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Appealing a Workers’ Compensation Decision

People’s Law School
If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Activity-Related Soft Tissue Disorders

Workers’ Advisers Office (Government of BC)
An overview of activity-related soft tissue disorders, also known as repetitive strain injuries. This is when repetitive movements or vibrations injure muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Workers can receive compensation if work-related factors contribute to the condition.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Where can I find court forms and the rules for the court?

Court forms and the rules of the court are maintained in several places online. This list will help connect you to the current version. Forms are available as fillable PDFs. If the forms aren’t loading in your web browser and you’re seeing a screen that says “Please wait . . .” at the top, try downloading the files first and opening the files...
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common question
Last reviewed October 2024
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Mediation — Child Protection and Aboriginal Families

Legal Aid BC
Describes the role of mediators in the child protection process, how they can help Aboriginal families, and how to find a mediator. Mediators are professionals who are specially trained to help people reach an agreement. They are also trained to not take sides.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Intercountry Adoption and the Immigration Process

Government of Canada
Provides information about the process of international adoption.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Court Orders & Hearings

Legal Aid BC
Explains many of the court orders and hearings for the child protection process. Describes the Report to Court, access order, consent order, interim supervision orders, temporary supervision orders, and continuing custody order.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Births (registration and certificates)

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)
Information about birth registration services and birth certificates.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Adoptions

Government of British Columbia
Provides information about adoption options available in BC. Includes how to adopt a child, placing your child for adoption, how to access adoption records, and reunion services.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Adoption

Legal Aid BC
Explains the different types of adoption in BC, and where to find out more about applying.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Aboriginal Law

People’s Law School
The legal position of Aboriginal people in British Columbia involves an interplay of federal and provincial law, plus treaty and other rights. Learn the basics of Aboriginal law in BC.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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