Legal Resources

Cannabis is legal as of October 17, 2018. The Cannabis Act creates a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis across Canada.

The website explains the settlement agreement and provides details on what you need to have before submitting a claim, and the claim forms. It also includes guidance on managing your compensation money, a booklet on how to submit a claim, and legal documents about the settlement.

Provincial violation tickets are traffic tickets issued for offences such as running a red light or driving without insurance — offences under the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations. Read more here.

Explains what type of behaviour counts as criminal harassment and what steps you can take to protect yourself. It also includes a list of local or provincial agencies that can offer support or helpful information.

If you’ve been the victim of a violent crime, you may be entitled to financial assistance to offset financial losses and help with recovery. The Crime Victim Assistance Program helps victims, immediate family members, and some witnesses to help with the effects of violent crime.

Information on the Cannabis Act, which creates a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis across Canada.

This toolkit provides anti-violence workers and caregivers supporting teens through their experiences of digital dating violence with information, tips, handouts, and resources. Includes info to help better understand the legal causes of action related to experiences of teen digital dating violence.

If you’re a victim of crime in BC, you can register for the BC government’s victim notification service, which gives you information about the accused or offender. Find out how to register, and what information you may receive.

Provides general information for parents and guardians of children who are in trouble with the law.

Sudden loss of a loved one may have wide-ranging consequences — not only intense emotional effects but also physical symptoms and financial hardship. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and is written for families and friends dealing with sudden death.