Legal Resources

This resource is for people living in BC who need protection from a partner they are ― or have been ― in an intimate relationship with. Explains how and when people can get peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.

This resource includes information about human trafficking in Canada, how the law responds to it, what governments are doing, and what you can do if you think someone has been trafficked. It is available in multiple languages.

Explains Gladue rights and factors, and how to get a Gladue report via a service from the BC First Nations Justice Council.

Explains what an injunction is, what contempt of court is, and your rights if you go to court on a contempt of court charge.

Explains peace bonds, which can offer protection if you fear for your safety. Topics include how peace bonds work, and what to do if a person disobeys a peace bond. It includes the steps you need to take to get a peace bond.

This site has general information to help people with criminal matters in the BC Supreme Court. Topics include before trial, during trial, sentencing, and jury duty. You can also find links to court forms.

Moving to a new country can be challenging. This guide has information on getting a job, finding a place to live, health services, banking, getting a driver’s licence, the legal system, and much more.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, you have options. Help is available from the police, community workers, and the courts. Learn the steps you can take.

This guide explains Gladue submissions including what factors are considered by a judge, how to make a Gladue report, and what might happen at a trial or sentencing hearing. There are options for a printable guide, or a fillable PDF version.

These resources provide an online tool kit to help employers understand their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), recognize the signs of domestic violence, and take action to help keep workers and workplaces safe.