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People's Law School

2014-03-10T21:37:40Z

Terresa Augustine:

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| service_description = The '''People's Law School''' provides public legal education and information (PLEI) to people interested in learning more about the law.

PLEI is available on a variety of topics such as "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1022 Being an Executor]," "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1017 Child Support in BC: Information for Parents]," "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1019 Power of Attorney]," "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1008 Working in BC]," and "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1020 Writing Your Will].", and in differents formats including wikibooks, ePubs, booklets, factsheets, other.

For a complete list of resources and events visit [http://publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca].

| website = [http://publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca]
| phone = 1-604-331-5400
| clicklaw_label= '''Find on Clicklaw'''
| clicklaw_address = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/organization/solveproblems/1004 People's Law School on Clicklaw]
}}</onlyinclude>
==Publications on Clicklaw Wikibooks==
Visit Clicklaw Wikibooks from People's Law School:
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|[[File:Consumerlawiki.JPG|x200px|link=Consumer Law Wikibook]] <div class="center">''[[Consumer Law Wikibook]]'' </div> || [[File:deathinyourfamilycover.png|x200px|link=A Death in Your Family]] <div class="center">''[[A Death in Your Family]]''</div>
|}

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{{Consumer Law Wikibook Navbox}}
{{A Death in Your Family Navbox}}
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People's Law School

2014-03-10T21:37:10Z

Terresa Augustine:

<onlyinclude>{{Servicebox
| service_description = The '''People's Law School''' provides public legal education and information (PLEI) to people interested in learning more about the law.

PLEI is available on a variety of topics such as "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1022 Being an Executor]," "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1017 Child Support in BC: Information for Parents]," "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1019 Power of Attorney]," "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1008 Working in BC]," and "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1020 Writing Your Will].", and in differents formats.

For a complete list of resources and events visit [http://publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca].

| website = [http://publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca]
| phone = 1-604-331-5400
| clicklaw_label= '''Find on Clicklaw'''
| clicklaw_address = [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/organization/solveproblems/1004 People's Law School on Clicklaw]
}}</onlyinclude>
==Publications on Clicklaw Wikibooks==
Visit Clicklaw Wikibooks from People's Law School:
{| style="font-size:85%; border: 1px;"
|[[File:Consumerlawiki.JPG|x200px|link=Consumer Law Wikibook]] <div class="center">''[[Consumer Law Wikibook]]'' </div> || [[File:deathinyourfamilycover.png|x200px|link=A Death in Your Family]] <div class="center">''[[A Death in Your Family]]''</div>
|}

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{{Consumer Law Wikibook Navbox}}
{{A Death in Your Family Navbox}}
{{Legal Help Guide Navbox|state=collapsed}}</noinclude>

Law-Related Lessons

2014-03-10T21:31:58Z

Terresa Augustine:

{{Template:DEMOWARNING}}
{{Template:Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}
'''''Law-Related ESL Lessons''''' are designed for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia.
Instructors will find lesson modules here on legal topics that affect newcomers, including reading materials.
Downloadable and editable instructional packages at different Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels and assessment tools are also provided.

==Lesson Modules==

*'''[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Consumer Law]]'''
**[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Consumer Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Consumer Law Wikibook]]

*'''[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Driving in BC]]'''
**[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Driving in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Driving in BC Wikibook]]

*'''[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Elder Law]]'''
**[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Elder Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Elder Law]

*'''[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Family Violence & Abuse]]'''
**[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Family Violence & Abuse Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Family Violence & Abuse]

*'''[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Fundamentals of the Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]

*'''[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Marriage Separation and Divorce]]'''
**[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Marriage Separation and Divorce Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}}Reading material: [[Learning about Family Law]]

*'''[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Paying Taxes]]'''
**[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Paying Taxes Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English_Paying-taxes_20111.pdf Paying Taxes]

*'''[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Renting a Home]]

*'''[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Scams to Avoid]]'''
**[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Scams-to-Avoid_final.pdf Scams to Avoid]

*'''[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Talking to the Police]]'''
**[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Talking to the Police]

*'''[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Working in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Working in BC]]

*'''[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Workplace Bullying & Harassment]]'''
**[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Workplace Bullying & Harassment]

*'''[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Young People and the Law]]'''
**[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Young People and the Law]

== About==

* These lessons were developed on Clicklaw Wikibooks by [[People's Law School]] and [http://www.elsanet.org ELSA Net] for ESL and ELSA Net instructors.
* These lessons are considered samples and instructors are encouraged to modify the lesson to meet the needs of their English as a 2nd language learners.
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]].

==People's Law School==

The [[People’s Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society, producing and distributing public legal education and information to people in BC since 1973.
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png‎|frameless|link=|left|100px]]

:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
:Vancouver, BC
:V6Z 2M4
:Tel: 604-331-5400
:Fax: 604-331-5401
:Email: [mailto:info@publiclegaled.bc.ca info@publiclegaled.bc.ca]

More resources are available on the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca People's Law School website]:
:<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>

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Law-Related Lessons

2014-03-10T21:29:23Z

Terresa Augustine: /* About */

{{Template:DEMOWARNING}}
{{Template:Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}
'''''Law-Related ESL Lessons''''' are designed for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. Instructors will find lesson modules on legal topics that affect newcomers, including reading materials, downloadable instructional packages at varying Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, and assessment tools.

==Lesson Modules==

*'''[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Consumer Law]]'''
**[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Consumer Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Consumer Law Wikibook]]

*'''[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Driving in BC]]'''
**[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Driving in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Driving in BC Wikibook]]

*'''[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Elder Law]]'''
**[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Elder Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Elder Law]

*'''[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Family Violence & Abuse]]'''
**[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Family Violence & Abuse Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Family Violence & Abuse]

*'''[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Fundamentals of the Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]

*'''[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Marriage Separation and Divorce]]'''
**[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Marriage Separation and Divorce Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}}Reading material: [[Learning about Family Law]]

*'''[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Paying Taxes]]'''
**[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Paying Taxes Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English_Paying-taxes_20111.pdf Paying Taxes]

*'''[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Renting a Home]]

*'''[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Scams to Avoid]]'''
**[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Scams-to-Avoid_final.pdf Scams to Avoid]

*'''[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Talking to the Police]]'''
**[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Talking to the Police]

*'''[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Working in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Working in BC]]

*'''[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Workplace Bullying & Harassment]]'''
**[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Workplace Bullying & Harassment]

*'''[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Young People and the Law]]'''
**[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Young People and the Law]

== About==

* These lessons were developed on Clicklaw Wikibooks by [[People's Law School]] and [http://www.elsanet.org ELSA Net] for ESL and ELSA Net instructors.
* These lessons are considered samples and instructors are encouraged to modify the lesson to meet the needs of their English as a 2nd language learners.
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]].

==People's Law School==

The [[People’s Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society, producing and distributing public legal education and information to people in BC since 1973.
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png‎|frameless|link=|left|100px]]

:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
:Vancouver, BC
:V6Z 2M4
:Tel: 604-331-5400
:Fax: 604-331-5401
:Email: [mailto:info@publiclegaled.bc.ca info@publiclegaled.bc.ca]

More resources are available on the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca People's Law School website]:
:<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>

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Law-Related Lessons

2014-03-10T21:25:46Z

Terresa Augustine: /* People's Law School */

{{Template:DEMOWARNING}}
{{Template:Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}
'''''Law-Related ESL Lessons''''' are designed for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. Instructors will find lesson modules on legal topics that affect newcomers, including reading materials, downloadable instructional packages at varying Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, and assessment tools.

