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Cost of Banking Guide (FCAC)
The Cost of Banking Guide on-line tool is designed to help you find the best banking service package for you. It takes the information you provide and uses it to assess your banking needs. It then presents you with the banking service packages that will best meet these needs.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
An Information Guide to Assist Victims
This booklet provides information about the legal entitlements of victims of crime, the resulting obligations of both the Correctional Service of Canada and the National Parole Board, and explains how victims can provide information to, or receive information from, the Board or the Service. General information about an offender's path through the correctional system after the court has sentenced them is also provided in order to enable victims and the general public to understand and anticipate the usual steps that occur.
Source : Solicitor General Canada
British Columbia
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body created by the B.C. Human Rights Code. The Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating and adjudicating human rights complaints.
Source : Government of British Columbia. BC Human Rights Tribunal.
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies
A non-profit organization committed to enriching and informing the lives of older adults in their relationship with the law; to meet the increasing need for education and research in relation to legal issues of particular significance for older adults.
Source : The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies
Contact Information :
- Phone:: (604)822-0633
- Fax:: (604)822-0144
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E-Mail :
ccels@bcli.org
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Business Address :
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1
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Postal Address :
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1
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Community Care and Assisted Living Act (Bill73)
This legislation governs community care and child-care facilities and new assisted living residences to protect health and safety.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Getting Legal Advice
This web site provides general information about a number of issues of interest to BC couples who have separated or who are about to separate. It may also be useful for guardians and other family members, such as grandparents, who may be involved in making important decisions about the family and its future.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Attorney General. Family Justice.
How to apply for legal aid
General instructions on how to apply for legal aid in the province of British Columbia.
Source : British Columbia Legal Services Society.
LawLINE
LawLINE is a toll-free hotline for low income people in BC that provides: information about materials and resources that can help you resolve your legal problem, referral to other services if another LSS program or another agency could help you resolve your legal problem, and legal advice but does not include being represented in court or other hearing.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Legal Services Society.
Legal Services Society of British Columbia
This site contains: information about legal aid in BC, information about the Legal Services Society (LSS) and its services, and legal information, billing and other information for legal aid lawyers, and links to other sites about the law in BC.
Source : Legal Services Society of British Columbia
Residential Tenancy Act
This is an on-line version of the Residential Tenancy Act which applies to tenants within the province of British Columbia.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Workers' Compensation Board of BC
WCB WorkSafebc.com is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of British Columbia.
Source : Workers' Compensation Board of BC
Canada
About Appeals: Appeals Covered by Review Tribunals
How to file an appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals and information on the appeal process for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Security Agreements, Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Source : Government of Canada. Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
The Border Information Service (BIS)
Are you travelling abroad or involved in importing or exporting? Are you wondering about Canada's trade agreements? The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers you the Border Information Service (BIS) to access general customs information 24 hours a day. Either by telephone or over the Internet, this service will help you find the basic customs information you need.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is based in Montréal (Québec), Canada. It is the only national, community-based, charitable organization in Canada working exclusively in the area of policy and legal issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Source : Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Care Guide - Everything under the sun for seniors' housing and care
Comprehensive guides to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Source : Care Planning Partners Inc.
Employment Insurance & Canada Pension Plan - How to Appeal
A guide for Appealing.
Source : Government of Canada. Tax Court of Canada.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
The FCAC is a newly created agency working to protect and educate consumers in the area of financial services. We provide consumer information and oversee financial institutions to ensure that they comply with federal consumer protection measures.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
This Web page provides information on the types of appeals that are covered by OCRT review tribunals, including Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Security Agreements and Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Source : Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals CPP/OAS
Public Safety Portal
The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada relating to: national security, family and home, internet, recreation, workplace, travel, transportation, emergencies, health, product and consumer protection, criminal activity, policing, environment, terrorism, firearms, food, fraud, schools, finances, community policing, family violence, and children.The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada relating to: national security, family and home, internet, recreation, workplace, travel, transportation, emergencies, health, product and consumer protection, criminal activity, policing, environment, terrorism, firearms, food, fraud, schools, finances, community policing, family violence, and children.
Returning Persons Exemption Regulations
This Memorandum outlines and explains the personal exemption entitlements, under heading No. 98.04 of the Customs Tariff, for persons returning to Canada.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime
In recognition of the United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime, the following principles should guide Canadian society in promoting access to justice, fair treatment and provision of assistance for victims of crime.
Source : Government of Canada. Department of Justice. Electronic Communications
Tax Court of Canada Appeal/Application to Extend Time
Information regarding the different types of appeals, such as pensions, employment insurance, and taxation information.
Source : Government of Canada. Tax Court of Canada.
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