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:[[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 Initial Sentencing Position (1:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position]]
:[[Sample Information (1:App B)|Appendix B: Information]]
:[[Sample Information (1:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Information]]
:[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Diversion Application]]
:[[Diversion Application and Sample Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Diversion Application]]
:[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Sentencing Hearing (1:App D)|Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing]]
:[[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 Trial Books (1:App E)|Appendix E: Trial Books]]
:[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App F)|Appendix F: Glossary]]
:[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App F)|Appendix F: Glossary]]
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:[[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]]
:[[Youth Justice Glossary (2:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
;Chapter 3 - Family Law
;Chapter Three - Family Law
:[[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]  
:[[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]  
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]  
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]  
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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]]
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:[[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]]
:[[Family Law Glossary (3:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
 
;Chapter Four - Victims
 
:[[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]
:[[Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:III)|III. Crime Victim Assistance Program]]
:[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:IV)|IV. Avenues to Address Crime]]
:[[Victims of Sexual Assault (4:V)|V. Victims of Sexual Assault]]
:[[Victims of Relationship Violence (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Relationship Violence]]
:[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities (4:VII)|VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities]]
:[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VIII)|VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[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]]
:[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]
:[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]
:[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]
:[[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 Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Human Rights (6:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[BC Human Rights Code (6:III)|III. BC Human Rights Code]]
:[[Canadian Human Rights Act (6:IV)|IV. Canadian Human Rights Act]]
:[[BC Civil Rights Protection Act (6:V)|V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act]]
:[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines]]
:[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:III)|III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers]]
:[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)|IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level]]
:[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions]]
:[[Making a Worker's Compensation Claim (7:VI)|VI. Making a  Claim]]
:[[The Worker's Compensation Claim Acceptance Process (7:VII)|VII. The Claim Acceptance Process]]
:[[Worker Status for Workers' Compensation (7:VIII)|VIII. Worker Status]]
:[[Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Disability and Causation]]
:[[Time Limits and Procedures in Workers' Compensation (7:X)|X. Time Limits and Procedures]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]
:[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]
:[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]
:[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]
:[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]
:[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]
:[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]
:[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]
:[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]
:[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]
:[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]
:[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]
:[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XV)|XV. Judicial Review]]
:[[LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)|XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]
:[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]]
;Chapter Nine - Employment Law
:[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Checklist for Employment Law (9:III)|III. Checklist]]
:[[Preliminary Matters for Employment Law (9:IV)|IV. Preliminary Matters]]
:[[Employment Law Issues (9:V)|V. Employment Issues]]
:[[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI)|VI. Remedies]]
:[[Strategies and Tips for Employment Law (9:VII)|VII. Strategies and Tips]]
:[[Employment Law Glossary (9:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
;Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
:[[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Creditors' Remedies against Debtors (10:III)|III. Creditors' Remedies]]
:[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Contracts for Sale of Goods (11:III)|III. Contracts for Sale of Goods]]
:[[Consumer Protection from Deceptive and Unconscionable Acts (11:IV)|IV. Consumer Protection]]
:[[Direct Sales, Future Performance, and Time Share Contracts (11:V)|V. Direct Sales]]
:[[Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements (11:VI)|VI. Conditional Sales Contracts]]
:[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]]
:[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]]
:[[Forum of Redress (11:IX)|IX. Forum of Redress]]
:[[Clinician Guide for Consumer Transactions (11:X)|X. Consumer Transactions]]
;Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
:[[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[ICBC and Basic Coverage (12:III)|III. Basic Coverage]]
:[[ICBC and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. Optional Insurance]]
:[[Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)|V. Seeking Legal Counsel]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Motor Vehicle Law (13:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Law at the Roadside (13:III)|III. At the Roadside]]
:[[Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV)|IV. Duties after a Collision]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Violation Tickets (13:V)|V. Violation Tickets]]
:[[Provincial Driving Offences (13:VI)|VI. Provincial Offences]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]]
:[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Alcohol and Drugs]]
:[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Offences]]
:[[Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Driving While Prohibited]]
:[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]]
:[[Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles (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: Penalty Points and Fines]]
;Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
:[[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Mental Health Theory and Approach (14:III)|III. Theory and Approach]]
:[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]
:[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]
:[[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 and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Youth]]
:[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:IX)|IX. Criminal Code]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]
:[[Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:III)|III. Mental Capacity]]
:[[Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)|IV. Substitute Decision Making]]
:[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]]
:[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)|VI. Adult Abuse]]
:[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]]
:[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]]
:[[BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:App B)|Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect]]
;Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
:[[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]]
:[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]
:[[Court's Power to Cure Deficiencies and Rectify Wills (16:V)|V. Court's Power]]
:[[Revocation of a Will (16:VI)|VI. Revocation]]
:[[Wills Variation Claims (16:VII)|VII. Wills Variation Claims]]
:[[Intestacy (16:VIII)|VIII. Intestacy]]
:[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:IX)|IX. Property]]
:[[First Nations and Wills (16:X)|X. First Nations and Wills]]
:[[Estate Administration (16:XI)|XI. Estate 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
:[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]
:[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]
:[[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]]
:[[Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renunciation]]
:[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]
:[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]
:[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
;Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
:[[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]
:[[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]]
:[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identifications]]
:[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]]
:[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]]
:[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]
:[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]]
:[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
:[[Immigration Offences (18:XII)|XII. Offences]]
:[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XIII)|XIII. Issues at Sentencing]]
:[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]]
;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law
:[[The Residential Tenancy Act (19:I)|I. Residential Tenancy Act]]
:[[Tenancy Agreements (19:II)|II. Tenancy Agreements]]
:[[Moving In and Moving Out in Residential Tenancies (19:III)|III. Moving In and Moving Out]]
:[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Security Deposits]]
:[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:V)|V. Repair and Service]]
:[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Rent Increase]]
:[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:VII)|VII. Tenant's Rights]]
:[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Subletting and Assignment]]
:[[End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:IX)|IX. Termination/Eviction]]
:[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Dispute Resolution]]
:[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XI)|XI. Common Law]]
:[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XII)|XII. Strata Law]]
:[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII)|XIII. Assisted Living]]
:[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Commercial Tenancies]]
:[[Tenancy and Manufactured Homes (Formerly "Mobile Homes") (19:XV)|XV. Manufactured Homes]]
:[[Tenancy and Income Assistance, Taxation, and Rental Housing (19:XVI)|XVI. Income Assistance]]
:[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVII)|XVII. Illegal Suites]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Forms]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XIX)|XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT
:[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Do You Have a Small Claim? (20:III)|III. Do You Have a Claim?]]
:[[Choosing the Proper Forum for Small Claims (20:IV)|IV. Choosing the Proper Forum]]
:[[Starting a Small Claim (20:V)|V. Starting a Claim]]
:[[Responding to a Small Claim (20:VI)|VI. Responding to a Claim]]
:[[Small Claims Default Order (20:VII)|VII. Default Order]]
:[[How Small Claims Proceed (20:VIII)|VIII. How a Claim Proceeds]]
:[[Small Claims Applications and Procedures Pre-Trial (20:IX)|IX. Pre-Trial]]
:[[Small Claims Mediation (20:X)|X. Mediation]]
:[[Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)|XI. Settlement Conferences]]
:[[Small Claims Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences (20:XII)|XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences]]
:[[Small Claims Trial Preparation (20:XIII)|XIII. Trial Preparation]]
:[[Small Claims Trials (20:XIV)|XIV. Trials]]
:[[Small Claims Costs and Penalties (20:XV)|XV. Costs and Penalties]]
:[[Small Claims Appeals (20:XVI)|XVI. Appeals]]
:[[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
:[[Introduction to Welfare (21:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Welfare (21:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
:[[Welfare Eligibility (21:III)|III. Eligibility]]
:[[Special Situations and Welfare (21:IV)|IV. Special Situations]]
:[[Factors That May Affect Welfare Eligibility (21:V)|V. Eligibility Factors]]
:[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]]
:[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]]
:[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Rates and Payment Issues]]
:[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]]
:[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]]
:[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
;Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law
:[[Introduction (22:I)|I. Introduction]]
:[[Governing Legislation (22:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]
:[[The Strata Concept (22:III)|III. Strata Concept]]
:[[The Strata Plan (22:IV)|IV. Strata Plan]]
:[[Common Property and Common Assets (22:V)|V. Common Property and Assets]]
:[[Governance of the Strata Corporation (22:VI)|VI. Governance]]
:[[Strata Management (22:VII)|VII. Management]]
:[[Strata Corporation Finances (22:VIII)|VIII. Finances]]
:[[Collections by Strata Corporations (22:IX)|IX. Collections]]
:[[Strata Corporation Bylaws and Rules (22:X)|X. Bylaws and Rules]]
:[[Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation (22:XI)|XI. Rentals and Accommodations]]
:[[Privacy (22:XII)|XII. Privacy]]
:[[Insurance (22:XIII)|XIII. Insurance]]
:[[Duty to Repair and Maintain (22:XIV)|XIV. Repair and Maintain]]
:[[Strata Dispute Resolution (22:XV)|XV. Dispute Resolution]]
:[[Recourse to the Courts (22:XVI)|XVI. Recourse to the Courts]]
;Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals
:[[General Legal Help Resources (23:I)|I. General]]
:[[Family Law and Women's Resources (23:II)|II. Family Law & Women]]
:[[Residential Tenancy Resources (23:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]
:[[Human Rights Resources (23:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]
:[[Wills and Estates Resources (23:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]
:[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (23:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]
:[[Disability Resources (23:VII)|VII. Disability]]
:[[Employment Resources (23:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]
:[[Debt Resources (23:IX)|IX. Debt]]
:[[Indigenous Resources (23:X)|X. Indigenous]]
:[[Police Complaints Resources (23:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]
:[[Chinese Language Resources (23:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]
:[[Other Resources (23:XIII)|XIII. Others]]


