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| title = JP Boyd on Family Law | | title = JP Boyd on Family Law | ||
| description = | | resource = JP_Boyd_on_Family_Law | ||
| description = A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.}} | |||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Dial-A-Law | | title = Dial-A-Law | ||
| resource = Dial-A-Law | |||
| description = Scripts from the [[Canadian Bar Association BC Branch]] written by lawyers and covering over 130 legal topics. }} | | description = Scripts from the [[Canadian Bar Association BC Branch]] written by lawyers and covering over 130 legal topics. }} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Legal Help for British Columbians | | title = Legal Help for British Columbians | ||
| resource = Legal_Help_for_British_Columbians | |||
| description = Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles. }} | | description = Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles. }} | ||
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| title = Scams to Avoid | |||
| resource = Scams_to_Avoid | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource for British Columbians on how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money.}} | |||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Legal Issues in Residential Care | | title = Legal Issues in Residential Care | ||
| description = From [[BC | | resource = Legal_Issues_in_Residential_Care | ||
| description = From [[Seniors First BC]], an in-depth legal handbook for seniors & their advocates.}} | |||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Tenant Survival Guide | | title = Tenant Survival Guide | ||
| resource = Tenant_Survival_Guide | |||
| description = From [[Tenants Resource & Advisory Centre|TRAC]], a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants.}} | | description = From [[Tenants Resource & Advisory Centre|TRAC]], a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = | | title = A Death in Your Family | ||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a | | resource = A_Death_in_Your_Family | ||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource on what to do when a loved one dies.}} | |||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = | | title = Consumer Law Essentials | ||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a | | resource = Consumer_Law_Essentials | ||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource for consumers on how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service.}} | |||
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| title = Transitioning an Existing Society | |||
| resource = Transitioning_an_Existing_Society | |||
| description = From [[Drew Jackson]], a resource for non-profits transitioning under the new Act.}} | |||
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| title = Societies Act FAQs | |||
| resource = Societies_Act_FAQs | |||
| description = From [[Law for Non Profits]], Q&A about compliance, key documents and transitioning under the new Act.}} | |||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Driving in BC | | title = Driving in BC | ||
| resource = Driving_in_BC | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a legal resource for new drivers. }} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], a legal resource for new drivers. }} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Learning about the Law Wikibook | | title = Learning about the Law Wikibook | ||
| resource = Learning_about_the_Law | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a general resource to help readers understand their legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], a general resource to help readers understand their legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Human Trafficking in Canada | | title = Human Trafficking in Canada | ||
| resource = Human_Trafficking_in_Canada | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Paying Taxes in BC | | title = Paying Taxes in BC | ||
| resource = Paying_Taxes_in_BC | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a guide for newcomers and new taxpayers who want to know about their tax obligations.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], a guide for newcomers and new taxpayers who want to know about their tax obligations.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Workplace Bullying and Harassment | | title = Workplace Bullying and Harassment | ||
| resource = Workplace_Bullying_and_Harassment | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], information on what workers, employers, and supervisors need to know and do, and where you can get help or more information around workplace bullying and harassment.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], information on what workers, employers, and supervisors need to know and do, and where you can get help or more information around workplace bullying and harassment.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Being an Executor | | title = Being an Executor | ||
| resource = Being_an_Executor | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], practical information about acting as an executor under BC's new ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], practical information about acting as an executor under BC's new ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Family Violence and Abuse | | title = Family Violence and Abuse | ||
| resource = Family_Violence_and_Abuse | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], information on forms of abuse, legal protection options and the criminal court process.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], information on forms of abuse, legal protection options and the criminal court process.}} | ||
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| title = Writing Your Will | | title = Writing Your Will | ||
| resource = Writing_Your_Will | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], information for people who want to know more about wills under BC's new ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], information for people who want to know more about wills under BC's new ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''.}} | ||
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| title = Power of Attorney | | title = Power of Attorney | ||
| resource = Power_of_Attorney | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], information for people who want to know what a power of attorney is, who can act as one, and what their powers and duties are in BC.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], information for people who want to know what a power of attorney is, who can act as one, and what their powers and duties are in BC.}} | ||
