July 2021 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
July 1-4| July 5-11 | July 12-18 | July 19-25 | July 26-30
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July 5-11, 2021

  • How to Submit a Refugee Sponsorship Application to ROC-O Via Email for G5s and CS Sponsors (Webinar)
    by Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
    • What: This session will provide an in-depth look at how to submit a refugee sponsorship application under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program to the Resettlement Operations Centre – Ottawa (ROC-O) via email and when and how to update an application after submission. (In English.)
    • When: Thursday, July 8th, 2021 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

July 12-18, 2021

  • RDSP Information Session 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: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
    • Cost: Free
  • Powers of Attorney, Joint Bank Accounts, and Representation Agreements (Webinar)
    by Seniors First BC
    • What: Seniors First BC will be presenting about Powers of Attorney, Joint Bank Accounts and Representation Agreements. This workshop focuses on the importance of advance planning, forms of financial abuse through joint bank accounts and powers of attorney, and strategies to deal with financial abuse.
    • When: Friday, July 16th, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

July 19-25, 2021

  • RDSP Information Session Level 2 (Webinar)
    by Plan Institute
    • What: Advanced RDSP workshop for those who already have an RDSP or are deciding where to open their RDSP and want to deepen their knowledge and learn how to maximize growth. This workshop includes more complicated financial information and attendees should already understand RDSP basics and review our glossary of terms before attending this workshop.
    • When: Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
    • Cost: Free
  • Elder Abuse: What is it? How do we deal with it? (Webinar)
    by Seniors First BC
    • What: Previously known as “Building Community Connections to Help Stop Mistreatment and Neglect of Older Adults”, this 60-minute workshop addresses the correlation between social isolation and abuse of older adults, types of abuse and people involved, and strategies to deal with abuse. We discuss the importance of staying connected to others through brainstorming community resources, and viewing a short video depicting a fictional story of social isolation and elder abuse.
    • When: Friday, July 23rd, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 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.
July 1-4 | July 5-11 | July 12-18 | July 19-25 | July 26-30
Looking for public legal education events? Go back to the beginning

July 12-18, 2021

  • HSABC Panel Discussion: BC Restart Plan & Its Impact on Shelters & Service Providers (Webinar)
    by Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC)
    • What: What will shelters, housing service providers and other service providers be doing in light of BC’s restart plan? Are you keeping some of the current guidelines in place permanently? How will this impact your funding/staffing levels/programming? This panel is meant to aid service providers and front line organizations as they start to think about how to continue to provide services in the midst of a changing landscape, new rules and procedures during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
    • When: Monday, July 12th, 2021 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Cost: Free for members; $25 for nonmembers
  • Learn and Connect Series on Homelessness | People with Disabilities (Webinar)
    by HSABC and Disability Alliance BC
    • What: This virtual, full day learning event for service providers brings together people with lived expertise and subject matter experts to build an understanding of policies and practices with an intersectional perspective, including The Power of Choice, Accessible Housing Supply, Inclusion in the Workplace, and other critical topics.
    • When: Thursday, July 15th, 2021 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM
    • Cost: Free

July 19-25, 2021

  • CanLII Tips and Tricks (Webinar)
    by Courthouse Libraries British Columbia (CLBC)
    • What: Lawyers and legal advocates are welcome to join this 1-hr interactive webinar on using CanLII for legal research. One of our law librarians will demonstrate how to craft a keyword search and narrow down your results using sample research questions. Some topics we will cover include using Boolean search terms and connectors, search filters and sorting options, and new content from human rights tribunals on CanLII.
    • When: Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Gender and Name Change Forms: A how-to guide (Webinar)
    by CLBC
    • What: A practical hands on tutorial on completing name and gender change application forms for trans, non-binary and 2 spirit clients. This two hour workshop is aimed at lawyers, law students, health navigators, social workers, case managers and others who are assisting clients navigate the name and gender change process for provincial documents in BC (Birth Certificate, BCDL, BCID and Service Card).
    • When: Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 Noon to 2:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

July 26-30, 2021

  • Litigation as Storyteller: R v Desautel and the Recognition of the SINIXT (Webinar)
    by West Coast LEAF and CBABC
    • What: Join West Coast LEAF and the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch for a webinar discussion about R v Desautel and the role of litigation in revitalizing Sinixt identity and community. For 65 years, since 1956, the federal and provincial governments have claimed that the S??aýckstx (Sinixt), an Indigenous First Nation from BC’s West Kootenay region, are “extinct.” The Sinixt have been fighting for decades for legal recognition of their rights and identity, and in 2010, Rick Desautel began his journey through the Canadian court system after engaging in a ceremonial elk hunt.
    • When: Thursday, July 29th, 2021 12:30 PM to 2:00 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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Clicklaw Monthly Roundup: May 2021

New on Clicklaw

We share with you a monthly roundup of changes to Clicklaw’s collection. Here is a summary of updates done in May 2021.

