Legal Resources

If you have a court of appeal case and can’t afford a lawyer, this page explains how to apply for a court-appointed lawyer under section 684 of the Criminal Code.

An online step-by-step guide for those appealing a civil or family case to the Court of Appeal of BC. If you’re representing yourself, you’ll need to learn about procedures specific to this court.

Brief instructions on how to order a transcript of a court hearing or a trial.

Explains how to apply for Canadian citizenship and how to get a proof of citizenship certificate or card. Also includes information on the citizenship test and preparing for the citizenship ceremony.

A list of the tribunals in BC. Tribunals administer rules for everyday things like employment, housing, health, and industry.

This page gives instructions on how to begin an appeal of your sentence or conviction in a criminal case.

This resource includes information about financial supports for people with disabilities that can help cover the costs of living and other essential needs.

This package contains generic templates to help with the tasks of administering a simple estate under the Indian Act. It’s intended to be used with the booklet “Estate Administration On-Reserve: A Guide for Executors and Administrators in British Columbia."

Explains how if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child (including adopted child), or other eligible relative (such as a parent or grandparent) to become a permanent resident.

This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for young victims and witnesses who need to testify in court.