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The '''''Learning about the Law Wikibook''''' from [[People's Law School]] will help you understand the law in Canada. It focuses on your legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.
The '''''Learning about the Law Wikibook''''' from [[People's Law School]] will help you understand the law in Canada. It focuses on your legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.
== Contents ==
== Contents ==


*'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]'''
*'''[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law]]'''
**[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Canada's laws|Canada's laws]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Rights and freedoms|Rights and freedoms]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Your responsibilities |Your responsibilities ]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The rule of law|The rule of law]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Who makes the laws?|Who makes the laws?]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Levels of government|Levels of government]]
**[[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Canada's laws|Canada's laws]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Rights and freedoms|Rights and freedoms]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Your responsibilities |Your responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The rule of law|The rule of law]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Who makes the laws?|Who makes the laws?]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Levels of government|Levels of government]]
*'''[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts|Criminal and Civil Law]]'''
*'''[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts|Criminal and Civil Law]]'''
**[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#The courts apply the laws|The courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Courts in British Columbia|Courts in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Federal Courts|Federal Courts]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Tribunals|Tribunals]]
**[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#The courts apply the laws|The courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Courts in British Columbia|Courts in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Federal Courts|Federal Courts]]{{·}} [[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts#Tribunals|Tribunals]]
*'''[[Learning about Family Law|Family Law]]'''
**[[Learning about Family Law#Rights and responsibilities|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Care and decisions for children|Care and decisions for children]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Child support|Child support]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Spousal support and property|Spousal support and property]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Moving with a child|Moving with a child]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Parents can get help|Help for parents]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Protection from violence in the family|Protection from violence]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Separation and sponsorship|Separation and sponsorship]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Going to court|Going to court]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#When children need protection|Child protection]]
*'''[[Young People and the Law]]
**[[Young People and the Law#Legal rights and responsibilities of young people|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Young People and the Law#Going to school|Going to school]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Working|Working]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Getting married | Getting married]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Young people and criminal law | Young people & criminal law]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Rules about driving |Rules about driving]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Help for children | Help for children]]
*'''[[Older People and Elder Law]]
**[[Older People and Elder Law#Retirement and government benefits|Retirement and benefits]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Power of attorney|Power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Joint bank accounts|Joint bank accounts]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Representation agreements | Representation agreements]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Advance directives |Advance directives]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Protecting yourself and your money |Protecting you & your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Wills and estates|Wills & estates]]{{·}} [[Older People and Elder Law#Elder abuse |Elder abuse]]
*'''[[Working in BC]]'''
*'''[[Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC#BC employment standards|BC employment standards]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Quitting your job|Quitting your job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Leave|Leave]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Termination of employment|Termination of employment]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Belonging to a union|Belonging to a union]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Getting hurt on the job|Getting hurt on the job]] {{·}}[[Working in BC#Employment insurance (EI)|Employment insurance (EI)]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Discrimination in employment|Discrimination in employment]]
**[[Working in BC#BC employment standards|BC employment standards]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Quitting your job|Quitting your job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Leave|Leave]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Termination of employment|Termination of employment]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Belonging to a union|Belonging to a union]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Getting hurt on the job|Getting hurt on the job]]{{·}} [[Working in BC#Employment Insurance (EI)|Employment Insurance (EI)]]{{·}} [[Working in BC#Discrimination in employment|Discrimination in employment]]
*'''[[Renting a home]]'''
*'''[[Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a home#Landlords and tenants|Landlords and tenants]]{{·}} [[Renting a home#Security and deposit|Security and deposit]] {{·}}[[Renting a home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a home#Residential tenancy dispute resolution|Residential tenancy dispute resolution]]{{·}}[[Renting a home#Paying for damage|Paying for damage]] {{·}} [[Renting a home#Letting the landlord in|Letting the landlord in]] {{·}}[[Renting a home#Eviction information|Eviction information]]{{·}}[[Renting a home#Moving out|Moving out]]{{·}}[[Renting a home#Discrimination in renting|Discrimination in renting]]{{·}}[[Renting a home#Buying a home|Buying a home]]
**[[Renting a Home#Landlords and tenants|Landlords and tenants]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Rent and security deposit|Rent and security deposit]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Resolving disputes|Resolving disputes]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Eviction information|Eviction]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Moving out|Moving out]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Discrimination in renting|Discrimination in renting]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Buying a home|Buying a home]]
*'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]'''
**[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Fundamentals of law and criminal and civil law|Fundamentals of law]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Family law|Family law]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Young people and the law|Young people and the law]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Elder law|Elder law]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Working in BC|Working in BC]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Renting a home|Renting a home]]  
*'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]'''
*'''[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]'''
*'''[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]]'''
**[[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law#Fundamentals of law and criminal and civil law|Fundamentals of law]]{{·}} [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law#Family law|Family law]]{{·}} [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law#Young people and the law|Young people and the law]]{{·}} [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law#Elder law|Elder law]]{{·}} [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law#Working in BC|Working in BC]]{{·}} [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law#Renting a home|Renting a home]]  


== About this wikibook==
== About this Wikibook==


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== About People's Law School==
== About People's Law School==
The [[People’s Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
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The Learning about the Law Wikibook from People's Law School will help you understand the law in Canada. It focuses on your legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.

Contents

About this Wikibook

About People's Law School

The People's Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
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Telephone: 604-331-5400
Email: info@publiclegaled.bc.ca
Website: www.publiclegaled.bc.ca


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