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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 ==
 
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* [[About Learning about the Law Wikibook | '''About ''Learning about the Law Wikibook''''']]
*'''[[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]]
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**[[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]]  
**[[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]]
**[[Older People and Elder Law#Retirement and government benefits|Retirement and benefits]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Old Age Security |Old age security]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Canada Pension Plan|CPP]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#International benefits|International 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#Know what you’re signing|Know what you're signing]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Wills and estates|Wills & estates]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Elder abuse |Elder abuse]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#What are some signs of abuse? |Signs of abuse]]{{·}}[[Older People and Elder Law#Where to go for help |Getting help]]
**[[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#Losing your job|Losing your job]] {{·}}[[Working in BC#Quitting your job|Quitting your job]] {{·}}[[Working in BC#Leave|Leave]]{{·}} [[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]]
 
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== About this Wikibook==


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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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1433 - 1130 W Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4E4
604-331-5400
info@peopleslawschool.ca
www.peopleslawschool.ca


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