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[web]  Children's Rights

Can children make their own decisions about things that affect them? This script discusses children's rights. Topics include whether children can choose which parent to live with, children's rights if hospitalized ... + more details

From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
Subtopics: child protection/removal; custody, guardianship & access; making decisions about medical care; patients rights; rights & protection from discrimination; rights of children & teens; when parents split up + all subtopics

[video]  Legal Rights 4 U

This site is about young people's rights and responsibilities in Canada. It explains legal rights in various scenarios common to young people. Each scenario is described in a video and examples include: your rights in a ... + more details

From Justice Education Society of BC
Subtopics: charged with a crime; civil liberties; rights of children & teens; rights when dealing with police; young people & criminal law + all subtopics

[PDF]  The Arrest Handbook

The police are responsible for enforcing the law. While they are deserving of respect and assistance, they must also respect your legal rights. This booklet has important information about how you can expect the police ... + more details

From BC Civil Liberties Association
Subtopics: civil liberties; complaints about police, security guards & public authorities; rights when dealing with police + all subtopics

[PDF]  Immigration and Refugee Law

This guide provides information about immigration & refugee law. It covers various immigration categories, sponsorship types, permanent residence applications, temporary residence visas, work and study permits, removal ... + more details

From MOSAIC
Subtopics: citizenship & newcomers; immigrating to Canada; permanent residents; refugees; removal from Canada; sponsorship; temporary visas + all subtopics

[PDF]  Legal Issues for Newcomers

In Canada, many government services have citizenship or residency requirements and, in some cases, the use of government services may affect an immigration application. This guide offers information about government ... + more details

From MOSAIC
Subtopics: citizenship & newcomers; domestic workers; domestic workers; employment insurance (EI); employment insurance (EI); immigrating to Canada; medical coverage; seniors pensions & benefits; temporary visas; welfare + all subtopics

[PDF]  LSLAP Manual: Public Complaints Procedures

This chapter on administrative law is used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of citizens’ rights, including the right to vote, and sets out the legal avenues ... + more details

From UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
Subtopics: access to information; civil liberties; complaints about police, security guards & public authorities; privacy rights; requesting records; supreme court + all subtopics

[PDF]  Safe Streets Act Brochure

The Safe Streets Act applies everywhere in British Columbia. It affects many people, including panhandlers, squeegee kids, street vendors and charity fundraisers. This brochure contains information about your rights ... + more details

From BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre (BC PIAC)
Subtopics: civil liberties; rights of children & teens

[web]  Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual behaviour that harms a victim, and it is illegal in BC. This script explains the types of sexual harassment prohibited by the BC Human Rights Code and what you can do if someone ... + more details

From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
Subtopics: equality rights; rights & protection from discrimination; workers rights & safety + all subtopics

[web]  Protection Against Job Discrimination

Federal and provincial human rights laws protect you from workplace discrimination. This script explains how the BC Human Rights Code protects you on the job and what you can do if an employer discriminates against you. + more details

From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
Subtopics: getting fired or laid off; rights & protection from discrimination; workers rights & safety + all subtopics

[PDF]  LSLAP Manual: Human Rights

This chapter is used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of legislated human rights, the contexts in which those rights operate, and prohibited grounds of ... + more details

From UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
Subtopics: human rights & discrimination; rights & protection from discrimination; rights & protection from discrimination + all subtopics