Money, Debt & Consumer
Find information on money, debt, and consumer law published by non-profit organizations, the government, and legal professionals in BC. Each topic includes online guides and tools selected by our librarians.
In this section
Consumer
Consumer law protects you when you buy things, sign a contract (such as with a phone company or builder), and borrow money.
Debt
It’s stressful when you owe money. There are options for managing loans, credit cards, mortgages, or unpaid bills.
Taxes & finances
Understand your tax obligations, manage your finances, and access benefits and support programs.
Search the collection
Search for legal resources on money, debt, and consumer law.
Legal help in BC
Access Pro Bono Summary Advice Program
Access Pro Bono
Offers free legal advice to low- and modest-income individuals by phone or videoconference. Their volunteer lawyers provide up to a half hour of advice at each appointment, with the possibility of more appointments. Legal issues include family, immigration, criminal, and civil law (such as debt, employment, welfare, and housing matters).
Dispute resolution for consumers
Better Business Bureau
Helps you file a complaint against a business and get a resolution to your problem. You can post reviews about your experience with a business. The BBB will help you report scams, imposters, frauds, or schemes, as well as file complaints about warranty disputes for a vehicle.
Find an Advocate
PovNet
An online tool to help you find a legal advocate and anti-poverty organizations that can help with issues related to family law, debt, welfare, housing, disability, human rights, employment & workers’ rights. The database includes women's shelters, settlement programs, and other community services. You can search by areas of advocacy or city.
