April: National Poetry Month

The broader context

The rain — unending?

But, no, spring’s come. Remember?

Sunshine will follow.

Ok, so there are better poets out there, but in the spirit of National Poetry Month I decided to attempt a haiku for your, um, reading pleasure.

April is a time for poets and poetry lovers alike to celebrate the power of verse.  As many of you may know, however, art (to quote ALO) can get messy.

Want to learn more about Canadian copyright? Or what you should know when entering into a contract with a publisher? Perhaps you are submitting your work to a contest or considering self-publication?

Check out The Artists’ Legal Outreach (ALO) on Clicklaw. Made up of volunteer lawyers and law students, the ALO has resources, workshops, and clinics for all types of artists.

For more resources on entertainment & media law, start your Clicklaw search here.

Need help filing your tax return?

New on Clicklaw

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and community organizations host tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare tax returns for eligible individuals.

Now on Clicklaw is the CRA’s listing of all volunteer tax clinics in communities across BC. You will also find information about how you can arrange an appointment, what languages you can find help in, and who is eligible to attend.

 

For  more information on filing your income tax, start with Clicklaw’s I need help with my income tax page or I am Aboriginal, and I need help with my income tax.

If you are newly retired, start your search here: What taxes will I have to pay now I’m retired?