Solve Problems

BC Ministry of Attorney General

  • Family Justice Counsellors in British Columbia (New)
    A 10-minute video. Family justice counsellors work in Family Justice Centres located in communities across the province to provide services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce.
  • Introducing the New BC Provincial Court Family Rules (New)
    This 7-minute video introduces the new court rules and forms for family law cases in BC Provincial Court. Includes province wide changes, objectives of new rules, registry specific changes, and transition.

Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)

Canadian Judicial Council 

Each of the handbooks below is a general reference for self-represented civil litigants appearing in Canadian courts. A list of Canadian & BC resources is also included.

  • Civil Law Handbook (New)
    Includes SRL’s rights & responsibilities, legal research, building your case, legal writing, starting a court case, court processes, appeals, and more.
  • Criminal Law Handbook (New)
    Includes SRL’s rights & responsibilities, first steps in your criminal case, bail, building your defence, legal research, court processes, jury, sentencing, and more.
  • Family Law Handbook (New)
    Includes SRL’s rights & responsibilities, family law basics, resolving disputes out of court, legal research & writing, court processes, family violence, and more.

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) – BC Human Rights Clinic

  • Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 (New)
    The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous Peoples in three areas of life (jobs, tenancy, and access to services). It explains about human rights complaints and how BC Human Rights Tribunal works.

Legal Aid BC

  • Family Law in BC (Updated)
    The website has been greatly revised to reflect the new Provincial Court Family Rules that came into effect on May 17, 2021. It has a new interactive tool for identifying your court registry. Read more details on the Factum.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC (OIPC)

Office of the Seniors Advocate BC

Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society (PLEO)

  • Societies Act FAQs (Updated)
    For British Columbian non-profit organizations. This wikibook helps individuals understand how to incorporate, manage, and dissolve non-profits in BC.

People’s Law School

Many new and updated resources in PLS’s Clicklaw listings, including: 

  • Accidents and injuries
    Practical information on your rights when you’re injured in an accident. Topics include slip and falls, injuries from a defective product, and figuring out how much in the way of damages you might be entitled to.
  • Health care
    Practical information about you rights to health care and what you can do if you experience discrimination when receiving health care services.
  • Renting & co-ops
    Practical information on your rights when renting or living in a co-op. Topics include a playbook for tenants, co-op disputes and evictions, and your rights when living in a mobile home.
  • Dial-A-Law pages on family law, such as Guardianship, Parenting Arrangements, and Contact, are up to date with the latest information, including the changes to the Divorce Act that came into effect in March and the new Provincial Court Family Rules that took effect in May.

Provincial Court of BC

  • What can I expect at a Family Management Conference? (New)
    This article explains the Family Management Conference at the Provincial Court of BC. Includes definitions, steps for preparing yourself, what will happen at the conference, what happens if you need a trial, getting a copy of an Order, and links to more details.

The National Self-Represented Litigants Project

  • The Evidence Primer: How to Present Your Evidence at Trial (New)
    This Primer is an introduction to the law of evidence for self-represented litigants. It provides a basic overview of the provincial rules of evidence for civil cases, incl. family cases, with a focus on practical knowledge and tips. It is not a comprehensive examination of all the issues.

Reform & Research 

Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)

  • A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada (Project in Progress)
    The Practical Guide aims to: Introduce the concept of elder abuse, provide a summary of key laws relevant to elder abuse and neglect, identify obligations to respond to abuse, neglect and risk, identify key agencies to contact if you are concerned that an older adult is being abused or neglected

HelpMap

BC First Nations Justice Council

  • Indigenous Justice Centres (Newly added)
    The Centres provide culturally appropriate information, advice, support and representation directly to Indigenous people at the community level. While focused primarily on criminal law and child protection issues, they also offer additional services based on community and cultural needs. There are three locations: Merritt, Prince George, and Prince Rupert

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