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:[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)|XII. Etiquette for Law Students]]
:[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)|XII. Etiquette for Law Students]]
:[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]]
:[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]]
:[[Sample Initial Sentencing Position (1:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position]]
:[[Sample Information (1:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Information]]
:[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Diversion Application]]
:[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)|Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing]]
:[[Criminal Trial Books (1:App E)|Appendix E: Trial Books]]
:[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App F)|Appendix F: Glossary]]
;Chapter Two - Youth Justice
;Chapter Two - Youth Justice
:[[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)|III. Youth Criminal Justice Act]]
:[[Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)|III. Youth Criminal Justice Act]]
:[[Provincial Offences under the Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act (2:IV)|IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act]]
:[[Provincial Offences under the Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act (2:IV)|IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act]]
:[[Youth Justice Glossary (2:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
;Chapter Three - Family Law
;Chapter Three - Family Law
:[[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]  
:[[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]  
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:[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]
:[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]
:[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]
:[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]
:[[Assets of Couples (3:VIII)|VIII. Assets]]
:[[Family Violence (3:VIII)|VIII. Family Violence]]
:[[Spousal and Child Support (3:IX)|IX. Spousal and Child Support]]
:[[Assets of Couples (3:IX)|IX. Assets]]
:[[Interjurisdictional Support Orders (3:X)|X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders]]
:[[Spousal and Child Support (3:X)|X. Spousal and Child Support]]
:[[Custody, Guardianship, and Access (3:XI)|XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access]]
:[[Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI)|XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact]]
:[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]
:[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]
:[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]
:[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]
:[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]
:[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]
:[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]
:[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]
:[[Family Law Glossary (3:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
;Chapter Four - Victims
;Chapter Four - Victims
:[[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Governing Legislation for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]
:[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:III)|III. Avenues to Address Crime]]
:[[Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:III)|III. Crime Victim Assistance Program]]
:[[Victims of Violence in Relationships (4:IV)|IV. Victims of Violence in Relationships]]
:[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:IV)|IV. Avenues to Address Crime]]
:[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors and Others with Disabilities (4:V)|V. Seniors and Others with Disabilities]]
:[[Victims of Sexual Assault (4:V)|V. Victims of Sexual Assault]]
:[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Human Trafficking]]
:[[Victims of Violence in Relationships (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Violence in Relationships]]
:[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:VII)|VII. Referrals and Follow-up]]
:[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors and Others with Disabilities (4:VII)|VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities]]
;Chapter Five - Public Complaints
:[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VIII)|VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking]]
:[[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)|IX. Missing Persons and Abductions]]
:[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP and Restorative Justice]]
:[[Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)|XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims]]
:[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)|XII. Referrals and Follow-up]]
;Chapter Five - Public Complaints Procedures
:[[Introduction to Public Complaints Procedures (5:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Steps to Take regarding Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Steps to Take]]
:[[Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Review of Administrative Decisions]]
:[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]
:[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]
:[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]
:[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]
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:[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]
:[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]
:[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]
:[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]
:[[Complaints against Doctors (5:X)|X. Complaints against Doctors]]
:[[Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]
:[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Lawyers]]
:[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]
:[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]
:[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
:[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
;Chapter Six - Human Rights
;Chapter Six - Human Rights
:[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]
:[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]
:[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]]
:[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]]
:[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. Indigenous Complainants]]
