Legal Resources

Explains the steps involved in making a formal human rights complaint.

This resource explains the legal differences between employees and contractors.

Explains what goes into a tenancy agreement with your landlord, and the different arrangements you can have with a roommate.

This resource explains the steps for making a refugee claim for people who have already arrived in BC. It includes links to the forms you need, and explains how to prepare for your hearing.

The Residential Tenancy Branch handles most rental disputes in BC, but there are some exceptions where you’d have to go to court or a tribunal. This resource discusses other options including negotiating a settlement or using an arbitrator.

This resource explains the steps for asylum seekers experiencing persecution due to their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and/or HIV status. It outlines the process for seeking refugee protection overseas and then applying for resettlement to Canada.

Explains that insurance may cover the claim if your car is damaged in an accident, or if you damage someone else’s car. Find the answers to common questions relating to vehicle damage claims.

Find the help available if you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault. Sexual assault is any sexual contact that happens without the consent of both people. It can range from unwanted sexual touching to forced sexual intercourse.

This guidebook has general information about separating and getting a divorce. It is intended for separating couples who can reach an agreement without a trial, and also to those who require a judge to settle a disputes.

This page explains impaired driving laws and the penalties for impaired driving in Canada. It includes information about offences related to having prohibited levels of alcohol, cannabis, and certain other drugs in the blood within two hours of driving. Provinces and territories have additional laws or regulations that may apply, so be sure to also...