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Intro to the Courts

Courts of BC (Justice Education Society)

An overview of the justice system in Canada and BC, with a chart of the various provincial and federal courts.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Solution Explorer: Small Claims

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

The Solution Explorer is the first step in the online Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) process, with free legal information and self-help tools. You can apply to the CRT for small claims dispute resolution right from the Solution Explorer.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Solution Explorer: Strata Property

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

The Strata Solution Explorer is a tool for helping people manage and resolve strata disputes in BC. If you can’t resolve your dispute using the Solution Explorer, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Solution Explorer: Societies and Cooperative Associations

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

This tool helps people manage and resolve disputes about BC societies that are incorporated with the BC Corporate Registry, and housing and community service co-ops. If you can’t resolve your dispute using this tool, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.

Last reviewed March 2024
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The CRT Process

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

The Civil Resolution Tribunal is an online system for resolving many types of civil law disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. It encourages both parties to work together. If necessary, an independent tribunal member makes a decision about your claim. This page goes over the four main stages of the process and includes a video.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Forms

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

CRT forms in PDF format if you prefer to send a form by email or mail rather than submitting it online.

Last reviewed March 2024