:[[Online Mediations and Hearings for Human Rights Complaints (6:IX)|IX. Online Mediations & Hearings]]
;Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
;Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
:[[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines]]
:[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:III)|III. Limitation Periods]]
:[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:III)|III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers]]
:[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:IV)|IV. Compensation Claims]]
:[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)|IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level]]
:[[Occupational Diseases for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Occupational Diseases]]
:[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions]]
:[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:VI)|VI. Claim Benefits]]
:[[Making a Worker's Compensation Claim (7:VI)|VI. Making a  Claim]]
:[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:VII)|VII. Appeals]]
:[[The Worker's Compensation Claim Acceptance Process (7:VII)|VII. The Claim Acceptance Process]]
:[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:VIII)|VIII. Health and Safety Regulations]]
:[[Worker Status for Workers' Compensation (7:VIII)|VIII. Worker Status]]
:[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Assessments of Employers]]
:[[Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Disability and Causation]]
:[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:X)|X. Fair Practices Officer]]
:[[Time Limits and Procedures in Workers' Compensation (7:X)|X. Time Limits and Procedures]]
:[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XI)|XI. LSLAP's Role]]
:[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:XI)|XI. Claim Benefits]]
:[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XII)|XII. Appeals]]
:[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XIII)|XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace]]
:[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XIV)|XIV. Assessments of Employers]]
:[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:XV)|XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer]]
:[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]
:[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]]
:[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App C)|Appendix C: Referrals]]
:[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App D)|Appendix D: Resources]]
:[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App E)|Appendix E: Claims Process]]
:[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews]]
:[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App G)|Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals]]
:[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App H)|Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form]]
;Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
;Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
:[[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]
:[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]
:[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]
:[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]
:[[Payment of Employment Insurance Benefits Pending Appeal Not Recoverable (8:XV)|XV. Payment Pending Appeal]]
:[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XV)|XV. Judicial Review]]
:[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XVI)|XVI. Judicial Review]]
:[[LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)|XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]
:[[Authorization for Representatives at the Employment Insurance Commission (8:XVII)|XVII. Authorization for Representatives]]
:[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]]
:[[COVID-19: Temporary Changes to Employment Insurance (8:App B)|Appendix B: COVID-19: Temporary Changes to EI]]
;Chapter Nine - Employment Law
;Chapter Nine - Employment Law
:[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI)|VI. Remedies]]
:[[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI)|VI. Remedies]]
:[[Strategies and Tips for Employment Law (9:VII)|VII. Strategies and Tips]]
:[[Strategies and Tips for Employment Law (9:VII)|VII. Strategies and Tips]]
;Chapter Ten - Creditors and Debtors
:[[Employment Law Glossary (9:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
;Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
:[[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
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:[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]
:[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]
:[[Dealing with Debt (10:V)|V. Dealing with Debt]]
:[[Dealing with Debt (10:V)|V. Dealing with Debt]]
:[[Relevant Forms for Creditors' Remedies (10:App A)|Appendix A: Relevant Forms]]
:[[Checklist for Examination in Aid of Execution for Creditors' Remedies (10:App B)|Appendix B: Examination Checklist]]
;Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
;Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
:[[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[ICBC and Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (12:III)|III. Compulsory Coverage]]
:[[ICBC and Basic Coverage (12:III)|III. Basic Coverage]]
:[[Optional ICBC Insurance (12:IV)|IV. Optional Insurance]]
:[[ICBC and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. Optional Insurance]]
:[[ICBC and Personal Injury Claims (12:V)|V. Personal Injury Claims]]
:[[Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)|V. Seeking Legal Counsel]]
:[[ICBC Claims and Out-of-Province Insurers or Accidents (12:VI)|VI. Out-of-Province]]
:[[Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)|VI. Disputes with ICBC]]
:[[When You Can Still Sue (12:VII)|VII. When You Can Still Sue]]
:[[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance for Accidents on or Before April 30 2021 (12:VIII)|VIII. On or Before April 30 2021]]
:[[Limitation on Experts (12:IX)|IX. Limitation on Experts]]
:[[ICBC and Compulsory Coverage (12:X)|X. Compulsory Coverage]]
:[[Optional ICBC Insurance (12:XI)|XI. Optional Insurance]]
:[[ICBC and Personal Injury Claims (12:XII)|XII. Personal Injury Claims]]
:[[Claims Involving Out-of-province Insurers or Accidents (12:XIII)|XIII. Out-of-Province]]
;Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
;Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
