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This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section.
This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section.
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== Acknowledgements ==
== Acknowledgements ==


Contributors to this edition of Learning about the Law:
Contributors to this edition of Learning about the Law:
Writing, editing and legal review: Manjeet K. Chana, Drew Jackson, Spencer Keene
* Writing, editing and legal review: Manjeet K. Chana, Drew Jackson, Spencer Keene
Support: Elena Renderos-Vasquez
* Support: Elena Renderos-Vasquez


The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of the [https://justiceeducation.ca/ Justice Education Society] in earlier versions of this publication, as well as the contributions of many writers and reviewers.  
The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of the [https://justiceeducation.ca/ Justice Education Society] in earlier versions of this publication, as well as the contributions of many writers and reviewers.  


This publication was made possible through the funding support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.  
This publication was made possible through the funding support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.  
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This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca] or <span class="noglossary">contact</span> contact the People's Law School at 604-331-5400.
The People’s Law School operates with an annual budget to keep publications up-to-date. Booklets are available in print and online formats as funding permits. Please check our website for resource availability.
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== The People's Law School ==
== The People's Law School ==


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.
[[People's Law School]] is 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.


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