==Lesson Modules==

*'''[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Consumer Law]]'''
**[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Consumer Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Consumer Law Wikibook]]

*'''[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Driving in BC]]'''
**[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Driving in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Driving in BC Wikibook]]

*'''[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Elder Law]]'''
**[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Elder Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Elder Law]

*'''[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Family Violence & Abuse]]'''
**[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Family Violence & Abuse Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Family Violence & Abuse]

*'''[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Fundamentals of the Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]

*'''[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Marriage Separation and Divorce]]'''
**[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Marriage Separation and Divorce Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}}Reading material: [[Learning about Family Law]]

*'''[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Paying Taxes]]'''
**[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Paying Taxes Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English_Paying-taxes_20111.pdf Paying Taxes]

*'''[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Renting a Home]]

*'''[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Scams to Avoid]]'''
**[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Scams-to-Avoid_final.pdf Scams to Avoid]

*'''[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Talking to the Police]]'''
**[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Talking to the Police]

*'''[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Working in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Working in BC]]

*'''[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Workplace Bullying & Harassment]]'''
**[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Workplace Bullying & Harassment]

*'''[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Young People and the Law]]'''
**[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Young People and the Law]

== About==

* These lessons were developed on Clicklaw Wikibooks by [[People's Law School]] as a resource for instructors of [http://www.elsanet.org ELSA Net]’s English language classes. Learn more about [[About Law-Related ESL Lessons|Law-Related ESL Lessons]].
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]].

==People's Law School==

The [[People’s Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society, producing and distributing public legal education and information to people in BC since 1973.
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png‎|frameless|link=|left|100px]]

:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
:Vancouver, BC
:V6Z 2M4
:Tel: 604-331-5400
:Fax: 604-331-5401
:Email: [mailto:info@publiclegaled.bc.ca info@publiclegaled.bc.ca]

More resources are available on the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca People's Law School website]:
:<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>

[[Category:Law-Related ESL]]
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Law-Related Lessons

2014-03-10T21:24:29Z

Terresa Augustine: /* Lesson Modules */

{{Template:DEMOWARNING}}
{{Template:Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}
'''''Law-Related ESL Lessons''''' are designed for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. Instructors will find lesson modules on legal topics that affect newcomers, including reading materials, downloadable instructional packages at varying Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, and assessment tools.

==Lesson Modules==

*'''[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Consumer Law]]'''
**[[Consumer Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Consumer Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Consumer Law Wikibook]]

*'''[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Driving in BC]]'''
**[[Driving in BC Lesson Module | Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Driving in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Driving in BC Wikibook]]

*'''[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Elder Law]]'''
**[[Elder Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Elder Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Elder Law]

*'''[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Family Violence & Abuse]]'''
**[[Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Family Violence & Abuse Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Family Violence & Abuse]

*'''[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Fundamentals of the Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]

*'''[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Marriage Separation and Divorce]]'''
**[[Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Marriage Separation and Divorce Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}}Reading material: [[Learning about Family Law]]

*'''[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Paying Taxes]]'''
**[[Paying Taxes Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Paying Taxes Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English_Paying-taxes_20111.pdf Paying Taxes]

*'''[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Renting a Home]]

*'''[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Scams to Avoid]]'''
**[[Scams to Avoid Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Scams-to-Avoid_final.pdf Scams to Avoid]

*'''[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Talking to the Police]]'''
**[[Talking to the Police Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Scams to Avoid Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Talking to the Police]

*'''[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Working in BC Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [[Working in BC]]

*'''[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Workplace Bullying & Harassment]]'''
**[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [Workplace Bullying & Harassment]

*'''[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Young People and the Law]]'''
**[[Young People and the Law Lesson Module|Lesson module]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law Quiz|Quiz for learners]]{{·}} Reading material: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/English-Learning-about-the-Law-2013-Book-2_version4_Online1.pdf Learning about the Law: Young People and the Law]

== About==

* These lessons were developed on Clicklaw Wikibooks by [[People's Law School]] as a resource for instructors of [http://www.elsanet.org ELSA Net]’s English language classes. Learn more about [[About Law-Related ESL Lessons|Law-Related ESL Lessons]].
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]].

==People's Law School==

The [[People’s Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png‎|frameless|link=|left|100px]]

:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
:Vancouver, BC
:V6Z 2M4
:Tel: 604-331-5400
:Fax: 604-331-5401
:Email: [mailto:info@publiclegaled.bc.ca info@publiclegaled.bc.ca]

More resources are available on the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca People's Law School website]:
:<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>

[[Category:Law-Related ESL]]
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2014-03-07T19:47:04Z

Terresa Augustine:

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About Learning about the Law

2014-03-07T19:37:34Z

Terresa Augustine: /* Acknowledgements */

{{DEMOWARNING}}
{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}}This wikibook from [[People's Law School]] will help you understand the law in Canada. It focuses on your legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.

We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. The words that are in italics are defined in the section, [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]].

Be sure to use the information in the section [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] at the end of the wikibook. It refers you to a wide range of resources that will answer your questions and provide help if you have a legal problem.

This wikibook was developed from a three-part series of booklets, "Learning About the Law." The three booklets in the series are:
*"Learning about the Law: Fundamentals of Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law"
*"Learning about the Law: Family Law, Young People and the Law, Older People and Elder Law"
*"Learning about the Law: Working in BC, Renting a Home"

[[File:Creativecommons.png|80px|frameless|left|link=]] The ''Learning about the Law Wikibook'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]]. This licence lets others share, reuse, remix, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as they credit the copyright holder and license their new creations under the identical terms. You cannot reproduce the images without permission of [http://shutterstock.com shutterstock.com].

== Acknowledgements ==

*Content contributors: Gayla Reid, Diane Rodgers
*Legal reviewers: Aman Sanghera, Nighat Afsar, Kristine Chew, Martha Jane Lewis
*ESL reviewers: Harvinder Dhariwal, Randy Keats, Bachan Rai
*Publications coordinator: Terresa Augustine
*Technical support: Courthouse Libraries and People's Law School
*Publisher: People's Law School

The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of The Justice Education Society in the earlier versions of this publication. The explanation of getting legal help in the section on criminal law is based on the Legal Services Society booklet, "If You Are Charged with a Crime." The section on family law is based on Legal Services Society booklet, "Living Together or Living Apart." You can read this free booklet on the [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/publications Family Law in BC website]. The section is also based on the Legal Services Society publication "Guide to the New BC Family Law Act" on the Family Law in BC website. BC’s Legal Services Society holds the copyright to all information on their site. None of its material may be commercially reproduced, but copying for other purposes, with credit, is encouraged.

This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca] or contact contact the People's Law School at 604-331-5400.

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== The People's Law School ==

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About Learning about the Law

2014-03-07T19:35:23Z

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{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}}This wikibook from [[People's Law School]] will help you understand the law in Canada. It focuses on your legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.

We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. The words that are in italics are defined in the section, [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]].

Be sure to use the information in the section [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] at the end of the wikibook. It refers you to a wide range of resources that will answer your questions and provide help if you have a legal problem.

