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To keep you informed, here are some highlights of changes and updates made to Clicklaw in September and October:

Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec

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The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBA BC)

Many Dial-A-Law scripts have been recently reviewed. For a complete list of these resources, see their listings here (sorted by “last reviewed date”). Some of the updated scripts are:

• Desk Order Divorce: The Do-It-Yourself Divorce Process
• Children Born Outside of Marriage
• Making a Will and Estate Planning
• Your Duties As Executor
• The Disappointed Beneficiary
• Possession of Marijuana

Consumer and Debt Law
by People’s Law School

People’s Law School is delighted to relaunch a tried and true resource, Consumer and Debt Law, as a Clicklaw Wikibook. This problem-solving manual for advocates and other legal professionals helping clients with consumer or debt problems is now fully updated, fully online, and also available by print-on-demand. Covering over 45 topics on consumer purchases, contracts, borrowing money, and being in debt. Explains the relevant law and suggests ways to solve problems.

What can I expect in court?
by the Provincial Court of BC

The Provincial Court website contains a series of eNews articles written by judges and judicial justices to describe what happens at various proceedings in Provincial Court and offer suggestions on how to prepare for them.

West Coast LEAF

• The Unfinished Story of Yes – This short animated video explains how Canada’s law of consent and sexual assault has shifted in the last few decades – and the deep flaws that remain in the justice system. The video was designed in collaboration with post-secondary students as part of the Only Yes Means Yes project.
• We Are Here: Women’s Experiences of the Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault – Grounded in the firsthand knowledge of survivors, this report explores the significant barriers to reporting sexual assault through the criminal justice system. Its aim is to inspire change in society and the justice system to make reporting a viable option for all survivors who wish to pursue it.

Get Cannabis Clarity
by BC Ministry of Attorney General

Non-medical cannabis is now legal in Canada. Here, you’ll find information on the laws and regulations for BC.

Protecting Personal Information: Cannabis Transactions
by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC (OIPC)

Cannabis is illegal in most places outside of Canada. The personal information of users is therefore very sensitive. Some countries may deny entry to people who have purchased cannabis. This guide was created to help cannabis retailers/purchasers understand their rights and obligations under PIPA.

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