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People's Law School

People's Law School is a BC non-profit organization with recognized expertise in high-quality public legal education and information. It works to help British Columbians recognize the legal aspects of everyday situations and take appropriate action. Services include: reliable, easy to understand information on peopleslawschool.ca and dialalaw.ca; webinars; print resources through Crown Publications; and a Q+A email service.

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Our Court System in a Nutshell

Trial courts hear evidence and decide cases. British Columbia has two levels of trial court, Provincial Court and Supreme Court. Learn which type of cases each of these courts handle.
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Criminal Records and Record Suspensions

Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their criminal record. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).
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Leasing a Car

Leasing a vehicle is quite different from buying one. Leasing can offer lower monthly payments, but you typically spend more in the long run. Learn your rights if you lease.
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Incorporating a Company

If you’re forming a company with a small group of shareholders, a private company can be a good option. Learn the legal issues and steps involved in incorporating a private company.
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Complaints Against the RCMP

If you are concerned about an RCMP officer’s conduct, you have options, from filing a complaint to suing. Learn how the options differ, and the steps in filing a complaint.
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Human Rights and Discrimination Protection

British Columbia has a law to help protect you from discrimination and harassment. Learn what it covers, and what’s involved in making a complaint that someone has discriminated against you.
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Talking About Abuse: Sexual Assault and Dating Violence

The Talking About Abuse series discusses the impact of sexual assault and describes where women in B.C. can go to get help. The videos are intended for minority women in B.C. and are available in five languages.
Also available in: Farsi (Persian), Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Tagalog/Filipino
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If You Have a Problem with a Lawyer

If you have concerns about a lawyer, you can make a complaint to the BC Law Society. Learn how to make a complaint and what to expect from the process.
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Co-op Housing: Member's Rights & Duties

A housing co-operative provides housing to its members. As a member of a co-op, you have a say in decisions affecting your housing, and rights and duties under the law.
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Child Protection and Removal

If someone reports that a child has been abused (or is likely to be), it starts a legal process designed to keep the child safe. Learn about child protection law.
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