-Trial]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Mediation (20:X)|X. Mediation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)|XI. Settlement Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences (20:XII)|XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial Preparation (20:XIII)|XIII. Trial Preparation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trials (20:XIV)|XIV. Trials]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Costs and Penalties (20:XV)|XV. Costs and Penalties]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeals (20:XVI)|XVI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)|XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Registries (20:App A)|Appendix A: Registries]]{{·}}[[Sample Demand Letter (20:App B)|Appendix B: Demand Letter]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice of Claim for Small Claims (20:App C)|Appendix C: Notice of Claim]]{{·}}[[Sample Reply to Claim for Small Claims (20:App D)|Appendix D: Reply to Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Glossary (20:App E)|Appendix E: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods (20:App F)|Appendix F: Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Causes of Action (20:App G)|Appendix G: Causes of Action]]{{·}}[[Civil Resolution Tribunal Procedures (20:App H)|Appendix H: Tribunal Procedures]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Court Fees (20:App I)|Appendix I: Court Fees]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conference Preparation Checklist (20:App J)|Appendix J: Settlement Conference]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Payment Hearing Checklist (20:App K)|Appendix K: Payment Hearing]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeal (20:App L)|Appendix L: Appeal]]
** [[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Do You Have a Small Claim? (20:III)|III. Do You Have a Claim?]]{{·}}[[Choosing the Proper Forum for Small Claims (20:IV)|IV. Choosing the Proper Forum]]{{·}}[[Starting a Small Claim (20:V)|V. Starting a Claim]]{{·}}[[Responding to a Small Claim (20:VI)|VI. Responding to a Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Default Order (20:VII)|VII. Default Order]]{{·}}[[How Small Claims Proceed (20:VIII)|VIII. How a Claim Proceeds]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Applications and Procedures Pre-Trial (20:IX)|IX. Pre-Trial]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Mediation (20:X)|X. Mediation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)|XI. Settlement Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences (20:XII)|XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial Preparation (20:XIII)|XIII. Trial Preparation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trials (20:XIV)|XIV. Trials]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Costs and Penalties (20:XV)|XV. Costs and Penalties]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeals (20:XVI)|XVI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)|XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Registries (20:App A)|Appendix A: Registries]]{{·}}[[Sample Demand Letter (20:App B)|Appendix B: Demand Letter]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice of Claim for Small Claims (20:App C)|Appendix C: Notice of Claim]]{{·}}[[Sample Reply to Claim for Small Claims (20:App D)|Appendix D: Reply to Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Glossary (20:App E)|Appendix E: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods (20:App F)|Appendix F: Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Causes of Action (20:App G)|Appendix G: Causes of Action]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Court Fees (20:App H)|Appendix H: Court Fees]]{{·}}[[Civil Resolution Tribunal Fees (20:App I)|Appendix I: Tribunal Fees]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conference Preparation Checklist (20:App J)|Appendix J: Settlement Conference]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Payment Hearing Checklist (20:App K)|Appendix K: Payment Hearing]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeal (20:App L)|Appendix L: Appeal]]{{·}}[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Small Claims (20:App M)|Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy]]
*'''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''
*'''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''
** [[Introduction to Welfare (21:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Welfare (21:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Welfare Eligibility (21:III)|III. Eligibility]]{{·}}[[Special Situations and Welfare (21:IV)|IV. Special Situations]]{{·}}[[Factors That May Affect Welfare Eligibility (21:V)|V. Eligibility Factors]]{{·}}[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]]{{·}}[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]]{{·}}[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Payment Issues]]{{·}}[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]]{{·}}[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]]{{·}}[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
** [[Introduction to Welfare (21:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Welfare (21:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Welfare Eligibility (21:III)|III. Eligibility]]{{·}}[[Special Situations and Welfare (21:IV)|IV. Special Situations]]{{·}}[[Factors That May Affect Welfare Eligibility (21:V)|V. Eligibility Factors]]{{·}}[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]]{{·}}[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]]{{·}}[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Rates and Payment Issues]]{{·}}[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]]{{·}}[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]]{{·}}[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
*'''Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals'''
*'''Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law'''
** [[General Legal Help Resources (22:I)|I. General]]{{·}}[[Family Law Resources (22:II)|II. Family Law]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Resources (22:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]{{·}}[[Human Rights Resources (22:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]{{·}}[[Wills and Estates Resources (22:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (22:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]{{·}}[[Disability Resources (22:VII)|VII. Disability]]{{·}}[[Employment Resources (22:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]{{·}}[[Debt Resources (22:IX)|IX. Debt]]{{·}}[[Aboriginal Resources (22:X)|X. Aboriginal]]{{·}}[[Police Complaints Resources (22:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]{{·}}[[Chinese Language Resources (22:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]{{·}}[[Other Resources (22:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
** [[Introduction (22:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation (22:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[The Strata Concept (22:III)|III. Strata Concept]]{{·}}[[The Strata Plan (22:IV)|IV. Strata Plan]]{{·}}[[Common Property and Common Assets (22:V)|V. Common Property and Assets]]{{·}}[[Governance of the Strata Corporation (22:VI)|VI. Governance]]{{·}}[[Strata Management (22:VII)|VII. Management]]{{·}}[[Strata Corporation Finances (22:VIII)|VIII. Finances]]{{·}}[[Collections by Strata Corporations (22:IX)|IX. Collections]]{{·}}[[Strata Corporation Bylaws and Rules (22:X)|X. Bylaws and Rules]]{{·}}[[Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation (22:XI)|XI. Rentals and Accommodations]]{{·}}[[Privacy (22:XII)|XII. Privacy]]{{·}}[[Insurance (22:XIII)|XIII. Insurance]]{{·}}[[Duty to Repair and Maintain (22:XIV)|XIV. Repair and Maintain]]{{·}}[[Strata Dispute Resolution (22:XV)|XV. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Recourse to the Courts (22:XVI)|XVI. Recourse to the Courts]]
*'''Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals'''
** [[General Legal Help Resources (23:I)|I. General]]{{·}}[[Family Law and Women's Resources (23:II)|II. Family Law & Women]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Resources (23:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]{{·}}[[Human Rights Resources (23:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]{{·}}[[Wills and Estates Resources (23:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (23:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]{{·}}[[Disability Resources (23:VII)|VII. Disability]]{{·}}[[Employment Resources (23:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]{{·}}[[Debt Resources (23:IX)|IX. Debt]]{{·}}[[Indigenous Resources (23:X)|X. Indigenous]]{{·}}[[Police Complaints Resources (23:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]{{·}}[[Chinese Language Resources (23:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]{{·}}[[Other Resources (23:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
 
