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What is a Clicklaw Wikibook? Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed. More than 50 legal professionals and law-related, non-profit organizations contribute to the Clicklaw Wikibooks collection. Read more ... Covid-19 Resources for British Columbians Covid-19 Resources for British Columbians provides a list of links to information dealing with the ways Covid-19 public health directives are affecting people's lives. As the situation changes over time and both provincial and federal governments release new information every day, many organizations and agencies are adjusting their programs and services. We are updating this guide regularly, as new information becomes available. Featured Clicklaw Wikibooks Legal Information for Indigenous People From Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program, a booklet providing basic & accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues in the province. Topics include the justice systems, children & families, rights & protections, death & taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity. Legal Information for Indigenous People: National Edition From Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program, a booklet providing basic & accessible legal information for Indigenous people across the continent who are facing legal issues. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity. Consumer and Debt Law From People's Law School, a resource for advocates and other legal professionals helping clients with consumer or debt problems. LSLAP Manual The reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia. JP Boyd on Family Law A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia. Dial-A-Law A service of People's Law School, Dial-A-Law features free information on the law in British Columbia in over 130 topic areas. Legal Help for British Columbians Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles. Scams to Avoid From People's Law School, a resource for British Columbians on how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money. Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing From Seniors First BC, a guide explaining the types of personal care and health care that are available to older adults in British Columbia (BC). Legal Issues in Residential Care From Seniors First BC, an in-depth legal handbook for seniors & their advocates. Tenant Survival Guide From TRAC, a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants. A Death in Your Family From People's Law School, a resource on what to do when a loved one dies. Transitioning an Existing Society From Drew Jackson, a resource for non-profits transitioning under the new Act. Societies Act FAQs From Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society, for BC non-profits wanting to understand the requirements of the Act and compliance with this legislation. Learning about the Law From People's Law School, a general resource to help readers understand their legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law. Human Trafficking in Canada From People's Law School, general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking. Workplace Bullying and Harassment From People's Law School, information on what workers, employers, and supervisors need to know and do, and where you can get help or more information around workplace bullying and harassment. Being an Executor From People's Law School, a resource for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will.. Preparing Your Will From People's Law School, a resource for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. This publication explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished. Power of Attorney From People's Law School, describes how a power of attorney can be used to give someone the authority to take care of your financial and legal affairs. Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information From Courthouse Libraries BC, a how-to for legal research and representing yourself in court in British Columbia. Consequences of a Youth Record in BC From People's Law School, sets out a young person’s involvement in Canada’s youth justice system. Consumer Law Essentials From People's Law School, describes how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service. See the full list of Clicklaw Wikibook titles. About this Site This site is operated by Courthouse Libraries BC with the assistance of the Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee. The site is operated in tandem with the public legal information program Clicklaw. The main Clicklaw site is a one-stop portal to legal information & assistance for the public in BC. The Clicklaw blog highlights what's new on Clicklaw. Visit Clicklaw on Twitter @Clicklaw, Facebook, and YouTube. Who's reading our Clicklaw Wikibooks? Clicklaw Wikibooks publications serve the public. But who is that exactly? What proportion are seniors? What proportion are men? This interesting demographic chart reveals a few clues. For example, a book covering a wide range of legal topics, such as Dial-A-Law, shows a similar balance of male (48.5%) and female (51.5%) users. When the topic is family law, the balance changes noticeably. In 2018, 58.8% of JP Boyd on Family Law readers were female. Clicklaw Wikibooks uses Google Analytics which uses a combination of a visitor's web browsing history and Google profile information to try to determine or guess the demographic characteristics of the visitor. Google Analytics is able to categorize roughly half the site's visiting users. Clicklaw Wikibook Contributors LSLAP Cliff Thorstenson Mary Mouat, QC Rhaea Bailey John-Paul Boyd Shannon Aldinger People's Law School More than 50 legal professionals contribute to Clicklaw Wikibooks. View the full list of contributors For Contributors If you are a contributor collaborating in developing and updating content on a Clicklaw Wikibook, see the Clicklaw Wikibooks Contributor Guide for step-by-step instructions on using the wiki platform. If you are a contributor to the main Clicklaw website, you can find support on updating your organization's entries in the Clicklaw Website Contributor Guide.