This wikibook was developed from a three-part series of booklets, "Learning About the Law." The three booklets in the series are:
*"Learning about the Law: Fundamentals of Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law"
*"Learning about the Law: Family Law, Young People and the Law, Older People and Elder Law"
*"Learning about the Law: Working in BC, Renting a Home"

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== Acknowledgements ==

*Content contributors: Gayla Reid, Diane Rodgers
*Legal reviewers: Aman Sanghera, Nighat Afsar, Kristine Chew, Martha Jane Lewis
*ESL reviewers: Harvinder Dhariwal, Randy Keats, Bachan Rai
*Publications coordinator: Terresa Augustine
*Publisher: People's Law School

The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of The Justice Education Society in the earlier versions of this publication. The explanation of getting legal help in the section on criminal law is based on the Legal Services Society booklet, "If You Are Charged with a Crime." The section on family law is based on Legal Services Society booklet, "Living Together or Living Apart." You can read this free booklet on the [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/publications Family Law in BC website]. The section is also based on the Legal Services Society publication "Guide to the New BC Family Law Act" on the Family Law in BC website. BC’s Legal Services Society holds the copyright to all information on their site. None of its material may be commercially reproduced, but copying for other purposes, with credit, is encouraged.

This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca] or contact contact the People's Law School at 604-331-5400.

The People’s Law School operates with an annual budget to keep publications up-to-date. Booklets are available in print and online formats as funding permits. Please check our website for resource availability.

The responsibility for using and interpreting this information is with the user.

Permission is given to reproduce this information for non-commercial use and with credit to the People’s Law School. Authorization to reproduce content does not give a user the right to reproduce graphic images without permission of shutterstock.com.

== The People's Law School ==

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Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lesson Module

2014-03-07T19:10:36Z

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{{Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}The Workplace Bullying & Harassment lesson module is for teaching newcomers about laws concerning workplace bullying and harassment in British Columbia.

==Reading material==

*The learner should read the '''Workplace Bullying & Harassment''' booklet from People's Law School.

==Instructional packages==

*'''Workplace Bullying & Harassment Instructional Package, CLB 4 level''': Instructional package for workplace bullying and harassment, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
**[[media:Workplace Bullying & Harassment Instructional Package CLB 4.docx| Download in Word format]] (.docx)
**[[media:Workplace Bullying & Harassment Instructional Package CLB 4.pdf| Download in PDF format]] (PDF)

*'''Workplace Bullying & Harassment Instructional Package, CLB 7-8 level''': Instructional package for workplace bullying and harassment, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
**[[media:Workplace Bullying & Harassment Instructional Package CLB 7-8.docx| Download in Word format]] (.docx)
**[[media:Workplace Bullying & Harassment Instructional Package CLB 7-8.pdf| Download in PDF format]] (PDF)

*'''Workplace Bullying & Harassment Listening Package''': Listening package for Workplace Bullying & Harassment, including activities and worksheets:
**[[media:Workplace Bullying & Harassment Listening Package.docx| Download in Word format]] (.docx)
**[[media:Workplace Bullying & Harassment Listening Package.pdf| Download in PDF format]] (PDF)

==Quiz==

*Invite the learner to try a short Workplace Bullying & Harassment Quiz (optional).
*[[Workplace Bullying & Harassment Quiz]]

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Working in BC

2014-03-07T19:09:44Z

Terresa Augustine:

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In BC, many laws apply to the workplace. This section looks at laws that deal with:

==BC Employment Standards==
In BC there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the Employment Standards Act. This law protects most workers.

The Employment Standards Act and Regulations set minimum standards for working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia and governs:
*certain aspects of hiring,
*the minimum wage rate,
*hours of work and overtime,
*statutory holidays (and pay),
*certain leaves of absence(including pregnancy leave),
*annual vacation (and pay), and
*ending employment.
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The Employment Standards Branch is responsible for labour and employment law in the province, including the BC Employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Regulations.

Farm workers are protected by some but not all sections of the Employment Standards Act. The Act excludes veterinarians, lawyers, babysitters and students.

A collective agreement between an employer and a union may replace certain sections for unionized employees. For more information, contact the Employment Standards Branch.

The Employment Standards Branch has a range of useful information materials about the Employment Standards Act. For more information, contact:

'''Employment Standards Branch''' 
1-800-663-3316 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/esaguide] 

'''Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training and Responsible for Labour''' 
[http://www.gov.bc.ca/jtst www.gov.bc.ca/jtst ]

===Accepting a job===
When you accept a job, you enter into a legal agreement (or contract) with your employer. Your employer agrees to pay you a salary and provide other benefits and entitlements in return for your work.

===Minimum wage===
There is a minimum wage law for most jobs. Each province sets a minimum wage, which is the lowest amount of money the employer may pay you for your work. In 2013, the minimum wage in BC is $10.25 per hour except for liquor servers, who receive a minimum wage of $9.00 per hour. The rates change from time to time.

Both full-time and part-time workers have the right to minimum wage. You can find information on the Employment Standards Branch website: 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb]

===Hours of work===
Unless you have an averaging agreement with your employer (described in the next paragraph), your employer must pay you overtime after eight hours of work in one day, or more than 40 regular hours in one week.

If you agree, your employer may establish a “time bank” in which your overtime entitlement would be saved up and paid out at a later date. For more information, read the section called “Overtime Pay” or access the factsheet on the Employment Standards Branch website: 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb]

===Averaging agreements===
Under an averaging agreement, you and your employer can enter into a written agreement that allows your employer to schedule your working time in a way that better meets the employer’s needs.

In effect, an averaging agreement allows your employer to compress your regularly scheduled workweek into fewer, longer work days without paying the usual overtime.

To use a simple example: If you usually work 40 hours a week, on average, under a one-week averaging agreement, your employer could schedule you to work for 10 hours a day for the four busiest days of work. In this case, your 40- hour, five-day work week has been “averaged” to fit into four days of 10 hours each. No overtime is paid for the 10-hour days.

Averaging agreements can be complicated. To find out more contact the Employment Standards Branch or read the fact sheet on averaging agreements on the Employment Standards Branch website at: 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb]

===Overtime pay===
Generally, your employer must pay you overtime:

*when you have no averaging agreement with your employer, and you are required to work more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week; or
*when you do have an averaging agreement with your employer, and your employer asks you to work more hours in a day than you agreed to in the averaging agreement.

The amount of overtime pay you get depends on the number of extra hours you work. You must be paid overtime after eight hours of work in one day. Your employer must pay you one-and-a-half times your regular pay for each hour you work after eight hours. This is called time-and-a-half.

Your employer must pay you two times your regular pay for each hour you work after 12 hours. This is called double-time.

The Employment Standards Branch website has more information about the complicated overtime rules: 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb]

===Minimum daily pay===
If you come to work as your employer asks you to do, you must be paid for at least two hours at

your regular wage, even if you work less. If you have an averaging agreement and you agreed to work more than eight hours in a day, you must be paid for at least four hours, even if you work less.

If you come to work but you are unfit to work because for example you have been drinking or because you forgot your safety equipment, your employer does not need to pay you minimum daily pay.

===Meal break===
You can work for five hours without a break. After five hours, your employer has to give you a break of at least 30 minutes. An employer who requires an employee to work or be available for work during a meal break must count the meal break as time worked by the employee. Employers are not required to provide coffee
breaks.

===Holidays you get paid for===
There are ten public holidays in BC. They are called statutory holidays because the Employment Standards Act says they are holidays. Statute is another name for a law made by the government.

Normally, on a statutory holiday, you take the day off work but you still get paid. The statutory holidays are:

*New Year’s Day
*Family Day
*Good Friday
*Victoria Day
*Canada Day
*British Columbia Day
*Labour Day
*Thanksgiving Day
*Remembrance Day
*Christmas Day

Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays, though many employers will offer employees a day off with pay on those dates.

To get paid for the statutory holiday, you must:

*have been employed for at least 30 calendar days, and
*have worked on at least 15 of the 30 days before the statutory holiday.

If you work under an averaging agreement any time in the 30 days before the statutory holiday, you automatically have the right to the statutory holiday.