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The Law Students' Legal Advice Program's (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.

This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship. All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.

Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters

v • d • e
 
Introduction
 
Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law  · Youth Justice  · Family Law  · Victims  · Public Complaints · Human Rights  · Workers Compensation
Chapter One:
Criminal Law
Chapter Two:
Youth Justice
Chapter Three:
Family Law
Chapter Four:
Victims
Chapter Five:
Public Complaints
Chapter Six:
Human Rights
Chapter Seven:
Workers' Compensation
I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: 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
Chapter Nine:
Employment Law
Chapter Ten:
Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
Chapter Eleven:
Consumer Protection
Chapter Twelve:
Auto Insurance (ICBC)
Chapter Thirteen:
Motor Vehicle Law
Chapter Fourteen:
Mental Health Law
 
Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates  · Citizenship  · Immigration  · Landlord and Tenant Rights  · Small Claims  · Welfare Law  · Strata Law  · Referrals
Chapter Fifteen:
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making
Chapter Sixteen:
Wills and Estate Administration
Chapter Seventeen:
Citizenship
Chapter Eighteen:
Immigration Law
Chapter Nineteen:
Landlord and Tenant Law
Chapter Twenty:
Small Claims and the CRT
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 File Administration Policy
Chapter Twenty One:
Welfare Law
Chapter Twenty Two:
Strata Law
Chapter Twenty Three:
Referrals
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