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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.
April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-30
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April 1-7, 2024

• The DTC and RDSP: Essential Steps French (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: Finautonome est heureux de vous inviter à une conférence portant sur les credits d’impôt pour personnes handicapées (CIPH) ainsi que sur le Régime Enregistré d’Épargne Invalidité (REEI), en partenariat avec Plan Institute. Cette session vise à vous guider à travers le processus de demande du crédit d’impôt, tout en soulignant l’importance fondamentale de solliciter le REEI.
  • When: Jeudi, 4 Avril 2024 18 heures
  • Cost: Gratuite

• How You Can Get Free Legal Information and Services (In-Person and Webinar)
  by AC Friends of Court Society
  • What: AC Friends of Court is pleased to announce the return of their Everyday Law Series. In partnership with the Richmond Public Library, AC will be presenting “How You Can Get Free Legal Information and Services”. It will be presented in person at RPL’s Brighouse branch at 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond and via Zoom. The presentation will be delivered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. In person attendance is limited to 30 seats.
  • When: Saturday, April 6th, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

April 8-14, 2024

• Worker Rights in BC Part 1 (Webinar)
  by People’s Law School
  • What: When it comes to your work, how well do you know your rights? What right does your employer have (or not have) to private information about you? Are you an employee or a contractor, and why does it matter? What rights do you have when you’re let go from a job? And, if you think there’s a problem, how do you deal with it? For answers to these questions and more, join PLS for this webinar about worker rights in BC.
  • When: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 Noon to 1:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Frauds and Scams (In-Person)
  by Seniors First BC and Vancouver Public Library
  • What: This presentation introduces what frauds and scams are, common methods and schemes targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies, and resources to consult if you or someone you know has been affected by frauds/scams. Held at the Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street.
  • When: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

• The Importance of Staying Connected (In-Person)
  by Seniors First BC and Abbotsford Recreation Centre
  • What: This presentation introduces the importance of staying connected. It discusses issues of social isolation and loneliness including risk factors, the correlation between social isolation and decreased well-being, and ideas for how we can stay connected with others. Held at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford.
  • When: Thursday, April 11th, 2024 10:00 AM to Noon
  • Cost: Free

• The Importance of Staying Connected (In-Person)
  by Seniors First BC and Renfrew Park Community Centre
  • What: This interactive presentation introduces the importance of staying connected. It discusses issues of social isolation and loneliness including risk factors, the correlation between social isolation and decreased well-being, and how we can do our part to stay connected with loved ones in our lives. Held at Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Ave., Vancouver.
  • When: Friday, April 12th, 2024 10:00 AM to Noon
  • Cost: Free

April 15-21, 2024

• Frauds and Scams (In-Person)
  by Seniors First BC and Edmonds Community Centre
  • What: This presentation introduces what frauds and scams are, common methods and schemes targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies, and resources to consult if you or someone you know has been affected by frauds/scams. Held at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby.
  • When: Monday, April 15th, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

• RDSP Level 1 (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: The Level 1: Intro to the RDSP webinar is 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 is needed.
  • When: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Cost: Free

• RSTP: Preparing a Successful Application (Webinar)
  by Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
  • What: Join RSTP for a hands-on webinar about Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. In this third session, they will take a look at the application process. If you’re already a sponsor, you are welcome to join again for a quick refresher course.
  • When: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This workshop may only be relevant to those within British Columbia, as laws vary by province. Please note that registration is limited to 60 people, therefore early registration is encouraged.
  • When: Thursday, April 18th, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Cost: Free

April 22-30, 2024

• RDSP Level 2 (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: This Advanced RDSP webinar is for people who have an RDSP or have already taken Level 1 and would like to deepen their knowledge of the RDSP and learn how to maximize its growth. This webinar includes more complicated information so attendees should already have a basic understanding of the RDSP. It is also recommended that attendees review our glossary of terms beforehand.
  • When: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
  • Cost: Free

• Volunteers and the Law in BC (Webinar)
  by People’s Law School
  • What: Whether you’re a volunteer or an organization that relies on the help of volunteers, you may have questions about your rights and responsibilities, and risks to watch out for. As a volunteer, can you be held responsible for things that go wrong while volunteering? What legal duties do you have? As an organization, what steps can you take to protect your volunteers and your organization from liability? What kinds of policies do you need to have in place? For answers to these questions and more, please join PLS for their upcoming webinar with lawyer Mary Childs.
  • When: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 Noon to 1:00 PM
  • 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.
April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-30
Looking for public legal education events? Go back to the beginning.

We will update this section when more events are announced.

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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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