There are different payment rules which apply if you are required to work on a statutory holiday. The Employment Standards Branch website has information about this: www.labour.gov.bc.ca/ esb.

===Vacation pay===
After your first 12 months of employment, employers have to give you at least two weeks paid vacation every year. If you have worked for the same employer for five years or more, your employer has to give you three weeks paid vacation every year. Usually you must take your vacation within 12 months of earning it. You may take it in periods of one or more weeks. Statutory holidays are in addition to annual vacation.

If you leave your job before you use up your vacation, your employer still has to pay you for that unused vacation time.

===Losing your job===
If you work for an employer for three months or less, he or she can let you go without giving you notice or extra pay. If you work more than three months, the employer must give you notice in writing before your job ends or must pay you compensation. The amount of notice

or compensation depends on how long you worked for the employer but is usually no more than 8 weeks.

For example: Chui worked in a large store for four months. After Christmas, her employer said, “Today is your last day.” She gave Chui one week’s extra pay.

Sometimes an employer does not have enough work for the employees or does not have money to pay the bills. The employer might lay off the employees for a few weeks.

A layoff is usually temporary. The employer doesn’t have to tell you ahead of time. If the layoff lasts longer than 13 weeks in a 20-week period, it means your employment has ended.

If the layoff is permanent and your employment has ended, the employer must give you compensation.

Employees can lose their job without notice or compensation for stealing from an employer, repeat lateness or harassing another employee.

==Quitting your job==
Employees can quit a job any time. It is usual to give your employer notice that you are quitting. Two weeks of notice is considered customary but is not required by the Employment Standards Act.

If you can, giving plenty of notice that you are quitting is a good idea especially if you want your employer to give a good report about you when you apply for another job. This is called giving a reference.

It is important to note that if you quit your job, or if you are fired for misconduct, you will usually not be eligible to receive employment insurance (EI) benefits.

You can find out more about the laws about working in BC by looking at the Guide to the Employment Standards Act. This guide is online at: 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/esaguide www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/esaguide].

==Leave==
===Pregnancy leave===
A working pregnant woman has legal rights. For example, she can take up to 17 weeks off work without pay. This is called pregnancy leave.

Pregnancy leave begins no earlier than 11 weeks before the expected birth date and no later than the actual birth date.

Pregnancy leave ends no earlier than 6 weeks after the actual birth date, unless the employee requests a shorter period, and no later than 17 weeks after the actual birth date.

An employer can’t fire a woman because she is pregnant. And when she returns to work, she must get back her old job or a similar job for at least the same pay.

A working pregnant woman can apply for money from Employment Insurance during her pregnancy. There are rules about when a woman can apply and how much time she can have. She may be eligible for up to 15 weeks of benefits.

===Family responsibility leave===
An employee is entitled to up to 5 days of unpaid leave during each employment year to meet responsibilities related to:

the care, health or education of a child in the employee’s care, or
the care or health of any other member of the employee’s immediate family.

===Bereavement leave===
An employee is entitled to up to 3 days of unpaid leave on the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family.

Immediate family is identified as a spouse, child, parent, guardian, sibling, grandchild and grandparent of an employee and any person who lives regularly with the employee’s family.

For more information on leaves read the Leave fact sheet on the Employment Standards website: 
[http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/facshts/leave.htm www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/facshts/leave.htm].

==Termination of employment==
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The BC Employment Standards Act does not remove an employer’s right to terminate an employee.

The Act requires that employees who are terminated are entitled to receive written notice or compensation based on length of service.

An employee who is terminated may be eligible for compensation based on the following formula:

*after three consecutive months of employment – one week’s pay;
*after 12 consecutive months of employment – two weeks’ pay; and
*after three consecutive years – three weeks’ pay, plus one week’s pay for each additional year of employment to a maximum of eight weeks.

The employer is not required to pay compensation if an employee is given advance written notice of termination equal to the number of weeks for which the employee is eligible. This notice must be in writing.

==Belonging to a union==
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A union is a group of employees who join together to negotiate wages and working conditions with the employer. Everyone has the right to form a union if most of the employees want a union. Unions are for the protection of employees.

Your union and your employer will talk together. They will decide about pay, vacation time, sick pay, and other benefits. This is called collective bargaining. They will write a contract. This is called a collective agreement.

The collective agreement sets out your rights and working conditions. If you have a problem with your employer, talk to the union. The union will meet with the employer to discuss the concerns.

There are some rules for unions. The rules say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the Labour Relations Code.

==Getting hurt on the job==
Sometimes workers get hurt on the job. Workers’ Compensation is a program run by WorkSafeBC. This program helps workers who are injured or get sick because of their work.

WorkSafeBC makes safety rules and sends inspectors to most workplaces to check if they are safe. Employers pay for this protection. There is no cost to workers.

Workers who can’t work because of an accident at work or illness may get money from the Workers’ Compensation program. If a worker dies at work, the family may get compensation. Their website is at: [http://www.worksafebc.com www.worksafebc.com]

==Employment insurance (EI)==
Employment Insurance (EI) is a federal government insurance program that all workers and employers pay into. It is often known just by its initials: EI.

EI is meant to help workers when they lose their jobs, or need time off work.

You have to work a certain number of weeks before you can apply for benefits.

There are several types of Employment Insurance benefits:

*Regular Benefits are for people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
*Maternity and Parental Benefits are for those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn.
*Sickness Benefits are for people who cannot work because of sickness or injury.
*Compassionate Care Benefits are for people who have to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.

To apply for EI benefits, you need to fill out an application for EI at a Service Canada Centre or online. At the website, look for “Apply for Employment Insurance Benefits” under “Online Services and Forms.”

'''Service Canada Centre''' 
Vancouver: 1-800-622-6232 
[http://www.servicecanada.ca www.servicecanada.ca]

Call your local Service Canada Centre to find out if you need to make an appointment. They might ask you for your postal code to find out which office you should go to.

When you go, you should take:

*your social insurance card and proof of your immigration status,
*a second piece of identification, with your photo if possible, like your passport or driver’s licence, and
*your Record of Employment (ROE), if you have it, from every place you worked in the last 12 months.

If you do not speak English or French, take someone who can translate for you.

:Note: If you want to get regular EI benefits, be sure to apply as soon as you lose your job. Apply even if you do not yet have your Record of Employment (ROE). If you delay applying for benefits for more than four weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits.

If you lost your job because you quit or got fired, it will be difficult to get EI benefits. Check with your EI office for the number of weeks you need to have worked in your area. Their website is:

[http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/regular.shtml www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/regular.shtml] 

==Discrimination in employment==
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In Canada, there are laws to protect workers from discrimination. For example, an employer is expected to hire employees on the basis of skills, experience and education needed for the job.

It is discrimination if an employer doesn’t give a job because of your gender, age, race, religion, birthplace, sexual orientation (gay, bisexual, or straight), marital or family status (single, married, or living common-law), mental or physical disability, or because you have a criminal record for an offence that is unrelated to the job you are applying for.

There are also laws to protect you against discrimination while you are on the job.

===British Columbia Human Rights Code===
The BC Human Rights Code applies to all businesses, agencies, and services in BC. The Code protects people from discrimination in many areas of daily life, including discrimination in the workplace.

To make a complaint under the Code about discrimination in the workplace, the following must usually be true:

*you have been singled out and treated differently and poorly, compared to others; and
*you are being treated differently and poorly because of a personal characteristic, such as your race, colour, religious belief, gender, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation.

For information about the Human Rights Code and how to file a human rights complaint, you can contact the BC Human Rights Coalition.

