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'''''Learning about the Law''''' from [[People's Law School]] explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working, renting a home, and family relationships.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
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*'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The laws in Canada|The laws in Canada]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Rights and responsibilities|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#How laws are made|How laws are made]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The government|The government]]
*'''[[Canada’s Legal System]]'''
**[[Canada’s Legal System#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal and civil]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts apply the laws|Courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts in British Columbia|Courts in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Federal Courts|Federal Courts]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Tribunals|Tribunals]]
*'''[[Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC#Accepting a job|Accepting a job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Rights at work|Rights at work]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Safety at work|Safety at work]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Belonging to a union|Belonging to a union]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Leaving or losing your job|Leaving or losing your job]]
*'''[[Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home#Before renting|Before renting]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Looking for a place|Looking for a place]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#While renting|While renting]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Ending a tenancy|Ending a tenancy]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Buying a home|Buying a home]]
*'''[[Learning about Family Law|Family Law]]'''
**[[Learning about Family Law#Family relationships|Family relationships]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#When a relationship breaks down|When a relationship breaks down]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Abuse and staying safe|Abuse and staying safe]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Resolving family law issues|Resolving family law issues]]
*'''[[Older People and the Law]]
**[[Older People and the Law#Retirement and government benefits|Retirement and benefits]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Managing your money|Managing your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Protecting yourself and your money|Protecting your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Elder abuse|Elder abuse]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Wills and planning for your future care|Wills & planning for future care]]
*'''[[Young People and the Law]]
**[[Young People and the Law#Legal rights and responsibilities of young people|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Young People and the Law#Going to school|Going to school]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Working|Working]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Getting married | Getting married]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Young people and criminal law | Young people & criminal law]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Rules about driving|Driving]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Help for young people |Help]]
*'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]'''
**[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Free and low-cost legal help|Free and low-cost legal help]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#More information|More information]]
*'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]'''


*'''[[Canada's laws]]'''
== About this Wikibook==
**[[Canada's laws#Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?|Where do Canadians get their ideas about the law?]]


*'''[[Canada's Constitution]]'''
* [[About Learning about the Law | About ''Learning about the Law'']]
**[[Canada's Constitution#Rights and freedoms|Rights and freedoms]]
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]]
**[[Canada's Constitution#Legal rights|Legal rights]]


*'''[[All Canadians are equal]]'''
== About People's Law School==
 
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
*'''[[Your rights]]'''
 
*'''[[Your responsibilities]]'''
*'''[[The Rule of Law]]'''
 
*'''[[Who makes the laws?]]'''
**[[Who makes the laws?#Changing the laws| Changing the laws]]
**[[Who makes the laws?#Voting|Voting]]


*'''[[Levels of government]]'''
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**[[Levels of government#Each level of government has different responsibilities|Each level of government has different responsibilities]]


*'''[[Canada has a Queen]]'''
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== About this wikibook==
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== About People's Law School==
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Learning about the Law from People's Law School explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working, renting a home, and family relationships.

Contents

About this Wikibook

About People's Law School

The People's Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

1433 - 1130 W Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4E4
604-331-5400
info@peopleslawschool.ca
www.peopleslawschool.ca
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Fundamentals of Canadian Law
Canada’s Legal System
Working in BC
Renting a Home
Family Law
Older People
Young People
Resources
About


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