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The criteria for deciding on the content of this manual includes:
* Whether the information would provide entry-level advocates with realistic solutions for clients with consumer or debt problems.
* Whether alternative resources (including lawyers and government agencies, as well as other publications) are available. If so, we refer readers to those resources, listed in the section sections on [[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law | Agencies that Help]] and [[Other Resources for Consumer and Debt Law | Other Resources]].
In general, topics involving consumer contracts or credit and debt are covered in the most detail (for example, making a purchase or declaring bankruptcy). Other relevant topics (for example, court procedures) are covered in less detail because many other resources are available for both advocates and clients to find out more about these.
The laws & cases section lists case citations and provides links to those available on CanLII.
This manual does not contain a glossary of legal terms. We avoid legal terms wherever possible and explain the terms in the context of the topic. You may find a legal dictionary useful for general reference (see the sections section on [[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law | Agencies that Help]] and [[Other Resources for Consumer and Debt Law | Other Resources]] for some suggestions).
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