March 2019 Events (BC-wide, Online)

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For individuals with a disability and their families, friends, caregivers, and support workers:

Free workshops for older adults:

Free classes on the legal issues that affect daily life for the public, led by lawyers, notaries and other experts:

  • Wills and Estates
    • Thursday, March 7 (7:00 – 8:30 pm)
    • Burnaby – Burnaby Public Library – Tommy Douglas Branch
  • Power of Attorney
    • Thursday, March 14 (7:00 – 8:30 pm)
    • Burnaby – Burnaby Public Library – McGill Branch
  • Wills and Estates
    • Thursday, March 21 (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
    • Vancouver – Vancouver Public Library – Renfrew Branch
  • Power of Attorney
    • Saturday, March 23 (2:00 – 3:30 pm)
    • Vancouver – Vancouver Public Library – Renfrew Branch
  • Step-by-Step Taxes DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
    • Wednesday, March 13 (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
    • Webinar
    • Free, priority will be given to people with disabilities (PWD, CPP-Disability, and DTC designation), but their family members are also welcome to attend.

Professional development sessions for Amici Curiae friends, volunteers, and institutional partners:

  • Statutory Interpretation 101
    • Tuesday, March 19 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
    • Vancouver – Justice Education Society, 260 800 Hornby St.
    • Webinar access available
    • Cost: Amici Curiae friends, volunteers, and institutional partners: free/Single Seat Rate (in-person and webinar): $105
  • Tenancy 102/Dispute Resolution
    • Tuesday, March 26 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
    • Vancouver – Justice Education Society, 260 800 Hornby St.
    • Webinar access available
    • Cost: Amici Curiae friends, volunteers, and institutional partners: free/Single Seat Rate (in-person and webinar): $105

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January 2019 Events (BC-wide, Online)

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  • January 4 – 30 (various dates): UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law presents three events at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
    • Friday, January 4 (12:30 – 1:30 pm) Noon Hour Lecture with  Chief Justice McLachlin – DLA Piper Hall, Room 104
    • Tuesday, January 15  (6:00 – 7:00 pm) What we talk about when we talk about rights: infinite loops and uncertain futures for feminist legal strategies, a lecture by Professor Sonia Lawrence, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University – DLA Piper Hall, Room 104
    • Wednesday, January 30 (12:30 – 2:00 pm) First Nations Court: a part of 2019 Indigenous Awareness Week, co-presented by Indigenous Legal Studies & the Indigenous Law Students Association – Franklin Lew Forum
  • January 7 – 29 (various dates): People’s Law School presents free classes for the public in Burnaby and Surrey.
    • Monday, January 7 (7:00 – 8:30 pm) Family Law – Burnaby Public Library – Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch
    • Monday, January 21 (6:30 – 8:00 pm) Wills and Estates – Surrey Library – Ocean Park
    • Wednesday, January 23 (6:30 – 8:00 pm) Employment Law – Surrey Library – City Centre
    • Wednesday, January 23 (6:30 – 8:00 pm) Wills and Estates – Surrey Library – Newton
    • Thursday, January 24 (6:30 – 8:00 pm) Strata Law – Surrey Library – Semiahmoo
    • Tuesday, January 29 (6:30 – 8:00 pm) Strata Law – Surrey Library – Guildford

In honour of Data Privacy Day, please join privacy experts and advocates Mike Larsen and Micheal Vonn for a lively discussion about surveillance, ‘smart’ technology, and what it will take to make meaningful advances in the promotion and protection of privacy. Presentations will be followed by Q & A. Get more information here.

  • January 28 – 31 (various dates): BC Ombudsperson sends a mobile investigation team to Burnaby, North Vancouver, and Vancouver.
    • Monday, January 28: Burnaby
    • Tuesday, January 29: North Vancouver
    • Wednesday & Thursday, January 30 & 31: Vancouver

Do you think you have been treated unfairly by the provincial government, your local government, or another public organization in BC? If yes, we may be able to help. We are currently scheduling in-person appointments to hear your complaints. All appointments are free and confidential. Get more information here.

The conference brings together hundreds of high school students for an all-day conference featuring workshops that tackle issues ranging from anti-oppression, migrant justice, to know your rights and marginalization in the law. Email Iman Baobeid to register today at iman@bccla.org or call (604) 630-9750. Get more information here.

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