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The 1996 to 2012 editions of Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law were published by the Legal Services Society. | The 1996 to 2012 editions of Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law were published by the Legal Services Society. | ||
== Acknowledgements== | |||
'''Writing & editing:''' Linda Rainaldi and Drew Jackson <br> | '''Writing & editing:''' Linda Rainaldi and Drew Jackson <br> | ||
'''Layout & production:''' Elena Renderos <br> | '''Layout & production:''' Elena Renderos <br> | ||
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This publication was made possible through the financial 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 financial 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== | |||
This publication is produced by People’s Law School, 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. | This publication is produced by People’s Law School, 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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== Disclaimer== | |||
At People’s Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. | At People’s Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. | ||
== Dedication== | |||
The 2018 edition of Consumer and Debt Law is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated. | The 2018 edition of Consumer and Debt Law is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated. | ||
{{PLSTipsbox | text = Visit the People’s Law School website at [http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] for more in-depth coverage of your rights as a consumer and how to deal with legal problems.}} | {{PLSTipsbox | text = Visit the People’s Law School website at [http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] for more in-depth coverage of your rights as a consumer and how to deal with legal problems.}} | ||
== 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. | [[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. | ||
