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'''''Learning about the Law''''' from [[People's Law School]] explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working, renting a home, and family relationships. | |||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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*'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]''' | *'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]''' | ||
**[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Canada | **[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The laws in Canada|The laws in Canada]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Rights and responsibilities|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#How laws are made|How laws are made]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The government|The government]] | ||
*'''[[Canada’s Legal System]]''' | *'''[[Canada’s Legal System]]''' | ||
**[[Canada’s Legal System#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal and civil]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts apply the laws|Courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[ | **[[Canada’s Legal System#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal and civil]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts apply the laws|Courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts in British Columbia|Courts in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Federal Courts|Federal Courts]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Tribunals|Tribunals]] | ||
*'''[[Working in BC]]''' | *'''[[Working in BC]]''' | ||
**[[Working in BC#Accepting a job|Accepting a job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#BC | **[[Working in BC#Accepting a job|Accepting a job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Rights at work|Rights at work]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Safety at work|Safety at work]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Belonging to a union|Belonging to a union]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Leaving or losing your job|Leaving or losing your job]] | ||
*'''[[Renting a Home]]''' | *'''[[Renting a Home]]''' | ||
**[[Renting a Home#Before renting|Before renting]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Looking for a place|Looking for a place]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#While renting|While renting]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Ending a tenancy|Ending a tenancy]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Buying a home|Buying a home]] | **[[Renting a Home#Before renting|Before renting]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Looking for a place|Looking for a place]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#While renting|While renting]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Ending a tenancy|Ending a tenancy]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Buying a home|Buying a home]] | ||
*'''[[Learning about Family Law|Family Law]]''' | *'''[[Learning about Family Law|Family Law]]''' | ||
**[[Learning about Family Law# | **[[Learning about Family Law#Family relationships|Family relationships]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#When a relationship breaks down|When a relationship breaks down]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Abuse and staying safe|Abuse and staying safe]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Resolving family law issues|Resolving family law issues]] | ||
*'''[[Older People and the Law]] | *'''[[Older People and the Law]] | ||
**[[Older People and | **[[Older People and the Law#Retirement and government benefits|Retirement and benefits]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Managing your money|Managing your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Protecting yourself and your money|Protecting your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Elder abuse|Elder abuse]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Wills and planning for your future care|Wills & planning for future care]] | ||
*'''[[Young People and the Law]] | *'''[[Young People and the Law]] | ||
**[[Young People and the Law#Legal rights and responsibilities of young people|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Young People and the Law#Going to school|Going to school]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Working|Working]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Getting married | Getting married]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Young people and criminal law | Young people & criminal law]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Rules about driving | | **[[Young People and the Law#Legal rights and responsibilities of young people|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Young People and the Law#Going to school|Going to school]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Working|Working]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Getting married | Getting married]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Young people and criminal law | Young people & criminal law]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Rules about driving|Driving]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Help for young people |Help]] | ||
*'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]''' | *'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]''' | ||
**[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law# | **[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Free and low-cost legal help|Free and low-cost legal help]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#More information|More information]] | ||
*'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]''' | *'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]''' | ||
== About this Wikibook== | == About this Wikibook== | ||
* [[About Learning about the Law | * [[About Learning about the Law | About ''Learning about the Law'']] | ||
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]] | * Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]] | ||
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Learning about the Law from People's Law School explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working, renting a home, and family relationships.
Contents
- Fundamentals of Canadian Law
- Canada’s Legal System
- Working in BC
- Renting a Home
- Family Law
- Older People and the Law
- Young People and the Law
- Find Out More
- What the Words Mean
About this Wikibook
- About Learning about the Law
- Learn more about Clicklaw Wikibooks or visit other wikibooks from People's Law School
About 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.
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- Vancouver, BC V6E 4E4
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