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=== B.C. Human Rights Tribunal === | === B.C. Human Rights Tribunal === | ||
An independent, quasi-judicial body created by the B.C. ''Human Rights Code'', responsible for accepting, screening, mediating and adjudicating provincial human rights complaints. Its website is very helpful. Their Guides and Information Sheets provide thorough procedural information in English, Chinese, and Punjabi. Tribunal’s decisions dating back to 1997 are available online. | |||
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| address = 1170 - 605 Robson Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3 | | address = 1170 - 605 Robson Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3 | ||
| phone = (604) 775-2000 <br /> TTY: (604) 775-2021 <br /> Toll-free in B.C.: 1-888-440-8844 <br /> Fax: (604) 775-2020 | | phone = (604) 775-2000 <br /> TTY: (604) 775-2021 <br /> Toll-free in B.C.: 1-888-440-8844 <br /> Fax: (604) 775-2020 | ||
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=== The B.C. Human Rights Clinic === | === The B.C. Human Rights Clinic === | ||
The BC Human Rights Clinic is operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society and funded by the BC Ministry of Justice. The Clinic provides free legal representation to low-income complainants or those unable to represent themselves due to lack of capacity or disability before the BC Human Rights Tribunal who qualify for services. It also provides a free short service Drop-In Clinic at the Tribunal on Mondays. | |||
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| address = 300 – 1140 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C., V6E 4G1 | | address = 300 – 1140 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C., V6E 4G1 | ||
| phone = (604) 622-1100 <br /> Toll-free in Canada: 1-855-685-6222 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611 | | phone = (604) 622-1100 <br /> Toll-free in Canada: 1-855-685-6222 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611 | ||
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=== The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) === | === The B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) === | ||
If the client’s legal issue also extends to ''Charter'' rights, the BCCLA may provide assistance. | |||
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| address = 550 - 1188 West Georgia Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A2 | | address = 550 - 1188 West Georgia Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A2 | ||
| phone = (604) 630-9748 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 | | phone = (604) 630-9748 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 | ||
