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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.


The '''''Learning about the Law Wikibook''''' from [[People's Law School]] will help you understand the law in Canada. It focuses on your legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.
== Contents ==
== Contents ==
 
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*'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]'''
*'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Canada's laws|Canada's laws]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Rights and freedoms|Rights and freedoms]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Your responsibilities |Your responsibilities ]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The rule of law|The rule of law]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Who makes the laws?|Who makes the laws?]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Levels of government|Levels of government]]
**[[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]]
*'''[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts|Criminal and Civil Law]]'''
*'''[[Canada’s Legal System]]'''
**[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#The courts apply the laws|The courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Courts in British Columbia|Courts in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Federal Courts|Federal Courts]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Tribunals|Tribunals]]
**[[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 Law]]'''
**[[Learning about Family Law#Rights and responsibilities|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Married and marriage-like relationships|Marriage and marriage-like relationships]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Getting separated|Separation]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Getting divorced|Divorce]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Making an agreement|Making an agreement]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Mediation|Mediation]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Family Justice Counsellors|Family Justice Counsellors]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Collaborative family law|Collaborative family law]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Finalizing your agreement|Finalizing agreements]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Care and decisions for children|Care and decisions for children]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Guardians and guardianship|Guardians & parenting]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Contact with the child|Contact with the child]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Child's best interest|Child's best interest]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Children's property|Children's property]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Child support|Child support]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Child Support Guidelines|Child Support Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Spousal support|Spousal support]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Dividing family property|Dividing family property]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Moving with a child|Moving with a child]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Parents can get help|Help for parents]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Protection from violence in the family|Protection from violence]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Separation and sponsorship|Separation and sponsorship]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#Going to court|Going to court]]{{·}}[[Learning about Family Law#When children need protection|Child protection]]
**[[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]]
**[[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 | Youth & criminal law]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Young people and gangs | Youth & gangs]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law# Rules about driving |Rules about driving]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Breaking traffic rules|Traffic rules]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Street racing | Street racing]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Help for children | Help for children ]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Helpline for Children | Children's Helpline]] {{·}}[[Young People and the Law#Youth Against Violence Phone Line |Youth agains violence phone line]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Help at school | Help at school]] {{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Helpful rules to teach children |Helpful rules for children]]
**[[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]]  
*'''[[Older People and Elder Law]]
*'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]'''
**[[Older People and Elder Law#Retirement and government benefits|Retirement and benefits]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Old Age Security |Old age security]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Canada Pension Plan|CPP]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#International benefits|International benefits]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Power of attorney|Power of Attorney]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Joint bank accounts|Joint bank accounts]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Representation agreements | Representation agreements]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Advance directives |Advance directives]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Protecting yourself and your money |Protecting you & your money]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Know what you’re signing|Know what you're signing]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Wills and estates|Wills & estates]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Elder abuse |Elder abuse]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#What are some signs of abuse? |Signs of abuse]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Where to go for help |Getting help]]
**[[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]]
*'''[[Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC#BC employment standards|BC employment standards]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Quitting your job|Quitting your job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Leave|Leave]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Termination of employment|Termination of employment]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Belonging to a union|Belonging to a union]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Getting hurt on the job|Getting hurt on the job]] {{·}}[[Working in BC#Employment insurance (EI)|Employment insurance (EI)]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Discrimination in employment|Discrimination in employment]]
*'''[[Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home#Landlords and tenants|Landlords and tenants]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Security and deposit|Security and deposit]] {{·}}[[Renting a Home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Residential tenancy dispute resolution|Residential tenancy dispute resolution]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Paying for damage|Paying for damage]] {{·}} [[Renting a Home#Letting the landlord in|Letting the landlord in]] {{·}}[[Renting a Home#Eviction information|Eviction information]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Moving out|Moving out]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Discrimination in renting|Discrimination in renting]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Buying a home|Buying a home]]
*'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]'''
*'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]'''
*'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]'''


== About this wikibook==
== About this Wikibook==


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== About People's Law School==
== 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.
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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.

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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
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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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