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| title = LSLAP Manual
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| description = The reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia.}}
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| title = JP Boyd on Family Law
| 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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| title = Dial-A-Law
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| description = Scripts from the [[Canadian Bar Association BC Branch]] written by lawyers and covering over 130 legal topics. }}
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| title = Legal Help for British Columbians
| resource = Legal_Help_for_British_Columbians
| 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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| title = Legal Issues in Residential Care
| resource = Legal_Issues_in_Residential_Care
| description = From [[Seniors First BC]], an in-depth legal handbook for seniors & their advocates.}}
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| title = Tenant Survival Guide
| resource = Tenant_Survival_Guide
| description = From [[Tenants Resource & Advisory Centre|TRAC]], a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants.}}
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| title = A Death in Your Family
| 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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| title = Consumer Law Essentials
| 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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| title = Driving in BC
| resource = Driving_in_BC
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a legal resource for new drivers. }}
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| 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.}}
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| 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.}}
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| 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.}}
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| 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.}}
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| 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''.}}
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{{TitleList
| 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.}}
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| 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''.}}
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| 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.}}
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| title = Child Support in BC
| resource = Child_Support_in_BC
| description = From [[People's Law School]], basic information about child support in BC.}}
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| 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.}}
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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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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>
'''Clicklaw Wikibooks''' publications serve the public. But who is that exactly? What proportion are seniors? What proportion are men? This [https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/d/dc/2019-05-10_Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Demographic_Insights_of_2018.pdf interesting demographic chart] reveals a few clues. For example, a book covering a wide range of legal topics, such as [[Dial-A-Law]], shows a similar balance of male (48.5%) and female (51.5%) users. When the topic is family law, the balance changes noticeably. In 2018, 58.8% of [[JP Boyd on Family Law]] readers were female.
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* ''Clicklaw Wikibooks uses Google Analytics which uses a combination of a visitor's web browsing history and Google profile information to try to determine or guess the demographic characteristics of the visitor. Google Analytics is able to categorize roughly half the site's visiting users.''
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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:BCCEASlogo.jpg|''[[BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support|BC CEAS]]''
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File:cliffthorstenson.jpg|''[[Cliff Thorstenson|Cliff Thorstenson]]''
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File:mmouat.png|''[[Mary Mouat|Mary Mouat, QC]]''
File:mmouat.png|''[[Mary Mouat|Mary Mouat, QC]]''
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<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>  
<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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Legal Information for Indigenous People thumb image.jpg Legal Information for Indigenous People
From Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program, a booklet providing basic & accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues, incl. the justice systems, children & families, rights & protections, death & taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.
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Consumer and Debt Law thumb image.jpg Consumer and Debt Law
From People's Law School, a resource for advocates and other legal professionals helping clients with consumer or debt problems.
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LSLAP Manual thumb image.jpg LSLAP Manual
The reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia.
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JP Boyd on Family Law thumb image.jpg JP Boyd on Family Law
A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.
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Dial-A-Law thumb image.jpg Dial-A-Law
A service of People's Law School, Dial-A-Law features free information on the law in British Columbia in over 130 topic areas.
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Legal Help for British Columbians thumb image.jpg Legal Help for British Columbians
Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles.
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Scams to Avoid thumb image.jpg Scams to Avoid
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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Legal Issues in Residential Care thumb image.jpg Legal Issues in Residential Care
From Seniors First BC, an in-depth legal handbook for seniors & their advocates.
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Tenant Survival Guide thumb image.jpg Tenant Survival Guide
From TRAC, a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants.
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A Death in Your Family thumb image.jpg A Death in Your Family
From People's Law School, a resource on what to do when a loved one dies.
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Transitioning an Existing Society thumb image.jpg Transitioning an Existing Society
From Drew Jackson, a resource for non-profits transitioning under the new Act.
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Societies Act FAQs thumb image.jpg Societies Act FAQs
From Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society, for BC non-profits wanting to understand the requirements of the Act and compliance with this legislation.
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Learning about the Law thumb image.jpg Learning about the Law
From People's Law School, a general resource to help readers understand their legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.
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Human Trafficking in Canada thumb image.jpg Human Trafficking in Canada
From People's Law School, general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking.
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Workplace Bullying and Harassment thumb image.jpg Workplace Bullying and Harassment
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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Being an Executor thumb image.jpg Being an Executor
From People's Law School, a resource for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will..
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Preparing Your Will thumb image.jpg Preparing Your Will
From People's Law School, a resource for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. This publication explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished.
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Power of Attorney thumb image.jpg Power of Attorney
From People's Law School, describes how a power of attorney can be used to give someone the authority to take care of your financial and legal affairs.
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Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information thumb image.jpg Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information
From Courthouse Libraries BC, a how-to for legal research and representing yourself in court in British Columbia.
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Consequences of a Youth Record in BC thumb image.jpg Consequences of a Youth Record in BC
From People's Law School, sets out a young person’s involvement in Canada’s youth justice system.
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Consumer Law Essentials thumb image.jpg Consumer Law Essentials
From People's Law School, describes how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service.
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Clicklaw Wikibooks publications serve the public. But who is that exactly? What proportion are seniors? What proportion are men? This interesting demographic chart reveals a few clues. For example, a book covering a wide range of legal topics, such as Dial-A-Law, shows a similar balance of male (48.5%) and female (51.5%) users. When the topic is family law, the balance changes noticeably. In 2018, 58.8% of JP Boyd on Family Law readers were female.

  • Clicklaw Wikibooks uses Google Analytics which uses a combination of a visitor's web browsing history and Google profile information to try to determine or guess the demographic characteristics of the visitor. Google Analytics is able to categorize roughly half the site's visiting users.

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