Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance for low-income people, including information and referrals, summary advice, and full representation in regards to reviewing final decisions by administrative bodies including the RTB, EAAT, EST, WCAT, HRT and the SST. Practice areas also include: human rights cases before the HRT and representation of people detained under the MH Act or subject to the mental disorder provisions of the Criminal Code. Offices are closed; all services will be done via phone or email.
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This simple guide will walk you through preparing your client's case, from first interview to the end of their Review Panel hearing. If you'd like to represent individuals at these hearings, please contact Diane Nielsen ...
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A comprehensive manual for professional service providers allowing them to access the information, skills and resources required to support victims of racism and to respond to issues that arise in their community
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Describes how in Canada rights are protected by both federal and provincial human rights laws. It outlines which areas are covered by the federal law and which areas are covered by the provincial law. It also describes ...
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This 2 pages sheet provides definitions of "Bullying" and "Harassment" -for educational purposes only.
From BC Human Rights Clinic website, www.bchrc.net
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Answers frequently asked questions and describes the process of making or responding to a human rights complaint. From BC Human Rights Clinic website www.bchrc.net
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This short video (3:34 minutes) explains how the BC Human Rights Code protects you from discrimination in your tenancy.
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Part 3 of a series. The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous Peoples in three areas of life (jobs, tenancy, and access to services). It explains about ...
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Human Rights Clinic lawyer Laura Track walks you through what you need to know to file a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal.
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Part 1 of a series. The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous Peoples in three areas of life (jobs, tenancy, and access to services). It explains about ...
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