:[[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Drugs and Alcohol]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Drugs and Alcohol]]
:[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]]
:[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XI)|XI. ICBC Breaches]]
:[[Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Driving While Prohibited]]
:[[Motor Vehicles and Bicycles (13:XII)|XII. Bicycles]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]]
:[[LSLAP Program Information for Motor Vehicle Law (13:XIII)|XIII. LSLAP Program Information]]
:[[Motor Vehicles and Bicycles (13:XIII)|XIII. Bicycles]]
:[[LSLAP Program Information for Motor Vehicle Law (13:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP Program Information]]
:[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: Examples of Penalty]]
;Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
;Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
:[[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]
:[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]
:[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]
:[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]
:[[Mental Health Act: Voluntarily Admitted Patients (14:VI)|VI. Voluntarily Admitted]]
:[[Mental Health Act: Consent to Medical Treatment (14:VI)|VI. Consent to Medical Treatment]]
:[[Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted]]
:[[Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted]]
:[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:VIII)|VIII. Criminal Code]]
:[[Mental Health Act and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Youth]]
:[[Mental Health Complaints to the Ombudsperson (14:IX)|IX. Complaints]]
:[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:IX)|IX. Criminal Code]]
:[[Mental Health: References (14:X)|X. References]]
:[[Mental Health Complaints to the Ombudsperson (14:X)|X. Complaints]]
:[[Mental Health: References (14:XI)|XI. References]]
:[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Mental Health (14:XII)|XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]
;Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship
;Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship
:[[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Mental Capacity]]
:[[Overview of Adult Guardianship and Incapacity (15:III)|III. Overview]]
:[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:III)|III. Governing Legislation]]
:[[Power of Attorney (15:IV)|IV. Power of Attorney]]
:[[Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)|IV. Substitute Decision Making]]
:[[Representation Agreements (15:V)|V. Representation Agreements]]
:[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]]
:[[Advance Directives (15:VI)|VI. Advance Directives]]
:[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)|VI. Adult Abuse]]
:[[Guardianship in BC: Committeeship (15:VII)|VII. Committeeship]]
:[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]]
:[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII)|VIII. Adult Abuse]]
:[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]]
;Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estates
:[[BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:App B)|Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect]]
:[[Introduction to Wills and Estates (16:I)|I. Introduction]]
;Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills (16:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills and Estate (16:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]
:[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]
:[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]
:[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]
:[[Will Variation Claims (16:V)|V. Will Variation Claims]]
:[[Revocation of a Will (16:V)|V. Revocation]]
:[[Probate and Administration of the Estate (16:VI)|VI. Probate and Administration]]
:[[Will Variation Claims (16:VI)|VI. Will Variation Claims]]
:[[Intestacy (16:VII)|VII. Intestacy]]
:[[Intestacy (16:VII)|VII. Intestacy]]
:[[Wills and First Nations (16:VIII)|VIII. First Nations]]
:[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:VIII)|VIII. Property]]
:[[Living Wills (16:IX)|IX. Living Wills]]
:[[First Nations and Wills (16:IX)|IX. First Nations and Wills]]
:[[Health Care Decisions and Wills (16:X)|X. Health Care Decisions]]
:[[Probate and Administration of the Estate (16:XI)|XI. Probate and Administration]]
:[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XII)|XII. Duties of a Personal Representative]]
:[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16:XIII)|XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]
:[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate (16:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]
:[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16:App A)|Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire]]
:[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16:App B)|Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist]]
:[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
:[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]
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:[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]
:[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]
:[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]
:[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]
:[[Loss of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss of Citizenship]]
:[[Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renunciation]]
:[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]
:[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]
:[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]
:[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]
:[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
:[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
;Chapter Eighteen – Immigration
;Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
:[[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Main Sources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Main Sources]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]
:[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]
:[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]]
:[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]]
:[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. PR Application]]
