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Introduction
Chapters
1. 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
2. Youth Justice · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice Act · Appendix A: Glossary
3. 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
4. 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. Abuse of the Seniors & Disabled · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. TIP & Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
5. Public Complaints · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Police Conduct Complaints · VI. Security Guard Conduct Complaints · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints & Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints & Appeals SFU · X. Complaints against Other Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · XIII. Complaints against other Professionals · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
6. 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
7. Workers' Compensation · I. Introduction · II. Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Worker Compensation Claims · IV. LSLAP's Role at Initial Decision · V. Limitation Periods & Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits & Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
8. 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
9. 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
10. Creditors and Debtors · 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
11. 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 & Security Agreements · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions
12. Auto Insurance (ICBC) I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Enhanced Care System · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. ICBC's Previous Autoplan Insurance System · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Compulsory Coverage
13. Motor Vehicle Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Driving Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions · IX. Alcohol & Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Driving While Prohibited Offences · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles & Motor Assisted Cycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
14. Mental Health Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients · VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP Program Information
15. Adult Guardianship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
16. Wills and Estate Administration · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Making and Executing a Will · IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. Estate Administration · XI. Duties of Personal Representative · XII. Tax: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
17. Citizenship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Citizenship Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship · VIII. Proof of Citizenship · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
18. Immigration Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Immigration Players · IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA · V. Applying for Permanent Residency · VI. Identification for PR · VII. Immigration and Refugee Board · VIII. Loss of PR Status · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
19. Landlord and Tenant Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws · IV. Tenancy Agreements · V. Moving In & Moving Out · VI. Security Deposits · VII. Repair & Service · VIII. Rent Increase · IX. Tenant's Rights · X. Subletting & Assignment · XI. Termination & Eviction · XII. Dispute Resolution · XIII. Common Law · XIV. Strata & Condos · XV. Assisted Living · XVI. Manufactured Homes · XVII. Guidelines & Resources
20. Small Claims and the CRT · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial & Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal
21. Welfare Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments & Fraud · VIII. Rates & Payment Issues · IX. Additional Allowances & Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
22. Strata Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property & Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws & Rules · XI. Rentals & Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair & Maintenance · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts
23. 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
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A. Review of Administrative Decisions

1. Legislation

Federal Courts Act, RSC 1985, c F-7.
Judicial Review Procedure Act, RSBC 1996, c 241.

2. Resources

Community Legal Assistance Society: BC Judicial Review Self-Help Guide: www.judicialreviewbc.ca
The Ombudsperson of BC website: www.bcombudsperson.ca
Justice Access Centres: www.gov.bc.ca/Justice-Access-Centre

B. Privacy or Access to Information

1. Legislation

Access to Information Act, RSC 1985, c A-1.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSBC 1996, c 165.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, SC 2000, c 5.
Privacy Act, RSBC 1996, c 373.
Privacy Act, RSC 1985, c P-21.

2. Resources

BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association

Online	Website Email: fipa@fipa.bc.ca
Address	PO Box 8308 Victoria Main Victoria, BC, V8W 3R9
Phone	(604) 739-9788 Fax: (604) 739-9788

BC Civil Liberties Association

Online	Website Email: info@bccla.org
Address	306 - 268 Keefer Street Vancouver, BC, V6A 1X5
Phone	(604) 687-2919 Toll-Free:1-855-556-3566 Fax: (604) 687-3045

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia

Online	Website Email: info@opic.bc.ca
Address	Mailing address: P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov Gov., Victoria, BC, V8W 9A4 Street address: 4th Floor, 947 Fort Street Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9A4
Phone	(250) 387-5629 Toll-free: call Service BC at 1-800-663-7867 and request transfer to (250) 387-5629

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Online	Website
Address	30 Victoria Street Gatineau, QC, K1A 1H3
Phone	(819) 994-5444 Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376 TTY: (819) 994-6591

C. Complaints about Police Conduct

1. Legislation

Police Act, RSBC 1996, c 367.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, RSC 1985, c R-10.

