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===='''Chapter One - Criminal Law'''====
===='''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]]
*[[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 Information (1:App A)|Appendix A: Sample Information]]{{·}}[[Sample Initial Sentencing Position (1:App B)|Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position]]{{·}}[[Sample Diversion Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Sample Diversion Letter]]{{·}}[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)|Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing]]{{·}}[[Criminal Trial Books (1:App E)|Appendix E: Trial Books]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App F)|Appendix F: Glossary]]
 
===='''Chapter Two - Youth Justice'''====
===='''Chapter Two - Youth Justice'''====
* [[Introduction to Youth Justice (2:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[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]]
* [[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]]
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* [[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]]
* [[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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:III)|III. Avenues to Address Crime]]{{·}}[[Financial Assistance for Victims: Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:IV)|IV. Financial Assistance for Victims: Crime Victim Assistance Program]]{{·}}[[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'''====
===='''Chapter Five - Public Complaints'''====
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===='''Chapter Six - Human Rights'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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]]{{·}}[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VI)|VI. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants]]{{·}}[[Online Mediations and Hearings for Human Rights Complaints (6:VII)|VII. Online Mediations & Hearings]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings]]{{·}}[[Rights of the Child (6:IX)|IX. Rights of the Child]]
 
===='''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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]]{{·}}[[Return-To-Work and Re-Employment Obligations (7:XII)|XII. Return-To-Work & Re-Employment]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XIII)|XIII. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XIV)|XIV. Health and Safety Regulations]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XV)|XV. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Office (7:XVI)|XVI. 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: Claims Process 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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[List of Factors to Consider for Employment Law (9:III)|III. List of Factors to Consider]]{{·}}[[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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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]]{{·}}[[Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts (11:V)|V. Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts]]{{·}}[[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)'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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]]{{·}}[[ICBC Claims for Accidents On or Before April 30, 2021 (12:VIII)|VIII. Accidents Before May 2021]]{{·}}[[Introduction to ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior Model) (12:IX)|IX. Introduction to Autoplan (Prior Model)]]{{·}}[[Limitation on Experts under ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior Model) (12:X)|X. Limitation on Experts under Autoplan (Prior Model)]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model) (12:XI)|XI. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model)]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Auto Insurance (ICBC) (12:XII)|XII. LSLAP Program Information for Auto Insurance (ICBC)]]


===='''Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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 Vehicles 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]]{{·}}[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines]]


===='''Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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]]


===='''Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making'''====
===='''Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making'''====
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===='''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law'''====
===='''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]]
* [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Immigration Law's Players (18:II)|II. Immigration Players]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Immigration Law (18:III)|III. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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]]{{·}}[[Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:IX)|IX. Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy]]{{·}}[[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'''====
===='''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]]
* [[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 Judgment]]{{·}}[[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 Program Information for Small Claims (20:App M)|Appendix M: LSLAP Program Information]]


===='''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''====
===='''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''====

Latest revision as of 19:14, 17 November 2025

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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[edit]

Introduction[edit]

Acknowledgements

Chapters[edit]

Chapter One - Criminal Law[edit]

Chapter Two - Youth Justice[edit]

Chapter Three - Family Law[edit]

Chapter Four - Victims[edit]

Chapter Five - Public Complaints[edit]

Chapter Six - Human Rights[edit]

Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation[edit]

Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance[edit]

Chapter Nine - Employment Law[edit]

Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance[edit]

Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection[edit]

Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)[edit]

Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law[edit]

Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law[edit]

Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making[edit]

Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration[edit]

Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship[edit]

Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law[edit]

Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law[edit]

Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT[edit]

Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law[edit]

Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law[edit]

Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals[edit]

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