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This publication from People's Law School explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia and in Canada. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities under the law.  
This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia and in Canada. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities under the law.
 
At People’s Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. '''This publication is not intended as legal advice.''' For help with a specific legal problem, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section.


We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. Most words in bold are defined in the section [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]].
We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. Most words in bold are defined in the section [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]].


This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section.
The information is current to February 2023.
 
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== Acknowledgements ==
== Acknowledgements ==


Contributors to this edition of Learning about the Law:
Contributors to this edition of ''Learning about the Law'':
Writing, editing and legal review: Manjeet K. Chana, Drew Jackson, Spencer Keene
* Writing, editing and legal <span class="noglossary">review</span>: Manjeet K. Chana, Drew Jackson, Spencer Keene, Veronica Lorimer
Support: Elena Renderos-Vasquez
* Support: Elena Renderos-Vasquez


The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of the [https://justiceeducation.ca/ Justice Education Society] in earlier versions of this publication, as well as the contributions of many writers and reviewers.  
The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of the [https://justiceeducation.ca/ Justice Education Society] in earlier versions of this publication, as well as the contributions of many writers and reviewers.  


This publication was made possible through the funding support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.
This publication was made possible through the funding support of the [https://www.lawfoundationbc.org/ Law Foundation of BC], the [https://www.notaryfoundation.ca/ Notary Foundation of BC], the [https://www.justice.gc.ca/ Department of Justice Canada], and the [https://gov.bc.ca/ Province of British Columbia].
 
 
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This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
 
For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca] or <span class="noglossary">contact</span> contact the People's Law School at 604-331-5400.
 
The People’s Law School operates with an annual budget to keep publications up-to-date. Booklets are available in print and online formats as funding permits. Please check our website for resource availability.
 
The responsibility for using and interpreting this information is with the user.


== The People's Law School ==
== About People's Law School ==


The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.


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:1433 - 1130 W Pender Street  
:1433 - 1130 W Pender Street  
:Vancouver, BC V6E 4E4
:Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
:604-331-5400   
:604-331-5400   
:[mailto:info@peopleslawschool.ca info@peopleslawschool.ca]  
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 9 March 2023

This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia and in Canada. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities under the law.

At People’s Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the Find Out More section.

We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. Most words in bold are defined in the section What the Words Mean.

The information is current to February 2023.

Acknowledgements

Contributors to this edition of Learning about the Law:

  • Writing, editing and legal review: Manjeet K. Chana, Drew Jackson, Spencer Keene, Veronica Lorimer
  • Support: Elena Renderos-Vasquez

The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of the Justice Education Society in earlier versions of this publication, as well as the contributions of many writers and reviewers.

This publication was made possible through the funding support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.

About People's Law School

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

1433 - 1130 W Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
604-331-5400
info@peopleslawschool.ca
www.peopleslawschool.ca
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