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You can search for information by [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/solveproblems/alltopics topic] and by [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/content/languages language]. Searching by language can be helpful for clients who read languages other than English but it is important to know that the amount of legal information available in other languages is limited. The legal information your client needs may be available only in English. | You can search for information by [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/solveproblems/alltopics topic] and by [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/content/languages language]. Searching by language can be helpful for clients who read languages other than English but it is important to know that the amount of legal information available in other languages is limited. The legal information your client needs may be available only in English. | ||
If you use a search engine like | If you use a search engine like Google to find legal information, it is very important that you ask the following questions: | ||
*'''What is the jurisdiction?''' Make sure the information is for people in BC. For example, the law in Alberta, Ontario or the US may not be the same as in BC. | *'''What is the jurisdiction?''' Make sure the information is for people in BC. For example, the law in Alberta, Ontario or the US may not be the same as in BC. | ||