Brings together pro-bono lawyers, law students, sponsorship experts, and community organizations to offer direct support to Canadians seeking to sponsor refugees. Provides sponsor groups with support from a pro-bono lawyer and law students; in BC, service is a...

Receives complaints that are referred from the Yukon Human Rights Commission. If the panel of adjudicators determine that a complaint is proven, it can order the respondent to stop the discrimination, pay damages for losses caused by the discrimination, and pa...

Promotes equality and diversity through research, education, and enforcement of the Yukon Human Rights Act. Provides free and confidential information on the complaint process. Helps to settle complaints of discrimination through mediation by assisting both th...

Provides advocacy and representation on issues affecting businesses, and works to create a strong private sector economy across the Yukon Territory. The Employer Advisor service offers free, confidential assistance with workers' compensation and occupational h...

Provides workers in BC with information about workers' compensation and the appeals process, and hears appeals concerning discriminatory action complaints and applications to reopen claims; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Also provides certificates to th...

Network for workplace justice builds collective power through community organizing by and for precarious and non-unionized workers across BC. Know Your Rights resources provide information on employment rights; resources are available in English, Spanish, Chin...

Provides legal services to individuals and organizations who have concerns regarding the environment. Advocates for legislative reforms to protect the environment and ensures public participation in environmental decision making. Also provides public legal edu...

Provides culturally appropriate supports to address the over-representation of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) in the criminal justice system in BC, and eliminates barriers that may prevent someone from attending a justice centre in person...

Offers legal services to Indigenous people in Victoria and area who otherwise cannot access it; clients may not be eligible for legal aid or need legal advice on matters not covered by legal aid. Services include legal aid intake, advocacy for people living in...

Provides programs and services that include social, educational, and vocational support; life skills training; employment; and residential options. Also advocates on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. Serves Vernon and surrounding area. Office h...

Legal service for those who are not able to afford a lawyer that provides basic advice on legal issues by volunteer lawyers. Offers a free legal clinic every Wednesday. Appointment only, no drop-in available. Funded by The Law Foundation of BC.

Facilitates the development and support of microboards and individualized funding for individuals with disabilities. Nonprofit society.

Works to educate individuals and groups on human rights issues and legislation. Assists individuals in the process of filing a human rights complaint with BC Human Rights Tribunal or Canadian Human Rights Commission. Also assists individuals who are facing dis...

Offers legal services to Indigenous people in Vancouver and area who otherwise cannot access it; clients may not be eligible for legal aid or need legal advice on matters not covered by legal aid. Services include legal aid intake, advocacy for people living i...

Provides free advice, assistance, and representation to Indigenous people who qualify financially for legal assistance and have a legal issue that falls under the jurisdiction of the British Columbia provincial courts. Cases may include criminal matters, famil...

Provides trust administration services to persons living with mental illness or other disabilities. Authorized under provincial regulation to administer trust funds of up to $500,000 within BC. Individuals with disability trusts are able to benefit from a lump...

Provides free, in-person legal advocacy and representation for people in the Greater Victoria area who are dealing with provincial disability benefit (PWD) applications and appeals, income assistance (welfare), and residential tenancy disputes. Also provides i...

Provides free legal assistance and advice to those who meet low-income financial eligibility requirements. Services are provided by law students under the guidance of a supervising lawyer. Assists with a range of legal issues, including residential tenancy and...

Volunteer-run agency provides peer counselling, advocacy, and information sharing for adults with cerebral palsy, as well as a consultative group for parents and professionals. Offers resource guides about acquiring home support and attendant care through the ...

Offers advice, assistance, and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer and who may not be eligible for legal aid. Members of the UVic Faculty of Law train and supervise law students to provide free legal representation for those who qualify, an as...

Offers legal services to Indigenous people in Surrey and area who otherwise cannot access it; clients may not be eligible for legal aid or need legal advice on matters not covered by legal aid. Services include legal aid intake, advocacy for people living in p...

Provides confidential support to individuals living with or at risk of acquiring HIV or hepatitis C. Services include culturally sensitive emotional support and crisis counselling, education about HIV and hepatitis, application form assistance, referrals to co...

Volunteer lawyers offers free legal advice to low-and modest-income BC residents by telephone or videoconference; up to a half-hour is available at each appointment, with the possibility of more appointments as needed. Addresses a full range of legal issues in...

Provides information, referrals, and advocacy for people on income assistance, low income, people living with mental illness, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Also offers a weekly pro-bono law clinic and year-round income tax clinics. Se...

Provides legal information, advocacy, and support to individuals and their families in the Fraser Health Region who are living with mental health issues. Assistance is provided in the following areas: Income Assistance, People with Disabilities, Residential Te...