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At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in '''British Columbia, Canada'''. It is '''not intended as legal advice'''. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law|Agencies that Help]] section.
At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in '''British Columbia, Canada'''. It is '''not intended as legal advice'''. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law|Agencies that Help]] section.


== About ==
===People’s Law School===
This manual is produced by [[People's Law School]], a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.
{{PLSTipsbox | text = Visit the People’s Law School website at [http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] for more coverage of consumer and debt law and how to deal with legal problems.}}
=== Clicklaw Wikibooks===
In 2018, ''Consumer and Debt Law'' was transitioned into a Clicklaw Wikibook. Operated by  [[Courthouse Libraries BC]], Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki. The wiki technology enables a highly accessible experience on the screen and in print. You might be accessing this page online on a computer, or by having downloaded a digital copy to your tablet or mobile, or by reading it in a print book at a public library. By supporting a range of digital and print formats, Clicklaw Wikibooks helps provide legal information for people in ways that meet their needs.
== Contributors & acknowledgements==
== Contributors & acknowledgements==


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=== Dedication===
=== Dedication===
The 2018 edition of ''Consumer and Debt Law'' is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated.
The 2018 edition of ''Consumer and Debt Law'' is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated.
== About ==
===People’s Law School===
This manual is produced by [[People's Law School]], a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.
{{PLSTipsbox | text = Visit the People’s Law School website at [http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] for more coverage of consumer and debt law and how to deal with legal problems.}}
=== Clicklaw Wikibooks===
In 2018, ''Consumer and Debt Law'' was transitioned into a Clicklaw Wikibook. Operated by  [[Courthouse Libraries BC]], Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki. The wiki technology enables a highly accessible experience on the screen and in print. You might be accessing this page online on a computer, or by having downloaded a digital copy to your tablet or mobile, or by reading it in a print book at a public library. By supporting a range of digital and print formats, Clicklaw Wikibooks helps provide legal information for people in ways that meet their needs.


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