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Often when someone talks about a law, they are referring to legislation, which are laws passed by governmental legislative bodies, such as the Legislative Assembly of BC. Generally, you’ll want to find the most up to date, current versions of laws to help with your case. You can find links to current legislation on the Clicklaw page [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/content/lawscases Laws, Cases & Rules]. | Often when someone talks about a law, they are referring to legislation, which are laws passed by governmental legislative bodies, such as the Legislative Assembly of BC. Generally, you’ll want to find the most up to date, current versions of laws to help with your case. You can find links to current legislation on the Clicklaw page [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/content/lawscases Laws, Cases & Rules]. | ||
Legislative bodies include the federal parliament, provincial legislatures such as the Legislative Assembly of BC, and municipal councils such as the city of Vancouver, or the village of Oliver. These legislative bodies pass laws, which are also referred to as legislation. Legislation includes laws that are referred to as '''acts''' or '''statutes''', as well as '''regulations'''. Regulations outline the rules that go with specific acts. For example, the ''Compassionate Care Leave Regulation'' is one of the rules under the ''Employment Standards Act''. | Legislative bodies include the federal parliament, provincial legislatures such as the Legislative Assembly of BC, and municipal councils such as the city of Vancouver, or the village of Oliver. These legislative bodies pass laws, which are also referred to as legislation. Legislation includes laws that are referred to as '''acts''' or '''statutes''', as well as '''regulations'''. Regulations outline the rules that go with specific acts like fees, forms and specific instructions. For example, the ''Compassionate Care Leave Regulation'' is one of the rules under the ''Employment Standards Act'', which outlines the relationships that allow someone to take compassionate care leave. | ||
There are federal laws, which are Canada-wide, and provincial laws, which only apply in that province. The federal government controls laws such as criminal law, banking and defence. The provincial governments control laws such as education and health. Sometimes provincial laws and federal laws overlap. For example, there are both provincial and federal laws related to family matters. | There are federal laws, which are Canada-wide, and provincial laws, which only apply in that province. The federal government controls laws such as criminal law, banking and defence. The provincial governments control laws such as education and health. Sometimes provincial laws and federal laws overlap. For example, there are both provincial and federal laws related to family matters. | ||