'''BC Human Rights Coalition''' 
1202 – 510 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1L8

====Where do you file a complaint?====
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is where you can make a complaint that someone has discriminated against you under the Code. The tribunal’s job is to resolve human rights complaints in a way that is fair to the person who made the complaint and the person whom the complaint is against.

'''BC Human Rights Tribunal''' 
Vancouver: 604-775-2000 
Toll Free: 1-888-440-8844 
[http://www.bchrt.bc.ca www.bchrt.bc.ca]

====How do you file a complaint?====
To file a complaint you need to get a Complaint Form, fill it out, and file it with the tribunal within six months of the incident. These materials are available online at: 
[http://www.bchrt.bc.cau www.bchrt.bc.cau]

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Talking to the Police Lesson Module

2014-03-07T19:08:11Z

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{{Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}The Talking to the Police lesson module is for teaching newcomers about talking to the police in British Columbia.

==Reading material==
*The learner should read the '''Talking to the Police''' fact sheet from People's Law School.

==Instructional packages==
*'''Talking to the Police Instructional Package, CLB 5-6 level''': Instructional package for talking to the police, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
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*'''Talking to the Police Instructional Package CLB 7-8 level''': Instructional package for talking to the police, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
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**[[media:Talking to the Police Instructional Package CLB 7-8.pdf| Download in PDF format]] (PDF)

==Quiz==
*Invite the learner to try a short Talking to the Police Quiz (optional).
*[[Talking to the Police Quiz]]

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Renting a Home Lesson Module

2014-03-07T19:04:06Z

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{{Law-Related ESL Lessons TOC}}The Renting a Home lesson module is for teaching newcomers about renting a home in British Columbia.

==Reading material==
*The learner should read the Renting a Home section of the [[Learning about the Law: Renting a Home]]
from People's Law School.

==Instructional packages==
*'''Renting a Home Instructional Package, CLB 4 level''': Instructional package for Renting a Home, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
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*'''Renting a Home Instructional Package, CLB 5-6 level''': Instructional package for Renting a Home, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
**[[media:Renting a Home Instructional Package CLB 5-6.docx| Download in Word format]] (.docx)
**[[media:Renting a Home Instructional Package CLB 5-6.pdf| Download in PDF format]] (PDF)

==Quiz==
*Invite the learner to try a short Renting a Home Quiz (optional).
*[[Renting a Home Quiz]]

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About Consumer Law Essentials

2014-03-07T18:34:22Z

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== Acknowledgements ==
*Legal review (consumers’ problems section): Allan Parker QC.
*Research and plain language (consumers’ problems section): Gayla Reid.
*Content development (consumers’ problems section): Consumer Protection BC, ELSA program students and instructors, People’s Law School, Better Business Bureau of BC and the Canada Revenue Agency.
* Content review: Consumer Protection BC (Joan Harmsworth and Laura Cox).
*Publication coordinator: Terresa Augustine.
*Project coordinator: Diane Rodgers.
*Funders: Law Foundation of BC, Ministry of Justice, and BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch.
*Technical support: Drew Jackson, Elena Renderos and Beatriz González.

This booklet and others are available on the People's Law School website:
<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>

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Fundamentals of Canadian Law

2014-03-07T18:29:39Z

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In this section, you will learn about: Canada's laws, your rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made.

==Canada's laws==
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Canada's laws express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. They aim to protect individuals and provide stability for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes.

Many Canadians have come to Canada from other countries. Some of these countries have laws and legal systems that are different from Canada's.

When people come to Canada, they bring ideas about the law that they learned in their own countries. They may be surprised to find there are many differences here. It is important for newcomers to know that the laws are not the same, and to understand the differences.

===Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?===

Canada's legal system and political system first came from Britain. We also brought our ideas of personal rights and freedoms from Britain. In Quebec, parts of the legal system came from France.

===Canada's constitution===

The Canadian constitution is the set of rules that define the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. The constitution includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (often called the “Charter”). The Charter lists Canadians’ most important rights and freedoms.

The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us.

==Rights and freedoms==

A person’s rights and freedoms are very important to Canadians. All Canadians have some important freedoms. In Canada, you can:

*speak freely,
*believe in any religion or no religion,
*meet with or join any group, except a terrorist organization,
*live and work anywhere in Canada, and
*participate in peaceful political activities.

===Legal rights===

Everyone in Canada has legal ''rights''. Some of your important legal rights are:

*the right to be thought of as ''innocent'' until proven ''guilty'',
*the right to have a fair ''trial'' in court, and
*the right not to suffer cruel or unusual ''punishment''.

===All Canadians are equal===

''Equality'' is one of the most important values in Canada. Everyone in Canada is equal under the law. Laws in Canada apply to all people, including the police, judges, and those who work for the government.

People in Canada do not get better jobs because of the amount of money they have, their social class or gender. For example, in Canada, women can have the same jobs as men and all the same responsibilities.

===Human rights===
[[File:Older couple reviewing papers.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

There are many Canadian laws that protect your rights. Laws about human rights are one example.

Canada’s human rights laws protect you against unfair ''discrimination'' when you:
*use public services,
*buy or rent a home,
*look for a job, or
*deal with any government agency.

Discrimination is against the law in Canada. To discriminate against someone means to treat him or her differently from other people in a way that is unfair.

The law says that no one can discriminate against you because of your:
*gender,
*age,
*race or birthplace,
*religion,
*sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight),
*marriage or family status (single, married, or living common-law), or
*mental or physical disability.

'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government.

Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from.

==Your responsibilities==
[[File:Hands together in circle.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a ''responsibility'' to respect other people’s rights. For example, your right to freedom of religion means you must respect the beliefs of others.

You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights.

'''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.

You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of ''social services'' in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services. Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities.

'''For example''': When you rent a place to live, you have the right to the quiet enjoyment of your home. Your neighbours also have this right. This means you have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs your neighbors. And your neighbors have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs you.

==The rule of law==

The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canadian democracy. The Charter states that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded.

The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law. Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it.

==Who makes the laws?==

Canadians vote for people to represent us in government. The people who get the most votes become our elected representatives. It is their job to make the laws.

When Canadians vote, we give consent to the party that wins the ''election'' to make our laws.

The elected politicians can propose new laws or bills. A "bill" is what a law is called before it becomes a law. These bills are debated in order to decide whether or not they should become laws. The goal of the debate is to explore all possible effects of a bill, both good and bad. After the debate there is a vote. If the majority of our elected representatives vote for the bill, it can become a law.

===Changing the laws===
[[File:Diverse group of people.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]
If you want a law to change, you can work with other Canadians to seek change through peaceful means. Canadians write letters, organize political protests, work with political parties, or join groups of people who have the same ideas as they do. Working in this way, groups may succeed in persuading the government to change a law. Changing a law takes a lot of time and work but Canadians believe that slow, peaceful change is best.

===Voting===

To vote in any election you must:
*be a Canadian citizen,
*be at least 18 years old on election day, and
*be on the voters’ list.

To vote in a BC election, you must have lived in the province for the six months before voting day. To find out how to get on the voters list for a federal election, go to Elections Canada, online at [http://www.elections.ca www.elections.ca].

==Levels of government==

In Canada there are three levels of government: ''federal'', ''provincial'', and ''municipal''. The Canadian constitution describes what the federal government is responsible for, and what the provincial governments are responsible for. The provincial governments can give some of their responsibilities to the municipalities.

We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister.

The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in order to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to review proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be.

British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier.

