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=== 2. Resources ===
=== 2. Resources ===


David Mossop, Kendra Milne & Jess Hadley, ''Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review'', 2d ed (Vancouver: Community Legal Assistance Society, 2010), online: <clasbc.net/publications>.  
Community Legal Assistance Society: BC Judicial Review Self-Help Guide: [http://www.judicialreviewbc.ca www.judicialreviewbc.ca]


The Ombudsperson of BC website: http://www.ombudsman.bc.ca.
The Ombudsperson of BC website: [http://www.bcombudsperson.ca www.bcombudsperson.ca]


== B. Privacy or Access to Information ==
== B. Privacy or Access to Information ==
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''Privacy Act'', RSC 1985, c P-21.
''Privacy Act'', RSC 1985, c P-21.
'''NOTE''': In May of 2010, the BC legislature released the Report of the Special Committee to Review the ''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'' [Report].  The Special Committee reiterated the call for public bodies to adopt the practice of routine proactive disclosure of electronic records, made by the two previous statutory review committees.  Other recommendations focused on more timely and efficient disclosure of information requests, appointing a Government Chief Privacy Officer, and giving the Privacy Commissioner expanded powers. For details, see the Report at http://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/39thparl/session-2/foi/index.htm.


=== 2. Resources ===
=== 2. Resources ===


'''BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association'''
'''BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP_online
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| online = [http://fipa.bc.ca/home/ Website] <br />  
| address = 103 - 1093 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 1E2
| phone = (604) 739-9788 <br /> Fax: (604) 739-9788
| online = [http://fipa.bc.ca Website] <br /> Email: fipa@fipa.bc.ca <br />
}}
}}


'''BC Civil Liberties Association'''
'''BC Civil Liberties Association'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 900 Helmcken Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1B3
| address = 306 - 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1X5 <br />
| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />  
| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Toll-Free:1-855-556-3566 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />  
| online = [http://www.bccla.org/  Website] <br /> Email: info@bccla.org <br />
| online = [http://www.bccla.org/  Website] <br /> Email: info@bccla.org <br />
}}
}}


'''Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC'''
'''Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9A4
| address = P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9A4 <br />
| phone = 1-800-663 7867 (Enquiry BC) <br />  
| phone = (604) 660-2421 (Enquiry Vancouver only) <br /> 1-800-663-7867 (Enquiry BC) <br />  
| online = [http://www.oipc.bc.ca/  Website] <br />  
| online = [http://www.oipc.bc.ca/  Website] <br /> Email: info@opic.bc.ca <br />
}}
}}


'''Privacy Commissioner of Canada'''
'''Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 112 Kent Street, Place de Ville, Tower B, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1H3
| address = 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1H3
| phone = (819) 994-5444 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376 <br /> Fax: (819) 994-5424 <br />  
| phone = (819) 994-5444 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376 <br /> TTY: (819) 994-6591 <br />  
| online = [http://www.priv.gc.ca/  Website] <br />  
| online = [http://www.priv.gc.ca/  Website] <br />  
}}
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'''BC Civil Liberties Association'''
'''BC Civil Liberties Association'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 900 Helmcken Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1B3
| address = 306 - 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1X5
| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />  
| phone = (604) 687-2919 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-855-556-3566 <br /> Fax: (604) 687-3045 <br />  
| online = [http://www.bccla.org/  Website] <br /> Email: info@bccla.org <br />
| online = [http://www.bccla.org/  Website] <br /> Email: info@bccla.org <br />
}}
}}


