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:[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]] | :[[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 Initial Sentencing Position (1:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position]] | ||
:[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App | :[[Sample Information (1:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Information]] | ||
:[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Sentencing Hearing (1:App | :[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Diversion Application]] | ||
:[[Criminal Trial Books (1:App | :[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)|Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing]] | ||
:[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]] | :[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]] | ||
:[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]] | :[[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]] | :[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]] | ||
:[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]] | :[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]] | ||
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:[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:IV)|IV. Avenues to Address Crime]] | :[[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 Sexual Assault (4:V)|V. Victims of Sexual Assault]] | ||
:[[Victims of Violence | :[[Victims of Relationship Violence (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Relationship Violence]] | ||
:[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors | :[[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]] | :[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VIII)|VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking]] | ||
:[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4: | :[[Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)|IX. Missing Persons and Abductions]] | ||
:[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4: | :[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP and Restorative Justice]] | ||
;Chapter Five - Public Complaints | :[[Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)|XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims]] | ||
:[[Introduction to Public Complaints | :[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)|XII. Referrals and Follow-up]] | ||
;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]] | :[[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]] | :[[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 Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]] | ||
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:[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]] | :[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]] | ||
:[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]] | :[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]] | ||
:[[Sample Letter | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]] | :[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]] | ||
:[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]] | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
:[[Governing Legislation and | :[[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]] | ||
:[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7: | :[[Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Disability and Causation]] | ||
:[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7: | :[[Time Limits and Procedures in Workers' Compensation (7:X)|X. Time Limits and Procedures]] | ||
:[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7: | :[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:XI)|XI. Claim Benefits]] | ||
:[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7: | :[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XII)|XII. Appeals]] | ||
:[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7: | :[[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 Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]] | ||
:[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]] | :[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]] | ||
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;Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance | ;Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance | ||
:[[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
:[[Governing Legislation | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | ||
:[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]] | :[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]] | ||
:[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]] | :[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]] | ||
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:[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]] | :[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]] | ||
:[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]] | :[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]] | ||
:[[Clinician Guide for Consumer Transactions (11: | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | ||
:[[ICBC and | :[[ICBC and Basic Coverage (12:III)|III. Basic Coverage]] | ||
:[[Optional | :[[ICBC and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. Optional Insurance]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)|V. Seeking Legal Counsel]] | ||
:[[ICBC | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]] | :[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]] | ||
:[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent]] | :[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent]] | ||
:[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Drugs | :[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Alcohol and Drugs]] | ||
:[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]] | :[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]] | ||
:[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13: | :[[Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Driving While Prohibited]] | ||
:[[Motor | :[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]] | ||
:[[LSLAP Program Information for Motor Vehicle Law (13: | :[[Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles (13:XIII)|XIII. Bicycles]] | ||
:[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]] | :[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]] | ||
:[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]] | :[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]] | ||
:[[Mental Health Act: | :[[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: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted]] | ||
:[[Mental Health and | :[[Mental Health Act and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Youth]] | ||
:[[Mental Health | :[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:IX)|IX. Criminal Code]] | ||
:[[Mental Health | :[[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 – Guardianship | ||
:[[Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[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]] | :[[Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)|IV. Substitute Decision Making]] | ||
