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Aboriginal Health Advance Care Planning: Respecting Aboriginal Ceremonies and Rites

Government of British Columbia
This brochure tells you about advance care planning from the Aboriginal perspective and why it's important.
Last reviewed November 2025
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A Planning Primer

People’s Law School
Essential information you should know when preparing for your future. Learn your options for planning for your future financial, legal, health care, and personal care needs.
Last reviewed November 2025
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A Death in Your Family

People’s Law School
For people in BC who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.
Last reviewed November 2025
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LSLAP Manual: Youth Justice

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It includes an overview of criminal procedure and sentencing in the youth justice context.
Last reviewed November 2025
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LSLAP Manual: Public Complaint Procedures

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on administrative law is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It’s an overview of citizens’ rights, including the right to vote, and sets out the legal avenues available to individuals who believe that a government agency has acted improperly.
Last reviewed November 2025
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LSLAP Manual: Human Rights

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It’s an overview of legislated human rights, the contexts in which those rights operate, and prohibited grounds of discrimination. The complaints process and available remedies are also addressed.
Last reviewed November 2025
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LSLAP Manual: Criminal Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on criminal law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It focuses primarily on criminal procedure and case management. It also provides an overview of Charter rights in the criminal context, sentencing, and criminal records.
Last reviewed November 2025
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Permanent Disability Awards

Government of British Columbia
Explains you may be eligible for permanent disability benefits if you had a work-related injury or illness that permanently impacted you or your ability to work. Topics include what to expect when you’re referred to Long Term Disability Services, and how the benefits are calculated.
Last reviewed October 2025
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A Guide to the Law of Organizing in British Columbia

Leo McGrady, KC
This guide helps employees to organize unions.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Apply for Income Assistance

Government of British Columbia
Income assistance in BC, including for Indigenous people living off reserve, comes from the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. This website explains who is eligible and how to apply online for income assistance.
Last reviewed October 2025