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| title = Child Support in BC | | title = Child Support in BC | ||
| resource = Child_Support_in_BC | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], basic information about child support in BC.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], basic information about child support in BC.}} | ||
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{{TitleList | {{TitleList | ||
| title = Child Protection in BC | | title = Child Protection in BC | ||
| resource = Child_Protection_in_BC | |||
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource about what parents are legally required to do to care for their children and where to go for help if you are unable to care for your children.}} | | description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource about what parents are legally required to do to care for their children and where to go for help if you are unable to care for your children.}} | ||
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| title = Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information | |||
| resource = Beginners_Guide_to_Finding_Legal_Information | |||
| description = From [[Courthouse Libraries BC]], a how-to for legal research and representing yourself in court in British Columbia.}} | |||
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! style="padding:2px;" | <h2 style="margin:3px; background:#54A546; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #54A546; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">What is a Clicklaw Wikibook?</h2> | ! style="padding:2px;" | <h2 style="margin:3px; background:#54A546; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #54A546; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">What is a Clicklaw Wikibook?</h2> | ||
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| style="color:#000;" | <div style="padding:2px 5px">[[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are | | style="color:#000;" | <div style="padding:2px 5px">[[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed. More than 50 legal professionals contribute to the [[Contents|Clicklaw Wikibooks collection]]. [[:Category:Contributor_Bio|See full list of contributors]] or [[Clicklaw Wikibooks|Read more about the Clicklaw Wikibooks...]] | ||
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! style="padding:2px;" | <h2 style="margin:3px; background:#54A546; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #54A546; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">About this Site</h2> | ! style="padding:2px;" | <h2 style="margin:3px; background:#54A546; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #54A546; text-align:left; color:#FFFFFF; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">About this Site</h2> | ||
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| style="color:#000;" | <div style="padding:2px 5px">This site is operated by [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca Courthouse Libraries BC] | | style="color:#000;" | <div style="padding:2px 5px">This site is operated by [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca Courthouse Libraries BC] with the assistance of the [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee|Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee]]. The site is operated in tandem with the public legal information program <strong>[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca Clicklaw]</strong>. | ||
<ul><li>The main <strong>[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca Clicklaw]</strong> site is a one-stop portal to legal information & assistance for the public in BC.</li> | <ul><li>The main <strong>[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca Clicklaw]</strong> site is a one-stop portal to legal information & assistance for the public in BC.</li> | ||
<li>The <strong>[http://blog.clicklaw.bc.ca Clicklaw blog]</strong> highlights what's new on Clicklaw.</li> | <li>The <strong>[http://blog.clicklaw.bc.ca Clicklaw blog]</strong> highlights what's new on Clicklaw.</li> | ||
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On November 28, 2016 BC's new ''[[Societies Act]]'' came into effect. Thousands of BC non-profits and member-run societies need to transition to the new Act, and be in compliance. Clicklaw Wikibooks has two new resources to assist: | |||
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''[[Societies Act FAQs]]'' answers common questions about compliance for governing documents and model bylaws of an organization.</div> | |||
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''[[Transitioning an Existing Society: A How-to Guide for Non-profits in BC]]'' is a step-by-step approach to transitioning a society under the new Act.</div> | |||
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File:cliffthorstenson.jpg|''[[Cliff Thorstenson|Cliff Thorstenson]]'' | File:cliffthorstenson.jpg|''[[Cliff Thorstenson|Cliff Thorstenson]]'' | ||
File:mmouat.png|''[[Mary Mouat|Mary Mouat, QC]]'' | File:mmouat.png|''[[Mary Mouat|Mary Mouat, QC]]'' | ||
File: | File:rbailey.jpg|''[[Rhaea Bailey]]'' | ||
File:jpboyd.jpg|''[[JP Boyd|John-Paul Boyd]]'' | File:jpboyd.jpg|''[[JP Boyd|John-Paul Boyd]]'' | ||
File: | File:twallwork.jpg|''[[Thomas Wallwork]]'' | ||
File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png|''[[People's Law School]]'' | File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png|''[[People's Law School]]'' | ||
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<ul><li>If you are | <ul><li>If you are a contributor collaborating in developing and updating content on a Clicklaw Wikibook, see the [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Contributor Guide]] for step-by-step instructions on using the wiki platform.</li> | ||
<li>If you are a contributor to the main [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/content/partners Clicklaw website], you can find support on updating your organization's entries in the [[Clicklaw Website Contributor Guide]].</li></ul></div> | <li>If you are a contributor to the main [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/content/partners Clicklaw website], you can find support on updating your organization's entries in the [[Clicklaw Website Contributor Guide]].</li></ul></div> | ||
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