:[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]] | :[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]] | ||
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:[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]] | :[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]] | ||
:[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]] | :[[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 | ;Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration | ||
:[[Introduction to Wills and Estate | :[[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills ( | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills and Estate (16:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | ||
:[[Making and Executing a Will ( | :[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]] | ||
:[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will ( | :[[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]] | ||
:[[Will | :[[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]] | |||
:[[Duties of a Personal Representative ( | :[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]] | ||
:[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA ( | |||
:[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for | |||
:[[ | |||
;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship | ;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship | ||
:[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]] | :[[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]] | :[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]] | ||
:[[Loss of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss | :[[Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renunciation]] | ||
:[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]] | :[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]] | ||
:[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]] | :[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]] | ||
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;Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law | ;Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law | ||
:[[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[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]] | :[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]] | ||
:[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]] | :[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]] | ||
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:[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]] | :[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]] | ||
:[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]] | :[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]] | ||
:[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18: | :[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]] | ||
:[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]] | :[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]] | ||
:[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]] | :[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]] | ||
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:[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]] | :[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]] | ||
;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law | ;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law | ||
:[[ | :[[The Residential Tenancy Act (19:I)|I. Residential Tenancy Act]] | ||
:[[Tenancy Agreements (19:II)|II. Tenancy Agreements]] | |||
:[[Tenancy Agreements (19: | :[[Moving In and Moving Out in Residential Tenancies (19:III)|III. Moving In and Moving Out]] | ||
:[[Moving in | :[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Security Deposits]] | ||
:[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19: | :[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:V)|V. Repair and Service]] | ||
:[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19: | :[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Rent Increase]] | ||
:[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19: | :[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:VII)|VII. Tenant's Rights]] | ||
:[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19: | :[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Subletting and Assignment]] | ||
:[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19: | :[[End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:IX)|IX. Termination/Eviction]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Dispute Resolution]] | ||
:[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19: | :[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XI)|XI. Common Law]] | ||
:[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19: | :[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XII)|XII. Strata Law]] | ||
:[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19: | :[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII)|XIII. Assisted Living]] | ||
:[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19: | :[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Commercial Tenancies]] | ||
:[[Commercial Tenancies (19: | :[[Tenancy and Manufactured Homes (Formerly "Mobile Homes") (19:XV)|XV. Manufactured Homes]] | ||
:[[Tenancy and Mobile | :[[Tenancy and Income Assistance, Taxation, and Rental Housing (19:XVI)|XVI. Income Assistance]] | ||
:[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19: | :[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVII)|XVII. Illegal Suites]] | ||
:[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19: | :[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Forms]] | ||
:[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19: | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XIX)|XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | ||
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19: | ;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT | ||
;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims | |||
:[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] | ||
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:[[Limitation Periods (20:App F)|Appendix F: Limitation Periods]] | :[[Limitation Periods (20:App F)|Appendix F: Limitation Periods]] | ||
:[[Causes of Action (20:App G)|Appendix G: Causes of Action]] | :[[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 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 Payment Hearing Checklist (20:App K)|Appendix K: Payment Hearing]] | ||
:[[Small Claims Appeal (20:App L)|Appendix L: Appeal]] | :[[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]] | :[[Introduction to Welfare (21:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]] | :[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]] | ||
:[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]] | :[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]] | ||
:[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Payment Issues]] | :[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Rates and Payment Issues]] | ||
:[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]] | :[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]] | ||
