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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
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Sample Information · Appendix C: Diversion Application · Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix E: Trial Books · Appendix F: Glossary
Chapter Two - Youth Justice
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Three - Family Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Four - Victims
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program · IV. Avenues to Address Crime · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. TIP and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
Chapter Five - Public Complaints
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
Chapter Six - Human Rights
- · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role · VIII. Indigenous Complainants · IX. Online Mediations & Hearings
Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
Chapter Nine - Employment Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist
Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Consumer Transactions
Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Basic Coverage · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. On or Before April 30 2021 · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Compulsory Coverage · XI. Optional Insurance · XII. Personal Injury Claims · XIII. Out-of-Province
Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent · IX. Alcohol and Drugs · X. Federal Offences · XI. Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted · VIII. Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy
Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing · IV. Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. First Nations and Wills · XI. Estate Administration · XII. Duties of a Personal Representative · XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation · VIII. Proof · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Players · IV. Categories of Persons · V. PR Application · VI. Identifications · VII. IRB · VIII. Loss of PR · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law
- I. Residential Tenancy Act · II. Tenancy Agreements · III. Moving In and Moving Out · IV. Security Deposits · V. Repair and Service · VI. Rent Increase · VII. Tenant's Rights · VIII. Subletting and Assignment · IX. Termination/Eviction · X. Dispute Resolution · XI. Common Law · XII. Strata Law · XIII. Assisted Living · XIV. Commercial Tenancies · XV. Manufactured Homes · XVI. Income Assistance · XVII. Illegal Suites · XVIII. Forms · XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources
Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy
Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintain · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts
Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals
- I. General · II. Family Law & Women · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Indigenous · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others

@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 **[[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]]
 *'''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 under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)|III. Youth Criminal Justice Act]]{{·}}[[Provincial Offences under the Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act (2:IV)|IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) 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 under the Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act (2:IV)|IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act]]{{·}}[[Youth Justice Glossary (2:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
 *'''Chapter Three - Family Law'''
 ** [[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]]
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 ** [[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. 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 Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP 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'''
-** [[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Review of Administrative Decisions]]{{·}}[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]{{·}}[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]{{·}}[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
+** [[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Review of Administrative Decisions]]{{·}}[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]{{·}}[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]{{·}}[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals UBC (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
 *'''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]]{{·}}[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. Indigenous Complainants]]{{·}}[[Online Mediations and Hearings for Human Rights Complaints (6:IX)|IX. Online Mediations & Hearings]]

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