Legal Resources

This project aims to spread human rights information that is accurate, accessible, and relevant to the safety and well-being of trans and gender-diverse individuals and their supportive allies across British Columbia. Topics include immigration, public spaces/services, sex work, and more.

This manual has three main parts: “Areas of Law Pathfinders,” “The Guide to Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court of British Columbia,” and “Annotations of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and Court of Appeal Rules.” The publication is written for a wide audience.

A general reference for self-represented litigants appearing in Canadian courts. Includes SRL’s rights and responsibilities, first steps in your criminal case, bail, building your defence, legal research, court processes, jury, sentencing, and more. Also provides a list of Canadian and BC resources.

This guide explains what discrimination is, how the law prohibits it, and what to do if someone discriminates against you. The guide deals with the federal Canadian Human Rights Act, but not with provincial or territorial laws.

This website outlines what you need to know before filing a human rights complaint. It tells you other important things you need to consider and includes a link to the FAQ. It gives you the link to information about the three ways to file a complaint.

Want to know what a police record is? How do you try to deal with a non-conviction record? What privacy and human rights laws apply, or what are the best practices for employers? Click on the link for related resources.

Provides tax information that may affect you when you retire, including the types of income you might receive, as well as deductions and credits you can claim.

This website has information about tax benefits and requirements that apply to Indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples are subject to the same tax rules as other Canadian residents unless their income is eligible for the tax exemption under section 87 of the Indian Act.

Call 1-800-959-8281 to request a remittance voucher and to check the status of your tax returns, your tax account balance, and how much in RRSP contributions you can deduct on your current tax return year.

Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations host tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare tax returns for eligible individuals. Lists all volunteer tax clinics in communities across BC.