A site where community workers and newcomers can find legal information and community resources in their own language
Empowering immigrants
and refugees
A site where community workers and newcomers can find legal information and community resources in their own language
Empowering immigrants
and refugees
免责声明：本网站所包含的资讯是在律师的建议指导下，为“多种语言法律网站项目”（Multilingual Legal Website Project）汇集的。这些资讯为一般性质，不能用来作为依赖的建议，用于任何具体的问题或事项，而且也不能用来代替专业人士所提供的法律意见。如果您有具体的法律问题，或需要关于某具体事项的意见，我们强烈敦促您向律师咨询。MOSAIC和LACC不保证这里所提供的资讯的准确性和完整性。
Immigration
November 2008
This guide gives you information on the following topics: What is the H&C? the risks you take when you apply to stay in Canada for humanitarian and compassionate reasons; the reasons why you would apply for an H&C; the reasons you should avoid including in your H&C and how you can apply for an H&C.
Legal Information
November 18, 2009
This publication explains what is Service Canada, who use its services, what kind of service you can expect, the kind of information and/or documents that you need in order to apply for government benefits and how to get more information.
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Arabic, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Korean, Persian, Punjabi and Spanish
Family Law
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
2009
This script explains the different adoption registries in B.C. It includes information on: the Birth Father Registry, making an openness agreement after a child has been adopted, searching for an adopted child or birth parent.
Health
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
2010
This script explains adult guardianship in B,C.
Health
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
October 2007
This script gives information about the the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act and refers to the following topics: A doctor or health care provider can treat you only if you consent. Do you have the right to refuse medical care? What if you are incapable and can't consent? How is the temporary substitute decision-maker chosen? What kind of decisions can the TSDM make? How does a review work? Where can you get more information?
Family Law
Family Law Education for Women
2008
This booklet explains alternative dispute resolution and when to use it in dealing with family law issues.
Arabic, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Korean, Persian, Punjabi and Spanish
Employment
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
July 2010
If you think that the Workers’ Compensation Board, now called WorkSafeBC, made the wrong decision in your case, or if you don’t understand the decision, ask the WorkSafeBC officer handling your claim to explain it. Ask for a decision letter, if you didn’t already get one. If you are still not satisfied with the decision, you may request a review, and if you are not satisfied with the decision on the review, you may file an appeal.
Courts
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
April 2007
This script explains the procedure you can follow when you have to appear in court on a criminal, family, or small claims matter and you don't live near the court. You may be able to appear by phone as long as you don't have to testify (give evidence) in court.
Harassment
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
September 2009
This script explains what to do if someone threatens or assaults you.
Employment
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
January 2010
Employment Insurance (EI) benefits are temporary payments to people who lose their jobs, are between jobs, or cannot work for various reasons. For example, they may be sick or looking after a sick family member. They may be pregnant or have a new baby.
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