We also have local government in our cities and towns. The elected representatives are called councilors. They meet at City Hall or Town Hall. The leader of the municipal government is called the Mayor.

===Each level of government has different responsibilities===

The federal government has the power to make laws that affect the whole country. Examples are citizenship and immigration laws and criminal laws.

Provincial governments, such as the Province of British Columbia, have the power to make laws that apply only in that province. Examples are landlord and tenant laws, and laws about employment.

Municipalities, cities and towns have the power to make local laws about such things as streets, parking and noise. The laws for municipalities, cities and towns are called ''bylaws''.

===Canada has a Queen===

Queen Elizabeth II, who lives in Britain, is the Queen of Canada. The elected representatives have the political power in Canada. The Queen’s role is symbolic.

Canadians often say “The Queen” to mean the elected government of Canada and all of its laws. This is because the Queen and her representative in Canada, the Governor-General, are the symbolic head of Canada.

All new Canadians promise to be loyal to the Queen and her laws.

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Fundamentals of Canadian Law

2014-03-07T18:27:25Z

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In this section, you will learn about: Canada's laws, your rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made.

==Canada's laws==
[[File:Canadian flag.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

Canada's laws express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. They aim to protect individuals and provide stability for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes.

Many Canadians have come to Canada from other countries. Some of these countries have laws and legal systems that are different from Canada's.

When people come to Canada, they bring ideas about the law that they learned in their own countries. They may be surprised to find there are many differences here. It is important for newcomers to know that the laws are not the same, and to understand the differences.

===Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?===

Canada's legal system and political system first came from Britain. We also brought our ideas of personal rights and freedoms from Britain. In Quebec, parts of the legal system came from France.

===Canada's constitution===

The Canadian constitution is the set of rules that define the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. The constitution includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (often called the “Charter”). The Charter lists Canadians’ most important rights and freedoms.

The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us.

==Rights and freedoms==

A person’s rights and freedoms are very important to Canadians. All Canadians have some important freedoms. In Canada, you can:

*speak freely,
*believe in any religion or no religion,
*meet with or join any group, except a terrorist organization,
*live and work anywhere in Canada, and
*participate in peaceful political activities.

===Legal rights===

Everyone in Canada has legal ''rights''. Some of your important legal rights are:

*the right to be thought of as ''innocent'' until proven ''guilty'',
*the right to have a fair ''trial'' in court, and
*the right not to suffer cruel or unusual ''punishment''.

===All Canadians are equal===

''Equality'' is one of the most important values in Canada. Everyone in Canada is equal under the law. Laws in Canada apply to all people, including the police, judges, and those who work for the government.

People in Canada do not get better jobs because of the amount of money they have, their social class or gender. For example, in Canada, women can have the same jobs as men and all the same responsibilities.

===Human rights===
[[File:Older couple reviewing papers.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

There are many Canadian laws that protect your rights. Laws about human rights are one example.

Canada’s human rights laws protect you against unfair ''discrimination'' when you:
*use public services,
*buy or rent a home,
*look for a job, or
*deal with any government agency.

Discrimination is against the law in Canada. To discriminate against someone means to treat him or her differently from other people in a way that is unfair.

The law says that no one can discriminate against you because of your:
*gender,
*age,
*race or birthplace,
*religion,
*sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight),
*marriage or family status (single, married, or living common-law), or
*mental or physical disability.

'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government.

Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from.

==Your responsibilities==
[[File:Hands together in circle.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a ''responsibility'' to respect other people’s rights. For example, your right to freedom of religion means you must respect the beliefs of others.

You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights.

'''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.

You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of ''social services'' in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services.

Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities.

'''For example''': When you rent a place to live, you have the right to the quiet enjoyment of your home. Your neighbours also have this right. This means you have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs your neighbors. And your neighbors have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs you.

==The rule of law==

The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canadian democracy. The Charter states that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded.

The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law. Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it.

==Who makes the laws?==

Canadians vote for people to represent us in government. The people who get the most votes become our elected representatives. It is their job to make the laws.

When Canadians vote, we give consent to the party that wins the ''election'' to make our laws.

The elected politicians can propose new laws or bills. A "bill" is what a law is called before it becomes a law. These bills are debated in order to decide whether or not they should become laws. The goal of the debate is to explore all possible effects of a bill, both good and bad. After the debate there is a vote. If the majority of our elected representatives vote for the bill, it can become a law.

===Changing the laws===
[[File:Diverse group of people.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]
If you want a law to change, you can work with other Canadians to seek change through peaceful means. Canadians write letters, organize political protests, work with political parties, or join groups of people who have the same ideas as they do. Working in this way, groups may succeed in persuading the government to change a law. Changing a law takes a lot of time and work but Canadians believe that slow, peaceful change is best.

===Voting===

To vote in any election you must:
*be a Canadian citizen,
*be at least 18 years old on election day, and
*be on the voters’ list.

To vote in a BC election, you must have lived in the province for the six months before voting day. To find out how to get on the voters list for a federal election, go to Elections Canada, online at [http://www.elections.ca www.elections.ca].

==Levels of government==

In Canada there are three levels of government: ''federal'', ''provincial'', and ''municipal''. The Canadian constitution describes what the federal government is responsible for, and what the provincial governments are responsible for. The provincial governments can give some of their responsibilities to the municipalities.

We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister.

The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in order to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to review proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be.

British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier.

We also have local government in our cities and towns. The elected representatives are called councilors. They meet at City Hall or Town Hall. The leader of the municipal government is called the Mayor.

===Each level of government has different responsibilities===

The federal government has the power to make laws that affect the whole country. Examples are citizenship and immigration laws and criminal laws.

Provincial governments, such as the Province of British Columbia, have the power to make laws that apply only in that province. Examples are landlord and tenant laws, and laws about employment.

Municipalities, cities and towns have the power to make local laws about such things as streets, parking and noise. The laws for municipalities, cities and towns are called ''bylaws''.

===Canada has a Queen===

Queen Elizabeth II, who lives in Britain, is the Queen of Canada. The elected representatives have the political power in Canada. The Queen’s role is symbolic.

Canadians often say “The Queen” to mean the elected government of Canada and all of its laws. This is because the Queen and her representative in Canada, the Governor-General, are the symbolic head of Canada.

All new Canadians promise to be loyal to the Queen and her laws.

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Fundamentals of Canadian Law

2014-03-07T18:26:21Z

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In this section, you will learn about: Canada's laws, your rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made.

==Canada's laws==
[[File:Canadian flag.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

Canada's laws express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. They aim to protect individuals and provide stability for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes.

Many Canadians have come to Canada from other countries. Some of these countries have laws and legal systems that are different from Canada's.

When people come to Canada, they bring ideas about the law that they learned in their own countries. They may be surprised to find there are many differences here. It is important for newcomers to know that the laws are not the same, and to understand the differences.

===Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?===

Canada's legal system and political system first came from Britain. We also brought our ideas of personal rights and freedoms from Britain. In Quebec, parts of the legal system came from France.

===Canada's constitution===

The Canadian constitution is the set of rules that define the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. The constitution includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (often called the “Charter”). The Charter lists Canadians’ most important rights and freedoms.

The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us.

==Rights and freedoms==

A person’s rights and freedoms are very important to Canadians. All Canadians have some important freedoms. In Canada, you can:

*speak freely,
*believe in any religion or no religion,
*meet with or join any group, except a terrorist organization,
*live and work anywhere in Canada, and
*participate in peaceful political activities.

