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MOSAIC Legal Advocacy Program

MOSAIC
Provides legal information, advice, referrals, and representation to low-income immigrants and refugees. They help newcomers navigate the Canadian legal system and understand their legal rights and responsibilities.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Legal Information for Indigenous People

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola
This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Apply for a Family Law Act Order

Government of British Columbia
Helps you fill out forms for family orders in Provincial Court. These include protection orders, and orders for parenting arrangements, child support, contact with a child, guardianship, and spousal support. You can file the printed-out forms at a court registry, or e-file from this website.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Disability Planning Helpline

Plan Institute
Experienced advisers, from financial advisers to personal coaches, are available on the helpline to answer questions about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan, estate planning, advocacy approaches, government benefit programs, social network building, and more. Includes one-on-one support for the DTC application...
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Disability Benefits Compass

Prosper Canada
This site was created for people living in Canada with a severe mental or physical disability or who have trouble with daily activities and need help from another person, an assistive device, or an animal. The website is also for caregivers, family members, and organizations who provide access to support benefits.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets

Disability Alliance BC
This web page links to self-help guides that explain various benefits and programs, and how to apply for them.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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When I’m 64: Services for Older Adults

People’s Law School
Explains the services available to help older adults make informed decisions and lead a healthy life as they age. It covers health care, housing, transportation, and recreation services in BC.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Family Justice Centres

Government of British Columbia
Family Justice Centres provide services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce. Family Justice Counsellors help families with parenting arrangements, contact with a child, guardianship, and support issues. They provide short-term counselling, mediation, emergency and community referrals, and other free services.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Parenting after Separation for Indigenous Families (course)

Government of British Columbia
This free online course is for parents and family members who identify as Indigenous or have children who identify as Indigenous. It helps parents and family members make decisions about caring for their children after separation or divorce. Learn about guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, spousal and child support, and using mediation.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Parenting after Separation (PAS) Courses

Government of British Columbia
PAS is a free online three-hour course for parents and others who are going through separation or divorce. It helps ensure that your decisions are being made in the best interest of the children. The course may be required if you’re involved with the court. Offered in Punjabi and English and for Indigenous families.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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