Legal Resources

Provides legal information for people who are unexpectedly pregnant outside of a long-term relationship. It’s not written for those who are in a long-term relationship or expect to be in a relationship with the other person while pregnant and after the child is born.

Not every work issue or type of work falls under BC employment standards. Workplace safety, human rights, small claims, work permits, and pay transparency may require different resources or agencies. Some workplaces, like those that are unionized, have their own standards. Learn what to do if the standards don’t apply to your issue.

The basics of judicial review, which is when you’re asking the court to review a decision made by an administrative tribunal. It goes over the time limits, how to file your petition for judicial review, what happens to the original order while you wait for the review, what kind of mistakes can be reviewed, and possible outcomes.

A guide for traffic court hearings, including how to prepare for your hearing and the steps of the hearing process.

A criminal conviction can seriously affect the rest of your life. Understand what it means to “plead guilty” to a criminal charge, and learn the steps involved in the process.

As a tenant, you have the right to reasonable privacy, and freedom from unreasonable disturbances from both neighbours and landlords. Learn about the rules for when the landlord can enter your unit, and what you can do about excessive noise and other breaches of quiet enjoyment.

Explains the rights and requirements of a tenancy agreement for both tenants and landlords. Topics covered include paying rent on time, paying utilities and fees, what happens if rent is not paid, and what landlords must do to increase rent.

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.

This resource explains what non-profits must do to create or maintain a privacy policy for the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal information. Topics covered include training, how to comply with Canadian Anti Spam Law (CASL), and more.

Explains how to identify discrimination in housing and what steps to take if you’re discriminated against. Whether you’re renting, living in a strata, or buying a home, you can’t be treated badly or unfairly because of certain parts of your identity, such as race, sex, or any disability.