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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]]
:[[Assets of Couples (3:VIII)|VIII. Assets]]
:[[Family Violence (3:VIII)|VIII. Family Violence]]
:[[Spousal and Child Support (3:IX)|IX. Spousal and Child Support]]
:[[Assets of Couples (3:IX)|IX. Assets]]
:[[Interjurisdictional Support Orders (3:X)|X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders]]
:[[Spousal and Child Support (3:X)|X. Spousal and Child Support]]
:[[Custody, Guardianship, and Access (3:XI)|XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access]]
:[[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 in Relationships (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Violence in Relationships]]
:[[Victims of Relationship Violence (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Relationship Violence]]
:[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors and Others with Disabilities (4:VII)|VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities]]
:[[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:IX)|IX. Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice]]
:[[Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)|IX. Missing Persons and Abductions]]
:[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:X)|X. Referrals and Follow-up]]
:[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP and Restorative Justice]]
;Chapter Five - Public Complaints Procedures
:[[Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)|XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims]]
:[[Introduction to Public Complaints Procedures (5:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[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]]
:[[Steps to Take regarding Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Steps to Take]]
:[[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 of Intent to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Letter of Intent]]
:[[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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;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, Policy, and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[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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:[[LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)|XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]
:[[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]]
:[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]]
:[[COVID-19: Temporary Changes to Employment Insurance  (8:App B)|Appendix B: COVID-19: Temporary Changes to EI]]
;Chapter Nine - Employment Law
;Chapter Nine - Employment Law
:[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]
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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:IX)|IX. Consumer Transactions]]
:[[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]]
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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 and Alcohol]]
:[[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:XI)|XI. ICBC Breaches]]
:[[Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Driving While Prohibited]]
:[[Motor Vehicles and Bicycles (13:XII)|XII. Bicycles]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]]
:[[LSLAP Program Information for Motor Vehicle Law (13:XIII)|XIII. LSLAP Program Information]]
:[[Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles (13:XIII)|XIII. Bicycles]]
:[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: Examples of Penalty]]
:[[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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;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]]
:[[Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Mental Capacity]]
:[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]
:[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:III)|III. 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]]
:[[Notice of Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App B)|Appendix B: Notice of Revocation]]
:[[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 – Wills and Estate Administration
;Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
:[[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]
:[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]
:[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]
:[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]
:[[Revocation of a Will (16:V)|V. Revocation]]
:[[Court's Power to Cure Deficiencies and Rectify Wills (16:V)|V. Court's Power]]
:[[Will Variation Claims (16:VI)|VI. Will Variation Claims]]
:[[Revocation of a Will (16:VI)|VI. Revocation]]
:[[Intestacy (16:VII)|VII. Intestacy]]
:[[Wills Variation Claims (16:VII)|VII. Wills Variation Claims]]
:[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:VIII)|VIII. Property]]
:[[Intestacy (16:VIII)|VIII. Intestacy]]
:[[First Nations and Wills (16:IX)|IX. First Nations and Wills]]
:[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:IX)|IX. Property]]
:[[Health Care Decisions and Wills (16:X)|X. Health Care Decisions]]
:[[First Nations and Wills (16:X)|X. First Nations and Wills]]
:[[Probate and Administration of the Estate (16:XI)|XI. Probate & Administration]]
:[[Estate Administration (16:XI)|XI. Estate Administration]]
:[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XII)|XII. Duties of a Personal Representative]]
:[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XII)|XII. Duties of a Personal Representative]]
:[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16:XIII)|XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]
:[[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]]
:[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate (16:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]
:[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16:App A)|Appendix A: Questionnaire]]
:[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16:App A)|Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire]]
:[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16:App B)|Appendix B: Checklist]]
:[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16:App B)|Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist]]
:[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
:[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
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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:XI)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]
:[[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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:[[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:VII)|VII. Tenant's Rights]]
:[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Subletting and Assignment]]
:[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Subletting and Assignment]]
:[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:IX)|IX. Termination/Eviction]]
:[[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:X)|X. Dispute Resolution]]
:[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XI)|XI. Common Law]]
:[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XI)|XI. Common Law]]
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:[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII)|XIII. Assisted Living]]
:[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII)|XIII. Assisted Living]]
:[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Commercial Tenancies]]
:[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Commercial Tenancies]]
:[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XV)|XV. Mobile Homes]]
:[[Tenancy and Manufactured Homes (Formerly "Mobile Homes") (19:XV)|XV. Manufactured Homes]]
:[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19:XVI)|XVI. Income Assistance]]
:[[Tenancy and Income Assistance, Taxation, and Rental Housing (19:XVI)|XVI. Income Assistance]]
:[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVII)|XVII. Illegal Suites]]
:[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVII)|XVII. Illegal Suites]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Forms]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Forms]]
:[[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: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]]
:[[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]]
:[[Civil Resolution Tribunal Procedures (20:App H)|Appendix H: Tribunal Procedures]]
:[[Small Claims Court Fees (20:App H)|Appendix H: Court Fees]]
:[[Small Claims Court Fees (20:App I)|Appendix I: 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]]
:[[Changes and New Benefits Due to COVID-19 Pandemic (21:XII)|XII. Changes Due to COVID-19]]
;Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law
;Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals
:[[Introduction (22:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[General Legal Help Resources (22:I)|I. General]]
:[[Governing Legislation (22:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]
:[[Family Law Resources (22:II)|II. Family Law]]
:[[The Strata Concept (22:III)|III. Strata Concept]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Resources (22:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]
:[[The Strata Plan (22:IV)|IV. Strata Plan]]
:[[Human Rights Resources (22:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]
:[[Common Property and Common Assets (22:V)|V. Common Property and Assets]]
:[[Wills and Estates Resources (22:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]
:[[Governance of the Strata Corporation (22:VI)|VI. Governance]]
:[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (22:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]
:[[Strata Management (22:VII)|VII. Management]]
:[[Disability Resources (22:VII)|VII. Disability]]
:[[Strata Corporation Finances (22:VIII)|VIII. Finances]]
:[[Employment Resources (22:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]
:[[Collections by Strata Corporations (22:IX)|IX. Collections]]
:[[Debt Resources (22:IX)|IX. Debt]]
:[[Strata Corporation Bylaws and Rules (22:X)|X. Bylaws and Rules]]
:[[Aboriginal Resources (22:X)|X. Aboriginal]]
:[[Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation (22:XI)|XI. Rentals and Accommodations]]
:[[Police Complaints Resources (22:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]
:[[Privacy (22:XII)|XII. Privacy]]
:[[Chinese Language Resources (22:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]
:[[Insurance (22:XIII)|XIII. Insurance]]
:[[Other Resources (22:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
:[[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