===Legal rights===

Everyone in Canada has legal ''rights''. Some of your important legal rights are:

*the right to be thought of as ''innocent'' until proven ''guilty'',
*the right to have a fair ''trial'' in court, and
*the right not to suffer cruel or unusual ''punishment''.

===All Canadians are equal===

''Equality'' is one of the most important values in Canada. Everyone in Canada is equal under the law. Laws in Canada apply to all people, including the police, judges, and those who work for the government.

People in Canada do not get better jobs because of the amount of money they have, their social class or gender. For example, in Canada, women can have the same jobs as men and all the same responsibilities.

===Human rights===
[[File:Older couple reviewing papers.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

There are many Canadian laws that protect your rights. Laws about human rights are one example.

Canada’s human rights laws protect you against unfair ''discrimination'' when you:
*use public services,
*buy or rent a home,
*look for a job, or
*deal with any government agency.

Discrimination is against the law in Canada. To discriminate against someone means to treat him or her differently from other people in a way that is unfair.

The law says that no one can discriminate against you because of your:
*gender,
*age,
*race or birthplace,
*religion,
*sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight),
*marriage or family status (single, married, or living common-law), or
*mental or physical disability.

'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government.

Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from.

==Your responsibilities==
[[File:Hands together in circle.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a ''responsibility'' to respect other people’s rights. For example, your right to freedom of religion means you must respect the beliefs of others.

You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights.

'''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.

You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of ''social services'' in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services.

Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities.

'''For example''': When you rent a place to live, you have the right to the quiet enjoyment of your home. Your neighbours also have this right. This means you have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs your neighbors. And your neighbors have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs you.

==The rule of law==

The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this.

The rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canadian democracy. The Charter states that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded.

The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law.

Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it.

==Who makes the laws?==

Canadians vote for people to represent us in government. The people who get the most votes become our elected representatives. It is their job to make the laws.

When Canadians vote, we give consent to the party that wins the ''election'' to make our laws.

The elected politicians can propose new laws or bills. A "bill" is what a law is called before it becomes a law. These bills are debated in order to decide whether or not they should become laws. The goal of the debate is to explore all possible effects of a bill, both good and bad. After the debate there is a vote. If the majority of our elected representatives vote for the bill, it can become a law.

===Changing the laws===
[[File:Diverse group of people.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]
If you want a law to change, you can work with other Canadians to seek change through peaceful means. Canadians write letters, organize political protests, work with political parties, or join groups of people who have the same ideas as they do. Working in this way, groups may succeed in persuading the government to change a law. Changing a law takes a lot of time and work but Canadians believe that slow, peaceful change is best.

===Voting===

To vote in any election you must:
*be a Canadian citizen,
*be at least 18 years old on election day, and
*be on the voters’ list.

To vote in a BC election, you must have lived in the province for the six months before voting day. To find out how to get on the voters list for a federal election, go to Elections Canada, online at [http://www.elections.ca www.elections.ca].

==Levels of government==

In Canada there are three levels of government: ''federal'', ''provincial'', and ''municipal''. The Canadian constitution describes what the federal government is responsible for, and what the provincial governments are responsible for. The provincial governments can give some of their responsibilities to the municipalities.

We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister.

The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in order to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to review proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be.

British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier.

We also have local government in our cities and towns. The elected representatives are called councilors. They meet at City Hall or Town Hall. The leader of the municipal government is called the Mayor.

===Each level of government has different responsibilities===

The federal government has the power to make laws that affect the whole country. Examples are citizenship and immigration laws and criminal laws.

Provincial governments, such as the Province of British Columbia, have the power to make laws that apply only in that province. Examples are landlord and tenant laws, and laws about employment.

Municipalities, cities and towns have the power to make local laws about such things as streets, parking and noise. The laws for municipalities, cities and towns are called ''bylaws''.

===Canada has a Queen===

Queen Elizabeth II, who lives in Britain, is the Queen of Canada. The elected representatives have the political power in Canada. The Queen’s role is symbolic.

Canadians often say “The Queen” to mean the elected government of Canada and all of its laws. This is because the Queen and her representative in Canada, the Governor-General, are the symbolic head of Canada.

All new Canadians promise to be loyal to the Queen and her laws.

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Fundamentals of Canadian Law

2014-03-07T18:24:19Z

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In this section, you will learn about: Canada's laws, your rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made.

==Canada's laws==
[[File:Canadian flag.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

Canada's laws express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. They aim to protect individuals and provide stability for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes.

Many Canadians have come to Canada from other countries. Some of these countries have laws and legal systems that are different from Canada's.

When people come to Canada, they bring ideas about the law that they learned in their own countries. They may be surprised to find there are many differences here. It is important for newcomers to know that the laws are not the same, and to understand the differences.

===Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?===

Canada's legal system and political system first came from Britain. We also brought our ideas of personal rights and freedoms from Britain. In Quebec, parts of the legal system came from France.

===Canada's constitution===

The Canadian constitution is the set of rules that define the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. The constitution includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (often called the “Charter”). The Charter lists Canadians’ most important rights and freedoms.

The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us.

==Rights and freedoms==

A person’s rights and freedoms are very important to Canadians. All Canadians have some important freedoms. In Canada, you can:

*speak freely,
*believe in any religion or no religion,
*meet with or join any group, except a terrorist organization,
*live and work anywhere in Canada, and
*participate in peaceful political activities.

===Legal rights===

Everyone in Canada has legal ''rights''. Some of your important legal rights are:

*the right to be thought of as ''innocent'' until proven ''guilty'',
*the right to have a fair ''trial'' in court, and
*the right not to suffer cruel or unusual ''punishment''.

===All Canadians are equal===

''Equality'' is one of the most important values in Canada. Everyone in Canada is equal under the law. Laws in Canada apply to all people, including the police, judges, and those who work for the government.

People in Canada do not get better jobs because of the amount of money they have, their social class or gender. For example, in Canada, women can have the same jobs as men and all the same responsibilities.

===Human rights===
[[File:Older couple reviewing papers.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

There are many Canadian laws that protect your rights. Laws about human rights are one example.

Canada’s human rights laws protect you against unfair ''discrimination'' when you:
*use public services,
*buy or rent a home,
*look for a job, or
*deal with any government agency.

Discrimination is against the law in Canada. To discriminate against someone means to treat him or her differently from other people in a way that is unfair.

The law says that no one can discriminate against you because of your:
*gender,
*age,
*race or birthplace,
*religion,
*sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight),
*marriage or family status (single, married, or living common-law), or
*mental or physical disability.

'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government.

Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from.

==Your responsibilities==
[[File:Hands together in circle.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]

In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a ''responsibility'' to respect other people’s rights. For example, your right to freedom of religion means you must respect the beliefs of others.

You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights.

<blockquote> '''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.</blockquote>

You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of ''social services'' in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services.

Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities.

<blockquote>'''For example''': When you rent a place to live, you have the right to the quiet enjoyment of your home. Your neighbours also have this right. This means you have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs your neighbors. And your neighbors have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs you.</blockquote>

==The rule of law==

The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this.

The rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canadian democracy. The Charter states that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded.

The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law.

Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it.

==Who makes the laws?==

Canadians vote for people to represent us in government. The people who get the most votes become our elected representatives. It is their job to make the laws.

When Canadians vote, we give consent to the party that wins the ''election'' to make our laws.

The elected politicians can propose new laws or bills. A "bill" is what a law is called before it becomes a law. These bills are debated in order to decide whether or not they should become laws. The goal of the debate is to explore all possible effects of a bill, both good and bad. After the debate there is a vote. If the majority of our elected representatives vote for the bill, it can become a law.

