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Car Sales & Repairs

People’s Law School
Guides for buying and selling a used car, leasing a car, and what to do if you have a problem with a car repair.
Last reviewed January 2026
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LSLAP Manual: Consumer Protection

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on consumer protection is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It summarizes the law relating to contracts, consumers’ rights, sellers’ rights, warranties, misrepresentation, and false advertising.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Consumed by Debt? Information for Consumers on the Insolvency Process

Government of Canada
This brochure outlines a consumer’s insolvency options when they are facing challenging financial times, and explains that Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LITs) are the only qualified professionals authorized to administer insolvency proceedings.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Financial Rights and Responsibilities

Government of Canada
Information about your rights and responsibilities when dealing with a bank or a federally regulated trust, loan, or insurance company. Includes information on banking, credit cards, mortgages, credit and loans, investments, and fraud.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Search for Life Insurance Policy of a Deceased

OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance (OLHI)
If you are looking for the life insurance policy of someone who has recently passed, the OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance may be able to help. Visit this page to learn more.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Complaints (about life or health insurance)

OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance (OLHI)
The OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance offers a free alternative dispute resolution if you have a complaint about your life and health insurance. They also help with lost policy searches. OLHI’s service is free, bilingual, independent, and impartial.
Last reviewed January 2026
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What's a Contract? (Contract Basics)

Legal Rights for Youth in BC (Justice Education Society)
This article contains basic information about contract law, including top tips to signing a contract.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Resources for Creditors: Your Rights and Options When Someone Owes You Money

Government of Canada
Supplies creditors with links to a range of online resources. Includes search tools and publications.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Resources for Debtors: You Owe Money

Government of Canada
Links to resources for information about how you can deal with debt without declaring bankruptcy.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Struggling with Debt?

Credit Counselling Society
This website tells you about the options you have to help manage your debt. Topics include dealing with creditors, getting out of debt, credit counselling, debt consolidation, debt settlement, consumer proposal, and bankruptcy.
Last reviewed January 2026