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LSLAP Manual
Introduction
Chapters
1. 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
2. Youth Justice · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act · Appendix A: Glossary
3. 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
4. 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
5. Public Complaints · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints Re: Other Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
6. 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
7. Workers' Compensation · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Policy · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims · IV. LSLAP's Role · V. Limitation Periods & Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits & Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health & Safety Regulations · 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Creditors and Debtors · 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. Adult Guardianship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree
16. 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: Questionnaire · Appendix B: Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
17. 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
18. 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. Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
19. 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
20. 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 Policy
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
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Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 47th Edition - 2023

Executive Editor: Madison McBlain

The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of public and private entities to maintain its services to the citizens of the Lower Mainland.

We give our thanks to our largest contributors, whose generous support allows us to provide legal services to the community:

Contributing Sponsors

The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Government of Canada
City of Vancouver
City of North Vancouver
City of Richmond
City of Surrey

Acknowledgments

Listed below are the names of the editors and resource persons who were responsible for editing the substantive content of the Manual, and whose efforts made the 2023 edition of the Manual possible. The Greater Vancouver Law Students’ Legal Advice Society wishes to thank all contributors and acknowledge their efforts on the Manual. The Editor would also like to thank the Student Executive, Supervising Lawyers, and summer clinicians for assisting with the production and distribution of the Manual.

Chapter One: Criminal Law

Editor: Zosia Larrivee
Resource Person: Clinton Bauman

Chapter Two: Youth Justice

Editor: Zosia Larrivee
Resource Person: Trevor Martin

Chapter Three: Family Law

Editor: Maidha Bhatti
Resource Person: Jeffrey Zilkowsky

Chapter Four: Victims

Editor: Ali Gartner
Resource Person: Moira Aikenhead

Chapter Five: Public Complaints

Editor: Jack Wells
Resource Person: Douglas King

Chapter Six: Human Rights

Editor: Seamus Lim-Heley
Resource Person: Laura Track

Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation

Editor: Megan George
Resource Person: Meghann Bruneau

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance

Editor: Megan George
Resource Person: Kevin Love

Chapter Nine: Employment Law

Editor: Madison McBlain
Resource Person: Jonas McKay

Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance

Editor: Christopher Mah
Resource Person: Jeremy West

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection

Editor: Jack Wells
Resource Person: Matthew Sveinson

Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)

Editor: Ali Gartner
Resource Person: Mark Dorner

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law

Editor: Christopher Mah
Resource Person: Kyla Lee

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law

Editor: Valeriia Laut
Resource Person: Dante Abbey and Midhath Mahir

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making

Editor: Valeriia Laut
Resource Person: Sarah Watson

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration

Editor: Tora Oliphant
Resource Person: Nicco Bautista

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship

Editor: Jerry Fang
Resource Person: Laura Schemitsch

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law

Editor: Jerry Fang
Resource Person: Laura Schemitsch

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law

Editor: Queenie Leung
Resource Person: Zuzana Modrovic and Robert Patterson

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims

Editor: Alexander Xiao
Resource Person: Micah Carmody

Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law

Editors: Tora Oliphant
Resource Person: Alison Ward

Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law

Editors: Andrew Baldin and Joseph Chien
Resource Person: Eric Regehr

LSLAP Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law · Youth Justice · Family Law · Victims · Public Complaints · Human Rights · Workers Compensation

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. 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 against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding 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

Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance · Employment Law · Creditors and Debtors · Consumer Protection · Auto Insurance (ICBC) · Motor Vehicle Law · Mental Health Law

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

Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates · Citizenship · Immigration · Landlord and Tenant Rights · Small Claims · Welfare Law · Strata Law · Referrals

