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Settlement Claim for Indigenous People Affected by Boarding Homes Program

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation fall on September 30th; the day is meant to honour and remember the children who never came home from and the survivors of residentia...

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New Settlement Claim for Indigenous People Now Open

Claims for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement are now open! This settlement provides compensation for Indigenous individuals who experienced either of the fo...

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Free Legal Advice for Workplace Sexual Harassment

The free legal help program Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces) is now up and running again and able to provide help to you and your patrons! SHARP Wo...

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New Residential Tenancy Resources from the Residential Tenancy Branch

The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) oversees disputes between renters and landlords in BC. They also produce a variety of information resources that your patrons can use when trying to learn more abo...

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Legal Resources for People with Disabilities

July marks Disability Pride Month, an event that aims to celebrate all who experience disability and their unique experiences and identities. According to Statistics Canada, 27% of the Canadian popula...

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