Legal Resources

This resource explains what rights victims have related to information they can ask for or give to the Parole Board of Canada. It also explains what information offenders may receive.

This page explains some of the possible sentences you could receive if you're found guilty of a crime. Learn about a discharge, a suspended sentence, a conditional sentence, and more.

Use this page to learn about waiting periods, eligibility, and how to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).

The Parole Board of Canada is an independent group that makes decisions about early release, record suspensions, and clemency. They help reintegrate offenders into society while focusing on public safety. Includes information for victims of crime.

This resource explains what to say to a judge before they decide on your sentence. Learn how to prepare and where to get legal advice. It also contains information about Gladue principles at sentencing for Indigenous peoples.

This article explains what a young person needs to do when they're pulled over by the police while driving. It explains about a roadside breath sample, duties after a collision, and what to do when the police officer asks questions.

This booklet provides legal education, sexual violence awareness, and community resources for international students in remote/underserved areas in BC. It includes information on the law and consent, reporting sexual assault to the police, legal protection options, and human rights law.

These videos show victims how a parole hearing works, how to access information about the offender, and how to attend a hearing or present a statement.

The resource explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence. It’s designed to guide a self-represented person through the basic steps in the court process both before and at a trial.

This page describes the rights and responsibilities you have when you deal with the police.