===Changing the laws===
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If you want a law to change, you can work with other Canadians to seek change through peaceful means. Canadians write letters, organize political protests, work with political parties, or join groups of people who have the same ideas as they do. Working in this way, groups may succeed in persuading the government to change a law. Changing a law takes a lot of time and work but Canadians believe that slow, peaceful change is best.

===Voting===

To vote in any election you must:
*be a Canadian citizen,
*be at least 18 years old on election day, and
*be on the voters’ list.

To vote in a BC election, you must have lived in the province for the six months before voting day. To find out how to get on the voters list for a federal election, go to Elections Canada, online at [http://www.elections.ca www.elections.ca].

==Levels of government==

In Canada there are three levels of government: ''federal'', ''provincial'', and ''municipal''. The Canadian constitution describes what the federal government is responsible for, and what the provincial governments are responsible for. The provincial governments can give some of their responsibilities to the municipalities.

We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister.

The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in order to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to review proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be.

British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier.

We also have local government in our cities and towns. The elected representatives are called councilors. They meet at City Hall or Town Hall. The leader of the municipal government is called the Mayor.

===Each level of government has different responsibilities===

The federal government has the power to make laws that affect the whole country. Examples are citizenship and immigration laws and criminal laws.

Provincial governments, such as the Province of British Columbia, have the power to make laws that apply only in that province. Examples are landlord and tenant laws, and laws about employment.

Municipalities, cities and towns have the power to make local laws about such things as streets, parking and noise. The laws for municipalities, cities and towns are called ''bylaws''.

===Canada has a Queen===

Queen Elizabeth II, who lives in Britain, is the Queen of Canada. The elected representatives have the political power in Canada. The Queen’s role is symbolic.

Canadians often say “The Queen” to mean the elected government of Canada and all of its laws. This is because the Queen and her representative in Canada, the Governor-General, are the symbolic head of Canada.

All new Canadians promise to be loyal to the Queen and her laws.

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In this section, you will learn about: Canada's laws, your rights and responsibilities, and how the laws are made.

==Canada's laws==
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Canada's laws express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. They aim to protect individuals and provide stability for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes.

Many Canadians have come to Canada from other countries. Some of these countries have laws and legal systems that are different from Canada's.

When people come to Canada, they bring ideas about the law that they learned in their own countries. They may be surprised to find there are many differences here. It is important for newcomers to know that the laws are not the same, and to understand the differences.

===Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?===

Canada's legal system and political system first came from Britain. We also brought our ideas of personal rights and freedoms from Britain. In Quebec, parts of the legal system came from France.

===Canada's constitution===

The Canadian constitution is the set of rules that define the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. The constitution includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (often called the “Charter”). The Charter lists Canadians’ most important rights and freedoms.

The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us.

==Rights and freedoms==

A person’s rights and freedoms are very important to Canadians. All Canadians have some important freedoms. In Canada, you can:

*speak freely,
*believe in any religion or no religion,
*meet with or join any group, except a terrorist organization,
*live and work anywhere in Canada, and
*participate in peaceful political activities.

===Legal rights===

Everyone in Canada has legal ''rights''. Some of your important legal rights are:

*the right to be thought of as ''innocent'' until proven ''guilty'',
*the right to have a fair ''trial'' in court, and
*the right not to suffer cruel or unusual ''punishment''.

===All Canadians are equal===

''Equality'' is one of the most important values in Canada. Everyone in Canada is equal under the law. Laws in Canada apply to all people, including the police, judges, and those who work for the government.

People in Canada do not get better jobs because of the amount of money they have, their social class or gender. For example, in Canada, women can have the same jobs as men and all the same responsibilities.

===Human rights===
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There are many Canadian laws that protect your rights. Laws about human rights are one example.

Canada’s human rights laws protect you against unfair ''discrimination'' when you:
*use public services,
*buy or rent a home,
*look for a job, or
*deal with any government agency.

Discrimination is against the law in Canada. To discriminate against someone means to treat him or her differently from other people in a way that is unfair.

The law says that no one can discriminate against you because of your:
*gender,
*age,
*race or birthplace,
*religion,
*sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual or straight),
*marriage or family status (single, married, or living common-law), or
*mental or physical disability.

<blockquote>'''For example''': It is against the law to discriminate against women. Women in Canada are equal to men. They are equal partners in the family, in business, in law, and in government.</blockquote>

Racial discrimination is illegal in Canada. It is against the law for anyone to discriminate against you because of the colour of your skin, or the country you or your ancestors came from.

==Your responsibilities==
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In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a ''responsibility'' to respect other people’s rights. For example, your right to freedom of religion means you must respect the beliefs of others.

You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights.

<blockquote> '''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.</blockquote>

You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of ''social services'' in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services.

Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities.

<blockquote>'''For example''': When you rent a place to live, you have the right to the quiet enjoyment of your home. Your neighbours also have this right. This means you have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs your neighbors. And your neighbors have a responsibility not to make noise that disturbs you.</blockquote>

==The rule of law==

The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this.

The rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canadian democracy. The Charter states that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded.

The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law.

Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it.

==Who makes the laws?==

Canadians vote for people to represent us in government. The people who get the most votes become our elected representatives. It is their job to make the laws.

When Canadians vote, we give consent to the party that wins the ''election'' to make our laws.

The elected politicians can propose new laws or bills. A "bill" is what a law is called before it becomes a law. These bills are debated in order to decide whether or not they should become laws. The goal of the debate is to explore all possible effects of a bill, both good and bad. After the debate there is a vote. If the majority of our elected representatives vote for the bill, it can become a law.

===Changing the laws===
[[File:Diverse group of people.jpg | right | frame | link= | Copyright www.shutterstock.com]]
If you want a law to change, you can work with other Canadians to seek change through peaceful means. Canadians write letters, organize political protests, work with political parties, or join groups of people who have the same ideas as they do. Working in this way, groups may succeed in persuading the government to change a law. Changing a law takes a lot of time and work but Canadians believe that slow, peaceful change is best.

===Voting===

To vote in any election you must:
*be a Canadian citizen,
*be at least 18 years old on election day, and
*be on the voters’ list.

To vote in a BC election, you must have lived in the province for the six months before voting day. To find out how to get on the voters list for a federal election, go to Elections Canada, online at [http://www.elections.ca www.elections.ca].

==Levels of government==

In Canada there are three levels of government: ''federal'', ''provincial'', and ''municipal''. The Canadian constitution describes what the federal government is responsible for, and what the provincial governments are responsible for. The provincial governments can give some of their responsibilities to the municipalities.

We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister.

The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in order to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to review proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be.

British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier.

We also have local government in our cities and towns. The elected representatives are called councilors. They meet at City Hall or Town Hall. The leader of the municipal government is called the Mayor.

===Each level of government has different responsibilities===

The federal government has the power to make laws that affect the whole country. Examples are citizenship and immigration laws and criminal laws.

Provincial governments, such as the Province of British Columbia, have the power to make laws that apply only in that province. Examples are landlord and tenant laws, and laws about employment.

Municipalities, cities and towns have the power to make local laws about such things as streets, parking and noise. The laws for municipalities, cities and towns are called ''bylaws''.

===Canada has a Queen===

Queen Elizabeth II, who lives in Britain, is the Queen of Canada. The elected representatives have the political power in Canada. The Queen’s role is symbolic.

Canadians often say “The Queen” to mean the elected government of Canada and all of its laws. This is because the Queen and her representative in Canada, the Governor-General, are the symbolic head of Canada.

All new Canadians promise to be loyal to the Queen and her laws.

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