:[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. PR Application]]
:[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VI)|VI. IRB]]
:[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identifications]]
:[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VII)|VII. Loss of PR]]
:[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]]
:[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:VIII)|VIII. Removal Orders]]
:[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]]
:[[Immigration Appeals (18:IX)|IX. Appeals]]
:[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]
:[[Immigration Offences (18:X)|X. Offences]]
:[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]]
:[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XI)|XI. Issues at Sentencing]]
:[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
:[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XII)|XII. Contacts]]
:[[Immigration Offences (18:XII)|XII. Offences]]
;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights
:[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XIII)|XIII. Issues at Sentencing]]
 
:[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]]
:[[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]]
;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[The Residential Tenancy Act (19:I)|I. Residential Tenancy Act]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Act Coverage (19:III)|III. RTA Coverage]]
:[[Tenancy Agreements (19:II)|II. Tenancy Agreements]]
:[[Tenancy Agreements (19:IV)|IV. Tenancy Agreements]]
:[[Moving In and Moving Out in Residential Tenancies (19:III)|III. Moving In and Moving Out]]
:[[Moving in and Residential Tenancies (19:V)|V. Moving in]]
:[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Security Deposits]]
:[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Security Deposits]]
:[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:V)|V. Repair and Service]]
:[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:VII)|VII. Repair and Service]]
:[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Rent Increase]]
:[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Rent Increase]]
:[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:VII)|VII. Tenant's Rights]]
:[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:IX)|IX. Tenant's Rights]]
:[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Subletting and Assignment]]
:[[Moving out and Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Moving out]]
:[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:IX)|IX. Termination/Eviction]]
:[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:XI)|XI. Termination/Eviction]]
:[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Dispute Resolution]]
:[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:XII)|XII. Dispute Resolution]]
:[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XI)|XI. Common Law]]
:[[Tenancy, Common Law and the Residential Tenancy Act (19:XIII)|XIII. Common Law]]
:[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XII)|XII. Strata Law]]
:[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XIV)|XIV. Strata Law]]
:[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII)|XIII. Assisted Living]]
:[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XV)|XV. Assisted Living]]
:[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Commercial Tenancies]]
:[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XVI)|XVI. Commercial Tenancies]]
:[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XV)|XV. Mobile Homes]]
:[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XVII)|XVII. Mobile Homes]]
:[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19:XVI)|XVI. Income Assistance]]
:[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Income Assistance]]
:[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVII)|XVII. Illegal Suites]]
:[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XIX)|XIX. Illegal Suites]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Forms]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XX)|XX. Forms]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XIX)|XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims
;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT
:[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
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:[[Small Claims Appeals (20:XVI)|XVI. Appeals]]
:[[Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)|XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement]]
:[[Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)|XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement]]
:[[Small Claims Registries (20:App A)|Appendix A: Registries]]
:[[Sample Demand Letter (20:App B)|Appendix B: Demand Letter]]
:[[Sample Notice of Claim for Small Claims (20:App C)|Appendix C: Notice of Claim]]
:[[Sample Reply to Claim for Small Claims (20:App D)|Appendix D: Reply to Claim]]
:[[Small Claims Glossary (20:App E)|Appendix E: Glossary]]
:[[Limitation Periods (20:App F)|Appendix F: Limitation Periods]]
:[[Causes of Action (20:App G)|Appendix G: Causes of Action]]
:[[Small Claims Court Fees (20:App H)|Appendix H: Court Fees]]
:[[Civil Resolution Tribunal Fees (20:App I)|Appendix I: Tribunal Fees]]
:[[Small Claims Settlement Conference Preparation Checklist (20:App J)|Appendix J: Settlement Conference]]
:[[Small Claims Payment Hearing Checklist (20:App K)|Appendix K: Payment Hearing]]
:[[Small Claims Appeal (20:App L)|Appendix L: Appeal]]
:[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Small Claims (20:App M)|Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy]]
;Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
;Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
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:[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
:[[Changes and New Benefits Due to COVID-19 Pandemic (21:XII)|XII. Changes Due to COVID-19]]
;Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals
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:[[Other Resources (22:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
;Appendices
;Supplementary Documents from Appendices
:Ch. 1 Appendix A: Sample Initial Sentencing Position
:Ch. 1 Appendix B: Sample Information
:Ch. 1 Appendix C: Diversion Application
:Ch. 7 Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
:Ch. 15 Appendix A: EPOA
:Ch. 15 Appendix B: BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
