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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 1-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30
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April 1-9, 2023

• Advance Planning Workshop (In-Person and Webinar)
  by Seniors First BC
  • What: In partnership with the Wavefront Centre DeafBlind Services Program, Seniors First BC will be presenting about Advanced Planning tools including Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Representation Agreements. This is in-person at Wavefront Centre 2005 Quebec Street. Zoom option available. ASL Interpretation and Cart Service provided.
  • When: Thursday, April 6th, 2023 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

April 10-16, 2023

• Affidavit Swearing Service Legal Forms Workshop (In-Person)
  by Amici Curiae Friends of Court Society
  • What: AC Friends of Court is hosting its legal forms workshop in the City of Richmond. There is a $0 affidavit swearing service. Bring your legal documents and ID. This is in person at CHIMO 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond. This service is provided in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and Hindi.
  • When: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • 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, April 13th, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Affidavit Swearing Service Legal Forms Workshop (In-Person)
  by Amici Curiae Friends of Court Society
  • What: AC Friends of Court is hosting its legal forms workshop in the City of Surrey. There is a $0 affidavit swearing service. Bring your legal documents and ID. This is in person at Sources Community Resources Centre Newton location, Lobby 105 – 13771 72A Avenue Surrey BC V3W 9C6. This service is provided in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and Hindi.
  • When: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

April 17-23, 2023

• Representation Agreements (Webinar)
  by Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
  • What: Nidus will be holding two free webinars for the community living sector about the RA7 as a legal alternative to Adult Guardianship (called Committeeship in BC). These are targeted to the community living sector. Self-advocates, MCFD staff, STADD Navigator, and personal supporters (family, friend) are welcome!
  • When: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 Noon to 1:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Representation Agreements (Webinar)
  by Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
  • What: Nidus will be holding two free webinars for the community living sector about the RA7 as a legal alternative to Adult Guardianship (called Committeeship in BC). These are targeted to the community living sector. Self-advocates, MCFD staff, STADD Navigator, and personal supporters (family, friend) are welcome!
  • When: Thursday, April 20th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • 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, April 20th, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
  • Cost: Free

• Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Workshop (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: Becoming well-informed about wills, trusts and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this online workshop, you will learn things you should consider when creating a will, ways in which to ensure your loved one is protected when family passes, the types of trusts available, and more.
  • When: Thursday, April 20th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
  • Cost: $25

April 24-30, 2023

• Turbo Tax Self-Filing Session 2 (Webinar)
  by Disability Alliance BC
  • What: Want to learn how to file your taxes? Join Disability Alliance BC for their second session on self-filing your simple taxes with support from one of their experienced tax preparers.
  • When: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 11:30 AM
  • Cost: Free

• Standing Up Against Racism and Sexism: Knowing Your Rights (In-Person)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • What: This presentation will help you understand your rights under human rights law. By the end of this presentation, you will discover: how the BC Human Rights Code tries to protect you against racism and sexism; what happens when you make a human rights complaint using the BC Human Rights Tribunal; what kind of evidence you need to prove your case of racism or sexism; and how to get help to solve your complaint. This is an in-person event held at Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch at 7700 Minoru Gate #100 Richmond.
  • When: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Free. Donations accepted.

• Affidavit Swearing Service Legal Forms Workshop (In-Person)
  by Amici Curiae Friends of Court Society
  • What: AC Friends of Court is hosting its legal forms workshop in the City of Vancouver. There is a $0 affidavit swearing service. Bring your legal documents and ID. This is in person at 312 Main, A Centre for Social and Economic Innovation. This service is provided in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and Hindi.
  • When: Thursday, April 27th, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 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 1-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30
Looking for public legal education events? Go back to the beginning.

April 1-9, 2023

• Fireside Chat about the Canada Disability Benefit (Webinar)
  by Disability Without Poverty
  • What: Join Disability Without Poverty to get the latest scoop on the Canada Disability Benefit. They will update you on where the bill is. You’ll find out the current status of Bill C22, the question of budgeting for the benefit, and an update from DWP. ASL, LSQ, English closed captioning, as well as simultaneous French translation will be provided.
  • When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Cost: Free

• Kinbrace Virtual Open House (Webinar)
  by Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support
  • What: Interested to learn more about the Kinbrace community and its mandate, and how you can get involved? Join the virtual Kinbrace Open House to learn more and ask your questions.
  • When: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

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May 2023 Events

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

• Mental Health and Disability in the Workplace (Webinar)
  by People’s Law School
  • What: Like so many, you may have questions about mental health in the workplace. Do you need to tell your employer if you struggle with your mental health? What accommodations are you entitled to? What options do you have if you’re discriminated against because of a mental disability? For answers to your questions, please join PLS for this session.
  • When: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 Noon to 1:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Everyday Law Series: How to Navigate Your Human Rights Complaint (In-Person and Webinar)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • What: This one-hour English session focuses on how to navigate your human rights complaint. It will be followed by a 30-minute Q and A session. You can attend in-person at 312 Main St, Vancouver or via Zoom.
  • When: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Free. Donations accepted.

• Brief Introduction of BC Legal Planning Documents and Nidus Registry Service (Webinar)
  by Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
  • What: On the first Wednesday of each month, the Nidus Resource Centre will do a free online presentation. Nidus will do a short presentation on the legal planning documents available under BC legislation – e.g. Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills – and a brief introduction to the Nidus Registry service. Then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the presentation.
  • When: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

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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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