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LSLAP Manual

Law Students' Legal Advice Manual

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 Relationship Violence
VII. Seniors or Those 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
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
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. Forum of Redress
X. 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. Alcohol and Drugs
X. Federal Offences
XI. Driving While Prohibited
XII. ICBC Breaches
XIII. Bicycles
XIV. LSLAP Program Information
Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
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. Governing Legislation
III. Mental Capacity
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. Court's Power
VI. Revocation
VII. Wills Variation Claims
VIII. Intestacy
IX. Property
X. First Nations and Wills
XI. Estate 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. Manufactured 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. Rates and Payment Issues
IX. Additional Benefits
X. Health Supplements
XI. Appeals
Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law
I. Introduction
II. Governing Legislation
III. Strata Concept
IV. Strata Plan
V. Common Property and Assets
VI. Governance
VII. Management
VIII. Finances
IX. Collections
X. Bylaws and Rules
XI. Rentals and Accommodations
XII. Privacy
XIII. Insurance
XIV. Repair and Maintain
XV. Dispute Resolution
XVI. Recourse to the Courts
Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals
I. General
II. Family Law & Women
III. Residential Tenancy
IV. Human Rights
V. Wills & Estates
VI. Immigration & Refugee
VII. Disability
VIII. Employment
IX. Debt
X. Indigenous
XI. Police Complaints
XII. Chinese Language
XIII. Others