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Provincial Violation Ticket Forms (including Motor Vehicle Act offences)

Government of British Columbia
This page has court forms for violation tickets, including motor vehicle offences. The forms are in a PDF format that can be filled out and printed.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Factsheets (Workers’ Advisers Office)

Workers’ Advisers Office (Government of BC)
An alphabetical list of fact sheets about workers’ compensation. The fact sheets cover a range of topics from chronic pain to wage-loss benefits. A few are available in Chinese (traditional and simplified), Punjabi, and Spanish.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Defending Yourself: Breach of a Court Order

Legal Aid BC
Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with a breach of a court order and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Help Starts Here: If Your Child Is a Victim of Crime

Government of British Columbia
Children and youth experience various types of crime in various contexts, such as child abuse, bullying, and dating violence. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for parents and other family members whose child has been a victim of crime.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Parole Board of Canada: Victims and the Parole Process (videos)

Parole Board of Canada
These videos show victims how a parole hearing works, how to access information about the offender, and how to attend a hearing or present a statement.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Defending Yourself: Possession of an Illegal Drug

Legal Aid BC
Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with possession of an illegal drug and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.
Last reviewed March 2024
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The Little Black Book of Scams

Competition Bureau Canada
This easy-to-read guide describes several scams and how to protect yourself. In addition to explaining some common myths and golden rules, it also details what to do if you get scammed and how to get help.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Dial-a-Law: Charging Someone with a Criminal Offence

People’s Law School
Typically, for someone to be charged with a crime, the police must recommend charges and a prosecutor (called Crown counsel) must approve the charge. Learn what’s involved in the process.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Extension of Time Applications (WCAT)

Government of British Columbia
This fact sheet explains what happens if your review or appeal is filed late, what steps you need to take to start a late review or appeal, what you should put in your extension of time application, what counts as special circumstances, what counts as injustice, what other factors may be considered, and what happens next.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Time Off Work

People’s Law School
Practical guidance on the legal aspects of taking time off work. Learn your rights and obligations when taking sick days, taking a vacation, and taking other leaves of absence.
Last reviewed October 2025