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A ''lawsuit'' is filed with either the Provincial (Small Claims) Court or the Supreme Court of BC. There are rules and processes that must be followed. A lawsuit might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money.  
A ''lawsuit'' is filed with either the Provincial (Small Claims) Court or the Supreme Court of BC. There are rules and processes that must be followed. A lawsuit might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money.  


A ''human rights complaint'' is filed with the BC Human Rights Tribunal. The Tribunal is specialized to look into cases involving human rights abuses. A human rights complaint might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money.  
A ''human rights complaint'' is filed with the BC or Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. These Tribunals are specialized to look into cases involving human rights abuses. A human rights complaint might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money.


==When do I have to act?==
==When do I have to act?==

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