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

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-==Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 46th Edition - 2022==
+==Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 47th Edition - 2023==
-'''Executive Editor: Amy Kaustinen'''
+'''Executive Editor: Madison McBlain'''
-The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of public and private entities to maintain its services to the
+The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of public and private entities to maintain its services to the citizens of the Lower Mainland.
-citizens of the Lower Mainland.
 We give our thanks to our largest contributors, whose generous support allows us to provide legal services to the community:
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 ===Contributing Sponsors===
 * The Law Foundation of British Columbia
+* Government of Canada
 * City of Vancouver
-* Government of Canada
-* City of Surrey
 * City of North Vancouver
 * City of Richmond
+* City of Surrey
 ==Acknowledgments==
-Listed below are the names of the editors and resource persons who were responsible for editing the substantive content of the Manual, and whose efforts made the 2021 edition of the Manual
+Listed below are the names of the editors and resource persons who were responsible for editing the substantive content of the Manual, and whose efforts made the 2023 edition of the Manual possible. The Greater Vancouver Law Students’ Legal Advice Society wishes to thank all contributors and acknowledge their efforts on the Manual. The Editor would also like to thank the Student Executive, Supervising Lawyers, and summer clinicians for assisting with the production and distribution of the Manual.
-possible. The Greater Vancouver Law Students’ Legal Advice Society wishes to thank all contributors and acknowledge their efforts on the Manual. The Editor would also like to thank
-the Student Executive, Supervising Lawyers, and summer clinicians for assisting with the production and distribution of the Manual.
 ===Chapter One: Criminal Law===
-'''Editor:''' Eleanor Aston <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Zosia Larrivee <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Clinton Bauman
 ===Chapter Two: Youth Justice===
-'''Editor:''' Heera Elize Sen <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Zosia Larrivee <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Talia Madger
+'''Resource Person:''' Trevor Martin
 ===Chapter Three: Family Law===
-'''Editor:''' Brittney MacBean <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Maidha Bhatti <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Jeffrey Zilkowsky
 === Chapter Four: Victims ===
-'''Editor:''' Elora Bascello <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Ali Gartner <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Moira Aikenhead
-=== Chapter Five: Public Complaints Procedures ===
+=== Chapter Five: Public Complaints ===
-'''Editor:''' Lucy Bogle <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Jack Wells <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Douglas King
 === Chapter Six: Human Rights ===
-'''Editor:''' Book Braich <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Seamus Lim-Heley <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Laura Track
 === Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation ===
-'''Editor:''' Book Braich <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Megan George <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Johanna Goosen
+'''Resource Person:''' Meghann Bruneau
 === Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance ===
-'''Editor:''' Rahman Ramji <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Megan George <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Kevin Love
 === Chapter Nine: Employment Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Amy Kaustinen <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Madison McBlain <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Jonas McKay
 === Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance ===
-'''Editor:''' Brandon Cormier <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Christopher Mah <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Mishaal Gill
+'''Resource Person:''' Jeremy West
 === Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection ===
-'''Editor:''' Brandon Cormier <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Jack Wells <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Saro Turner
+'''Resource Person:''' Matthew Sveinson
 === Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC) ===
-'''Editor:''' Darien Pletcher <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Ali Gartner <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Mark Dorner
 === Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Elora Bascello <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Christopher Mah <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Kyla Lee
 === Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Heera Elize Sen <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Valeriia Laut <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Dante Abbey
+'''Resource Person:''' Dante Abbey and Midhath Mahir
 === Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making ===
-'''Editor:'''  Craig Rowan <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Valeriia Laut <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Sarah Watson
 === Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration ===
-'''Editor:''' Rahman Ramji <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Tora Oliphant <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Nicco Bautista
 === Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship ===
-'''Editor:''' Weitao Zhou <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Jerry Fang <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Mojan Farshchi
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Schemitsch
 === Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Weitao Zhou <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Jerry Fang <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Mojan Farshchi
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Schemitsch
 === Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law ===
-'''Editor:'''  Ian Bownick <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Queenie Leung <br/>
-'''Resource Person:'''  Zuzana Modrovic and Robert Patterson
+'''Resource Person:''' Zuzana Modrovic and Robert Patterson
-=== Chapter Twenty: Small Claims and the CRT===
+=== Chapter Twenty: Small Claims===
-'''Editor:''' Lukas Milne <br/>
+'''Editor:''' Alexander Xiao <br/>
-'''Resource Person:''' Eric Regehr
+'''Resource Person:''' Micah Carmody
 === Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law ===
-'''Editors:''' Ryan Sissons <br/>
+'''Editors:''' Tora Oliphant <br/>
 '''Resource Person:''' Alison Ward
+=== Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law ===
+'''Editors:''' Andrew Baldin and Joseph Chien <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Eric Regehr
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