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The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]]'s (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform. | |||
'''This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship.''' All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. '''Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.''' | |||
==Contents== | |||
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===Introduction=== | |||
[[LSLAP_Manual_Introduction_Acknowledgements | Acknowledgements]] | |||
===Chapters=== | |||
===='''Chapter One - Criminal Law'''==== | |||
*[[Introduction to Criminal Law (1:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)|III. Etiquette]]{{·}}[[Criminal Charges (1:IV)|IV. Criminal Charges]]{{·}}[[Substantive Law on Criminal Offences (1:V)|V. Substantive Law]]{{·}}[[Resolving Criminal Matters Prior to Trial (1:VI)|VI. Resolving Prior to Trial]]{{·}}[[Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)|VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial]]{{·}}[[Other Issues in Criminal Matters (1:VIII)|VIII. Other Issues]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1:IX)|IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Policies on Criminal Law (1:X)|X. LSLAP Policies]]{{·}}[[Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)|XI. Information for LSLAP 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]]{{·}}[[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'''==== | |||
* [[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Youth Justice (2:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)|III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act]]{{·}}[[Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act (2:IV)|IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act]]{{·}}[[Youth Justice Glossary (2:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]] | |||
===='''Chapter Three - Family Law'''==== | |||
* [[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Marriage (3:III)|III. Marriage]]{{·}}[[Divorce (3:IV)|IV. Divorce]]{{·}}[[Uncontested Divorce (3:V)|V. Uncontested Divorce]]{{·}}[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]{{·}}[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]{{·}}[[Family Violence (3:VIII)|VIII. Family Violence]]{{·}}[[Assets of Couples (3:IX)|IX. Assets]]{{·}}[[Spousal and Child Support (3:X)|X. Spousal and Child Support]]{{·}}[[Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI)|XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact]]{{·}}[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]{{·}}[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]{{·}}[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]{{·}}[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]{{·}}[[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. Abuse and Neglect of 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 Practice and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. Trauma Informed Practice 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 Concerning Police Conduct]]{{·}}[[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 UBC (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Complaints against other Professionals (5:XIII)|XIII. Complaints against other Professionals]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information (5:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP Program Information]]{{·}}[[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 in Human Rights Proceedings]]{{·}}[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. Alternative Processes for 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]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XIV)|XIV. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Office (7:XV)|XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office]]{{·}}[[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: Small Claims Flow Chart]]{{·}}[[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 and Security Agreements]]{{·}}[[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. Checklist for 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 Enhanced Care System (Current Model) (12:III)|III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model)]]{{·}}[[ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and 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's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System) (12:VIII)|VIII. ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System)]]{{·}}[[Limitation on Experts (12:IX)|IX. Limitation on Experts]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Compulsory Coverage (12:X)|X. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage]] | |||
===='''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 Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]]{{·}}[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]]{{·}}[[Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles (13:XIII)|XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles]]{{·}}[[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 Patients]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Mental Health Act and 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 Program Information for Mental Health (14:XII)|XII. LSLAP Program Information]] | |||
===='''Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making'''==== | |||
* [[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 and Neglect]]{{·}}[[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 a Will]]{{·}}[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Will 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]]{{·}}[[Estate Administration (16:X)|X. Estate Administration]]{{·}}[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XI)|XI. Duties of a Personal Representative]]{{·}}[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16:XII)|XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Wills and Estate (16:XIII)|XIII. LSLAP Program Information]]{{·}}[[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 of Citizenship]]{{·}}[[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 of Citizenship]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof of Citizenship]]{{·}}[[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. Immigration Players]]{{·}}[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA]]{{·}}[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. Applying for Permanent Residency]]{{·}}[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identification for PR]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. Immigration and Refugee Board]]{{·}}[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR Status]]{{·}}[[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. Immigration Issues at Sentencing]]{{·}}[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]] | |||
===='''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law'''==== | |||
* [[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation in Landlord and Tenant Law (19:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[The Residential Tenancy Act and Related Statutes (19:III)|III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws]]{{·}}[[Tenancy Agreements (19:IV)|IV. Tenancy Agreements]]{{·}}[[Moving In and Moving Out in Residential Tenancies (19:V)|V. Moving In & Moving Out]]{{·}}[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:VI)|VI. Security Deposits]]{{·}}[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:VII)|VII. Repair & Service]]{{·}}[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VIII)|VIII. Rent Increase]]{{·}}[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:IX)|IX. Tenant's Rights]]{{·}}[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:X)|X. Subletting & Assignment]]{{·}}[[End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:XI)|XI. Termination & Eviction]]{{·}}[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:XII)|XII. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XIII)|XIII. Common Law]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancies in Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XIV)|XIV. Strata & Condos]]{{·}}[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XV)|XV. Assisted Living]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Manufactured Homes (19:XVI)|XVI. Manufactured Homes]]{{·}}[[Guidelines and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XVII)|XVII. Guidelines & 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 Applications]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Mediation (20:X)|X. Mediation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)|XI. Settlement Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial and 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]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Small Claims (20:XVIII)|XVIII. LSLAP Program Information]]{{·}}[[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]] | |||
===='''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 Allowances and 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 for Strata Law (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 Maintenance]]{{·}}[[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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The Law Students' Legal Advice Program's (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.
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Contents[edit]
Introduction[edit]
Chapters[edit]
Chapter One - Criminal Law[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- · 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[edit]
- 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
Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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)[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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
Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
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