A provincial association dedicated to connecting and liaising with people and communities working to raise awareness of the benefits of crime prevention and community safety. Nonprofit society.

Website provides a centralized point for people in BC to access general legal information and educational resources; not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem. Offers descriptive links to over 1,500 written resources including videos...

Allows users to complete and file provincial family law case applications online. Users can fill out forms, gather supporting documents and apply for orders, including protection orders. Once the forms are completed using the service, they may be filed automat...

Offers information on numerous legal topics applicable to BC, but does not provide legal advice or representation. Available by touch-tone telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week and through the website. Funded by the Law Foundation of BC.

Provides information free of charge to families experiencing conflict, especially individuals and families going through separation or divorce. Offers services to families through various family mediation projects.

Creates innovative programs and resources that improve legal capability and access to justice. Helps people across BC address their everyday legal issues through publications, web resources, and videos. Also focuses on the retention and advancement of women la...

Offers public education presentations on mediation, as well as professional development opportunities for dispute management professionals. Also offers customized training/coaching and consulting services on conflict prevention, management, and resolution ...

Live chat and phone service provides free answers to legal questions and access to online legal help guides and videos. Provides legal information, not legal advice from lawyers. Serves all of BC. Live chat and phone hours are 11 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides an overview of the justice system for school groups and other community groups, including English as a second language classes, and programs run by immigrant-serving organizations. Participants visit court houses, speak with justice system professiona...

Provides legal information services to everyone in BC via phone and email service. Helps lawyers and communities find and use legal information in print and online. Librarians provide reference assistance, but do not provide legal advice or answers specific to...

Offers assistance with family justice matters including: separation and divorce, guardianship, parenting arrangements or contact with a child when there is a separation or divorce, child and spousal support, parenting after separation issues, and Family Law Ac...

Independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating securities trading in BC through the administration of the Securities Act. Protects and promotes the public interest, and supports fair, efficient, and innovative capital markets. Helps with c...

Dedicated to making the law accessible to British Columbians by providing free education and information to help people deal with the legal problems of daily life. Resources include an interactive website, classes/information sessions on legal topics, and book...

Supplies community groups with lawyers, notaries, and plain language presenters who can speak on topics of law and the justice system. Accepts lawyers wishing to volunteer.

Provides legal information and referral services by phone or in person. Assists with finding legal information and self-help resources, and providing referrals to other community services to get legal advice. Also assists Vancouver's Downtown Community Court a...

Online tribunal offers timely, accessible, affordable way to resolve many types of civil law disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. Resolve strata property disputes of any amount, small claims disputes up to $5,000, and motor vehicle accident an...

Provides notification to victims of crime, and persons protected by a civil protection order, about adult offenders' court proceedings and BC Corrections' movements (custody or community status). Victim Safety Unit (VSU) notifications may include court updates...

Provides legal information and referral services on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver) on a variety of topics. Also provides advocacy services on issues such as housing, income assistance, employment, and poverty law...

Provides free and confidential legal information, referrals, legal advice, and representation for problems related to basic living needs for low-income North Shore residents (from Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver). Assists with lega...

Leads, promotes, and facilitates mediation and other collaborative dispute resolution processes throughout BC. Provides a variety of dispute resolution services, including public access to qualified mediators, appointment of mediators, and mediator education a...

Local courthouse library provides print and online legal information to the general public and legal community. Hours vary.

Carries out scholarly research, writing, and analysis for law reform; collaborates with government; and provides publications, resources, and support for outreach and public information. The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) carries out similar work focused...

Provides legal advice and support related to poverty, domestic violence, and crisis prevention. Areas of service include assistance with benefits, credits, and subsidies; tenancy-related issues; employment law and worker's rights; consumer law; debt issues; In...

Regional courthouse library provides print and online legal information to the general public and legal community. Offers reference assistance, but does not offer legal advice or interpret legal material. Public hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 12:30 pm to 4 pm M...

Local courthouse library provides print and online legal information to the general public and legal community. Hours vary.