2017 Bi-Monthly Update Series: September/October
To keep you informed, here are some highlights of changes and updates made to Clicklaw in September and October:
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The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBA BC)
Seventeen (17) Dial-A-Law scripts have been updated in October 2017. For a complete list of these resources, see their listing here (sorted by “last reviewed date”).
First Nations Court Duty Counsel
Duty counsel is now available at the newest location of First Nations Court: Nicola Valley Indigenous Court (Merritt).- Your Gladue Rights
This new booklet explains Gladue rights, rights under the Criminal Code that apply to anyone who identifies as Aboriginal. Gladue rights can apply at bail and sentencing hearings. - Your Welfare Rights: Applying for Welfare Online
New fact sheet about how to apply for welfare using your computer or mobile phone. Describes the three stages involved and the steps you follow at each stage. Expands on information printed in the booklet How to Apply for Welfare. Available in print and online. - Mothers Leaving Abusive Partners: Information on Custody and Access for Women with Children
This booklet is now available in both traditional and simplified Chinese, French, Punjabi, and Spanish. Describes what abuse is, how to protect yourself and your children, what the courts can do, deciding parenting arrangements, and where to get help and support. Includes a checklist of what to take with you when you leave an abusive relationship.
Wills & Estates Q&A
by People’s Law School
Questions and answers on wills and estates topics. Volunteer legal professionals provide answers to questions from the public relating to personal planning, wills, dealing with death, and settling an estate.
Future Planning Tool
by Plan Institute
This new online tool guides you through the steps of planning for a good life, including financial security, personal network building, estate planning, housing choices and supported decision-making.
Support Person Guidelines: Information Poster
by Provincial Court of BC
An informational poster to help explain the BC Provincial Court’s Support Person Guidelines.
Mothers Without Status
by YWCA Vancouver
This updated booklet is for service providers assisting “mothers without status”. They are women who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents. It gives an overview of the issues they face and options they can take. It includes information on where to get help.
Legal Forms Workshop at Vancouver Public Library (Amici Curiae Programme)
by Law Courts Centre
Amici Curiae is offering free one-hour sessions with legal professionals who can help you fill out your forms. Get help with forms for court, human rights, employment issues, residential tenancy, and more. No legal advice will be provided. Anyone can make an appointment by calling: 778.522.2839 or by email: aclegal.vpl@gmail.com.
Northern Navigator
by South Peace Community Resources Society
A system for healing for families going through separation and/or divorce. The goal is to improve access to mediation and other services, provide guidance, direction, and information to families in the Peace. The program works with the Registry and Court so when directed by the Judge or when families choose on their own, families will be provided more options for accessing alternative dispute resolution methods (mainly mediation through a roster of mediators working on a sliding scale).
New and updated Common Questions
Gives you a selection of helpful guides when you suspect that you are a victim of identity theft. It also tells you who to call to report the incident and to ask for more information.
Now includes links to Disability Alliance BC’s blog posts about the new increase to disability rates, the restoration of the bus pass program, and the new transportation supplement.
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