Legal Resources

This guide explains Gladue submissions including what factors are considered by a judge, how to make a Gladue report, and what might happen at a trial or sentencing hearing. There are options for a printable guide, or a fillable PDF version.

These resources provide an online tool kit to help employers understand their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), recognize the signs of domestic violence, and take action to help keep workers and workplaces safe.

This resource explains how to report a crime in person, over the telephone and, in some communities, over the Internet (online).

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with assault. Includes what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty, sentencing information, and how to get legal help.

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with mischief and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.

This website provides information about unbundled legal services — a service model for lower-cost legal help. You hire a lawyer to help with parts of your legal matter (rather than the whole file). You get the support you need at a manageable cost.

This guide explains different types of long-term housing in British Columbia.

This resource answers technical questions about pension division after the breakdown of a relationship in British Columbia.

This page provides step-by-step instructions for applying for disability benefits. It tells you about eligibility criteria, immediate needs assessment, and tips for dealing with the ministry.

This page provides step-by-step instructions for applying for welfare benefits. It tells you about eligibility criteria, immediate needs assessment, and tips for dealing with the ministry.