Clicklaw Monthly Roundup: February 2020

We share with you a monthly roundup of changes to Clicklaw’s collection. Here is a summary of updates done in February 2020.

Solve Problems

Credit Reports
by People’s Law School

Updated. Practical, step-by-step information on credit reports. Topics include ordering your credit report, who has access to your credit report, fixing a mistake on your credit report, improving your credit score, and taking charge of your credit report.

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When I’m 64: Services for Older Adults
by People’s Law School

Updated. This booklet 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.

Criminal Cases
by Provincial Court of British Columbia

Updated to reflect recent amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada. Includes fact sheets on basic criminal procedure and sentencing.

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HelpMap

Find an Advocate
by PovNet

The new website retains their online tool, “Find an Advocate”. It helps people who need assistance from a legal advocate to find one that is nearest to them or one that serves people provincially.

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March 2020 Events

Monday, March 16, 2020 update: Many events are now cancelled, due to recent developments on COVID-19.

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Educating & Helping the Public

Free or low cost events for the general public to understand and use the law. Online via webinars, or in person (mostly in Metro Vancouver). Follow the links to see cost & registration info.

  • Wills and Estates (CANCELLED)
    • When:  Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
    • Where: Port Moody Library

Learning & Community Building

Free or low cost professional development events for intermediaries. Also, events in your community by organizations who help British Columbians in their interactions with the legal system.

  • AC LEXtures: Long Term Resilience and Avoiding Burnout (ACL TIP 105)
    Learning outcomes: (1) Recognizing signs of burnout before it hits (2) Addressing the underlying cause of burnout (3) Tools for long term resilience in high stress environments
    • When: 10 Mar 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Where: Justice Education Society, 260 800 Hornby St, Vancouver
    • Cost/registration: Social Justice Friend Rate: Consider a minimum of $25 donation. Register online.

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