2. Resources

BC Civil Liberties Association

Online	Website Email: info@bccla.org
Address	306 - 268 Keefer Street Vancouver, BC, V6A 1X5
Phone	(604) 687-2919 Toll-Free: 1-855-556-3566 Fax: (604) 687-3045

Pivot Legal Society

Online	Website
Address	312 Main St. Vancouver, BC, V6A 282
Phone	(604) 255-9700 Fax: (604) 255-1552

Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner

Online	Website Email: info@opcc.bc.ca
Address	5th Floor, 947 Fort Street P.O Box 9895 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, BC, V8W 9T8
Phone	(250) 356-7458 Toll-free: 1-877-999-8707 Fax: (250) 356-6503

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP

Online	Website To use the online complaint form, click on the “Make a Complaint” link Email: complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca
Address	P.O. Box 1722, Station B Ottawa, Ontario K1P0B3
Phone	Toll-free: 1-800-665-6878 Fax: (613) 952-8045

D. The Right to Vote

1. Legislation

Canada Elections Act, SC 2000, c 9
Election Act, RSBC 1996, c 106
Local Government Act, RSBC 2015, c 1
Vancouver Charter, SBC 1953, c 55

2. Resources

Elections British Columbia

Online

Website

Elections Canada

Online

Website

LSLAP Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law · Youth Justice · Family Law · Victims · Public Complaints · Human Rights · Workers Compensation

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. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice 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. Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five: Public Complaints	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU · X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · XIII. Complaints against other Professionals · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter

Chapter Six: Human Rights	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings · VIII. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants · IX. Online Mediations & Hearings

Chapter Seven: Workers' Compensation	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form

Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance · Employment Law · Creditors and Debtors · Consumer Protection · Auto Insurance (ICBC) · Motor Vehicle Law · Mental Health Law

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 and Security Agreements · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve: Auto Insurance (ICBC)	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) · IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System) · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Driving Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions · IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients · VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP Program Information

Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates · Citizenship · Immigration · Landlord and Tenant Rights · Small Claims · Welfare Law · Strata Law · Referrals

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing a Will · IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. Estate Administration · XI. Duties of a Personal Representative · XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities of Citizenship · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship · VIII. Proof of Citizenship · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Immigration Players · IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA · V. Applying for Permanent Residency · VI. Identification for PR · VII. Immigration and Refugee Board · VIII. Loss of PR Status · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws · IV. Tenancy Agreements · V. Moving In & Moving Out · VI. Security Deposits · VII. Repair & Service · VIII. Rent Increase · IX. Tenant's Rights · X. Subletting & Assignment · XI. Termination & Eviction · XII. Dispute Resolution · XIII. Common Law · XIV. Strata & Condos · XV. Assisted Living · XVI. Manufactured Homes · XVII. Guidelines & Resources

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims and the CRT	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal

Chapter Twenty One: Welfare Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Allowances and Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals

Chapter Twenty Two: Strata Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintenance · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts

Chapter Twenty Three: Referrals	I. General · II. Family Law & Women · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Indigenous · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others

