Promotes a fair marketplace for consumers and businesses in British Columbia. Mandated to deliver consumer protection services throughout the province, promote fairness and understanding in the marketplace, and enforce consumer protection laws. Oversees and re...

Provides a drop-in centre, residential crisis program, long-term supportive transitional housing, and street outreach for homeless, runaway, and street-involved youth ages 16 to 24. The Community Support Services program provides street outreach, general and a...

Reviews all charges referred by the police to determine if it is feasible to proceed with the case. Prosecutes the case and makes recommendations to the court as to an appropriate sentence. Contacts victims and witnesses if they have to testify at the trial an...

Supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity and independence, and as equal and full participants in society, through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications. Direct services include helping individuals apply...

Provides free, confidential legal advice, information and referral, directly to persons with disabilities from across BC, on certain disability-related areas of law, including: accessibility laws, human rights and discrimination, access to services, accommodat...

Criminal duty counsel (lawyers at the courthouse) may be able to help clients who have been charged with a crime and can't get a legal aid lawyer, or haven't yet applied for legal aid. They can provide advice about criminal charges, court procedures, and legal...

Family duty counsel (FDC) services are available to eligible people with low incomes who are representing themselves in court and dealing with family law matters. FDC can provide advice about custody, parenting time, contact/access, child support, child protec...

Family duty counsel (FDC) services are available to eligible people with low incomes who are representing themselves in court and dealing with family law matters. FDC can provide advice about custody, parenting time, contact/access, child support, child protec...

Family duty counsel (FDC) services are available to eligible people with low incomes who are representing themselves in court and dealing with family law matters. FDC can provide advice about custody, parenting time, contact/access, child support, child protec...

Family duty counsel (FDC) services are available to eligible people with low incomes who are representing themselves in court and dealing with family law matters. FDC can provide advice about custody, parenting time, contact/access, child support, child protec...

Legal Aid BC (LABC) provides duty counsel services for people in detention at the Canada Border Services Agency's enforcement centre in Vancouver. Duty counsel provides advice regarding procedures, legal rights, and may appear on a client's behalf at detention...

Advocates for compassionate end-of-life choices, and works to inform the public about the right of physician-assisted dying. Informs Canadians about legal end-of-life options and the importance of advance care planning. Advocates for strong patient rights legi...

Specializes in environmental litigation and provides legal representation to environmental groups regarding various environmental issues. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.

Provides employers with free advice, assistance, representation, and education regarding Workers Compensation Act legislation, decisions, appeals, policies, and related matters. Operates independently of WorkSafe BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday ...

Independent body with the legal authority to conduct appeals of decisions made under the Employment Standards Act. Adjudicators are appointed to consider the evidence as independent decision makers, and their decisions are final and binding. Office hours are 8...

Supervised articling students and new notaries offer a full range of affordable legal services to those in BC. Serves the unmet legal needs of underserved cities, towns and reserves across BC. Clinicians provide an initial free assessment (usually around 15 to...

Provides impartial assistance to any person or organization having an issue or complaint with WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Offers legal advice for low-income parents experiencing separation or divorce. Lawyers can provide up to three hours of free legal advice about custody, access, contact, parenting time, guardianship, child support, tentative settlement agreements, and court pr...

Offers legal advice for low-income parents experiencing separation or divorce. Lawyers can provide up to three hours of free legal advice about custody, access, contact, parenting time, guardianship, child support, tentative settlement agreements, and court pr...

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...

Program delivered by legal advocates specializing in the area of family law. Advocates can assist low-income and vulnerable clients with common family law related issues, such as separation/divorce, child and spousal support, parenting time and responsibilitie...

Female lawyers offer free legal assistance to women who need legal advice regarding matters of family law. Lawyers do not represent clients in court, but offer a half-hour of legal advice and help clients prepare for court appearances; call to book an appointm...

Lawyers provide free legal advice over the phone to people with low incomes who are experiencing family law issues such as parenting time or contact/access; guardianship; custody, child support, spousal support, property division, family agreements, and court ...

Monitors and enforces maintenance orders and agreements requiring that people provide continuing financial support to their families (children or spouses) after separation. Recipients as well as payers can benefit from having a third party collect, track, and ...

Provides family maintenance services for BCEA clients who would like help with obtaining or defending a maintenance order or written agreement. Maintenance may include the following: expenses arising from and incidental to the prenatal care of a mother or chil...