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Access Centre

Penticton & Area Access Centre
Legal advocates help with legal questions and with tenancy disputes, family law, poverty law, tribunals, hearings, and more for those in the South Okanagan/Similkameen and Boundary country. Open for booked appointments and limited drop-ins.
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service
Last reviewed August 2024
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Restorative Justice in BC

Restorative Justice Association of BC
Provides some examples of restorative initiatives in BC that are offered outside and in relation to the legal system.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Family law and poverty law advocate (Burnaby)

Burnaby Family Life
The program provides free and confidential legal information, advocacy and referrals to qualifying residents in the Lower Mainland. The program includes family law and poverty law advocates.
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service
Last reviewed August 2024
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Firearms

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Information about firearms in Canada, including licensing and registration.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Gladue Services: Information for the Public

BC First Nations Justice Council
Explains Gladue rights and factors, and how to get a Gladue report via a service from the BC First Nations Justice Council.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Criminal Record Checks

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Find out how to get fingerprint-based criminal record checks for Canadians living in or outside Canada. The page includes information about why you may need a criminal record check, the types of certified criminal record checks, vulnerable sector checks, and more.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Firearms and the Firearms Act

People’s Law School
Canada’s gun laws require gun owners to be licensed and certain guns to be registered. Learn how these laws work, and how to get a licence or register a firearm.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Motor Vehicle Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on motor vehicle law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of licensing requirements and driving offences such as impaired driving, careless driving, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Information on Protection Orders

Government of British Columbia
Read about what a protection order is, when you should get one, how it will protect you, and who you can speak with to get more information about how to apply for one.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Family Law Legal Advocacy Program

Prince George Native Friendship Centre
Free help to anyone in Prince George with family law issues. The legal advocate provides information, referrals, advocacy, court support, and assistance with filling out legal forms for parental arrangements, children’s rights, child protection, child or spousal support, separation and divorce, guardianship, protection orders, and FMEP.
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service
Last reviewed August 2024
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