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Introduction [Rename]
Acknowledgements
Chapter One - Criminal Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Etiquette
IV. Criminal Charges
V. Substantive Law
VI. Resolving Prior to Trial
VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial
VIII. Other Issues
IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms
X. LSLAP Policies
XI. Information for LSLAP Students
XII. Etiquette for Law Students
XIII. Practice Recommendations
Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position
Appendix B: Sample Information
Appendix C: Diversion Application
Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing
Appendix E: Trial Books
Appendix F: Glossary
Chapter Two - Youth Justice [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act
IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act
Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Three - Family Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Marriage
IV. Divorce
V. Uncontested Divorce
VI. Simple Divorce Procedure
VII. Alternatives to Divorce
VIII. Family Violence
IX. Assets
X. Spousal and Child Support
XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact
XII. Children and the Law
XIII. Adoption
XIV. Name Changes
XV. Court Procedures
Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Four - Victims [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation
III. Crime Victim Assistance Program
IV. Avenues to Address Crime
V. Victims of Sexual Assault
VI. Victims of Relationship Violence
VII. Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities
VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking
IX. Missing Persons and Abductions
X. Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Justice
XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims
XII. Referrals and Follow-up
Chapter Five - Public Complaints [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Review of Administrative Decisions
IV. Privacy or Access to Information
V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct
VI. Complaints against Security Guards
VII. The Right to Vote
VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC
IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU
X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities
XI. Complaints against Doctors
XII. Complaints against Lawyers
XIII. Complaints against other Professionals
XIV. LSLAP Program Information
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
Chapter Six - Human Rights [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. BC Human Rights Code
IV. Canadian Human Rights Act
V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act
VI. Rights of the Child
VII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings
VIII. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants
IX. Online Mediations & Hearings
Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines
III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers
IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level
V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions
VI. Making a Claim
VII. The Claim Acceptance Process
VIII. Worker Status
IX. Disability and Causation
X. Time Limits and Procedures
XI. Claim Benefits
XII. Appeals
XIII. Health and Safety Regulations
XIV. Assessments of Employers
XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office
Appendix A: Abbreviations
Appendix B: List of Cases
Appendix C: Referrals
Appendix D: Resources
Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart
Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews
Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals
Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Qualifying for EI
IV. Types of Benefits
V. Benefit Period
VI. Quantifying Benefits
VII. Benefit Entitlement
VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences
IX. Keeping Out of Trouble
X. Timing for Reporting
XI. Overpayment and Collections
XII. Reconsideration
XIII. Social Security Tribunal
XIV. Appeals
XV. Judicial Review
XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter
Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
Chapter Nine - Employment Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Checklist
IV. Preliminary Matters
V. Employment Issues
VI. Remedies
VII. Strategies and Tips
Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Creditors' Remedies
IV. Debtors' Options
V. Dealing with Debt
Appendix A: Relevant Forms
Appendix B: Examination Checklist
Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Contracts for Sale of Goods
IV. Consumer Protection
V. Direct Sales
VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements
VII. Motor Dealer Act
VIII. Miscellaneous
IX. Forum of Redress
X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions
Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC) [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model)
IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance
V. Seeking Legal Counsel
VI. Disputes with ICBC
VII. When You Can Still Sue
VIII. ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System)
IX. Limitation on Experts
X. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage
Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. At the Roadside
IV. Duties after a Collision
V. Violation Tickets
VI. Provincial Driving Offences
VII. Vehicle Impoundment
VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions
IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences
X. Federal Driving Offences
XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited
XII. ICBC Breaches
XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles
XIV. LSLAP Program Information
Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Theory and Approach
IV. Legal Rights
V. Patient Admission
VI. Consent to Medical Treatment
VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients
VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth
IX. Criminal Code
X. Complaints
XI. References
XII. LSLAP Program Information
Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation
III. Mental Capacity
IV. Substitute Decision Making
V. Adult Guardianship
VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect
VII. Sources and Resources
Appendix A: EPOA
Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Making and Executing a Will
IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations
V. Court's Power
VI. Revocation
VII. Wills Variation Claims
VIII. Intestacy
IX. Property
X. Estate Administration
XI. Duties of a Personal Representative
XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA
XIII. LSLAP Program Information
Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire
Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist
Appendix C: Glossary
Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?
IV. Advantages & Responsibilities of Citizenship
V. Citizenship Grants
VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant
VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship
VIII. Proof of Citizenship
IX. Search of Citizenship Record
X. Referrals
Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Immigration Players
IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA
V. Applying for Permanent Residency
VI. Identification for PR
VII. Immigration and Refugee Board
VIII. Loss of PR Status
IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters
X. Removal Orders
XI. Appeals
XII. Offences
XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing
XIV. Contacts
Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation
III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws
IV. Tenancy Agreements
V. Moving In & Moving Out
VI. Security Deposits
VII. Repair & Service
VIII. Rent Increase
IX. Tenant's Rights
X. Subletting & Assignment
XI. Termination & Eviction
XII. Dispute Resolution
XIII. Common Law
XIV. Strata & Condos
XV. Assisted Living
XVI. Manufactured Homes
XVII. Guidelines & Resources
Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Do You Have a Claim?
IV. Choosing the Proper Forum
V. Starting a Claim
VI. Responding to a Claim
VII. Default Order
VIII. How a Claim Proceeds
IX. Pre-Trial Applications
X. Mediation
XI. Settlement Conferences
XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences
XIII. Trial Preparation
XIV. Trials
XV. Costs and Penalties
XVI. Appeals
XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement
XVIII. LSLAP Program Information
Appendix A: Registries
Appendix B: Demand Letter
Appendix C: Notice of Claim
Appendix D: Reply to Claim
Appendix E: Glossary
Appendix F: Limitation Periods
Appendix G: Causes of Action
Appendix H: Court Fees
Appendix I: Tribunal Fees
Appendix J: Settlement Conference
Appendix K: Payment Hearing
Appendix L: Appeal
Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Eligibility
IV. Special Situations
V. Eligibility Factors
VI. Hardship Assistance
VII. Overpayments and Fraud
VIII. Rates and Payment Issues
IX. Additional Allowances and Benefits
X. Health Supplements
XI. Appeals
Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law [Rename]
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation
III. Strata Concept
IV. Strata Plan
V. Common Property and Assets
VI. Governance
VII. Management
VIII. Finances
IX. Collections
X. Bylaws and Rules
XI. Rentals and Accommodations
XII. Privacy
XIII. Insurance
XIV. Repair and Maintenance
XV. Dispute Resolution
XVI. Recourse to the Courts
Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals [Rename]
I. General
II. Family Law & Women
III. Residential Tenancy
IV. Human Rights
V. Wills & Estates
VI. Immigration & Refugee
VII. Disability
VIII. Employment
IX. Debt
X. Indigenous
XI. Police Complaints
XII. Chinese Language
XIII. Others

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