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First Nations with treaties, such as Tsawwaassen and Nisga’a are self governing and have their own constitution and laws. Indian bands which are still governed by the federal ''Indian Act'' can pass bylaws for their band. | First Nations with treaties, such as Tsawwaassen and Nisga’a are self governing and have their own constitution and laws. Indian bands which are still governed by the federal ''Indian Act'' can pass bylaws for their band. | ||
Good starting points to learn more about laws include | Good starting points to learn more about laws include: | ||
*The factsheets [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/HowToGuides/BCLegGuide/BCBillBecomesLaw.aspx How A Bill Becomes Law in BC] and [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/HowToGuides/FedLegGuide/HowABillBecomesLawInCanada.aspx How a Bill Becomes a Law in Canada] from Courthouse Libraries BC | *The factsheets [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/HowToGuides/BCLegGuide/BCBillBecomesLaw.aspx How A Bill Becomes Law in BC] and [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/HowToGuides/FedLegGuide/HowABillBecomesLawInCanada.aspx How a Bill Becomes a Law in Canada] from Courthouse Libraries BC | ||
*The Clicklaw Blog gives another explanation [http://blog.clicklaw.bc.ca/2015/07/02/do-you-know-how-a-bill-becomes-law-in-canada/ Do you know how a Bill becomes Law in Canada?] | |||
*The book [https://www.crownpub.bc.ca/Product/Details/7610003430_S Legislation Made Easy], available in most public libraries, explains the legislative process in a simple, easy to understand manner. | *The book [https://www.crownpub.bc.ca/Product/Details/7610003430_S Legislation Made Easy], available in most public libraries, explains the legislative process in a simple, easy to understand manner. | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2485 A Guide to Legislation and Legislative Process in British Columbia] is an in-depth guide from the BC Ministry of Justice. | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2485 A Guide to Legislation and Legislative Process in British Columbia] is an in-depth guide from the BC Ministry of Justice. | ||