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Being an Active Citizen

New on Clicklaw, The broader context

Heading to the polls this Saturday, November 19th?  To get you into the spirit of things, check out Being an Active Citizen, a new web resource on Clicklaw.

BeingActiveCitizenThis teaching resource by Justice Education Society of BC is a 5-year program with 10 lessons per year for Social Studies grades 7-11. It enhances curriculum on law, government and citizenship by teaching students about the political and justice systems in Canada and by giving them the tools and confidence to be active citizens.

To learn more about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship and how to become involved in the democratic life of your community, you may want to take a look at the BC Civil Liberties Association’s The Citizenship Handbook. This handbook was created for students and new Canadians, but it is also intended as a useful reminder for all Canadians who take their citizenship for granted.citizenshiphandbook

 

Details about Saturday’s civic election, such as how the process works and what you may need to bring, can be found on the City of Vancouver website.

New resources for newcomers to BC

New on Clicklaw

People’s Law School has recently released three new publications. They are designed for newcomers and others wanting to know more about these topics.paying taxes

 

Paying Taxes answers questions like, What taxes am I expected to pay?  Who do I pay taxes to? When do I pay taxes?

 

Driving in BC  is both for newcomers and new drivers in British Columbia who want to know about the laws tdriving in BChat protect you when you are learning to drive in BC and when you are a licensed BC driver. This booklet answers questions like how do I get a BC driver’s licence? What should I do if I have a car accident?

 

consumer law

Consumer Law: provides information about the laws that protect you when you pay for goods and services, when someone owes you money, or when you owe someone money.

 

Check out Clicklaw for more great resources on paying taxes, driving in BC, and consumer law.