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-== A. General ==
+== A. Review of Administrative Decisions ==
 === 1. Legislation ===
-''Federal Courts Act'', RSC 1985, c F-7.
+''Federal Courts Act'', RSC 1985, c F-7.<BR>
+''Judicial Review Procedure Act'', RSBC 1996, c 241.
-''Judicial Review Procedure Act'', RSBC 1996, c 241.
 === 2. Resources ===
-Community Legal Assistance Society: BC Judicial Review Self-Help Guide: www.judicialreviewbc.ca
+* Community Legal Assistance Society: BC Judicial Review Self-Help Guide: [http://www.judicialreviewbc.ca www.judicialreviewbc.ca]
+* The Ombudsperson of BC website: [http://www.bcombudsperson.ca www.bcombudsperson.ca]
-The Ombudsperson of BC website: http://www.ombudsman.bc.ca.
+* Justice Access Centres: [http://www.gov.bc.ca/Justice-Access-Centre www.gov.bc.ca/Justice-Access-Centre]
 == B. Privacy or Access to Information ==
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 === 1. Legislation ===
-''Access to Information Act'', RSC 1985, c A-1.
+''Access to Information Act'', RSC 1985, c A-1.<BR>
+''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 165.<BR>
-''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 165.
+''Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act'', SC 2000, c 5.<BR>
+''Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 373.<BR>
-''Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act'', SC 2000, c 5.
-''Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 373.
 ''Privacy Act'', RSC 1985, c P-21.
-'''NOTE''': In May of 2010, the BC legislature released the Report of the Special Committee to Review the ''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'' [Report].  The Special Committee reiterated the call for public bodies to adopt the practice of routine proactive disclosure of electronic records, made by the two previous statutory review committees.  Other recommendations focused on more timely and efficient disclosure of information requests, appointing a Government Chief Privacy Officer, and giving the Privacy Commissioner expanded powers. For details, see the Report at http://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/39thparl/session-2/foi/index.htm.
+=== 2. Resources ===
-=== 2. Resources ===
 '''BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association'''
-{{ResourcesLSLAP_online
+{{ResourcesLSLAP
-| online = [http://fipa.bc.ca/home/ Website] <br />
+| address = PO Box 8308 Victoria Main <br /> Victoria, BC, V8W 3R9
+| phone = (604) 739-9788 <br /> Fax: (604) 739-9788
+| online = [http://fipa.bc.ca Website] <br /> Email: fipa@fipa.bc.ca <br />
 }}
 '''BC Civil Liberties Association'''
 {{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = 900 Helmcken Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1B3
+| address = 306 - 268 Keefer Street <br /> Vancouver, BC, V6A 1X5 <br />
-| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />
+| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Toll-Free:1-855-556-3566 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />
 | online = [http://www.bccla.org/  Website] <br /> Email: info@bccla.org <br />
 }}
-'''Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC'''
+'''Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia'''
 {{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9A4
+| address = Mailing address: P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov Gov., <br /> Victoria, BC, V8W 9A4 <br /> Street address: 4th Floor, 947 Fort Street <br /> Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9A4 <br />
-| phone = 1-800-663 7867 (Enquiry BC) <br />
+| phone = (250) 387-5629 <br /> Toll-free: call Service BC at 1-800-663-7867 and request transfer to (250) 387-5629
-| online = [http://www.oipc.bc.ca/  Website] <br />
+| online = [http://www.oipc.bc.ca/  Website] <br /> Email: info@opic.bc.ca <br />
 }}
-'''Privacy Commissioner of Canada'''
+'''Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada'''
 {{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = 112 Kent Street, Place de Ville, Tower B, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1H3
+| address = 30 Victoria Street <br /> Gatineau, QC, K1A 1H3
-| phone = (819) 994-5444 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376 <br /> Fax: (819) 994-5424 <br />
+| phone = (819) 994-5444 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376 <br /> TTY: (819) 994-6591 <br />
 | online = [http://www.priv.gc.ca/  Website] <br />
 }}
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 === 1. Legislation ===
-''Police Act'', RSBC 1996, c 367.
+''Police Act'', RSBC 1996, c 367.<BR>
 ''Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act'', RSC 1985, c R-10.
@@ Line 71: / Line 67: @@
 '''BC Civil Liberties Association'''
 {{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = 900 Helmcken Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1B3
+| address = 306 - 268 Keefer Street <br /> Vancouver, BC, V6A 1X5
-| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />
+| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-855-556-3566 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />
 | online = [http://www.bccla.org/  Website] <br /> Email: info@bccla.org <br />
 }}
 '''Pivot Legal Society'''
-{{ResourcesLSLAP_addressphone
+{{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = 121 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3E9
+| address = 312 Main St. <br /> Vancouver, BC, V6A 282
 | phone = (604) 255-9700 <br /> Fax: (604) 255-1552 <br />
+| online = [http://www.pivotlegal.org/  Website] <br />
 }}
-'''Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner'''
+'''Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner'''
 {{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = #501-947 Fort St., P.O. Box 9895 Stn Prov Govt., Victoria, BC V8W 9T8
+| address = 5th Floor, 947 Fort Street <br /> P.O Box 9895 Stn Prov Govt. <br /> Victoria, BC, V8W 9T8
-| phone = (250) 356-7458 <br /> Toll-free outside of Vancouver: Call Enquiry BC at 1-877-999-8707 and ask to be connected to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner <br /> Fax: (250) 356-6503 <br />
+| phone = (250) 356-7458 <br /> Toll-free: 1-877-999-8707 <br /> Fax: (250) 356-6503 <br />
 | online = [http://www.opcc.bc.ca/  Website] <br /> Email: info@opcc.bc.ca <br />
 }}
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 '''Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP'''
 {{ResourcesLSLAP
-| address = 900 Helmcken Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1B3 <br /> complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca <br />
+| address = P.O. Box 1722, Station B <br /> Ottawa, Ontario K1P0B3 <br />
-| phone = Telephone for Greater Vancouver: (604) 501-4080 <br /> Anywhere in Canada: 1-800-665-6878 <br /> Fax: (604) 501-4095 <br />
+| phone = Toll-free: 1-800-665-6878 <br /> Fax: (613) 952-8045 <br />
-| online = [http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/  Website] <br /> To use the online complaint form, click on the “Make a Complaint” link <br />
+| online = [http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/  Website] <br /> To use the online complaint form, click on the “Make a Complaint” link <br /> Email: complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca <br />
 }}
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 === 1. Legislation ===
-''Canada Elections Act'', RSC 2000, c 9
+''Canada Elections Act'', SC 2000, c 9<BR>
+''Election Act'', RSBC 1996, c 106<BR>
-''Election Act'', RSBC 1996, c 106
+''Local Government Act'', RSBC 2015, c 1<BR>
+''Vancouver Charter'', SBC 1953, c 55<BR>
-''Local Government Act'', RSBC 1996, c 323
-''Vancouver Charter'', SBC 1953, c 55
 === 2. Resources ===

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