Legal Collection
For a paper "hard" copy, visit the History and Government Division at Central only. QPLegalEze online is kept current, while paper updates come from the printer at a later date.
Internet Information Sites
Electronic Law Library
Access to BC legal information - including federal, provincial and municipal law.
CLICKLAW
British Columbians’ newest legal website. Provides a single point of entry to legal information, education and help from 24+ organizations.
Family Law in B.C.
Includes self-help materials, forms and procedures, current information.
Legal Services Society
Includes self-help materials, forms and procedures, current information.
Low Cost and Free Legal Services
A very comprehensive list of web sites and organizations offering legal information, education and help for British Columbians. From Dial-A-Law.
POVNET
Poverty law issues in BC and in Canada. Includes a list of advocates in BC.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Help Sheets of information on Disability Benefits.
Assist in applying for and appealing denial of provincial and federal disability benefits.
BC Government. The Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
Online Resource Homepage. To assist the public in accessing information about ministry policy, programs and services.
BC Civil LIberties Association
Education programs, assistance to complainants, and law reform.
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
Legal information line, website with education and training materials, residential tenancy resources for seniors
BC Laws
Free public access to the current laws of British Columbia. Includes BC statutes and regulations. Updated continually as new and amended laws come into force. H:\LAW\LAWWeb SitesChanges.docThis is a new service as of January 1, 2008. For more comprehensive access to BC legislation, see QP LegalEze, a database available in all branches of the Vancouver Public Library.
Other Sources of Legal Information
Vancouver Public Library Central Library 604-331-3600
Central Library Level 6
- BC/Federal Statutes and Regulations
- City of Vancouver Bylaws
- Civil & Criminal Law
- Supreme Court of Canada & Federal Courts of Canada Reporters
Central Library Level 4
- Business Law
- Labour Law
- Tax Law and the Income Tax Act
Central Library Level 3
- Family Law [Marriage, Divorce, Child Support]
- Income Assistance Information
- BC Benefits Manual
- For those doing basic level research with BC, Federal Statutes and case law from the "Supreme Court of Canada", or "Federal Court of Canada" Reporters.
Legal Services Society
LAWLINE 604-408-2172 [TTY Service 1-877-991-2299]
Provides information on poverty, family, criminal and immigration law.
B.C. Courthouse Library Society
800 Smithe Street. 604-660-2841
For proficient legal researchers. Provides Statutes, Case Law, Regulations.
BC Supreme Court Self-Help Information Centre
Helps people without lawyers get information they need to prepare for their family or civil cases in Supreme Court.
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
Dial-A-Law 604-687-4680
Offers information on specific legal topics
Lawyer Referral Service 604-687-3221
Arranges interviews wtih participating lawyers for a $25 fee.
Community Legal Assistance Society
Provides legal help to people in BC who are physically, mentally, socially, evonomically, or otherwise disadvantaged, or whose human rights need protection.
BC Ministry of the Attorney General
Many publications on their website available on-line.
Legal Advice Clinics
Free legal advice clinics for those needing practical help. No advice is given by phone.
UBC Law Students 604-822-5791
Salvation Army 604- 872-7681
Access Justice 604-878-7400
