September 2023 Events

Events

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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.
September 1-10 | September 11-17 | September 18-24 | September 25-30
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September 1-10, 2023

  • 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, September 6th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning (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, September 7th, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
    • Cost: Free

September 11-17, 2023

  • ACFS’s School for Family Litigants (Webinar)
    by AC Friends of Court Society
    • What: This 11-week course will help attendees have a better understanding of the steps and processes involved in a typical family law case. In this course, you will learn and receive guidance from experienced legal professionals such as lawyers, paralegals, legal coaches, and more. ACFS will not be giving legal advice or answer questions that are specific to an attendee’s case. The course is hosted on Zoom. There are 40 seats available.
    • When: Tuesday, September 12th to Tuesday, November 28th 2023 5:30 PM to 7:30 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 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. Bring your ID and documents.
    • When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 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, September 14th, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

September 18-24, 2023

  • Government Benefits Presentation with Chimo Community Services (In-Person)
    by Seniors First BC and Chimo Community Services
    • What: In partnership with Chimo Community Services, a Seniors First BC legal advocate will present an overview of federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Fair Pharmacare, BC Senior Supplement, and Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER). Mandarin Chinese interpretation provided.
    • When: Monday, September 18th, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Evictions (and Renovictions) in BC (Webinar)
    by People’s Law School
    • What: Do you have questions about evictions in BC? Under what conditions can a landlord evict a tenant? How much notice do they need to give? What about compensation? What are the rules around renovictions (an eviction to renovate or repair a rental unit)? If you want to learn more about your rights as a tenant (or as a landlord), join PLS for answers to common questions about evictions and renovictions in BC.
    • When: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 Noon to 1:00 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: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Government Benefits Presentation with Abbotsford Recreation Centre (In-Person)
    by Seniors First BC and Abbotsford Recreation Centre
    • What: In partnership with the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, a Seniors First BC legal advocate will present an overview of federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Fair Pharmacare, BC Senior Supplement, and Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER).
    • When: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 10:00 AM to Noon
    • Cost: Free
  • Frauds and Scams Presentation with Renfrew Park Community Centre (In-Person)
    by Seniors First BC and Renfrew Park Community Centre
    • What: In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling 57,055 victims of fraud? with a total of $431M lost. This workshop 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.
    • When: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 10:00 AM to Noon
    • Cost: Free
  • Child and Youth Family Justice Conference (Webinar and In-Person)
    by Access to Justice BC, Representative for Children and Youth, Youth Voices, and Society for Children and Youth BC
    • What: This free conference focuses on meaningful participation of children and youth in family justice decision-making – this includes children and youth whose parents are separating and children and youth in care. The conference will be co-led and participated in by young people with diverse living experiences, and professionals from different sectors (justice, health, education, child welfare and community). In-person location to be announced.
    • When: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 Doors at 8:30 AM. Conference runs 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

September 25-30, 2023

  • 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: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:45 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 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. An appointment is required.
    • When: Thursday, September 28th, 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.
September 1-10 | September 11-17 | September 18-24 | September 25-30
Looking for public legal education events? Go back to the beginning.

We will update this section when more events are announced.

October 2023 Events

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

  • Making a Will in BC: A Step-by-Step Guide (Webinar)
    by People’s Law School
    • What: To mark Make-A-Will week in British Columbia, PLS takes you step-by-step through the process of making or updating your will. This practical session will cover the will-making process from start to finish so you can identify exactly what stage you’re at and what you need to do next. Whether you’re about to make your first will or you’re updating an existing one, this webinar will help you gain the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
    • When: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Noon to 1:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

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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Community Forum Planning Guide Now Updated

Community posts

by LawMatters, Courthouse Libraries BC

One of the key components in access to justice work is a knowledge of resources and programs available to assist your clients. Public libraries can be important partners in this, often being a starting point for those experiencing legal problems and having information and technological resources people need to address these problems.  

LawMatters, a program of Courthouse Libraries BC, works with public libraries across the province to increase access to legal information at the local level. In our work, we’ve heard a desire from both legal advocates and public libraries to get to know each other better, with the goal of ensuring faster and more effective referrals for those experiencing legal issues. CLBC and LawMatters have previously hosted community forums to connect these two groups, both in-person and virtually, the latter in partnership with Legal Aid BC and PovNet. These forums brought together access to justice actors in their communities and across geographic regions, providing space for them to get to know each other, learn more about the programs their organizations offer, and discuss the issues important to their communities. 

To support you in this connection building work, LawMatters has updated the Community Legal Information Forums: A Planning Guide. This guide was created in the hopes that it will be useful to those wanting to host their own community forums, whether in-person or virtual, and can support you throughout the process of planning and hosting your event, from start to finish. The guide also includes sample documents such as invitations, agendas, and meeting notes that you can adapt for your own event.  

If you have questions about the guide or planning/hosting your own community forum, please feel free to get in touch with LawMatters at lawmatters@courthouselibrary.ca. 

About LawMatters 

LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program for public libraries. We work in partnership with libraries to provide local access to legal information in print, as well as legal reference and referral services in communities throughout the province. 

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