LawMatters, for public libraries
This blog is for anyone working in the field of public libraries interested in learning more about legal reference resources and services available in BC. LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program supported by funding from Law Foundation of BC.
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List of Recommended Free Legal Publications - Now Updated!
Public legal education and information (PLEI) organizations in BC offer legal information in several formats, including online, print, and printable formats. We know patrons often prefer print resourc...
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Finding and Applying for Government Benefits: A Resource List
Your patrons may be looking for information about government benefits and how to apply for them. This post contains a list of resources your patrons can use to both find benefits they may be eligible...
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Changes to Consumer Protection Law in BC
On August 1, 2026, amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act came into effect. These amendments are meant to provide greater protection for consumers in BC against: unclear cont...
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Defamation Legal Resource Round-up
Your patrons may have asked you questions about defamation, libel, or slander. But what do these terms mean? Defamation is communication about a person that hurts their reputation. Defamation can be...
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Free Legal Service to Find Lost Property/Funds
We have a guest post today, from our friends at BC Unclaimed, a non-profit organization that seeks to reunite people in BC with money that has been left behind in accounts, the courts, or uncashed che...
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