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Abuse of People with Disabilities

An overview of abuse, describes indicators of abuse, and suggests ways in which you can support people with disabilities who may experience abuse. (December 2008)

Abuse of People with Disabilities:
for Service Providers

A longer version of the above publication for Service Providers. (December 2008)

Animal Protection
Law In BC

Indicates the responsibilities that come with owning or caring for animals, explains the laws that protect animals in BC and what happens when people break these laws. (June 2008) _{Online only.}

Being an Executor

Explains what is involved in being an executor, and what steps an executor must complete. (2012)

Caring for Children

Parents Rights and Responsibilities: Discusses parents' responsibilities, children's rights, the legal meaning of abuse and neglect, dealing with the Ministry for Children and Families, and where to get help. (October 2005)

The Child's Right to Love

This handbook describes what the law says about the child's right to maintain a relationship with the grandparents. It explains how you can make legal arrangements to ensure that these rights are protected. (March 2012)

Child Support
in B.C.

Information for Parents: General information for parents about child support in BC. (February 2007)

Consequences of a Youth Record

Explains some of the problems youth records may cause, how they linger, and what can be done about them. (March 2004)

Consumer Law

This book is for newcomers and British Columbian's who want to know about the laws that protect you when you pay for goods and services, when someone owes you money,  or when you owe someone money. (March 2011)

A Death in Your Family

Explains the practical and legal steps that family members face in the immediate aftermath of the death of a loved one. (2012)

Driving in BC

This booklet is for newcomers and new drivers in British Columbia who want to know about the laws that protect you. (March 2011)

Human Trafficking
in Canada

An introduction to human trafficking and the conditions that can make people vulnerable to being trafficked and exploited. The booklet also describes Canadian laws that apply to human trafficking. (June 2010)

Landlord Guide

An introduction to the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords and explores their relationship as seen through the Residential Tenancy Act and the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. (January 2007) Online only. For more information visit Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC).

Learning About the Law

Helps teach ESL (English as a Second Language) students about the law in British Columbia. Very simple English is used so that people new to Canada, and learning to read and write English for the first time, will find it easy to understand. Thirteen separate chapters introduce topics such as Renting a Home, Driving, Family Law, and Civil Law. (December 2008) Online Only.

Legal Help for British Columbians
(3rd Edition):

A guide for non-legal professionals in British Columbia to learn where to direct clients when legal problems occur. It can also be used directly by those seeking assistance with their legal problem. (2011)

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Paying Taxes

This booklet is for newcomers and British Columbian's who want to know more about taxes: What taxes am I expected to pay? Who do I pay taxes to? When do i pay taxes? (March 2011)

Power of Attorney

Explains how a power of attorney can help you look after your current and future financial affairs (2012). For more information view the Enduring Power of Attorney Fact Sheet".

Public Legal Education and Information Resource Catalogue

Lists resources including print materials available to the public in BC concerning law-related topics. (June 2006) Online Only.

Scams to Avoid

A list of nine common consumer scams linked to information on how to recognize them, and what to expect. (March 2005)

Tenant Survival Guide

Published by the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC), this guide is intended to give tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in British Columbia. (2008)

Volunteers and the Law

A guide for volunteers, organizations, and boards. (2000)

Working in
BC

This booklet is about your rights and responsibilities as an employee, and their protection by a BC's Employment Standards Act.
(2012)

Writing your Will

Explains the steps involved in making a Will. (2012)

Childminding for Groups

This fact sheet offers guidelines to help groups provide the best quality care when they offer childminding and helps parents assess childminding services.

Enduring Power of Attorney

The laws about enduring power of attorney changed in September 2011. This fact sheet updates information in our 2010 Power of Attorney booklet. (September 2011)