:[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]] | :[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]] | ||
:[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]] | :[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]] | ||
;Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals | ;Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law | ||
:[[General Legal Help Resources ( | :[[Introduction (22:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
:[[Family Law Resources ( | :[[Governing Legislation (22:II)|II. Governing Legislation]] | ||
:[[Residential Tenancy Resources ( | :[[The Strata Concept (22:III)|III. Strata Concept]] | ||
:[[Human Rights Resources ( | :[[The Strata Plan (22:IV)|IV. Strata Plan]] | ||
:[[Wills and Estates Resources ( | :[[Common Property and Common Assets (22:V)|V. Common Property and Assets]] | ||
:[[Immigration and Refugee Resources ( | :[[Governance of the Strata Corporation (22:VI)|VI. Governance]] | ||
:[[Disability Resources ( | :[[Strata Management (22:VII)|VII. Management]] | ||
:[[Employment Resources ( | :[[Strata Corporation Finances (22:VIII)|VIII. Finances]] | ||
:[[Debt Resources ( | :[[Collections by Strata Corporations (22:IX)|IX. Collections]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Strata Corporation Bylaws and Rules (22:X)|X. Bylaws and Rules]] | ||
:[[Police Complaints Resources ( | :[[Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation (22:XI)|XI. Rentals and Accommodations]] | ||
:[[Chinese Language Resources ( | :[[Privacy (22:XII)|XII. Privacy]] | ||
:[[Other Resources ( | :[[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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LSLAP Manual
Law Students' Legal Advice Manual
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- 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: Sample Information
- Appendix C: Diversion Application
- Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing
- Appendix E: Trial Books
- Appendix F: 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. Family Violence
- IX. Assets
- X. Spousal and Child Support
- XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact
- XII. Children and the Law
- XIII. Adoption
- XIV. Name Changes
- XV. Court Procedures
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Chapter Four - Victims
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation
- III. Crime Victim Assistance Program
- IV. Avenues to Address Crime
- V. Victims of Sexual Assault
- VI. Victims of Relationship Violence
- VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities
- VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking
- IX. Missing Persons and Abductions
- X. TIP and Restorative Justice
- XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims
- XII. Referrals and Follow-up
- Chapter Five - Public Complaints
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Review of Administrative Decisions
- 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 Regarding Other Colleges and Universities
- XI. Complaints against Doctors
- XII. 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
- VIII. Indigenous Complainants
- IX. Online Mediations & Hearings
- 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
- 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. Judicial Review
- XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter
- 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' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
- 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. Forum of Redress
- X. Consumer Transactions
- Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Basic Coverage
- IV. Optional Insurance
- V. Seeking Legal Counsel
- VI. Disputes with ICBC
- VII. When You Can Still Sue
- VIII. On or Before April 30 2021
- IX. Limitation on Experts
- X. Compulsory Coverage
- XI. Optional Insurance
- XII. Personal Injury Claims
- XIII. 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. Alcohol and Drugs
- X. Federal Offences
- XI. Driving While Prohibited
- XII. ICBC Breaches
- XIII. Bicycles
- XIV. LSLAP Program Information
- Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
- Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Theory and Approach
- IV. Legal Rights
- V. Patient Admission
- VI. Consent to Medical Treatment
- VII. Involuntarily Admitted
- VIII. Youth
- IX. Criminal Code
- X. Complaints
- XI. References
- XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy
- Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation
- III. Mental Capacity
- IV. Substitute Decision Making
- V. Adult Guardianship
- VI. Adult Abuse
- VII. Sources and Resources
- Appendix A: EPOA
- Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
- Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Making and Executing
- IV. Mistakes and Alterations
- V. Court's Power
- VI. Revocation
- VII. Wills Variation Claims
- VIII. Intestacy
- IX. Property
- X. First Nations and Wills
- XI. Estate Administration
- XII. Duties of a Personal Representative
- XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA
- XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy
- Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire
- Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist
- Appendix C: 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 and Renunciation
- VIII. Proof
- IX. Search of Citizenship Record
- X. Referrals
- Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Players
- IV. Categories of Persons
- V. PR Application
- VI. Identifications
- VII. IRB
- VIII. Loss of PR
- IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters
- X. Removal Orders
- XI. Appeals
- XII. Offences
- XIII. Issues at Sentencing
- XIV. Contacts
- Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law
- I. Residential Tenancy Act
- II. Tenancy Agreements
- III. Moving In and Moving Out
- IV. Security Deposits
- V. Repair and Service
- VI. Rent Increase
- VII. Tenant's Rights
- VIII. Subletting and Assignment
- IX. Termination/Eviction
- X. Dispute Resolution
- XI. Common Law
- XII. Strata Law
- XIII. Assisted Living
- XIV. Commercial Tenancies
- XV. Manufactured Homes
- XVI. Income Assistance
- XVII. Illegal Suites
- XVIII. Forms
- XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources
- 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
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Eligibility
- IV. Special Situations
- V. Eligibility Factors
- VI. Hardship Assistance
- VII. Overpayments and Fraud
- VIII. Rates and Payment Issues
- IX. Additional Benefits
- X. Health Supplements
- XI. Appeals
- Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation
- III. Strata Concept
- IV. Strata Plan
- V. Common Property and Assets
- VI. Governance
- VII. Management
- VIII. Finances
- IX. Collections
- X. Bylaws and Rules
- XI. Rentals and Accommodations
- XII. Privacy
- XIII. Insurance
- XIV. Repair and Maintain
- XV. Dispute Resolution
- XVI. Recourse to the Courts
- Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals
- I. General
- II. Family Law & Women
- III. Residential Tenancy
- IV. Human Rights
- V. Wills & Estates
- VI. Immigration & Refugee
- VII. Disability
- VIII. Employment
- IX. Debt
- X. Indigenous
- XI. Police Complaints
- XII. Chinese Language
- XIII. Others