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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 1-6 | October 7-13 | October 14-20 | October 21-31
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October 1-6, 2024

• Personal Planning through Storytelling: Representation Agreements, Nidus Registry and more (Webinar)
  by Nidus
  • What: What is personal planning? How is it different from estate planning? What if I have a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney – am I covered? What if I can’t make any of these documents? What will happen to me in an emergency if I can’t speak for myself? Learn the answers to these questions and more. There will be a short period for Q&A. All are welcome to attend.
  • When: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 Noon to 1:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

October 7-13, 2024

• Make a Will in BC: “Best of” Edition (Webinar)
  by People’s Law School
  • What: Get ready for Make-a-Will Week in BC. If you want to learn more about making or updating your will, please join PLS for this one-hour lunchtime webinar. Their lawyer and notary panelists will answer the top questions British Columbians have had over the years about making a will.
  • When: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 Noon to 1:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Ask an Expert: The DTC and Other Disability Tax Supports (Webinar)
  by DABC, BCANDS and Plan Institute
  • What: As part of RDSP Awareness Month, join this event for a moderated question and answer period facilitated by experts from Disability Alliance BC (DABC), BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), and Plan Institute. This webinar will focus on questions related to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and other disability related tax benefits, credits, and considerations. Registration is required.
  • When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

• School for Provincial Court of BC Family Self-Litigants (Webinar)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • What: AC will lead participants through an introduction to the Provincial Court family law system in BC. You’ll learn about court registries and court rules, applying for orders, preparing affidavits and financial statements and more. There will be time for Q+A. This is the first session of a 9-week series.
  • When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Affidavit Swearing Service Legal Forms Workshop (In-Person)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • What: AC Friends of Court is hosting its legal forms workshop in the City of Richmond. There is a $0 affidavit swearing service. This is in person at Room 120, CHIMO 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond (enter thru the south side door). This service is provided in English and Chinese. Bring your ID and documents.
  • When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Affidavit Swearing Service Legal Forms Workshop (In-Person)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • 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, October 10th, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

October 14-20, 2024

• Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing (Webinar)
  by Seniors First BC and BCCRN
  • What: Join Seniors First BC in a Provincial Learning Event hosted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks to learn about the types of personal care and health care that are available to older adults in British Columbia, as well as some key laws that govern home and residential care services, including what people have a right to expect and what service providers must do and provide.
  • When: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 10:30 AM to Noon
  • Cost: Free

• RDSP Level 1 (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: 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: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Cost: Free

• Everyday Law Series: How You Can Get Free Legal Information and Services (In-Person and Webinar)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • What: You will learn about what the different free services AC is able to provide the public. Attendees can expect a 70-minute presentation in English and a 15-minute Q&A. You can attend in person at Surrey Libraries Newton Branch 13795, 70th Avenue, Surrey. You can attend via Zoom.
  • When: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

October 21-31, 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 attended our RDSP: Level 1 webinar.
  • When: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
  • 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. Please note that registration is limited to 60 people, therefore early registration is encouraged.
  • When: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Cost: Free

• Ask an Expert: The RDSP and Other Disability Financial Planning Considerations (Webinar)
  by Plan Institute
  • What: As part of RDSP Awareness Month, join this event for a moderated question and answer period facilitated by three experts from Plan Institute. This webinar will focus on questions related to the Registered Disability Saving Plan (RDSP) and other disability related financial planning considerations for individuals and family caregivers. Registration is required.
  • When: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

• Affidavit Swearing Service Legal Forms Workshop (In-Person)
  by AC Friends of Court
  • What: AC Friends of Court is hosting its legal forms workshop in Vancouver. There is a $0 affidavit swearing service. This is in person at 312 Main Street, Vancouver (enter thru Cordova St). This service is provided in English and Chinese. Bring your ID and documents.
  • When: Thursday, October 31st, 2024 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.
October 1-6 | October 7-13 | October 14-20 | October 21-31
Looking for public legal education events? Go back to the beginning.

October 21-31, 2024

• Making Claims and Remedies under the new BC Intimate Images Protection Act (Webinar)
  by Stand Informed/CLAS and the Civil Resolution Tribunal
  • What: This presentation is hosted by Community Legal Assistance Society’s Stand Informed program and its newly launched Intimate Images Legal Advice Service pilot project. The presentation will be aimed primarily at roster lawyers of Stand Informed. However, other lawyers, advocates and law students are welcome to attend. Participants in this webinar may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
  • When: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 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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