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== BC Human Rights Clinic == | == BC Human Rights Clinic == | ||
Telephone: 604-622-1100 | |||
Toll-Free: 1-855-685-6222 | |||
Website: https://www.bchrc.net | |||
* Operated by CLAS | |||
* Short service clinic has 30 minute appointments with a human rights lawyer/advocate. | |||
* Legal services program provides summary advice, legal assistance, or representation to complainants who apply for representation and qualify for assistance. | |||
* You should apply within 30 days of the Tribunal accepting the complaint for filing. | |||
== Canadian Human Rights Commission == | |||
Toll-Free: 1-888-214-1090 | |||
Website: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng | |||
*Administers the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' | *Administers the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' | ||
*Ensures compliance with the ''Employment Equity Act'' | *Ensures compliance with the ''Employment Equity Act'' | ||
*Information about how to make a formal complaint | *Information about how to make a formal complaint regarding a business or organization regulated by the federal government. | ||
== BC Human Rights Tribunal == | == BC Human Rights Tribunal == | ||
Telephone: 604-775-2000 | |||
Toll-Free: 1-888-440-8844 | |||
Website: https://www.bchrt.bc.ca | |||
* Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the ''Human Rights Code'' | |||
== BC Civil Liberties Association == | == BC Civil Liberties Association == | ||
Telephone: 604-687-2919 Website: | Telephone: 604-687-2919 Website: https://bccla.org | ||
* Assists the general public complaints against police officers and infringements on freedom of speech | |||
* Provides a Legal Advocate Support Line which can provide legal information, referrals, and consultations for legal advocates working with clients facing civil liberties infringements | |||
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