The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) is the essential ally and advocate of all members of the legal profession. The CBABC is the voice for the profession and serves its members and their interests in advocacy. It provides personal and professional development, and support to all members of the legal profession. The CBABC promotes fair justice systems, facilitates effective law reform, promotes equality in the legal profession, and is devoted to the elimination of discrimination.
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This publication, produced by David Roberts, QC is designed to be read by clients. A client who reads it will be that much better informed about how lawsuits are conducted. The cost is $19.95 per copy plus taxes and ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: dealing with lawyers; documents, forms & records; supreme court + all subtopics
This script highlights key areas of law that differ for Aboriginal people in BC. Topics include who is a status Indian; how criminal law, family law and tax law differ for Aboriginals; Aboriginal wills and estates; and ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: Aboriginal rights; child protection/removal; probating or dealing with an estate; sentencing & parole; wills + all subtopics
This script explains the adoption process in British Columbia, both adopting a child within BC and adopting a child from overseas. Topics include who can adopt, factors considered in placing a child, the birth parents' ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: adoption & birth; families & children
This script explains the different adoption registries in BC. It includes information on “the Birth Father Registry”, “making an openness agreement after a child has been adopted” and “searching for an adopted child or ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: adoption & birth
A guardian is someone who looks after another person, and sometimes, that person's property. This script explains adult guardianship in BC. Topics include what is an adult guardian, why would an adult need a guardian, ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; making decisions about medical care; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
Do you have the right to refuse medical care? Who and what allows doctors to treat you if you're unconscious or unable to indicate what medical treatment you want? This script discusses the laws that apply to adults in ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; patients rights; planning for your future; rights & protection from discrimination + all subtopics
Workers compensation is a government program that pays benefits for workplace injuries. This script explains what to do if you think that the Workers' Compensation Board, now called WorkSafeBC, makes the wrong decision ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: accidents; workers compensation; workers compensation; workers rights & safety + all subtopics
If a party (e.g., the plaintiff or defendant, but not a witness) has to appear in court, they may be able to appear by phone — as long as they don’t have to testify (give evidence) in court. This script discusses the ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: criminal court; family court; small claims
Employment Insurance (EI) benefits are temporary payments to people who lose their jobs, are between jobs, or cannot work for various reasons. This script discusses EI benefits. Topics include who can get EI benefits, ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: employment insurance (EI); employment insurance (EI)
This script explains what you can do if someone is threatening you or assaults you. You can either apply for a peace bond against a person who has threatened to hurt you or damage your property, or ask that the person ... + more details
From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)Subtopics: assault; protection orders; protection orders; staying safe; violence in relationships; violence in relationships + all subtopics