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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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*'''[[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|The laws in Canada]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#Rights and responsibilities|Rights and responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#How laws are made|How laws are made]]{{·}} [[Fundamentals of Canadian Law#The government|The government]]
*'''[[Criminal and Civil Law and the Role of the Courts|Criminal and Civil Law]]'''
*'''[[Canada’s Legal System]]'''
**[[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]]
**[[Canada’s Legal System#Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law|Two kinds of law: Criminal and civil]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts apply the laws|Courts apply the laws]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Courts in British Columbia|Courts in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Federal Courts|Federal Courts]]{{·}} [[Canada’s Legal System#Tribunals|Tribunals]]
*'''[[Working in BC]]'''
**[[Working in BC#Accepting a job|Accepting a job]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Rights at work|Rights at work]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Safety at work|Safety at work]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Belonging to a union|Belonging to a union]]{{·}}[[Working in BC#Leaving or losing your job|Leaving or losing your job]]
*'''[[Renting a Home]]'''
**[[Renting a Home#Before renting|Before renting]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Looking for a place|Looking for a place]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#While renting|While renting]]{{·}}[[Renting a Home#Repairs|Repairs]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Ending a tenancy|Ending a tenancy]]{{·}} [[Renting a Home#Buying a home|Buying a home]]
*'''[[Learning about Family Law|Family Law]]'''
*'''[[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]]
**[[Learning about Family Law#Family relationships|Family relationships]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#When a relationship breaks down|When a relationship breaks down]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Abuse and staying safe|Abuse and staying safe]]{{·}} [[Learning about Family Law#Resolving family law issues|Resolving family law issues]]
*'''[[Older People and the Law]]
**[[Older People and the Law#Retirement and government benefits|Retirement and benefits]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Managing your money|Managing your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Protecting yourself and your money|Protecting your money]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Elder abuse|Elder abuse]]{{·}} [[Older People and the Law#Wills and planning for your future care|Wills & planning for future care]]
*'''[[Young People and the Law]]
*'''[[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]]
**[[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|Driving]]{{·}} [[Young People and the Law#Help for young people |Help]]  
*'''[[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#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#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|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]]  
**[[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#Free and low-cost legal help|Free and low-cost legal help]]{{·}} [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law#More information|More information]]
*'''[[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]]'''
**[[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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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.
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.

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