Legal Resources

Find out how you can immigrate to Canada, how to protect yourself from fraud, and what to expect after you arrive in Canada.

Charterpedia provides legal info about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and contains information about the purpose of each section of the Charter, the analysis or test developed through case law in respect of the section, and any considerations related to it. Each Charterpedia entry cites relevant case law.

Explains how to apply for Canadian citizenship and how to get a proof of citizenship certificate or card. Also includes information on the citizenship test and preparing for the citizenship ceremony.

This fact sheet explains your rights under the BC Human Rights Code. It describes racial discrimination and how to deal with discrimination. It explains how you’d know if you have a human rights complaint, and provides resources to help you make a complaint. It provides services you can contact if someone has made a complaint against you.

This fact sheet helps you understand human rights in BC. It explains how BC Human Rights Code protects you from discrimination and harassment and includes information on where to get help.

Defines sexual harassment, gives examples, and goes over procedures for prevention and addressing complaints. The web page emphasizes the roles of both employees and supervisors in maintaining a respectful work environment. Written for those who work in the BC Public Service.

Laura Track, a lawyer at the Human Rights Clinic, walks you through what you need to know to file a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal.

The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.

The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.

The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.