'''Pivot Legal Society'''
'''Pivot Legal Society'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP_addressphone
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 121 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3E9
| address = 121 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3E9
| phone = (604) 255-9700 <br /> Fax: (604) 255-1552 <br />  
| phone = (604) 255-9700 <br /> Fax: (604) 255-1552 <br />  
| online = [http://www.pivotlegal.org/  Website] <br />
}}
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'''Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner'''
'''Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = #501-947 Fort St., P.O. Box 9895 Stn Prov Govt., Victoria, BC V8W 9T8
| address = P.O Box 9895 Stn Prov Govt. <br /> #501-947 Fort St., P.O. Box 9895 <br /> Victoria, BC V8W 9T8
| phone = (250) 356-7458 <br /> Toll-free outside of Vancouver: Call Enquiry BC at 1-877-999-8707 and ask to be connected to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner <br /> Fax: (250) 356-6503 <br />  
| phone = (250) 356-7458 <br /> Toll-free outside of Vancouver: Call Enquiry BC at 1-877-999-8707 and ask to be connected to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner <br /> Fax: (250) 356-6503 <br />  
| online = [http://www.opcc.bc.ca/  Website] <br /> Email: info@opcc.bc.ca <br />
| online = [http://www.opcc.bc.ca/  Website] <br /> Email: info@opcc.bc.ca <br />
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'''Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP'''
'''Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 900 Helmcken Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1B3
| address = P.O. Box 1722, Station B <br /> Ottawa, Ontario K1P0B3 <br />
| phone = Telephone for Greater Vancouver: (604) 501-4080 <br /> Anywhere in Canada: 1-800-665-6878 <br /> Fax: (604) 501-4095 <br />  
| phone = Telephone for Greater Vancouver: (604) 501-4080 <br /> Anywhere in Canada: 1-800-665-6878 <br /> Fax: (604) 501-4095 <br />  
| online = [http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/  Website] <br /> To use the online complaint form, click on the “Make a Complaint” link <br />
| online = [http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/  Website] <br /> To use the online complaint form, click on the “Make a Complaint” link <br /> Email: complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca <br />
}}
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=== 1. Legislation ===
=== 1. Legislation ===


''Canada Elections Act'', RSC 2000, c 9
''Canada Elections Act'', SC 2000, c 9


''Election Act'', RSBC 1996, c 106
''Election Act'', RSBC 1996, c 106


''Local Government Act'', RSBC 1996, c 323
''Local Government Act'', RSBC 2015, c 1


''Vancouver Charter'', SBC 1953, c 55
''Vancouver Charter'', SBC 1953, c 55
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| online = [http://www.elections.ca/  Website] <br />  
| online = [http://www.elections.ca/  Website] <br />  
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Revision as of 17:34, 16 August 2021

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on June 30, 2021.



A. General

1. Legislation

Federal Courts Act, RSC 1985, c F-7.

Judicial Review Procedure Act, RSBC 1996, c 241.

2. Resources

Community Legal Assistance Society: BC Judicial Review Self-Help Guide: www.judicialreviewbc.ca

The Ombudsperson of BC website: www.bcombudsperson.ca

B. Privacy or Access to Information

1. Legislation

Access to Information Act, RSC 1985, c A-1.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSBC 1996, c 165.

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, SC 2000, c 5.

Privacy Act, RSBC 1996, c 373.

Privacy Act, RSC 1985, c P-21.

2. Resources

BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association

Online Website
Email: fipa@fipa.bc.ca
Address 103 - 1093 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 1E2
Phone (604) 739-9788
Fax: (604) 739-9788


BC Civil Liberties Association

Online Website
Email: info@bccla.org
Address 306 - 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1X5
Phone (604) 687-2919
Toll-Free:1-855-556-3566
Fax: (604) 687-3045


Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia

Online Website
Email: info@opic.bc.ca
Address P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 9A4
Phone (604) 660-2421 (Enquiry Vancouver only)
1-800-663-7867 (Enquiry BC)


Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Online Website
Address 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1H3
Phone (819) 994-5444
Toll-Free: 1-800-282-1376
TTY: (819) 994-6591


C. Complaints about Police Conduct

1. Legislation

Police Act, RSBC 1996, c 367.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, RSC 1985, c R-10.

2. Resources

BC Civil Liberties Association

Online Website
Email: info@bccla.org
Address 306 - 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1X5
Phone (604) 687-2919
Toll-Free: 1-855-556-3566
Fax: (604) 687-3045


Pivot Legal Society

Online Website
Address 121 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3E9
Phone (604) 255-9700
Fax: (604) 255-1552


Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner

Online Website
Email: info@opcc.bc.ca
Address P.O Box 9895 Stn Prov Govt.
#501-947 Fort St., P.O. Box 9895
Victoria, BC V8W 9T8
Phone (250) 356-7458
Toll-free outside of Vancouver: Call Enquiry BC at 1-877-999-8707 and ask to be connected to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner
Fax: (250) 356-6503


Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP

Online Website
To use the online complaint form, click on the “Make a Complaint” link
Email: complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca
Address P.O. Box 1722, Station B
Ottawa, Ontario K1P0B3
Phone Telephone for Greater Vancouver: (604) 501-4080
Anywhere in Canada: 1-800-665-6878
Fax: (604) 501-4095


D. The Right to Vote

1. Legislation

Canada Elections Act, SC 2000, c 9

Election Act, RSBC 1996, c 106

Local Government Act, RSBC 2015, c 1

Vancouver Charter, SBC 1953, c 55

2. Resources

Elections British Columbia

Online Website


Elections Canada

Online Website


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