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Trial: Evidence (civil law)

Supreme Court BC (Justice Education Society)
An introduction to different types of evidence, and the relevance, material facts, and other basic information about evidence.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Get Legal Help (civil law)

Supreme Court BC (Justice Education Society)
An overview of hiring a lawyer, free and low-cost legal help, and how to prepare for a meeting with a lawyer.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing: An Advocacy Guide

Seniors First BC
A guide explaining the types of personal care and health care that are available to older adults in British Columbia.
Last reviewed November 2025
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Disclosing Your Disability: A Legal Guide for People with Disabilities in BC

Disability Alliance BC
The guide discusses the legal rights and responsibilities around disclosure for people with disabilities in the context of employment.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Complaints Against Police

BC Civil Liberties Association
This guide explains how to file a complaint against police officers for misconduct and what you can expect in the process.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Your Tenancy

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Legal information for all stages of your tenancy — from starting a tenancy to ending one. This resource includes how to resolve disputes.
Last reviewed July 2025
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Renovation, Repair and Renewal Funding for Indigenous Housing

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Learn about funding and financing programs for reconstructing, renovating, or preserving housing for Indigenous communities, whether on reserve or off reserve.
Last reviewed July 2025
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Dial-a-Law: Your Duties as Executor

People’s Law School
An executor is in charge of looking after a will-maker's affairs once they pass away. This page includes information about an executor's duties.
Last reviewed November 2025
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Children

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Information for parents, guardians, relatives of children, and children and teens about child rights, parenting and contact arrangements, child protection, and adoption.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Limitation Periods (civil law)

Supreme Court BC (Justice Education Society)
This guidebook gives an overview of time limits, limitation periods, and extension and suspension for civil law matters in BC Supreme Court.
Last reviewed March 2024