:Ch. 16 Appendix A: Wills Instruction Questionnaire
:Ch. 20 Appendix C: Sample Notice of Claim
:Ch. 20 Appendix D: Sample Reply to Claim
 
 


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Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter One - Criminal Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Etiquette
IV. Criminal Charges
V. Substantive Law
VI. Resolving Prior to Trial
VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial
VIII. Other Issues
IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms
X. LSLAP Policies
XI. Information for LSLAP Students
XII. Etiquette for Law Students
XIII. Practice Recommendations
Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position
Appendix B: Sample Information
Appendix C: Diversion Application
Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing
Appendix E: Trial Books
Appendix F: Glossary
Chapter Two - Youth Justice
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Youth Criminal Justice Act
IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act
Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Three - Family Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Marriage
IV. Divorce
V. Uncontested Divorce
VI. Simple Divorce Procedure
VII. Alternatives to Divorce
VIII. Family Violence
IX. Assets
X. Spousal and Child Support
XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact
XII. Children and the Law
XIII. Adoption
XIV. Name Changes
XV. Court Procedures
Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Four - Victims
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation
III. Crime Victim Assistance Program
IV. Avenues to Address Crime
V. Victims of Sexual Assault
VI. Victims of Violence in Relationships
VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities
VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking
IX. Missing Persons and Abductions
X. TIP and Restorative Justice
XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims
XII. Referrals and Follow-up
Chapter Five - Public Complaints Procedures
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Review of Administrative Decisions
IV. Privacy or Access to Information
V. Complaints against the Police
VI. Complaints against Security Guards
VII. The Right to Vote
VIII. Complaints regarding UBC
IX. Complaints regarding SFU
X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities
XI. Complaints against Doctors
XII. Complaints against Lawyers
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
Chapter Six - Human Rights
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. BC Human Rights Code
IV. Canadian Human Rights Act
V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act
VI. Rights of the Child
VII. LSLAP's Role
VIII. Indigenous Complainants
IX. Online Mediations & Hearings
Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines
III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers
IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level
V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions
VI. Making a Claim
VII. The Claim Acceptance Process
VIII. Worker Status
IX. Disability and Causation
X. Time Limits and Procedures
XI. Claim Benefits
XII. Appeals
XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace
XIV. Assessments of Employers
XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer
Appendix A: Abbreviations
Appendix B: List of Cases
Appendix C: Referrals
Appendix D: Resources
Appendix E: Claims Process
Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews
Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals
Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Qualifying for EI
IV. Types of Benefits
V. Benefit Period
VI. Quantifying Benefits
VII. Benefit Entitlement
VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences
IX. Keeping Out of Trouble
X. Timing for Reporting
XI. Overpayment and Collections
XII. Reconsideration
XIII. Social Security Tribunal
XIV. Appeals
XV. Judicial Review
XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter
Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
Appendix B: COVID-19: Temporary Changes to EI
Chapter Nine - Employment Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Checklist
IV. Preliminary Matters
V. Employment Issues
VI. Remedies
VII. Strategies and Tips
Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Creditors' Remedies
IV. Debtors' Options
V. Dealing with Debt
Appendix A: Relevant Forms
Appendix B: Examination Checklist
Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Contracts for Sale of Goods
IV. Consumer Protection
V. Direct Sales
VI. Conditional Sales Contracts
VII. Motor Dealer Act
VIII. Miscellaneous
IX. Consumer Transactions
Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Basic Coverage
IV. Optional Insurance
V. Seeking Legal Counsel
VI. Disputes with ICBC
VII. When You Can Still Sue
VIII. On or Before April 30 2021
IX. Limitation on Experts
X. Compulsory Coverage
XI. Optional Insurance
XII. Personal Injury Claims
XIII. Out-of-Province
Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. At the Roadside
IV. Duties after a Collision
V. Violation Tickets
VI. Provincial Offences
VII. Vehicle Impoundment
VIII. Superintendent
IX. Drugs and Alcohol
X. Federal Offences
XI. Driving While Prohibited
XII. ICBC Breaches
XIII. Bicycles
XIV. LSLAP Program Information
Appendix A: Examples of Penalty
Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Theory and Approach
IV. Legal Rights
V. Patient Admission
VI. Consent to Medical Treatment
VII. Involuntarily Admitted
VIII. Youth
IX. Criminal Code
X. Complaints
XI. References
XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy
Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship
I. Introduction
II. Mental Capacity
III. Governing Legislation
IV. Substitute Decision Making
V. Adult Guardianship
VI. Adult Abuse
VII. Sources and Resources
Appendix A: EPOA
Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Making and Executing
IV. Mistakes and Alterations
V. Revocation
VI. Will Variation Claims
VII. Intestacy
VIII. Property
IX. First Nations and Wills
X. Health Care Decisions
XI. Probate and Administration
XII. Duties of a Personal Representative
XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA
XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy
Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire
Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist
Appendix C: Glossary
Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?
