The police are responsible for enforcing the law. While they are deserving of respect and assistance, they must also respect your legal rights. This booklet has important information about how you can expect the police ...
Also available in: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Punjabi, Spanish
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In this handbook, you’ll learn about a variety of civil liberties issues that affect you – everything from dress codes to sniffer dogs to whether or not your teacher can go through the contents of your phone. Become as ...
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Are police and bylaw officers allowed to enforce provincial public health orders? Read our factsheet to learn more about public health order enforcement power in BC and your rights in a pandemic as governments take ...
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A resource created for students and new Canadians, but also a useful reminder for all Canadians who take their citizenship for granted. Topics discussed include protecting your rights, making the democratic process work ...
Also available in: Chinese (simplified), Punjabi, Vietnamese
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This guide will help you with making a complaint against municipal police or the RCMP.
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This handbook is about occupational exposure (workplace accidents) and HIV transmission. It is designed specifically for first responders – emergency medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and corrections ...
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This handbook covers some of the topics that you need to know to understand your rights in regards to HIV testing. It covers topics like informed consent, “non-nominal” (no name) testing, how to safeguard your ...
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NOTE: This resource is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. If you are arrested for contempt of court, contact a lawyer. - What is an injunction? - What is contempt of court? - ...
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The Access to Information Act allows individuals and groups to access information held by federal government bodies, but preparing an Access to Information (ATI) request and the follow-up process can be confusing. This ...
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What is an emergency order and what powers does it give governments? To make sure you are equipped with up to date information on your rights and civil liberties in a pandemic, read our factsheet on the laws that ...
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