October 2022 Events

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Educating & Helping the Public

Free or low cost events for the general public to understand and use the law. Follow the links to see cost & registration info. All times in Pacific Time unless stated otherwise. See disclaimer
October 1-9October 10-16 | October 17-23 | October 24-31
Looking for events for intermediaries? Jump to the next section.

October 1-9, 2022

  • Making a Will in BC: Town Hall 2022 (Webinar)
    by People’s Law School
    • What: In celebration of Make a Will Week in British Columbia, we’re inviting you to join us for a Town Hall webinar where we focus on you and your questions. Lawyers Michael Scott and Brandi Stocks and notary public Clinton Lee will answer your questions about making or updating your will. Whether you want to know how to pick an executor, options for gifting your property, how often to update your will, or what to do about your kids, our speakers can give you the information you need to take your next step. 
    • When: Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 Noon to 1:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Make-A-Will-Week: Advanced Planning (Webinar)
    by Seniors First BC
    • What: As part of Make-A-Will-Week, Marie-Noël Campbell, SFBC’s Executive Director and Staff Lawyer, will be facilitating a webinar over Zoom about Wills and other Advanced Planning Tools on October 4th at 1pm. Learn about the different Advanced Planning Tools and resources that can help with creating your tools.
    • When: Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Nidus Webinar Wednesdays (Webinar)
    by Nidus Resource Centre
    • What: There will be a short presentation on a specific topic and then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the specific topic.
    • When: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and every following Wednesday through to the end of November.
    • Cost: Free

October 10-16, 2022

  • Nidus Webinar Wednesdays (Webinar)
    by Nidus Resource Centre
    • What: There will be a short presentation on a specific topic and then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the specific topic.
    • When: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and every following Wednesday through to the end of November.
    • Cost: Free

October 17-23, 2022

  • Nidus Webinar Wednesdays (Webinar)
    by Nidus Resource Centre
    • What: There will be a short presentation on a specific topic and then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the specific topic.
    • When: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and every following Wednesday through to the end of November.
    • Cost: Free
  • RDSP Level 1 (Webinar)
    by Plan Institute
    • What: Beginner RDSP workshop for those who want to learn what an RDSP is, who qualifies, how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP. This is best suited to people who want to learn the basics of RDSPs and get general information about the plan. No background knowledge needed to get the most out of this workshop.
    • When: Thursday, October 20th, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Cost: Free

October 24-31, 2022

  • Nidus Webinar Wednesdays (Webinar)
    by Nidus Resource Centre
    • What: There will be a short presentation on a specific topic and then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the specific topic.
    • When: Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and every following Wednesday through to the end of November.
    • Cost: Free
  • RDSP Level 2 (Webinar)
    by Plan Institute
    • What: This Advanced RDSP workshop is for those who already have a RDSP or have already taken level 1 and would like to deepen their knowledge and learn how to maximize growth. This workshop includes more complicated financial information so attendees should already understand RDSP basics and review our glossary of terms before attending this workshop.
    • When: Thursday, October 27th, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
    • Cost: Free

Learning & Community Building

Free or low cost professional development events for intermediaries, the people providing information and support to members of the public in their interactions with the legal system. We only include those that are open to non-lawyers. Also, events by organizations who help British Columbians in their interactions with the legal system. All times in Pacific Time unless stated otherwise. See disclaimer.
October 1-9 | October 10-16 | October 17-23 | October 24-31
Looking for public legal education events? Go back to the beginning

October 10-16, 2022

  • Settlement Support Connection Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program : Overview (Webinar)
    by Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)
    • What: The session will provide an overview of the differences between Canada’s resettlement programs, with a focus on the Private Sponsorship of Refugee (PSR) and the Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) programs. Come get the most up-to-date information from IRCC on these programs. This session is the first part of a two-part training series tailored to settlement workers.
    • When: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Cost: Free
  • Settlement Support Connection: Working with Privately Sponsored Refugees (Webinar)
    by Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)
    • What: This second session will look at the referral process that will be used for the Settlement Support Connection project and what to do if you encounter issues or have concerns. This session is the second of a two-part series tailored to settlement workers.
    • When: Friday, October 14th, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Cost: Free

November 2022 Events

Plan ahead! Here’s a preview of what’s coming next month.

  • Nidus Webinar Wednesdays (Webinar)
    by Nidus Resource Centre
    • What: There will be a short presentation on a specific topic and then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the specific topic.
    • When: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and every following Wednesday through to the end of November.
    • Cost: Free
  • Acting as an Attorney or Representative under a Planning Document (Webinar)
    by People’s Law School
    • What: This webinar is for people who have been named under a power of attorney or a representation agreement. Guest speakers will answer common questions about the rights and responsibilities of an attorney or representative, including questions about how to best support their loved ones and navigate often conflicting input from others.
    • When: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 Noon
    • Cost: Free

Disclaimer: These events are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Clicklaw team of any of the products or services of the organizations. Contact the external site for questions regarding their events.


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Make-A-Will Week 2022 

This week (October 2-8) is Make-a-Will Week in British Columbia. The provincial government designates the week to encourage everyone to write their will or update an existing one. 

Why do I need a will? Why should I make one? 

A will is a document that leaves instructions about what you want done with everything you own after your death. Everything you own at your death is called the estate. The will appoints the executor, who is responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will. A legal procedure that confirms the will can be acted on and authorizes the executor to act is called probate. Because a will is a legal document, you need to understand property ownership rules and which laws apply. 

I want to make a will. What should I do? 

You could start with reading any of the free resources available for British Columbians. Go to Clicklaw website for a complete list of resources and services prepared for various audiences. On this page, you can find resources to People’s Law School on preparing wills, choosing executors, and probating wills. Also available are online tools designed to help the general public to make a will and find help if needed. 

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What’s new? 

Remote witnessing of will signing has been a permanent part of BC law since 2020.  

It is now even easier to make a will with Electronic Wills: 

“Since December 1, 2021, electronic wills have the same recognition as physical wills. Wills are now able to be signed and stored electronically. As an added benefit, all unaltered electronic copies of an electronic will are considered an “original” for the purpose of submitting to the court, so you can save copies on multiple devices and/or online locations to make it easier for your executor to locate an original.”

Make a Will week, Province of British Columbia. 

What events are available? 

Below are non-profit organizations holding free or low-cost events to help you understand various topics around wills and personal planning. 

People’s Law School 

Plan Institute 

  • Plan Institute works to improve the lives of people with disabilities by collaborating on community-based projects, offering a suite of learning initiatives, and advocating for policy reform. 
  • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning workshops are available throughout the year for $25 per person. 

Seniors First BC 

  • Seniors First BC works to protect the legal rights of older adults, increase access to justice, inform the public about elder abuse and provide supportive programs for those older adults who have been abused.  
  • They will host an Advanced Planning Webinar on October 4, 2022 at 1pm.  

Also available is CLBC’s Wills & Personal Planning Resources page which provides information primarily directed at the legal community.  

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