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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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Financial Help for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities have options to get financial help from the government. Learn about the government programs available, and where you can turn to get help and find more information.
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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider gives substandard treatment that causes harm to a patient. Learn your rights in getting medical care and what can constitute medical malpractice.
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Getting Your Medical Records

Under BC law, the information in your medical records belongs to you. Learn your rights relating to your medical records, who has access to them, and how to get them.
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Children and Consent to Health Care

In BC, a child under age 19 may consent to their own health care, if the child is “capable”. Learn what this means and other issues of health care consent.
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Committeeship

A committee is a last resort option when someone becomes mentally incapable. A committee can make decisions for someone else who can’t make decisions for themselves. Learn how committeeship works.
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Adults and Consent to Health Care

Generally speaking, adults can only be given health care with their consent. We explain consent, and the exceptions to this general rule, including what happens when someone is mentally incapable.
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Getting Out of Debt

Practical, step-by-step information on your legal rights and options to get out of debt. Topics include budgeting out of debt, consolidating your debts, negotiating payment terms, negotiating a debt settlement, making a ...
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Medical Records

Practical, step-by-step information about your medical records. Topics include accessing your medical records, fixing a mistake in your medical records, who has access to your medical records, and taking charge of your ...
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Insurance Benefits and Compensation for Accident Victims

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can have a serious impact on your health, as well as your wallet. Insurance benefits and compensation can help ease the financial burden.
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Making a Vehicle Damage Claim

If your car is damaged in an accident — or you damage someone else’s car — insurance may cover the damage. Learn the steps to make a vehicle damage claim.
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