IV. Advantages & Responsibilities
V. Citizenship Grants
VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant
VII. Loss and Renunciation
VIII. Proof
IX. Search of Citizenship Record
X. Referrals
Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Players
IV. Categories of Persons
V. PR Application
VI. Identifications
VII. IRB
VIII. Loss of PR
IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters
X. Removal Orders
XI. Appeals
XII. Offences
XIII. Issues at Sentencing
XIV. Contacts
Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law
I. Residential Tenancy Act
II. Tenancy Agreements
III. Moving In and Moving Out
IV. Security Deposits
V. Repair and Service
VI. Rent Increase
VII. Tenant's Rights
VIII. Subletting and Assignment
IX. Termination/Eviction
X. Dispute Resolution
XI. Common Law
XII. Strata Law
XIII. Assisted Living
XIV. Commercial Tenancies
XV. Mobile Homes
XVI. Income Assistance
XVII. Illegal Suites
XVIII. Forms
XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources
Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Do You Have a Claim?
IV. Choosing the Proper Forum
V. Starting a Claim
VI. Responding to a Claim
VII. Default Order
VIII. How a Claim Proceeds
IX. Pre-Trial
X. Mediation
XI. Settlement Conferences
XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences
XIII. Trial Preparation
XIV. Trials
XV. Costs and Penalties
XVI. Appeals
XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement
Appendix A: Registries
Appendix B: Demand Letter
Appendix C: Notice of Claim
Appendix D: Reply to Claim
Appendix E: Glossary
Appendix F: Limitation Periods
Appendix G: Causes of Action
Appendix H: Court Fees
Appendix I: Tribunal Fees
Appendix J: Settlement Conference
Appendix K: Payment Hearing
Appendix L: Appeal
Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy
Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation and Resources
III. Eligibility
IV. Special Situations
V. Eligibility Factors
VI. Hardship Assistance
VII. Overpayments and Fraud
VIII. Payment Issues
IX. Additional Benefits
X. Health Supplements
XI. Appeals
XII. Changes Due to COVID-19
Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals
I. General
II. Family Law
III. Residential Tenancy
IV. Human Rights
V. Wills & Estates
VI. Immigration & Refugee
VII. Disability
VIII. Employment
IX. Debt
X. Aboriginal
XI. Police Complaints
XII. Chinese Language
XIII. Others
Supplementary Documents from Appendices
Ch. 1 Appendix A: Sample Initial Sentencing Position
Ch. 1 Appendix B: Sample Information
Ch. 1 Appendix C: Diversion Application
Ch. 7 Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
Ch. 15 Appendix A: EPOA
Ch. 15 Appendix B: BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
Ch. 16 Appendix A: Wills Instruction Questionnaire
Ch. 20 Appendix C: Sample Notice of Claim
Ch. 20 Appendix D: Sample Reply to Claim